tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post1857548537858202315..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: More Card ModelsColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-20074099836927903602014-07-31T13:45:35.813+01:002014-07-31T13:45:35.813+01:00I think that edging the Warm Acre vehicles sounds ...I think that edging the Warm Acre vehicles sounds like a good plan. Having said that, they are some of the most awkward models to build that I've attempted and I'll probably not bother with any more of them.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-56034032639859421902014-07-31T10:31:16.780+01:002014-07-31T10:31:16.780+01:00Nice work Colgar! I have the WarmAcre vehicles as ...Nice work Colgar! I have the WarmAcre vehicles as well and am going to have a go at them myself; however, having seen your builds, I think I'll draw in the dashed folds on mine. I was put off getting the set from Paizo when I saw the price, but I might have to get it anyway having seen your big rig! Hurry up with the trailer now! ;) colinmnashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342098641859314933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-72971093687728947392014-07-29T18:51:05.027+01:002014-07-29T18:51:05.027+01:00Sounds good could you not use washing bottle and t...Sounds good could you not use washing bottle and then card fu the wheels and stuff?Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-40722877131756675922014-07-28T18:38:11.986+01:002014-07-28T18:38:11.986+01:00I agree: the tractor is definitely my favourite as...I agree: the tractor is definitely my favourite as well. Of course, I'll only know how good the coupling is when I build a trailer as well :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-44858385544869539832014-07-28T17:23:34.871+01:002014-07-28T17:23:34.871+01:00Personally I can't do card vehicles they are t...Personally I can't do card vehicles they are too flat to appeal to me and I like gluing things onto other things too much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802420094217299660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-25775104606496072022014-07-28T10:05:48.122+01:002014-07-28T10:05:48.122+01:00Hi Colgar, I submitted the designs to WWG about 2 ...Hi Colgar, I submitted the designs to WWG about 2 years ago as a "kitbash" but never received a reply. I don't know whether this is because it got lost or it just wasn't deemed different enough to warrant a kitbash. They are just recoloured versions with text and such on top, with no actual differences in the makeup of the model as it were. I'm unsure of the exact legalities, but I would have thought that if we both own the set, and neither of us are profiting from the sharing it would be alright. However to be safe I will email WWG and see what they have to say, I think they will probably want the designs submitted via kitbash again though... I'll let you know if I get a reply. Cheers.Louis Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101155981771831568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-25845913874350040612014-07-28T10:04:22.164+01:002014-07-28T10:04:22.164+01:00The big rig is definitely the best of the bunch, v...The big rig is definitely the best of the bunch, very nice indeed and love the coupling you didZombie Adhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927366159778203819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-69548609507195994652014-07-28T08:51:07.500+01:002014-07-28T08:51:07.500+01:00Thanks, Robert. I don't think that card model...Thanks, Robert. I don't think that card modelling is that difficult, though. As long as you are precise and patient, it's a lot quicker and easier than painting...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-7580870625555916822014-07-28T08:50:00.777+01:002014-07-28T08:50:00.777+01:00For me, the white van is the weakest of the models...For me, the white van is the weakest of the models I've shown here. I would use any of the others without quibbling, though.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-91602517784149509382014-07-28T08:48:25.134+01:002014-07-28T08:48:25.134+01:00Thanks again. I'm interested in the extra WWG...Thanks again. I'm interested in the extra WWG designs that you have (like I really need *more* vehicles to build!), but what is the copyright status of those models? I've already bought most of their sets which have vehicles, but I don't know whether that would cover me.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-37310192721166399072014-07-28T08:45:55.572+01:002014-07-28T08:45:55.572+01:00Thanks, Joe. I have considered using spare wheels...Thanks, Joe. I have considered using spare wheels or other bits from toy cars to assist the card models. However I've not got easy access to a Poundland and consequently don't have much of a collection of such bits. It's probably just as easy for me to make the models entirely from card...