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Night Wolf Preview?
« on: 03 February 2011, 15:03:30 »
Any chance the nice folks at IWM, or a member of the QC group could post a preview picture of the Night Wolf miniature? I can't wait any longer.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2011, 19:02:14 »
I second that! [drool]

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2011, 03:47:24 »
Thirded, how's the mech looking?  This is one of the ones that I've seriously been looking forward to.  I just pray that it's not disappointing.

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2011, 14:56:01 »
Doesn't seem like it's available yet.  I'm blaming the weather.
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2011, 15:05:26 »
Doesn't seem like it's available yet.  I'm blaming the weather.

see, i usually blame the education system  ;)
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2011, 15:21:37 »
I can be patient for the release of the mini. I am however jonesing to see a picture of the sculpt...   [whipit]

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2011, 15:26:24 »
i want to see the picture before i buy it cause i have little faith that this one will be done correctly
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2011, 19:51:45 »
Word is that the Feb. releases are running behind schedule. We're *trying* to get it set up at CSO that we'll be able to get the new minis and get them painted up around (or better, before) their release... I'm on deck to do the Night Wolf when it gets here, and have the same hope/fear combination regarding it.

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2011, 19:57:23 »
Word is that the Feb. releases are running behind schedule. We're *trying* to get it set up at CSO that we'll be able to get the new minis and get them painted up around (or better, before) their release... I'm on deck to do the Night Wolf when it gets here, and have the same hope/fear combination regarding it.

do you ever get the chance to sculpt anymore? there are several that i think would best be handled by you, if i may be so bold
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #9 on: 11 February 2011, 10:14:49 »
Word is that the Feb. releases are running behind schedule. We're *trying* to get it set up at CSO that we'll be able to get the new minis and get them painted up around (or better, before) their release... I'm on deck to do the Night Wolf when it gets here, and have the same hope/fear combination regarding it.
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #10 on: 11 February 2011, 12:19:24 »
I honestly didn't know anything about this mech until I saw this post and so I went to Sarna and looked it up. I tend to agree. This is a mech that has a LOT of detail and a LOT of surface that needs to be detailed. I'm not quite sure how this would come out of a mold!
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #11 on: 11 February 2011, 12:31:18 »
I honestly didn't know anything about this mech until I saw this post and so I went to Sarna and looked it up. I tend to agree. This is a mech that has a LOT of detail and a LOT of surface that needs to be detailed. I'm not quite sure how this would come out of a mold!

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #12 on: 11 February 2011, 13:07:10 »
Word is that the Feb. releases are running behind schedule. We're *trying* to get it set up at CSO that we'll be able to get the new minis and get them painted up around (or better, before) their release... I'm on deck to do the Night Wolf when it gets here, and have the same hope/fear combination regarding it.

Perhaps then you would be able to give us a quick preview of the miniature before painting it?

I can't wait to see what you do with the scheme selection. You should maybe have the community vote?

I would like to see your take on ether the Golden Keshik, or the Grey Keshik.   

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #13 on: 11 February 2011, 14:04:44 »
do you ever get the chance to sculpt anymore? there are several that i think would best be handled by you, if i may be so bold

If things line up for a project, then yes.

Perhaps then you would be able to give us a quick preview of the miniature before painting it?

I'm loathe to do that because it's exactly what we're trying to get away from; unfinished minis as the only image giving a poor first impression of a new piece. When it does arrive, it will get priority for painting, and that's about all I'm willing to commit to. If I remember at the time, I'll try to snap some pics of the parts and assembled mini, to post at the same time as the painted pics... If I forget, well, you can expect an honest assessment of the mini afterward, possibly tempered for public  consumption.  ;) For the scheme, I've got a couple thoughts, which may go down to the point of pulling out paints before the final decision is made, and they aren't up for debate or vote either.  :)

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #14 on: 11 February 2011, 14:17:31 »
If things line up for a project, then yes.

