[Germy]

The first sets have been released by Brigade Models!

And conformation there will be 3mm buildings to come from Brigade on their Blog

Right back to the painting desk to get on with painting up some more for release.

Cheers

Germy

[Germy]

I equally as excited, this poor mini-mech has never been released and I’d really like to see it on the battlefield 🙂

Germy

[Germy]

Tony Hughes wrote:

Hi Germy These were my attempts back in the day. https://www.tinytintroops.co.uk/Res/3mm/Sci-Fi/3mm_Sci-Fi.htm

I always pop back to your site for a look. I like what you did in how they are based. You’re right the contrast and speed paints now make this scale a bit easier to paint.

If they sell I’ll be able to release some new stuff, I already have masters of some miniatures that just never made it into production. I’m keen to get those released.

[Germy]

Logain wrote:

Wouldn’t it be awesome to see Brigade release a set of 1/600 sci-fi buildings to go along with this line? They already have an amazing one in 1/1000 and a ton for 6mm.

Brigade are working on them as we speak, I’ve already been shown some designs.

[Germy]

Mr. Average wrote:

Oh, my goodness, yes. And right when my micro-hex terrain project comes into its own! You have impeccable timing!

I’m busy painting up the rest of the original range for release so hopefully there will be more on the way soon.

[Germy]

Andrew Beasley wrote:

Do not be shy – they are on the Brigade site now here

Spoilers! The press release is scheduled for tomorrow 😉 but yes the first ones are up on the Brigade Models site now.

Andrew Beasley wrote:

Did you create some ‘egg’ shaped drop ships at one point? Not the GMM-07 or GMM-30 ‘planes’ as per your site but more like an upside down or blunted Mondoshawan ship from the 5th Element

Yes the egg shaped one is there, I did also do two spherical ones, but the mould was worn out and it’s a lot of metal for the larger one so Brigade are recreating the larger one in resin.

Andrew Beasley wrote:

Any new Cybertank modules / units (though that’s not on your site from what I’ve seen)?

The plan is to finish the tracked and wheeled ranges, then the other walkers that never went into production first time round. I’ll then turn back to the super massive tanks and possibly the existing cybertank. Need to tweak that a bit before it goes back into production, again a chunk of metal that might be better served in resin these days.

Germy

 

[Germy]

Thanks, I do like all the conversions you’ve made of the four legged walker from the range.

They’re so good I’m planning on making some of my own.

Germy

[Germy]

Mr. Average wrote:

I want me those tracked tanks you started on back in the day!

The tracked vehicles will definitely be the next ones to be added. I only made two tracked tanks, of which the masters aren’t available so I will be re-sculpting those and other support vehicles for the rest of the range.

[Germy]

Cheers, when I  first painted these years ago I painted a black outline to bring out the detail. But that took ages, so this time round I wanted to find a system that worked for painting bigger batches of miniatures.

I found the Vallejo Express colours brought out the detail for a fraction of the effort.

[Germy]

I’d love to get a ruleset out for the miniatures, as always with these things it’s finding the time. The priority at the moment is to get the miniatures in production again and see if that generates enough interest that I can then release the miniatures that never made it into production the first time round and maybe even some new stuff.

Hopefully some rules will follow.

[Germy]

Thanks for that and I guess it would have helped to say who was producing them! 😉

This time round Brigade Models will have the honour.

Cheers

Germy

[Germy]

My club uses the group.io list and it works well for us. But we are exploring things like running a calendar through our word press blog to assist with organising games.

[Germy]

Hand painted and varnished, you can read all about them here:
https://germy.co.uk/terrain-and-scenery/pasta-plants/

The picture above and the one on my website show they look exactly the same
after all this time 🙂

 

[Germy]

Here you go, dug them out since you asked nicely 🙂

I cannot remember how old these actually are, at least 15 years old, and loads of people told me they would rot and go mouldy if I painted them!

[Germy]

Yes it’s been a while. I’d love to expand the 2mm range, as ever it’s just finding the time.

 

[Germy]

Same here, reused the same sticks for years!

