Re: Taming Smaug update 10/3/15 Page 4

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:31 pm

Picked up Smaug today, its a big box, really nicely packaged with a quote from The Hobbit on the inside of the box.

I have started a new WIP thread for this as model and plan to post regular updates of its progress.

The Box

Inside the box are alot, i mean alot of bits! I think the prep work is going to take a few days on this and a few feet on Green Stuff.

Had a quick look through and found the base, its big and its heavy.

Having made alot of WH Forge World models in the past i can confirm its the same resin they use.
Now the bad news, Mrs. Harfoot has taken it away until Christmas as its a present :sad:

Will start to update this next week after i have sourced the Air Brush paints.
Thanks for looking

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:57 pm

Tears fall in envy........

Seren Nishiyama · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:00 pm

Looks lovely, but I really wish the scenic base was separate from the oval part of the base. That way I could have sculpted a different "rocky terrain" base to set Smaug on.
Oh well, I guess I can build a different base for non-Erebor scenes.

But yes... I am jealous! >.<

JamesR · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:44 pm

I hope that I'm able to purchase one myself at some point

Adanedhel88 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:11 pm **Posts:** 216

im washing him atm...so many parts...the wings are delicate..2 bits were broken in transport or packing...easy to fix...but a lil heads up
but the details are awesum

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:03 pm

Worth a look at Scale 75 paints, they are compatible with an air brush.

Adanedhel88 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:11 pm **Posts:** 216

also mind the spikes on the tail and neck...theyre very very delicate..mine is missing a few

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:14 pm

Very nice. I am looking forward to the WIP. Some measurements of the base will help. I am sure the kids will want to play as soon as they see the movie.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:45 pm

thanks everyone, and thanks Adanedhel88 for the heads up, hope you will be posting some pics.

will look up Scale 75 thanks Mally, i have mainly been using Vallejo Air in the past but always happy to try something new.

Charles, i know its not wrapped up yet, i will try to measure the base tomorrow and let you know. My kids are grown up now and to "old" to play war games,lol.

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:00 pm

"Charles, i know its not wrapped up yet, i will try to measure the base tomorrow and let you know. My kids are grown up now and to0 "old" to play war games,lol."

The "kids" count as grand kids Their parents are happy to drop them off for a while :-D

D&D Attack Wing is the rage.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:25 pm

Oldman Willow wrote:

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D&D Attack Wing is the rage.

just looked it up as i have not heard of that version before, looks really good, is it a bit like Star Wars X wing but with Dragons and Monsters?

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:26 am

Harfoot wrote:

Oldman Willow wrote:

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D&D Attack Wing is the rage.

just looked it up as i have not heard of that version before, looks really good, is it a bit like Star Wars X wing but with Dragons and Monsters?

Yes, very much so. I played a WWI game years ago converted from Blue Max. We used 1/72 model kits on radio antennas. All of these games evolved from that.

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:23 am

Adanedhel88 wrote:

also mind the spikes on the tail and neck...theyre very very delicate..mine is missing a few

That kind of frightens me about resin, being brittle and very unfair to have things break on such an expensive model. Hope you can restore it to normal without a problem.

Looking forward Harfoot to your WIP.

Adanedhel88 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:11 pm **Posts:** 216

Finished assemblinb him, there seems just one problem..one of the headspikes on the sides..it doesnt look like it broke off...but it seems odd...and after checking everything..there is no part left
putting him together took about 8 hours...gapfilling and doing the other stuffs will take just as long..all in all...one fine dragon

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:34 pm

^Just to let you know about the head spikes, that may be done on purpose. So you guys should keep note. On the DoS Extended special features they did mention Smaug having a few broken horns to represent his age and experiences. He's seen his fair share of battles.

Adanedhel88 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:11 pm **Posts:** 216

tried finding it out on the pic on the site, it does seem to be missing that pit on the pic aswell...
thnx for the heads up

Harfoot · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:24 pm

Oldman Willow wrote:

Very nice. I am looking forward to the WIP. Some measurements of the base will help. I am sure the kids will want to play as soon as they see the movie.

Size on the base 9 inches x 5 and a half inches Charles

Picking the paints up tomorrow, already for Christmas!

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:39 pm

Thanks

edge67 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:08 am

Thanks for posting the pics of the unboxing. I am gollum green with envy (I wantssss it). Good luck with putting the monster together. The painting will be one major adventure!

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:17 am

Looking forward to seeing you start work on the big fella, especially the airbrush work.

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