I'm loathe to do that because it's exactly what we're trying to get away from; unfinished minis as the only image giving a poor first impression of a new piece. When it does arrive, it will get priority for painting, and that's about all I'm willing to commit to. If I remember at the time, I'll try to snap some pics of the parts and assembled mini, to post at the same time as the painted pics... If I forget, well, you can expect an honest assessment of the mini afterward, possibly tempered for public  consumption.  ;) For the scheme, I've got a couple thoughts, which may go down to the point of pulling out paints before the final decision is made, and they aren't up for debate or vote either.  :)

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #15 on: 11 February 2011, 18:54:36 »
I'm loathe to do that because it's exactly what we're trying to get away from; unfinished minis as the only image giving a poor first impression of a new piece.

Say no more. I completely understand. I will wait patiently for the painted pictures of the Night Wolf. Thanks for the insight. 

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« Reply #16 on: 12 February 2011, 05:14:27 »
I honestly didn't know anything about this mech until I saw this post and so I went to Sarna and looked it up. I tend to agree. This is a mech that has a LOT of detail and a LOT of surface that needs to be detailed. I'm not quite sure how this would come out of a mold!

And this is why we use CAD to prototype the art even if you do ultimately hand-sculpt the model.  Perfect proportions, no detail missed or misrepresented.  There wouldn't have been any "nitpicks" on the Flamberge or Karhu to begin with.

Regardless, still looking forward to the Night Wolf.  With that much detail, there's no way the thing's going to disappoint even if the proportions are a little wonky.

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #17 on: 23 February 2011, 17:52:17 »
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #18 on: 23 February 2011, 18:10:02 »
Guess the local store owner is a bit different, then... He prefers the pictures to be unpainted, so he doesn't have disappointed customers asking why they didn't come pre-painted... :-\

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #19 on: 23 February 2011, 18:29:43 »
I think the idea is to get the painted pics out first. To get a positive vibe flowing. Not to altogether do away with unpainted photos... *shrug*

 

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« Reply #20 on: 23 February 2011, 19:42:13 »
Guess the local store owner is a bit different, then... He prefers the pictures to be unpainted, so he doesn't have disappointed customers asking why they didn't come pre-painted... :-\

It's called marketing.
Do those customers ask why the minis aren't pre-assembled too?

I'm going to assume there's more to it than just a few people relatively new to gaming that don't understand the differences between games and minis.

PS - no sign of the Night Wolf yet.

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« Reply #21 on: 23 February 2011, 20:26:27 »
 O0 [watch]  (I am going to be the same way when the MK IV Madcat is due) [watch]

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #22 on: 23 February 2011, 20:30:27 »
Night Wolf sculpted -- needed some minor tweaks before release -- should be very soon.  Koschei sculpted -- needed more work -- should be soon as well.  Winston Combat Vehicle sculpted -- only had a brief chance to look at images of it -- something seemed off but I couldn't properly address it in the time before I left on a trip  ( also had a computer problem -- was without one from February 14th-22nd ).  I noted my vague concerns and left it to others to identify them and suggest corrections -- I have no idea about the outcome at this point.

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« Reply #23 on: 24 February 2011, 05:48:45 »
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« Reply #24 on: 26 February 2011, 21:52:53 »
So, I was down visiting the guys down at IWM, and I got to see the Night Wolf. I am very pleased with how it looks and look forward to seeing what Psycho can do with it.

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« Reply #25 on: 27 February 2011, 08:43:26 »
So, I was down visiting the guys down at IWM, and I got to see the Night Wolf. I am very pleased with how it looks and look forward to seeing what Psycho can do with it.

Now that you're saying this I can have faith again. :)
And yes, before you ask, I'm eagerly awaiting the Night Wolf. :)
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« Reply #26 on: 27 February 2011, 17:52:57 »
The only concern I had were the foot of the Night Wolf.I feel better some people have seen it,Cant wait to buy 2  [drool] O0

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« Reply #27 on: 01 March 2011, 13:18:26 »
I've been looking forward to seeing this mech as well. Psycho does an awesome job, so I can't wait!

