Wednesday, 17 July 2013

AVP Project is go !!!

Well I have started my 15mm Aliens Vs Predator Project. It includes Colonial marines and when I can decide what figures to use Corporate mercenary's as well. Some other Alien races may participate not decided yet the galaxy is a big place and you never now!  (Khurasan have some seriously cool Tigers and I quite fancy some GZG Aliens/troopers as well Armies Army Neo Brits!

I've finally got a scheme for my Khurasan Exterminators that I'm happy with. The first batch are nearly finished. Painting 15mm has been a bit of a learning curve on the next batch some steps will be missed out which should make painting them a bit quicker.

Here is a couple of quick WIP photos took this morning. theres still little details do bit of metal here and there and suit lights etc. Basing is still a bit hmmmm at the moment. but I most likely decide once i've got the other 10 Exterminators the 20 drones, the queen and my 3 Predators painted. Oh and 2 sentry guns :)

Haven't though of rules but considering maybe tomorrow's war as there new supplement for it has peaked my interest in it.




Any suggestions or tips please pop them in the comments as 15mm is very new to me i've never ever dabbled in this scale before.

Lets hope this weather continues its super!!

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  1. Kaspar Olesen17 July 2013 at 10:13

    Jesus 28 mm is small enough for me as it is. Would never paint anything smaller 28 mm. But good luck to you, looking forward to seeing the end results.

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 12:18

      It is indeed a whole new ball park its a learning curve for sure.

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  2. Ray Rousell17 July 2013 at 10:18

    Glad you've moved over to the one great scale, they may be a bit smaller, but they a lot bloody cheaper!!! Cool painting as well, love the green guns!!!!

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 12:19

      Thanks Ray, theres a lot of choice in 15mm these days and being cheaper its easier todo those little projects that would be expensive to do in 28mm.

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  3. Michael Awdry17 July 2013 at 10:25

    All far too small for my tired eyes although I really love the subject, very cool Simon.

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 12:20

      They're not to bad actually. I certainly shall paint the next ten in a different fashion

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  4. Dan Vincent17 July 2013 at 10:33

    Bring on the aliens. As a spurs fan, I thought that read AVB project for a minute there...

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 12:20

      LOL. The Aliens will be quite a simple paint scheme will do those after the marines as they will be quick to do.

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  5. Clint17 July 2013 at 11:42

    They are looking good so far. And I am confident they will be Fab when finished.

    As for bases that all depends on the game board.

    Rules wise there are several choices and it all depends on what you want the game to play like, skirmish or big battle, Interior of a base or out in the sticks etc. I look forward to seeing what you settle on.

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 12:21

      Cheers Clint. jurys out on rules at the minute will need to do a fair bit of research first.

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  6. Schedler Vincent 17 July 2013 at 12:27

    Really little 8 Great paint on this figures Simon
    Greetings .

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  7. DEZMOND17 July 2013 at 13:15

    I can't even imagine how small that is, Simon! Hope your eyes survive the task :)

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 14:57

      Have bought some magnify/reading glasses for these :P

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  8. Carl 17 July 2013 at 13:40

    Nice job mate. Bad enough even trying to see pics of 15mm let alone paint them that well !

    Look forward to seeing the beasties as well.

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 14:58

      Cheers Carl, few more bits left to do and they'll be done.

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  9. Colgar617 July 2013 at 14:01

    15mm figures aren't so bad to paint. Just like 28's, only less detail required. Don't bother with eyes, only do 1 level of highlighting (maybe not even that), use dip or an overall wash to bring out details.
    The main rule of painting - neatness - still applies!

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 14:56

      Yeah I use two shades of brown on the fatigues/body armour and once washed with a dark tone ink it blended them lol. Will just whop on a basecoat on the next ten, ink then drybrush then do all the little bits :D

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  10. shintokamikaze17 July 2013 at 14:03

    they look great for tiny little guys

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 14:59

      They're nicely sculpted figures. I'll take better pics when they are finished

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  11. The Angry Lurker17 July 2013 at 17:42

    Looking damn good Simon, I have a lot of this in 15mm, highly enjoyable!

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 23:47

      Cheers Fran theres a lot of choice in 15mm If this one works out there most likely will be more :D

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  12. pulpcitizen17 July 2013 at 17:56

    Great stuff Simon but rather you than me working at that scale!

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  13. Unknown17 July 2013 at 19:15

    You're not going to fall into the 15mm abyss I hope. I like the colors you.ve picked for your marines.

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  14. peter17 July 2013 at 19:52

    One I must paint myself a 15mm figure to get the feeling.

    You did a great job on these minis Simon!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  15. Unknown17 July 2013 at 20:01

    Don't use Dip, it's messy, there's no control and you'll hate it.

    What you need to do with 15mm is really crank up that contrast by lining in either a black or a blue black. I use Vallejo Ink. You can get away with just two levels of highlight, but you've got to take mix that final one up to a near white.

    You can use washes if you like, but I hate them, even on 15mm as they just "muddy" up your base colour.

    I just did two 10mm Jackalopes and used lining, whites and 3 layers of highlights to get my detail out.

    Have fun with 15mm!!

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 23:44

      Thanks for the tips Anne, Its more of an ink it came with the army painter basic paint set.

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  16. Mathyoo17 July 2013 at 20:09

    I loved painting my 15mm and while they're nothing special, here are my tips:
    -Forget everything about painting 28mm miniatures :P
    - One wash and one highlight are more than enough
    - Keep in mind you won't stare at them from a thumb size distance

    Keep it simple. I am seriously considering going back to 15mm considering the prices.

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 23:45

      Thanks mate. you make a good point about the distance its the reason why i used a brighter colour on the weaponry to make them stand out a bit more.

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  17. Gunrunner17 July 2013 at 20:13

    Ah Luke, my boy, at last you have come over to the dark side, where your eyesight disappears in swift fashion......or at least, it does when you get to my age! Nice to see you've taken the plunge and , incidentally, made a damn good job of it!

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    1. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 23:46

      Thanks buddy, once I get my head round painting them I'm sure I'll speed up.

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  18. PanzerKaput17 July 2013 at 20:30

    Great work there Simon and can I suggest Stargrunts for the rules and the best thing is that they are free to download from GZG. Also as an added bonus you get some of my earlier illustrations in it too :D

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  19. Simon Quinton 17 July 2013 at 23:41

    Hi Nathan, they will stay on 1p bases its more whether to sand, flock, etc and what colours at the minute.

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  20. The Extraordinarii18 July 2013 at 14:05

    Yes! another person trying out 15mm, good on you for having a go, and to me they look pretty sweet, great job, I also have a set of these and Aliens too match, I will have a go at these much later in the year, I hope.

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  21. DeanM21 July 2013 at 15:53

    Looking great! You make these 15mm look like larger scaled figs. Best, Dean

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  22. PanzerKaput22 July 2013 at 07:57

    They do look great there and I think 15s are the way to go for scifi. Download the Stargrunt 2 from GZG website for rules as they are good and free

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  23. Obsidian3D29 July 2013 at 17:07

    Great stuff so far. I've got my 28mm Aliens and Preds together, but I'm looking for troopers. The kurasan stuff is really good, but I don't want to go 15mm.

    Excellent paint work as usual.

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