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Re: NEWS: Forgeworld Model Masterclass Released

Savark — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:27:35 -0000

Very good, im glad that cam out but i won't get it \/

@ the update: yeah well im over here in oz, look at OUR costs. 20 of ur $ is 30 to us!
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Re: NEWS: Forgeworld Model Masterclass Released

Mooooooo! — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:59:40 -0000

Ehh...could pick up 4 modeling books that explain such techniques or better at my local store for the cost of this one book. Of course, assuming I needed the hyper-detailing on model that won't be used for display....

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GuyLeD0uche — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:18:58 -0000

Mmmmm, tank porn. This is my first Forge World purchase. The improved exchange rate played a big factor into that decision.

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jlong05 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:17:39 -0000

I can attest to this. I just recently got the DH Chimera Doors(Granted from a TP and not direct) but they were new/sealed. I was ready to use them when I discovered the rear door is literally 2mm narrower than the GW door. :( Nothing I can do as I didn't buy direct, I guess I may cut it to use the iconography instead.

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Algoroth — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:00:13 -0000

Hopefully there's an entire chapter titled "When Your Forgeworld Model Doesn't Fit". Forgeworld makes the coolest stuff. Forgeworld also makes the worst-fitting stuff ever.

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Daddy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:01:21 -0000

looks good, sadly like all forge world books I have to budget when I can afford it!

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Klownboy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:49:26 -0000

Those of you in the US who put off Forgeworld purchases because of the price (or who might need that last little push to justify a purchase) might want to look at the current US$ -> BP exchange rates. The lending crisis has hammered the Euro and th British pound more than the dollar.
I put my order in Friday, but it looks like things might favor a US$ purcahser even more in the next few days.

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SSG_Snuffy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:35:51 -0000

The Siege of Vraks diorama in the last sample photo is [i]most[/i] impressive.

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Simon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:12:22 -0000

It does demonstrate subtle hyper-detailing like adding hydraulic pipes, extra rivets/bolts and examples of battle damage but doesn't really go into weapon swaps.

Since buying it I've added to my collection of painting equipment - I'd studiously avoided using oil paints on my models but this book shows how they can be used extremely effectively.

I've also been considering purchasing an airbrush as there are so many effects I'd like to try out...

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Kidjal — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:14:56 -0000

I picked my copy up at GD UK too, and it really is a great book. It does cover conversions, but that depends what you mean. Battle damage, extra plating, crew detail, weathering, all are covered in the various step by step guides. "converting" as in barrel swaps, reposing etc.. not really, its not the focus of the book. It aims to show how to acheive a more realistic effect on your armour.

Highlite for me - mixing a gloss paste to represent rust and grease on hydraulics!

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Forhekset — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:50:37 -0000

Is there anything about conversions and the like?

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Simon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:04:53 -0000

I picked this up at GD UK in September and it really is a fantastic reference book. Loads of step by step painting guides with great photo's demonstrating the techniques. The book concentrates on tank and armour painting but you could easily adapt the methods demonstrated for regular miniature painting to give a more 'realistic' effect.

After reading this you'll really want to go to town when building and painting your next tank!

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OptimusDerf — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:12:51 -0000

Unfortunately, even with the right training and stuff, the GW decals are mediocre at best.