Any word?

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« Reply #28 on: 01 March 2011, 16:12:53 »
Haha...look at all us Wolves foaming at the mouth. You'd think we were talking about who gets the last of the Jade Turkey samiches' or something...

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« Reply #29 on: 01 March 2011, 19:25:59 »
You think this is bad? Wait till theres talk of the War Wolf and Wulfen and Blood Reaper,then it will get bad  [notworthy] [notworthy] [drool] [drool]

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« Reply #30 on: 01 March 2011, 22:50:33 »
Nightwolf is looking pretty damn nice.

Pic from IWM
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« Reply #31 on: 01 March 2011, 22:57:34 »
Awesome. It makes me want to get one and start painting a Clan Wolf force.

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« Reply #32 on: 01 March 2011, 23:04:12 »
nice!

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« Reply #33 on: 01 March 2011, 23:07:34 »
Awesome. It makes me want to get one and start painting a Clan Wolf force.
Same. There's something attractive about it in design and in stats.

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« Reply #34 on: 02 March 2011, 00:58:38 »
For some reason, the first description that popped into my head was "cute."   ???

Meh, I might just pick up a few! Excellent job.
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« Reply #35 on: 02 March 2011, 01:07:24 »
The legs are looking rather wiry in that photo in comparison to the art.  Will reserve full judgment till I get my own model.
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« Reply #36 on: 02 March 2011, 06:37:33 »
Nightwolf is looking pretty damn nice.

Shocka Time Thanks for posting this,getting at least 3  O0

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #37 on: 02 March 2011, 08:01:22 »
It looks pretty. It has a lot of details. Even now it looks good, I hope to see painted (or, even better, in my own hands [drool] [drool]).

Shockatime, thanks for posting it. Did you have any issue with mold lines, flash or misalignments?

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« Reply #38 on: 02 March 2011, 12:32:00 »
You think this is bad? Wait till theres talk of the War Wolf and Wulfen and Blood Reaper,then it will get bad  [notworthy] [notworthy] [drool] [drool]

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« Reply #39 on: 02 March 2011, 13:40:09 »
it looks like a cauldron born and a Mad Cat Mk II had sex, and this was the disgusting bastard offspring of that unholy union...

I LIKE IT! [rockon]

as far as the legs looking spindly, I would have to see it next to another assault mech mini, but if the legs are thinner it was probably a consolation made to keep it in the semi agreed upon scale
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« Reply #40 on: 02 March 2011, 14:00:25 »
I think it just looks like the legs are a bit thin, because of the photograph. From the current angle the torso looks extremely wide, due to the left arm blocking the way, making the legs seem thin.
From a frontal angle it should look more fitting.
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« Reply #41 on: 02 March 2011, 14:15:13 »
Shockatime, thanks for posting it. Did you have any issue with mold lines, flash or misalignments?

I haven't been able to buy one yet (unfortunately) so I'm not sure.

I think it just looks like the legs are a bit thin, because of the photograph. From the current angle the torso looks extremely wide, due to the left arm blocking the way, making the legs seem thin.
From a frontal angle it should look more fitting.

The legs actually seem fine, at least to me. in the art the legs aren't that beefy in any case.

BTW the picture is just from IWM so you can go check it out there, plus the pics for the Koschei and Winson (both look unreal as well) are also up.

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« Reply #42 on: 02 March 2011, 15:08:37 »
What's the size like? At a glance it looks comparable in size and bulk to a Mad Cat Mk.II, but I'm quite curious to know what it ended up being like.

The gaming budget is on hold for a while, but this might have to be a new treat to work on later this year, for sure.
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« Reply #43 on: 02 March 2011, 15:09:39 »

The legs actually seem fine, at least to me. in the art the legs aren't that beefy in any case.

BTW the picture is just from IWM so you can go check it out there, plus the pics for the Koschei and Winson (both look unreal as well) are also up.