[Germy]

Definitely paint then base regardless of unit bases or individual figures, the only time I did bases before the miniatures was when I did my scratchbuilt robots.

And that was because I had so many to do it was much faster to do the bases without having to paint and glue round the miniatures legs.

[Germy]

Cheers, this was a fun sculpting project. Nice to see it’s still available for people to enjoy.

 

[Germy]

Tony S wrote:

In the back of my head, filed in the “Perhaps, someday, maybe when I retire and have endless time” section, is a conversion of the old Metagaming boardgame “Rivets” to miniatures using those 2mm armour castings that Mr Average mentioned. They had such charm!

I was approached to make some Rivets miniatures (I didn’t take up the offer to make some knock off copies), I think I’ve got a copy of the game here somewhere!

[Germy]

Mr. Average wrote:

I always wanted to see your 2mm scale tracked vehicles come out in metal. The 2mm line were what got me into small scales and I still love them good!

Sadly I don’t think they will ever make it into production.

[Germy]

Cheers, still got a lot of content to add, and a number of projects on the go.

[Germy]

Those blobs look great, it’s good to see others putting the hot glue gun to good use, it’s not just for sticking things!

I used a hot glue gun to make some blob men, couldn’t do them translucent thought as they have an armature inside that I dripped the hot glue over.

[Germy]

Brilliant, every fantasy gamer needs to stick the sticks together, it’s like a rite of passage!

[Germy]

Mike wrote:

Though they did go a bit bendy with the ink wash…

That’s interesting, I just spray undercoated mine and painted them as any other miniature.
Part of one did break in a fall from about 4 feet but I’d have expected resin to chip falling like that onto a hard floor.
Otherwise all still as the day I painted them.

[Germy]

People thought painting the pasta would make it wet and therefore rot. But that never happened.

Those fences look good Mike, spaghetti not too brittle?

[Germy]

Not worried about this rotting. Given how it will be stored and used it will probably out last me
Although lots of people claimed at the time my alien plants made out of pasta would rot, but 9 years later and they are showing no signs of decay.

Back in 2011!

[Germy]

Darkest Star Games wrote:

Nice! I think it works better than if one had been made out of twisted wire or something. The natural nuances just can’t be copied.

That’s what I thought, I could not sculpt that, nor could I have created such a realistic looking paint job

[Germy]

Mr. Average wrote:

All this talk is making me think of 3mm scale gaming again… Whatever happened to the tracked versions of your 3mm scale vehicles, Germy? Would have loved to have some of them. Also add me to the list of people who want to see your 3mm scale game rules!

Your best bet is to get in touch with GZG and see if Jon will put them in production.

Email me so I have your address and I’ll send a copy of the rules.
[email protected]

 

 

[Germy]

No prob, just let me know when you fancy taking a look.

[Germy]

I’ve so lost my edge, haven’t even sorted out my signature for this forum

[Germy]

Thaddeus Blanchette wrote:

I would love to see the rules, Germy.

I thought I’d already sent you a copy? Happy to send again.

[Germy]

Andrew Beasley wrote:

That’s great news. Your website and 2mm figures have brought hours of pleasure to the household.

If you want a look at the rules I’ve been writing for the 2mm stuff let me know.

[Germy]

Thaddeus Blanchette wrote:

Happy to hear it, Germy! You and Annie Norman are my fave gaming personalities!

I’ll have to hire your as my PR agent

[Germy]

Still here, still making stuff. Just not had time to update the website or spend much time on self promotion 😉

[Germy]

And the winner is ….
The Draw!

and for those that don’t need the video
1st prize went to Matt L
2nd prize went to John B

Thanks everyone for the donations, raised £184!

Off to contact the winners 8)

[Germy]

Mike wrote:

Small donation made. GL

Cheers Mike, appreciated.

[Germy]

Lagartija Mike wrote:

Tank Girl and Booga miniatures?!? If there’s a Barney I’m in!

No Barney, but you’ll not get a Tank Girl or Booga anywhere else

[Germy]

Mick A wrote:

Spent the last week putting this fleet together and painting it. It’s made from spare 40k Tyranid pieces that I paid £20 for.          

Nicely done, I think this one is my favourite 

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