Supreme Serpent Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Will a white background make that big a difference? I'm already using a lamp to illuminate them... Mags To actually see the figs, yeah, I think so. Now, I think the darker background is better "mood" for guys like that demon, but to see the fig, details, etc. I think lighter backgrounds work better. Example (not mine) : White background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Dang' date=' Bill! Them are some great pics! How did you get such clear shots with even lighting? (And are they touched up at all? All I did was crop my pics.)[/quote'] Thank you! I've been doing this for a while. To do the lighting, I use 3 100-watt daylight lamps (one on the left, one on the right, and one directly above and kinda behind. No flash, since that makes the figs look washed out. They're not touched up, except that I went into Photoshop and deleted the backgrounds. I put the figs on a blue background (just a sheet of cloth supported from behind), then I use Photoshop to wipe out the blue. Then I crop 'em to size. Here's some more. Our current supers team consists of Myrmidon, Celestica, Blur!!!, le Chevalier, and T'ien Lung... (Removed for space considerations. PM or email me if you'd like to see them!) Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Here's a couple of the UNTIL agents I'm working on... Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Wow, wish I could get pictures that clear with my digital. They're always fuzzy that close up, dang autofocus. It's just as well; I don't have any modified ones worth posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Very cool stuff! I recognise the water sorceress from the Reaper line. Where are the others from? Any conversion going on there? Thanx! Yep, River is the water sorceress from Reaper. Tigress is also a Reaper fig. Hardcase and Hummingbird are from i-Kore (now Urban Mammoth)'s VOID line. Hummingbird has some minor conversions -- I removed the guns in her hands, reposed her, and changed the wings around a little bit. The ones I posted today... Myrmidon is from the Reaper CAV line, major modifications (the legs of one model, the torso from another, the rocket launchers from a third, and the arms are from a GW Terminator). Celestica and Blur are both from i-Kore/Urban Mammoth's VOID line, with some minor conversions. T'ien Lung is a very old Ral Partha vampire figure, and Chevalier is a Reaper swordsister fig with both arms removed and replaced, and a thin-gauge wire whip placed in her right hand. The UNTIL agents are from some crappy tabletop wargame who's name I've forgotten. The figs are actually really bad, but they look OK with a good paint job. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA. Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures And a demon. With a psycho chick. Mags Is this any better? KA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Is this any better? I didn't notice a difference. But I can take new pics and sub them out as I go. I'll probably leave the minotaur one, though, just because it's so dang spooky. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA. Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I didn't notice a difference. But I can take new pics and sub them out as I go. I'll probably leave the minotaur one, though, just because it's so dang spooky. Mags Whoops, didn't get that posted right the first time. KA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyendasky80 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I havn't done any Champion figures but I've got quite a few Astro City mods. I also painted some VOID androsynths in PYRAMID colors. I just got a new computer and if I can work it out, I'll post some pics when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Here's a couple more. These are the "least fuzzy" of the batch I took yesterday. Still trying to figure this digi-cam out. Strobe is the leader of V.A.L.O.R. and he's an immortal teleport specialist (ITS). and We named him "Wilfred" for the obvious reasons. "It's the right thing to do, and the right way to do it..." Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Those pics are looking real good, Mags! The white background helps, and it looks like you're getting used to the focus on your camera. Have you tried using multiple lights -- one on each side of the figure? That way the lighting will be more even, and there'll be less shadow. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorItron Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Wow' date=' wish I could get pictures that clear with my digital. They're always fuzzy that close up, dang autofocus. It's just as well; I don't have any modified ones worth posting.[/quote'] A few camera tricks worth trying: Many cameras have a "focus lock" feature. It's activated by pressing the shutter release button half-way and holding it. Even if you move the camera around, the focus stays locked at the same distance. Point the camera at something that's easy to focus on, lock the focus, repoint the camera at the mini, then press the button the rest of the way to get your picture. There might be a minimum focus distance. If your camera has an optical zoom, try standing a bit further away and zooming. Some cameras have a macro mode, too, made specifically for taking very close photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyChaos Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Is there something I can't see on the Blur figure that keeps her from toppling over? It looks like the bulk of the mini's weight is on one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Is there something I can't see on the Blur figure that keeps her from toppling over? It looks like the bulk of the mini's weight is on one side. I was going to ask about this, too. How does it stay upright? Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I was going to ask, also, do people want to see the backside of each mini? Or is one shot good enough? Let me know. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmenace Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I'd like a back and front view. Nice work Magmarock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA. Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I was going to ask, also, do people want to see the backside of each mini? Or is one shot good enough? Let me know. Mags It mostly depends on who's wearing the mini. Sorry. Inappropriate. I am making a Citizen's Arrest of myself, on behalf of the Political Correctness Police. Return to your homes, nothing to see here. KA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Is there something I can't see on the Blur figure that keeps her from toppling over? It looks like the bulk of the mini's weight is on one side. Good question. Two things: First, I had to keep her attached to the base. I tried to make her look like she's running right off the edge of the base -- the tip of her toe is the only thing touching. If you look closely, you can see a tiny metal pin going from the base to her leg. I drilled a hole in her leg (maybe 1-2 mm deep) and glued the pin into the hole; then I drilled a hole in the base and glued the pin in there. To keep the base from toppling over, I filled the inside of the base with "brown stuff" epoxy putty, then glued a 1" metal washer to the bottom of the base. So the base is much heavier than the mini, and she doesn't tip over. She's actually very stable. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyChaos Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Very creative! Your washer solution would work with a lot of figs that have toppling problems. I'll have to remember that. I really liked the speed suggested by this mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbandit Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Here is one I used this weekend, I plan on making it a more permanet figure. The charcter's name is Titan and he can grow. My Son was not thrilled I used his toy for the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I mentioned on the other mini thread that I had a bunch of guys in the works. Well, they are 95% done so I thought I'd show them off. My plans for the full web page treatment fell apart due to me lazing about all day and packing at the last minute for a one week business trip, so all I have is seom group shots for now. But, we have 3 groups. Two from the CU and the PC group from my on going campaign. A big thanks to Redmenace for two superb recipes, one for Scorpia and the other for Sapphire. Eurostar: Left to Right; Scorpia, Fiacho, Fuermacher (Yes, it's just Human Torch), Durak, Mentalla and Le Sone. The Champions: Left to Right; Witchcraft, Defender, Ironclad, Nighthawk and Sapphire. Justice Incorporated: Left to Right; Paragon, Titan, Sabre, Sentinel, Mach, Ultraviolet and Mystic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures I mentioned on the other mini thread that I had a bunch of guys in the works. Well, they are 95% done so I thought I'd show them off. Very cool! Next step... getting them off the clunky 'heroclicks' stands and onto hex bases... right? Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Very cool! Next step... getting them off the clunky 'heroclicks' stands and onto hex bases... right? Mags Goddamn 30mm bases. >.< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbandit Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Wow! Those are awesome Proditor! What Heroclix did you use to make Defender and Sentinel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Re: Champions miniatures Heh...I actually keep them on the HC bases since I use mostly square maps and a tape measure. The main advantage to the clunky base is that no fig converted so far has ever required counterweight. With the slottabases, I have a few rounds ones worth at least a nickle since one is crazy glued to the bottom, etc. Recipes: Short form for now, more when I get back home Friday... Defender: Reposed SHIELD Mandroid, putty head. Yup, that was it. Sentinel: Crimson Dynamo (Lower torso/legs), Avalance (Upper Torso), Blizzard (arms). Everything else was Putty, putty, putty. AND! I come bearing gifts (Well, links anyway). For any serious sculptor, here comes your possible dream mini... http://www.bronzeagemin.com/miniatures_html/25MM/GENERICS/generics.htm Yup, blanks. Male and Female, nothing other than a plain body in a basic pose. Make ANYTHING you want with the buggers. And they are cheap to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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