@hopper1999 I’ve access to both resin and PLA printers, and while resin has a couple of extra steps compared to PLA, I wouldn’t consider it painful. I’ve come to appreciate resin’s ability to show detail even in very small scale. For me its worth the extra steps to clean and cure, for those results. What’s great is there are so many free units available, with some simple editing/converting you can quickly build cool armies.
As for casting, while I haven’t casted any A&A parts yet (still building my unit library), I have casted a lot of 3.75 action figure parts. I’ve gotten best results using a syringe and pressure pot. (I converted a old paint pressure tank). You inject your mold, and then put it under pressure, I’d do around 30psi, to help the resin into the thinner parts of the mold and prevent bubbles. It also helps, when making your mold to put it under pressure as well. I’ve found it helps prevents bubbles in the silicone and between the silicone and the part being cast.
I plan on using casting to duplicate units I already have, that I can’t find stl files for.
DM making a comeback
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Hi guys, been a long time since i was here, have made a few very brief visits over the past year. Life sometimes kicks you in the teeth and you have to deal with it. So i have perused all the new names that are painting and wow, i have a lot to catch up on. I have just managed to finish the Russian expansion set and here some of you guys have already finished the brits expansion. Nice work too guys.
I will give you a couple of pics and you guys can follow the links to the rest, not real brilliant but they will do. Have used a bit of artistic license on some…… :-)
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Some links to the other stuff
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q89/dangermouse650/Airforces/14July13145.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q89/dangermouse650/Axis%20and%20Allies%20Global/100_3495.jpg
Many more albums and units to peruse if you so desire.
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Wow Dangermouse , those are really incredible. I hope to get as good as some of you, someday. They look so life-like. It is amazing. Nice job, my friend, nice job! :-D
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Now that is some really awesome work sir!. I love the planes with the yellow and red flames. Great Job!
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Welcome back and great work, do you have more pics?
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Thanks guys, Y G , lots more pics at the links i just didn’t want to post too many on here, not sure what our size limit is.
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Awesome stuff! So many talented people on this forum. Its really inspiring to see everybody’s artistic talent and creativity! Keep up the good work.
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Man, that is some awesome work on your Russian forces! :-D
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Dangermouse,
––WELCOME BACK!
–And Nice Work on the paint jobs. It’s not only enjoyable to view your paint jobs, but all of the rest of us stay “pumped up” through seeing the paint jobs of others. Well Done!Tall Paul
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Link here to my earlier page http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=31475.0
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With all the new sculpts available from HBG nowadays i chose a few to update the us and british airforces.
I just love corsairs :)
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I gave the british fleet air arm some corsairs and i also included a special, some of you guys might recognize the paint scheme
I couldn’t leave out the flying tiger and giving the raf some warhawks
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Not all historically accurate, but i love planes and i have to add some fun and unusual schemes in to the mix, artistic license……:)
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Man, so many planes, LOL. Nice job, man, nice job! :-D
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Uffff, those look so nice. Very stellar work.
May I ask what brush/tool you use to do the detail work on your aircraft? (a photo would be appreciated too :) I am always looking for ways to improve my process. Your aircraft are some of my favorite I’ve ever seen.
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Thank you Spitfire38, you have quite a few awesome pieces yourself. I am not using anything fancy, just the normal model brushes from 3 down to size 5/0
I do find that when it comes down to the really fine stuff i have to sometimes trim hairs off the brush, yes, i do go through a few.
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Thank you Spitfire38, you have quite a few awesome pieces yourself. I am not using anything fancy, just the normal model brushes from 3 down to size 5/0
I do find that when it comes down to the really fine stuff i have to sometimes trim hairs off the brush, yes, i do go through a few.
Of course a steady hand is a real advantage and patience too, both are things i struggle with. :oops:Ah, so you trim hairs off of the brush. I have considered doing that; I’ll try it out.
Yep, patience and a steady hand are very important! Unfortunately they can’t be purchased at your local crafts store.
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Awesome detail on those aircraft! The steady hand thing is a must and eagle eye sight doesn’t hurt. I have to take breaks if I’ve been painting to long and refuel with some food to stop the shakes! Keep up the great work!
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Thanks majikforce
@majikforce:Awesome detail on those aircraft! The steady hand thing is a must and eagle eye sight doesn’t hurt. I have to take breaks if I’ve been painting to long and refuel with some food to stop the shakes! Keep up the great work!
Agree with taking breaks, i can’t sit for more than a couple hours.