Koschei looks spot on from the photo there.

The Night wolf, not so much.  The art of the night wolf definitely represents it having legs quite a bit thicker than what we see in the preview and taper off into its feet quite a bit more drastically.  Take a look.



Again it could just be the photo but I doubt anyone's "photo-fu" skills are so bad they start refracting light..

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« Reply #44 on: 02 March 2011, 15:14:33 »
Koschei  is ugly as sin anyway, much like the Phoenix I am pleased.
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« Reply #45 on: 02 March 2011, 15:42:17 »
Again it could just be the photo but I doubt anyone's "photo-fu" skills are so bad they start refracting light..

Believe me, it is possible... that's why I don't take pictures of my miniatures anymore.

But I would prefer it, if IWM would provide us with pictures from multiple angles. Front, side and rear. Would make it easier to get a real opinion.
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« Reply #46 on: 02 March 2011, 15:53:38 »
that is what camospecs.com is for
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #47 on: 02 March 2011, 16:16:07 »
I know, but not all customers know that and so they are not able to see the "advanced" pictures.
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« Reply #48 on: 02 March 2011, 16:17:32 »
Not to step on anybody's toes, but seeing the pic Shocka posted, I went and blackened one and did a comparison to the only handy assault I had. Here are some quick shots, and to answer some questions, no misalignment at all, and mold lines while present are not that major. Sorry I didn't have time to assemble it. I've been a bit pre-occupied with my week old daughter. But these shots should give a decent idea of what everything looks like in addition to the previously posted pic.

I look forward to seeing what the Camospecs guys will do with it, as I know my limited painting abilities will not do it justice at all.











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« Reply #49 on: 02 March 2011, 16:21:30 »
Very nice  O0
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« Reply #50 on: 02 March 2011, 16:34:59 »
I know, but not all customers know that and so they are not able to see the "advanced" pictures.

and that is why it is up to us veterans to point them there.
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« Reply #51 on: 02 March 2011, 16:38:41 »
Thanks for the photos GhostBear O0

Seeing it like that I honestly think it looks even better, IMO.

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« Reply #52 on: 02 March 2011, 16:47:49 »
No problem Shocka, I was really hoping for the camospecs pictures to go up first. It's just when there is one picture out there that doesn't really do the piece it's necessary justice, I feel like I should do something if I can.

Having seen IWM assembled one blackened last weekend I was really pleased with how it turned out.
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« Reply #53 on: 02 March 2011, 17:16:46 »
damn fine sculpt I say, if the legs are comperable to a Mk IIs legs
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« Reply #54 on: 02 March 2011, 17:27:33 »
Not to step on anybody's toes, but seeing the pic Shocka posted, I went and blackened one and did a comparison to the only handy assault I had. Here are some quick shots, and to answer some questions, no misalignment at all, and mold lines while present are not that major. Sorry I didn't have time to assemble it. I've been a bit pre-occupied with my week old daughter. But these shots should give a decent idea of what everything looks like in addition to the previously posted pic.

I look forward to seeing what the Camospecs guys will do with it, as I know my limited painting abilities will not do it justice at all.










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« Reply #55 on: 02 March 2011, 17:43:59 »
Heh, I called that scale about perfectly, didn't I?  :D

Looks great, might have to try to shoehorn that one into the budget somewhere one of these days. I can stand to skip a meal somewhere ;)
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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #56 on: 02 March 2011, 18:13:25 »
Not to step on anybody's toes, but seeing the pic Shocka posted, I went and blackened one and did a comparison to the only handy assault I had. Here are some quick shots, and to answer some questions, no misalignment at all, and mold lines while present are not that major. Sorry I didn't have time to assemble it. I've been a bit pre-occupied with my week old daughter. But these shots should give a decent idea of what everything looks like in addition to the previously posted pic.

I look forward to seeing what the Camospecs guys will do with it, as I know my limited painting abilities will not do it justice at all.


