tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post3215896527207772607..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Salad Box Science BaseColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-11237493960128474872018-05-12T20:24:00.486+01:002018-05-12T20:24:00.486+01:00Thanks, Joe. These models are a little flimsy (no...Thanks, Joe. These models are a little flimsy (not too bad), but dirt cheap to make. I'm quite pleased with them.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-12381072270885288332018-05-12T12:16:29.415+01:002018-05-12T12:16:29.415+01:00Great use of what would normally be plastic waste ...Great use of what would normally be plastic waste and very reminiscent of some cheap vacuum formed models.<br />The merging of two into a single building is excellent too, as is the overall finish you've acheived on these.<br /> Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-38273718309341044562018-05-11T20:23:58.763+01:002018-05-11T20:23:58.763+01:00I've now got a large box of packaging material...I've now got a large box of packaging materials, just in case they're useful in the future. Of course, most of them won't be any good for anything, but you never know :-) ...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-61644017757978620522018-05-11T20:22:59.378+01:002018-05-11T20:22:59.378+01:00Ah, you noticed :-) ! Yes, I did vary both the wi...Ah, you noticed :-) ! Yes, I did vary both the windows and the solar panels to make each building a bit different.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-52115407184698406902018-05-11T14:04:11.116+01:002018-05-11T14:04:11.116+01:00My hat off to you sir. Super creative!My hat off to you sir. Super creative!FourEyedMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161202517627920103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-55305819208069197462018-05-11T09:38:08.057+01:002018-05-11T09:38:08.057+01:00As everyone has said these are extremely effective...As everyone has said these are extremely effective, because you have the windows in different places and especially different shaped solar panels it makes 3 identical buildings look quite different, that's very well done.Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031648950206231742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-64550994995483949912018-05-10T07:11:27.836+01:002018-05-10T07:11:27.836+01:00That was my first thoughts when I saw the pictures...That was my first thoughts when I saw the pictures. My Trekkie knowledge is very limited.cedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-57809359147284972692018-05-09T21:11:37.337+01:002018-05-09T21:11:37.337+01:00Thanks, Michael. They're a little bit flimsy,...Thanks, Michael. They're a little bit flimsy, though I suppose I could have reinforced the boxed from the inside. That's extra work on what is meant to be a cheap, quick build...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-75993473597108993642018-05-09T19:52:57.691+01:002018-05-09T19:52:57.691+01:00What a great result! These look superb.What a great result! These look superb.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-62105339628722055922018-05-09T18:50:44.111+01:002018-05-09T18:50:44.111+01:00Glad you like it! I've seen a *lot* of very b...Glad you like it! I've seen a *lot* of very bad terrain made from discarded packaging, but these were extremely simple to make and are quite effective, I think.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-56842174612839596502018-05-09T18:49:39.656+01:002018-05-09T18:49:39.656+01:00Thanks, Clint. Remember that these buildings are ...Thanks, Clint. Remember that these buildings are very cheap to build as well :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-11161438857674686512018-05-09T18:48:36.880+01:002018-05-09T18:48:36.880+01:00Again, thanks! Now I've got to find somewhere...Again, thanks! Now I've got to find somewhere to store them...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-112935985436203122018-05-09T18:48:05.790+01:002018-05-09T18:48:05.790+01:00Thanks, Steve. The painting is actually very basi...Thanks, Steve. The painting is actually very basic; most of the work went into actually cleaning and building these models :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-16525856759775685632018-05-09T18:47:21.833+01:002018-05-09T18:47:21.833+01:00I hadn't thought about a post-apocalyptic sett...I hadn't thought about a post-apocalyptic setting, but these shapes would work very well as the above-ground entrances to underground bunkers or vaults, wouldn't they?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-30661374098863435892018-05-09T18:45:59.782+01:002018-05-09T18:45:59.782+01:00Thanks, Bryan. I'm quite pleased with them my...Thanks, Bryan. I'm quite pleased with them myself (though very annoyed that I inadvertently painted the base differently on the command centre!)Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-24322495445565341002018-05-09T18:45:06.993+01:002018-05-09T18:45:06.993+01:00Thanks, Frank. It's taken me quite a while to...Thanks, Frank. It's taken me quite a while to get round to these builds, though I had the idea quite a long time ago.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-34288234417748791662018-05-09T13:55:27.564+01:002018-05-09T13:55:27.564+01:00That is a very helpful tutorial. Nice looking and ...That is a very helpful tutorial. Nice looking and flexible buildings that are within reach of most peoples hobby skills.<br /><br />Great postMaj. Guiscardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190079604693321739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-83074582358154787152018-05-09T12:16:12.214+01:002018-05-09T12:16:12.214+01:00I must say these look rather good. I am tempted to...I must say these look rather good. I am tempted to do some but I must not get distracted by new projects. Thanks for posting these they really are good.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-84750640535795559282018-05-09T09:41:25.072+01:002018-05-09T09:41:25.072+01:00Very fine work - most impressedVery fine work - most impressedcolinmnashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342098641859314933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-44362349092140880722018-05-09T06:52:20.221+01:002018-05-09T06:52:20.221+01:00They look spectacular, and an excellent example of...They look spectacular, and an excellent example of the "Look much better when painted" effect.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-39794177738101340612018-05-09T02:43:25.603+01:002018-05-09T02:43:25.603+01:00That is very cool recycling. The building works al...That is very cool recycling. The building works also for Fallout (like the Vault town in Fallout 2) I wish I have space for permanent terrain.cedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-73960822178863401612018-05-08T22:17:58.473+01:002018-05-08T22:17:58.473+01:00They look very good, Hugh.They look very good, Hugh.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-69805655960499762512018-05-08T21:49:39.444+01:002018-05-08T21:49:39.444+01:00Well done sir that is very imaginative :) Well done sir that is very imaginative :) Frank O Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051293398042518708noreply@blogger.com