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Over the past few weeks I've been working on a Western towm for my Airfix, Atlantic, IMEX and other brands of cowboys, Indians, cavalry, whatever. Since I...
Gerrit A. Postma
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Feb 13, 2009
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Wild West is not my cup of tea, but your work is really good! You've translated the wooden structures into miniature very authentically. Nice work. L. ... ...
cell72004
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Feb 13, 2009
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Gerrit, Very nice! With the construction skills you have shown you don't need to buy anything but building materials. Referencing Rebellion, "That IMEX dude...
patzermeister
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Feb 13, 2009
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Online Warhammer 40K Gaming I represent the Hollow World Gaming Community, which run numerous PBEM games set in the 40K Universe. We are currently looking for...
John
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Feb 13, 2009
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Odemars is having a buy one get one free sale for their 1/72nds scale soft plastic figures. I have posted photos of many of their sets on my blog,...
Mike Creek
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Feb 13, 2009
1:10 pm
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I like to patrol the dollar stores and look for stuff for wargaming. I have found all kinds of stuff there that is useful. Plastic plants, vehicles, figures....
Mike Creek
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Feb 13, 2009
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Hello, I'd like to introduce myself to all, while I haven't hopped the fence into war-gaming yet, I'm in the process of setting up four tables of different...
one_plastic_soldier
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Feb 13, 2009
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http://www.fidelismodels.com I spent the day with Randy from Fidelis Models and he gave me some good information on hobby stuff. He now accepts payment by Pay...
Mike Creek
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Feb 13, 2009
1:11 pm
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http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/OPUS_The_One_Page_Universal_System/ This is a system that takes up one side of one page. It can be backprinted on the...
myron.valdez
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Feb 13, 2009
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Yep!  In one of the most fun I ever played was a western shoot 'em up where the big pistolero got delayed in the outhouse which ended up changing the balance...
Jim Walton
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Feb 13, 2009
2:56 pm
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The main reason I wrote previously was that I wanted to mention (and obviously forgot) about corrugated roofs.  You probably know about this . . . but in case...
Jim Walton
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Feb 13, 2009
4:25 pm
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Thanks for reminding me, corrugated iron is certainly suitable for the period - and the look. Gerri ... obviously forgot) about corrugated roofs. You probably...
Gerrit A. Postma
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Feb 13, 2009
4:46 pm
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Me too.  Not just Christmas either, there is a little Dutch barn that comes out in easter and halloween 'decor' - no snow!  Good for NW Europe and the USA. ...
Stuart
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Feb 13, 2009
6:02 pm
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Gerrit, I offer my compliments on your Wild West building efforts. I wish that I had your patience ! I offer two brief ideas ... Perhaps you should consider...
robdab
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Feb 13, 2009
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If you're in the US, go to the roofing section of Lowes and where the roofing shingles are stacked, you will also find free samples that are about 5" x 2",...
Stuart
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Feb 13, 2009
7:23 pm
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Gerrit, those are very nice; your work is excellent and very painstaking, as always. I used to play Western skirmish in 54mm, gave all the buildings and...
Ian Winterbottom
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Feb 14, 2009
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Thanks Ian! Yes, I still design paper buildings, will be selling them at a Groningen model railroad fair later this month, and demonstrating at a games fair in...
Gerrit A. Postma
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Feb 14, 2009
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... Snippity snip snip..... Maybe I'm being pedantic, but GW never struck me as especially friendly to 'cheap miniatures' - given their marketing practices. ...
JAMES M DUGAN
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Feb 14, 2009
5:55 pm
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Italeri has just released their US Army WWII set in 1/72nd scale. They are a pretty good set. I have posed the first of a series of photos of them on my blog...
Mike Creek
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Feb 15, 2009
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Thanks for the tips, I'll certainly use some of them. Sorry, no commissions! I'm slow enough on my own projects as it is. I haven't painted a single figure all...
Gerrit A. Postma
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Feb 15, 2009
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One of the nice things about this hobby is that the models are very durable. I have been using some of my old army men from as much as 50 years ago in a new...
Mike Creek
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Mar 27, 2009
2:27 am
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Nice pics, Mike. I have quite a few Army men myself, have also used some of them (Australian WWII) to paint up as cowboys. Another household item is when...
Ian Winterbottom
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Mar 27, 2009
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Ian that is an excellent technique. I use guitar string, metal size 8, to reinforce my 1/72 scale guys. Slips in very easily and is easier to cut than a...
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Mar 27, 2009
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FS: Medieval/Renaissance Knights - Painted - Based I have 47 painted late Med /early Ren knights to get rid of. 15 have maces (one pose), 32 have swords (3...
David Mathews
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Jun 3, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone could suggest a way of getting ahold of bulk orcs,skeletons,undead,zombies & the like for my fantasy rpg. Basically just minis that...
Marshall
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Jul 17, 2009
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Discipline in Games. Discipline in Games Plays a very important role in every walk of life. Animals, insects, bees and even wild beasts lead a disciplined...
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Jul 17, 2009
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Dream Pod 9 and Runestone Entertainment are proud to announce the signing of an agreement that will allow Runestone Entertainment to sell a series of Gear...
John Bell
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Jul 17, 2009
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Check out some of the "Budget Battlefields" line of paper minis on RPGNow.com; they are made by a company called Microtactix. Each set runs around $8.00 and...
Chris Shockey
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Jul 17, 2009
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Hi there, try Warrior miniatures for metal miniatures - they have a web site. Cheers, ... From: Marshall To: ultracheapminis@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May...
John Morgan
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Jul 17, 2009
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In a message dated 7/17/2009 10:22:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, badwelda@... writes: I was wondering if anyone could suggest a way of getting ahold of ...
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