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« Reply #57 on: 02 March 2011, 18:26:41 »
Sorry I was distracted by the pictures of the Night Wolf,Hope your Daughters O.K.

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« Reply #58 on: 02 March 2011, 19:06:09 »
Awesome, thanks for the pics.

Would it be possible to get another shot of the arms?  I'm curious to see whether the circular joints have been sculpted or done away with for simplicity's sake.

The legs are definitely looking a bit better from that angle, but some GS and some panel lining wouldn't hurt.

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« Reply #59 on: 02 March 2011, 20:10:30 »
Sorry I was distracted by the pictures of the Night Wolf,Hope your Daughters O.K.

Baby is fine, just your regular newborn distractions. It's a bit harder to get into the basement to access my workshop than usual when trying to take care of her while my wife is job hunting.

And I completely understand getting distracted by the new shiny things.
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« Reply #60 on: 02 March 2011, 20:18:48 »
Awesome, thanks for the pics.

Would it be possible to get another shot of the arms?  I'm curious to see whether the circular joints have been sculpted or done away with for simplicity's sake.

Without managing to sneak back down to the shop, i can say this: the arms are designed like many IWM minis, you can see the socket for the arms to fit into on the torso. The arms themselves are free of detail on the inside of the shoulder and have a hemisphere to fit into the socket. No extra detail there.
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« Reply #61 on: 02 March 2011, 21:55:50 »
What about the "elbow"?  Where the gun is jointed to the shoulder.

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« Reply #62 on: 03 March 2011, 00:39:30 »
What about the "elbow"?  Where the gun is jointed to the shoulder.

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« Reply #63 on: 03 March 2011, 09:35:06 »
Yeah, that's enough,  thanks.

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« Reply #64 on: 03 March 2011, 09:50:45 »
You guys made my day! Thanks for taking the time to post some pictures. This sculpt looks fantastic!  {>{> {>{> {>{> {>{> {>{>


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« Reply #65 on: 03 March 2011, 18:15:37 »
Omg that thing is beautiful.... must get at least 2!

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« Reply #66 on: 03 March 2011, 18:40:39 »
Wow, this truly is a must-get 'Mech! 8)  My funds are currently tied up, but once summer gets here, I may be able to expand the disposable income.  >.> Gonna have to get a few other Wolf 'Mechs to support it!  I really  like the look o this one, and am pleased to see how well it came out and was received.
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« Reply #67 on: 03 March 2011, 18:56:15 »
Man, am I not looking foward to when the Wulfen [drool] and WarWolf [drool] are announced,thats ALOT of pestering people  [tickedoff] :D :D

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Re: Night Wolf Preview?
« Reply #68 on: 06 March 2011, 08:14:53 »
::inner monologue:: yes, yes, finally a mech to support my Mad Cat II.

glad to see that this puppy is being done. can't wait (actually i can) to see a Blood Reaper or (i know it will be a while) Warwolf and Wulfen

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« Reply #69 on: 06 March 2011, 12:03:37 »
It's now available.  So are the Koschie, Winston, and Quasit.
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« Reply #70 on: 08 March 2011, 16:58:43 »
Just bought my Night Wolf, model was very nice with very few mold lines, get em while their fresh. :)

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« Reply #71 on: 08 March 2011, 22:34:01 »
Here are a few of the one I am doing.  It is mostly done, but I hope you guys like it.







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« Reply #72 on: 09 March 2011, 02:47:05 »
I assume you can tilt the torso so the model's similar to the TRO in posture?

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« Reply #73 on: 09 March 2011, 06:54:30 »
MY GOD! That things beautiful  {>{> I  am going to paint my first one in Beta Galaxy colors too.
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« Reply #74 on: 09 March 2011, 08:24:34 »
I'm kinda tempted to get a Clan Wolf force just so I can field one of those now.
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« Reply #75 on: 09 March 2011, 12:28:47 »
I assume you can tilt the torso so the model's similar to the TRO in posture?

