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Title: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: mlkr on October 06, 2014, 07:30:05 PM
So I have gotten it into my head that I want to find proxy models and make/create squigs for Warmaster 10mm scale. Just to add a bit of fun and extra to my army :)

So to start it off I thought I'd ask for input here and see if someone has any good suggestions.
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: andys on October 06, 2014, 07:59:14 PM
The only thing that is commercially available - at the moment - are these from Pendraken:

http://www.pendraken.co.uk/DN61-p6383/

Although if you're prepared to wait - possibly only a short time - there might be some others rampaging westwards from the Steppes... ;)
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Draccan on October 06, 2014, 09:29:16 PM
http://www.polarfox.info/Steppe_Goblin_Beast_Tamers/p2627799_12488470.aspx

How about these  8)
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: andys on October 06, 2014, 09:45:48 PM
Quote from: Draccan on October 06, 2014, 09:29:16 PM
http://www.polarfox.info/Steppe_Goblin_Beast_Tamers/p2627799_12488470.aspx

How about these  8)
Yep, they're the ones. They look excellent don't they?
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Draccan on October 06, 2014, 10:21:17 PM
Absolutely stunning. When the website is fully up and running and Grimgor Ironhide is added to the mix I am definitely going to splurge on those models ...  ;D
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Lex on October 06, 2014, 10:32:46 PM
Should not be long now........ finally the Green Horde will be able to ride out again!
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: mlkr on October 07, 2014, 10:55:52 AM
Very nice!

I knew about the pendraken ones but had not seen the Polar fox-miniatures before! Thank you ^_^

Other solutions for even more diversity:
So far I have been looking at a few of the old oop squigs that are notably smaller and might work for 10mm.
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mqmzQOrs6aaVFbrwYL9CZzQ.jpg

40K Runtherd Squig Hound as a possible mount for character.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YT0pBQQ0NBo/UTmHb0LaqWI/AAAAAAAAFYI/ToPYMtWUnxE/s320/Runtherder2.jpg

Same with the 40K Ork Warboss attack squig (already seen that one done as a mount somewhere).
http://kaissa-ioannina.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/OrkWarbossAttackSquig2.jpg

Also found a Squig on backpole originally from a 40K Nob that seems to be in a nice size for conversion.
http://www.irondogstudios.com/images/squigs/squiggrp2.jpg

Also thinking about using the latest Gobbla (Skarsniks "pet" Squig) together with the older one to create a  Mangler Squigs-model. Count as giant? Maybe Gobbla is too big but 2 regular ones would to the trick :)

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=103712&d=1294341577
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSONlsDeABUifKSTV7fu-hl6Hs5C_BCnn0XUR5gFGqF4kgM15GViQ

And of course - If I could find parts of the FW Squig gobbla I could do some conversions for really hilariously emotional squigs...
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/AlternativeFW/large/squig-gobdtl1.jpg
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/AlternativeFW/large/squig-gobdtl2.jpg
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/AlternativeFW/large/squig-gobdtl5.jpg

And another one good for a silly emotional squig
http://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99800209037_TheChaseNEW01.jpg

What do you guys think? :)
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Stuart Bleything on October 07, 2014, 01:07:28 PM
Magister militum are also expanding their range of 10mm orc and goblins .
Worth a look .

Stuart
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Stuart Bleything on October 07, 2014, 01:42:46 PM
Love the steppe goblins , as with most people will be splurging out when they become available .

Stuart
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Stormwind on October 07, 2014, 04:21:26 PM
Oh my goodness those are stunning - perfect for Ogre gnoblars too!
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: Jo on October 08, 2014, 09:18:30 PM
Oh no!

there goes the good intentions of not buying more lead. They just look stunning - who on earth would not want a Goblin army now...

Jo
Title: Re: [WM] Squigs - proxy's and modeling
Post by: mlkr on October 25, 2014, 10:24:44 PM
So finally got some old squig-models into my hands and did a comparizon for size.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mellqvist/

Should work pretty nicely I think :) The plan is to mold these and pour liquid clay into the molds. This will create a base for the conversionwork. Results can then be molded once more and then I will hopefully get some some casted up in resin. Clay used is something called Monster Makers clay that is usually used for masks and prostethics and such. Want to try it out for miniaturesculpting also.

I also started to build a little homemade vacuumchamber to get airbubbles out of moldresin. You can see that in the album. (Also some pics from my trip to Australia a that ended just about a year ago since I can't figure out how to link to specific images on flickr.)

Simple/trashy build that will hopefully hold up for the intended job once completed. I'll use a spare vacuumer from home to suck the air out of the box. The top of the box will have holes drilled in it so that the air gets sucked out. The glassbox will fit snuggly on with some rubber... -something or the other in english :P

That's it for now :)