Had a bit of a detour re: the antennae. The distal tips are not only fragile, but the segmented design so evident in the artwork--to say nothing of the digital render!--did not "make it into pro- duction", at least in my sample. Since I am nothing if not preemptive--and the resin tips are a tragedy waiting to happen!--I nipped these off and replaced them with sections of a #1 non-
skid paper clip. While not a difficult enhancement, it does require a patient, steady hand, and
is a two-session undertaking.
Once I get the antennae finalized, I will continue with the final once-over, which is about 70% done. I am hoping for a priming session late Sunday morning. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
Showing posts with label Hammerstein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hammerstein. Show all posts
23 October 2015
20 October 2015
Hammerstein - Prepwork: Pre-prime
It was a long day today. The bench was pretty much out of the question. So I cleaned up the groundwork, rechecked its fit and tolerance in the recess of the base top, and reassured myself that nothing had gone awry in the fitting stage (i.e., that the figure still "fit" onto the groundwork). With that done, I figured I'd share with you my work to date:
As you can see, the pauldrons have been set aside to be painted separately--at least the under- sides. The antennae remain the two items left to be added before priming.
Now. . . to finish this!
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
As you can see, the pauldrons have been set aside to be painted separately--at least the under- sides. The antennae remain the two items left to be added before priming.
Now. . . to finish this!
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
19 October 2015
Hammerstein - Prepwork: DONE!
What the title says!
I have just permanently attached the left arm, and with that done, all that remains is the final once-over, and the attachment of the antennae. The pauldrons will be painted separately and attached once the shoulder "joints" are painted and weathered. Insofar as the latter are con- cerned, I should point out that I elected to remove the bas-relief "underscored H" on the left pauldron as, once painted, its relative height would create a disproportionate--and distracting!--contrast. As there is no real evidence supporting that this was a cast artifact, the insignia will
be replaced in paint.
And after much deliberation, the base selection has been made, and the groundwork fitted to the same: over half the resin of the base has been ground off! There will be minor shimming with MS to be done before the groundwork enhancement can begin in earnest.
be replaced in paint.
And after much deliberation, the base selection has been made, and the groundwork fitted to the same: over half the resin of the base has been ground off! There will be minor shimming with MS to be done before the groundwork enhancement can begin in earnest.
The next entry in this project will be the first in the painting thread: PRIMING. . . and possibly undercoating!
Stay tuned!
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
07 October 2015
“Old Red Eyes” – Hammerstein
I'm in a metallics mood. . . no doubt about it. And since I will need something more than a helm and some mail to satisfy the hankering, and I don't have any "alwhite" harnesses anywhere near the "stovetop", I decided to break out my issue (006) of the leader of the ABC Warriors. . . the
MkIII [Prototype] ABC War-droid, Hammerstein !
This is truly a spectacular casting! One of the best I have seen from a manufacturer for whom exceptional casting quality is par for the course!! Having said that, assembly will demand your focused attention in order to ensure that everything lines up as intended. DO NOT TAKE ANY- THING FOR GRANTED!!!
This will largely be an OOB project--yes, it is that good/complete! I may add/replace no more than 3-5 cables/conduits (11.10.2015 - 2). One thing that I will do, and have already commenced, is rework the 2000AD groundwork.
In addition to beginning work on the groundwork, I have prepped and permanently attached the right leg, as well as tapped and pegged both legs and the groundwork.
A good start. . .
UPDATE 08.10.15. . . Rework of the groundwork/display plinth continues (11.10.2015 - Phase 1 done!) . The left leg has been permanently attached; and the now half-assembled kit has been fitted to the groundwork.
UPDATE 18.10.15. . . The right arm has been permanently attached. In anticipation of the per- manent attachment of the left arm and the next phase of this project, I will say that virtually ALL of the work will involve paint. Preparation is/has been a sine qua non, as would be expected; but there were no surprises whatsoever of any magnitude. It is the paint and how it is applied that will elevate this to the standards it demands. I can't wait. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
MkIII [Prototype] ABC War-droid, Hammerstein !
This is truly a spectacular casting! One of the best I have seen from a manufacturer for whom exceptional casting quality is par for the course!! Having said that, assembly will demand your focused attention in order to ensure that everything lines up as intended. DO NOT TAKE ANY- THING FOR GRANTED!!!
This will largely be an OOB project--yes, it is that good/complete! I may add/replace no more than 3-5 cables/conduits (11.10.2015 - 2). One thing that I will do, and have already commenced, is rework the 2000AD groundwork.
In addition to beginning work on the groundwork, I have prepped and permanently attached the right leg, as well as tapped and pegged both legs and the groundwork.
A good start. . .
UPDATE 08.10.15. . . Rework of the groundwork/display plinth continues (11.10.2015 - Phase 1 done!) . The left leg has been permanently attached; and the now half-assembled kit has been fitted to the groundwork.
UPDATE 18.10.15. . . The right arm has been permanently attached. In anticipation of the per- manent attachment of the left arm and the next phase of this project, I will say that virtually ALL of the work will involve paint. Preparation is/has been a sine qua non, as would be expected; but there were no surprises whatsoever of any magnitude. It is the paint and how it is applied that will elevate this to the standards it demands. I can't wait. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
25 July 2015
HAMMERSTEIN!
As promised, a hands-on review of DWC's latest, arguably most ambitious, and indisputably one of their most spectacular releases to date. . .
I am reviewing issue number 006 of 100. The kit is comprised of 9 pieces + logo'ed groundwork plinth, and its design is based on Clint Langley's superb artwork of Pat Mills' creation in their collaborative masterpiece, the 4-volume The Volgan War.
The castings are exceptional! It will require some careful seam-work, but nothing that anyone with a few figures under their belt will need to sweat over.
This is your goal if you choose to accept the challenge. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
HAMMERSTEIN HAS ARRIVED!
I am reviewing issue number 006 of 100. The kit is comprised of 9 pieces + logo'ed groundwork plinth, and its design is based on Clint Langley's superb artwork of Pat Mills' creation in their collaborative masterpiece, the 4-volume The Volgan War.
The castings are exceptional! It will require some careful seam-work, but nothing that anyone with a few figures under their belt will need to sweat over.
This is your goal if you choose to accept the challenge. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
18 June 2015
Hammer time!!!!
For those of you who haven't heard, DWC is now accepting orders for their fully licensed (as are all their 2000AD projects), 70mm to scale (110mm actual height), limited edition (100 worldwide) rendition of the primus inter pares of the ABC Warriors. . . Hammerstein!
More regarding this landmark release that has "classic" written all over it in the weeks to come, and of course, a full hands-on review as soon as it arrives; but not before MAJOR kudos to Rin and David Richardson for making this available to the fans of their work, to say nothing of Pat Mills' and Clint Langley's work.
And if my word isn't good enough, read what the author/co-creator and the artist have to say about this magnificent offering!
More to follow. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
More regarding this landmark release that has "classic" written all over it in the weeks to come, and of course, a full hands-on review as soon as it arrives; but not before MAJOR kudos to Rin and David Richardson for making this available to the fans of their work, to say nothing of Pat Mills' and Clint Langley's work.
And if my word isn't good enough, read what the author/co-creator and the artist have to say about this magnificent offering!
More to follow. . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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