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-45209375168106322192014-07-28T08:43:55.109+01:002014-07-28T08:43:55.109+01:00I have to agree about the Warm Acre vehicles. The...I have to agree about the Warm Acre vehicles. They feel like beta or pre-release test versions, rather than commercial product. Still, they're quite cheap...<br /><br />I'll let everyone know how the big rigs work, once I've made a bit more of the set. In particular, I'm still trying to figure out how to kitbash a tanker trailer.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-22803250113665536792014-07-28T08:40:50.581+01:002014-07-28T08:40:50.581+01:00Well, I agree with you - pretty much :-) . The Me...Well, I agree with you - pretty much :-) . The Mega Miniatures hearse *is* a bit cartoon-like. I don't have Wildwood Grove, but it's over 20 times more expensive (admittedly, you get a whole lot of other goodies as well as the hearse, though!).<br /><br />I really like the idea if some British-themed white vans and emergency vehicles. But the Warm Acre models are bland and very plain in appearance.<br /><br />I'll keep thinking about what more I might add to Echo-1...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-30515335075063727532014-07-28T00:58:48.964+01:002014-07-28T00:58:48.964+01:00Your card fu is impressive.Your card fu is impressive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802420094217299660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-52215229470027277232014-07-28T00:47:29.654+01:002014-07-28T00:47:29.654+01:00I like them all TBH C6. Having said that my card m...I like them all TBH C6. Having said that my card modelling knowledge is very limited, but I would still use them all on my table. Keep the lights dude, they look good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-60957829396979136962014-07-27T21:49:36.546+01:002014-07-27T21:49:36.546+01:00I'm glad you found use in my info! I really li...I'm glad you found use in my info! I really like what you have done with the socket for the trailer to sit in, I may have to borrow that idea myself one day... I think Ecto 1 looks much better with the light bar attached, I think that is a keeper, but it still needs more gubbinz on the top methinks! Off the top of my head the one in the films had some gas tanks and a loudspeaker mounted on a frame along with some other lights. I think I'll echo Vampifan's statements on the hearse and van, although I do have a partially weathered version of the van lying around waiting to be finished somewhere... Also if you are interested in a load of custom design jobs of several WWG vehicles, feel free to drop me an email. (I think my address should show in my blogger profile!)Louis Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101155981771831568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-33020846700312313712014-07-27T21:15:10.857+01:002014-07-27T21:15:10.857+01:00Great Models C6, I think you could easily paint ou...Great Models C6, I think you could easily paint out the 'ghouls' etc. on the hearse and the other 'undesirable' bits on the van. Your coupling for the big rig is something I'd have thought the makers would have though of and the ghostbuster car looks good. From my "swat" vehicles, from Poundland, I get three usable wrecks, three police light and 12 wheels, which could help on other card vehciles.<br />The website papermau has every imaginable vehicle in card/paper (downloable for free), varying in quality from 'toy' to 'collector' standard and is well worth a visit:<br />http://papermau.blogspot.com/<br />(Use the search feature )Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-37779311444664457622014-07-27T21:01:42.789+01:002014-07-27T21:01:42.789+01:00Warm Acre is such a shame they have some brilliant...Warm Acre is such a shame they have some brilliant ideas but just poor execution. The Big rig is coming along nicely the cab unit is excellent and what a great idea do add in a socket. I suppose you could of got some of the magnetic strips and done something similar. <br /><br />I have to agree with Bryan it needs the roof rack with the gear on it looks to much like a small ambulance as it is. Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-39801668042114314642014-07-27T20:38:14.993+01:002014-07-27T20:38:14.993+01:00For what it's worth here is my two cents. I do...For what it's worth here is my two cents. I don't like the hearse. It is too cartoony. WWG make a much better one in their Wildwood Grove set. I don't like the Warm Acre van. The lack of detail and weathering on it makes it far too clean looking. The WWG big rig is fantastic . I love your idea for making a workable coupling. The Echo 1 needs something adding to the roof and your blue and white lights work very well. Keep them, Hugh.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.com