These are metal minis from Heresy Miniatures. In most cases the arms were separate pieces, usually holding the weapon in one or both hands. In some cases the other arm was another piece. And for most the heads were also separate. The ones with separate heads came with 3 different head options - fully enclosed as I chose here, partial visor over just the eyes, or face fully exposed. Assembly was a bit tricky until I recalled reading about using baking soda with super glue. So I put glue on the parts, held them in place, and sprinkled a bit of baking soda on them. Seemed to make the glue cure quickly and the bond seems strong. I did have to scrape away a few spots where the glue was a bit thick and left some lumpy spots on the minis.
They could easily be painted in all sorts of color schemes, but I decided to go with a light gray, with touches of blue.
Seen here on some terrain from Battle Systems' Core Space game. The miniatures were not made for that game, but Core Space does have provisions for creating your own content in the Deluxe Guide. So I could adapt them for that or use them as proxies or in other sci-fi games such as Operation Last Train.
(the above shot shows the colors more true to life)
Closeups, in action.
Wonderful Fitz & a very fitting background :)
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DeleteThe Battle Systems terrain is pretty good, although some pieces might need a little snipping to fit properly. Does look good though and the Core Space game looks fun, too. And can be played solo or with more players.
Great figures and a very smart paint job. I've never heard of the baking soda trick.
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DeleteI debated on the colors and kept going lighter and lighter with the gray.
Baking soda interacts with super glue, speeds up the curing and can be used to help fill gaps. Another way it can be applied is to put some baking soda in a gap and then add super glue into it. And the reaction seems to make for a good strong bond, even for some fine pieces such as some Reaper minis where you have to attach a slender hand to a slender arm.
Very nicely done! That Battle Systems Terrain looks the business too.
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DeleteIt is good terrain for the purpose. Aside from things like chairs and crates it is mostly modular and can be configured in various ways for different scenarios. It looks good and is serviceable for skirmish games. Sets that have buildings are made so the roofs and stories lift off for access to the interiors. I do plan to get more for use in Core Space and other games.
Great looking space ship troopers! The terrain looks good and really adaptable also,bit weird that they're not all a lot shorter but I'll get used to it!
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ha ha, Iain. I know what you mean! lol
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