No not really.  You will have to put putty in between the torso and the "bottom".  1 leg and the "bottom" are molded together at the pictured angle.

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« Reply #76 on: 09 March 2011, 16:53:50 »
No not really.  You will have to put putty in between the torso and the "bottom".  1 leg and the "bottom" are molded together at the pictured angle.

Sounds more like chop, pin 'n' glue at the hips to me. :)
Too bad, however, addtl work is necessary to give it that hunched-over look from the TRO.
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« Reply #77 on: 09 March 2011, 17:49:22 »
I got my 3 on the way now [rockon] I am doing one in Beta Galaxy,one in Future Clan Wolf and one in standard Grey,Can not wait! O0

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« Reply #78 on: 10 March 2011, 12:49:23 »
Just ordered mine, pretty excited to get it.

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« Reply #79 on: 10 March 2011, 14:09:17 »
That looks good, looks a little like the Supernova in the Torso area, something I approve of!
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« Reply #80 on: 12 March 2011, 00:34:40 »


That would be my work in progress.

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« Reply #81 on: 12 March 2011, 00:45:53 »
looking good O0

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« Reply #82 on: 12 March 2011, 07:40:05 »
That looks Great! O0   (mines not here yet [tickedoff])

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« Reply #83 on: 13 March 2011, 11:14:17 »
I am having a TON of issues drybrushing some color back into it. I gave a heavy wash of devlan mud. But my drybrushing is really failing me. I either take too much paint off or not enough. I got really frustrated with it and had to walk away for a bit....  #P Have not touched the model since I posted that. Even the first go around at flocking the base was a bad experience. I am pretty anti clan so I think the model has put some sort of clan voodoo on me....

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« Reply #84 on: 13 March 2011, 17:21:25 »
Chanel the Inner-Wolf in you(no pun intended ::))Remember dip in paint-remove most of it and dry brush,take your time  O0 (and my minis are not here yet still [tickedoff])

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« Reply #85 on: 13 March 2011, 19:18:26 »
Great looking mini, but unfortunately it got released just a little too late: I just did an inventory of my stuff and decided I needed to stop getting minis for the time being as my collection's getting too large to be manageable.
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« Reply #86 on: 13 March 2011, 19:47:51 »
TOO LARGE?Is there such a thing as TOO large?One more can not hurt too much,throw a'nother on the barbee :D

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« Reply #87 on: 13 March 2011, 19:49:44 »
It's too large when I start running out of storage space.
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« Reply #88 on: 13 March 2011, 21:31:11 »
Baggies allow you to pack things tighter than blisters. Just be sure to label them.  ;)

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« Reply #89 on: 14 March 2011, 19:15:20 »
Mines FINALLY here! [rockon] [rockon] Gonna start cleaning them tommorrow,First ones going to be Beta Galaxy,followed by Future Clan Wolf then standard Grey  O0

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« Reply #90 on: 16 March 2011, 13:44:07 »
Lucky one!
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« Reply #91 on: 16 March 2011, 17:43:49 »
Just got mine today! probably going to have to wait for the weekend to roll around before I can do anything with it though.

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« Reply #92 on: 17 March 2011, 01:06:56 »
I've got mine assembled and ready for primer but I still haven't decided on a scheme
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« Reply #93 on: 17 March 2011, 12:27:45 »
You guys are all making it tough to not get one! I'll have to order one here asap, it looks too good to pass up!

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« Reply #94 on: 19 March 2011, 11:32:09 »
I finished building mine yesterday, and it really is a fantastic mini well worth the time and money imo.

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« Reply #95 on: 22 March 2011, 09:15:37 »
Got mine today, finished building it five minutes ago.

I put the left leg in a frontal position, I think it looks more fluent that way. The mini didn't require much work, just minor things that needed to be removed to make the mini fit better, nothing serious.

It looks really great. Now, as always, I just need to find someone to paint it, because my painting skills wouldn't do it justice.
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