tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post5861792777274443692..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Rats!Colgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-60752602911137452472016-10-25T12:32:15.840+01:002016-10-25T12:32:15.840+01:00I cannot speak for turtles, but one of my friend i...I cannot speak for turtles, but one of my friend in London had his pond invaded by a terrapin which quickly consumed all the resident fish.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-88823147027575246102016-10-09T09:31:10.015+01:002016-10-09T09:31:10.015+01:00Thanks, Joe. I do agree that swarms such as these...Thanks, Joe. I do agree that swarms such as these on round-lipped bases can be hard to pick up (there's nowhere to grab hold of them!). I'll have a think about trays.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-56528921710797550252016-10-09T09:29:59.399+01:002016-10-09T09:29:59.399+01:00I was aiming very much for the realistic "swa...I was aiming very much for the realistic "swarm of filthy vermin" effect, with only a few fantastical rodents in the background. Thanks, Clint.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-75735129993679560282016-10-09T09:28:19.304+01:002016-10-09T09:28:19.304+01:00That's an idea which hadn't occurred to me...That's an idea which hadn't occurred to me, oddly enough. Mind you, it may not be obvious from the photos, but I have added some coloured details to the swarms (mostly pink tails &c).Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-84968396522489689572016-10-08T14:07:34.761+01:002016-10-08T14:07:34.761+01:00This is what I was thinking about:
http://wargames...This is what I was thinking about:<br />http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/epages/950003459.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003459/Categories/Movement_Trays/Irregular_Movement_Trays<br />Sorry for the long link!!Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-26392068756864480332016-10-08T12:33:29.253+01:002016-10-08T12:33:29.253+01:00I like these, a lot; the mix of manufacurers minis...I like these, a lot; the mix of manufacurers minis has come together well.<br />I would hink you could invest in one of those movement trays that allow you to 'drop in' bases for the swarms,; it would keep them together. Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-47209689160058196372016-10-08T08:56:12.585+01:002016-10-08T08:56:12.585+01:00Looking very good. There is something sinister abo...Looking very good. There is something sinister about them. personally I like the balance of lots of believable rats and 2 larger than life rats. One could easily over do it, but you have not and that is fantastic.<br /><br />I look forward to your Halloween Game. (Even if no rats are involved)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-42147632363881972022016-10-08T08:50:51.538+01:002016-10-08T08:50:51.538+01:00Looks great! As for the rat swarms why don't y...Looks great! As for the rat swarms why don't you pick out rats here and there with different black/brown inks to break up uniformity a little.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-47932986623712167042016-10-08T08:35:21.870+01:002016-10-08T08:35:21.870+01:00Thanks, CC. You're right that there are no mi...Thanks, CC. You're right that there are no missile troops in the band. I see these as (mostly) a bunch of scurrying creatures inhabiting dark, hidden spaces in a human world. Slings/bows/guns don't seem very rat-like to me :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-27702174099708121352016-10-08T08:33:49.256+01:002016-10-08T08:33:49.256+01:00Thanks, Michael. Glad you like them.Thanks, Michael. Glad you like them.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-43995409672460462612016-10-08T08:33:06.053+01:002016-10-08T08:33:06.053+01:00Thanks, HW. Actually, these beasties are quite si...Thanks, HW. Actually, these beasties are quite simple to pain: drybrushed fur and a few pink details...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-3488917299267741082016-10-08T08:32:29.781+01:002016-10-08T08:32:29.781+01:00The Bones material is slightly soft in detail, but...The Bones material is slightly soft in detail, but it's pretty good for larger models. The one thing to watch (so I've heard) is *don't* use a spray undercoat; it'll make the model tacky. I've no experience of that myself, mind...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-52024148859684878532016-10-08T08:30:21.754+01:002016-10-08T08:30:21.754+01:00I have added a little grass to the swarm bases sin...I have added a little grass to the swarm bases since this article, so I think they look even better . Now if only I could find a reason to use Black Cat Bases' "turtle swarm" in a game :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-54978396581377490252016-10-07T19:44:31.503+01:002016-10-07T19:44:31.503+01:00I likes me some rats. Having been a fan of skaven ...I likes me some rats. Having been a fan of skaven before GW messed them up, I still have some of the original Jez Goodwin sculpts, which will be making up my Nezumi warband.<br />Regarding your force, you're missing missile troops. Ral Partha have two Ratmen slingers that might suit - very nice sculpts too.Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-4005673249415167522016-10-07T06:06:38.102+01:002016-10-07T06:06:38.102+01:00It certainly works as a group for me, fabulous job...It certainly works as a group for me, fabulous job. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-73159276248267950922016-10-07T03:35:21.289+01:002016-10-07T03:35:21.289+01:00Exellent paintjob on the rat force C6!Exellent paintjob on the rat force C6!Hobbyworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987860227123782381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-86047136510038115202016-10-07T01:28:43.137+01:002016-10-07T01:28:43.137+01:00Good painting.
Finally an example for the Biggest ...Good painting.<br />Finally an example for the Biggest Rat. I had the model from one of their kickstarter and I hate the no-metal material. I couldn't read the details. Thanks to you I know how to salvage the beast.<br />I will look at the rat swarms. They are definitely better than anything I have seen before.<br />cedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-39356858009213465142016-10-06T21:24:11.870+01:002016-10-06T21:24:11.870+01:00I love the rats, know nothing about the game but l...I love the rats, know nothing about the game but love the rats!! Agree with you about the swarms they are brilliant!!Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.com