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Posted at 2015-02-01 10:09:25+00:00

Being the SW nut that I am, I ordered the basic game box. I like it so far.

Storm Trooper and Luke!

The minis are medium quality plastic, similar to Mantics Mars Attack. The also share the same amount of mold lines.

I would love to see a dedicated high quality miniature release, resin cast. I really think that the softy plastic with all the mold lines is giving the original sculpt ne credit at all...

The sculpts have a 1990s feel, chunky and more in style to Games Workshop minis. I like them!

Here is the always wanted comparison shot:

More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/star_wars.html

Expect some more painted samples within the next months.

Posted at 2015-02-01 10:14:54+00:00

Stunning work Agis! You're shading and highlighting on Luke is especially good

Posted at 2015-02-01 15:28:24+00:00

Thanks!

Posted at 2015-02-02 00:30:52+00:00

Why are the troopers armor plates on the legs grey? Is that an OSL (Object Source Lighting) effect you are going for?

Posted at 2015-02-02 04:21:57+00:00

Why are the troopers armor plates on the legs grey? Is that an OSL (Object Source Lighting) effect you are going for?

Miniatures need much more dramatic lighting to look realistic. White is difficult to use as the primary color due to highlighting and shading issues. I think this represents the miniatures upper body and leg positions casting shadows on itself. (At least that is what it looks to me!) And may I say it looks marvelous!

I find the stormtrooper a bit too gritty for my taste but I really do like how all the detail pops out on it! Luke is just perfect.

The basing looks awesome but it will look funny on forest/indoor tiles. I guess you can't win here no matter what. :/

Posted at 2015-02-03 16:14:48+00:00

Why are the troopers armor plates on the legs grey? Is that an OSL (Object Source Lighting) effect you are going for?

No OSL - I really dislike OSL to be honest. I t looks only good from one angle...

The idea was a grittier more realistic look. Troopers get dirty in the sand!

Done the same here:

(Troops by Dreamforge, heads WotC bendy Star Wars Clone Trooper)

Posted at 2015-02-04 08:18:26+00:00

Love those clones!

Posted at 2015-02-08 09:35:33+00:00

And one more mini:

The Imperials are reinforced by a Probe Droid.

More pics on my website -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/star_wars.html

Posted at 2015-02-08 09:38:01+00:00

The basing looks awesome but it will look funny on forest/indoor tiles. I guess you can't win here no matter what. :/

>>> The only solution would be clear plastic bases which I really dislike.

:/

But since I doubt that I play the game itself very often the unsuited bases are not really bothering me...

Posted at 2015-02-08 12:29:10+00:00

I think figure isn't ready without base. Not sure about grey legs otherwise they look good.

Posted at 2015-02-15 10:00:29+00:00

And the Royal Guard joins the force...

more as usual on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/star_wars.html

Posted at 2015-03-07 10:34:26+00:00

Heavy Storm Trooper - head from FFGs Imperial Assault, body by Dreamforge

I really like the old look of the Heavy Troopers, very fitting for the Old Republic era IMO.

FFGs Imperial Assault minis with two conversions based on Dreamforge minis.

more: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/star_wars.html

Posted at 2015-03-08 10:14:30+00:00

Superb work

The Dark Trooper Phase II comes into my mind

Posted at 2015-03-08 17:34:17+00:00

Amazing work, so much inspiration for new painters such as myself!

Posted at 2015-03-09 16:55:39+00:00

Thanks folks!

And yes, the Dark Troopers were on my mind too.

Posted at 2015-04-09 21:58:22+00:00

Your work is awesome!!! How did you shade the white on the storm troopers??

Posted at 2015-04-10 02:03:17+00:00

Fantastic work!

Posted at 2015-05-09 15:13:08+00:00

The single pose of the Troopers annoyed me a bit, since the material is easy to work with I started a conversion.

I cut off the helmet and calves and repositioned the head and lower legs a bit, result is shown on the left mini below.

In the end it was - IMO - not really worth it. Looks still too similar.

I also painted the lower part of the mini more white on this mini, since some people seemed to be irritated by a slightly dirty Storm Trooper - shock, gasp!

Below both Troopers are shown together with the Vader miniature.

First player miniature, the mighty and equally fierce Wookie warrior Gaarkhan... Very easy to paint mini, basically just a wash and a bit dry brushing.

And as usual more pics on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/star_wars.html

Posted at 2015-05-09 15:14:08+00:00

Your work is awesome!!! How did you shade the white on the storm troopers??

Honestly, no shading involved, white basecoat, wash, white again.

Edited May 9, 2015 by Agis

Posted at 2015-05-10 10:33:09+00:00

Your stormtroopers white really seems to pop!! Amazing!!

Posted at 2015-05-10 21:47:46+00:00

great work, i wish i had your painting talents

Posted at 2015-05-19 21:30:49+00:00

Out of all the Vaders I have seen your one is the best

Posted at 2015-05-20 11:48:23+00:00

WOW Your stormtroopers are simply amazing... really really impressive I am very jealous

Posted at 2018-01-24 23:47:36+00:00

Hello Everyone,

I'm thinking of painting my AT-ST black with the windows glowing red like Vader's lightsaber. Adding a FirstOrder Emblem on the front panel. Does anyone see ant obstacles with the black being the base color. I think a red glaze should glow a little bit, right?

Edited January 26, 2018 by Nesta007

Agis repaints