If anyone wants to try printing one for themselves I've uploaded it to Cults3D https://cults3d.com/en/users/Doctor-Spork/3d-models
Doctor_Spork 1 week ago • 100%
Yeah, sorry. I think I messed it up trying to add the thumbnail picture. That should be it fixed now.
Warhammer 40k
Time to get back to work on the cult
Doctor_Spork 2 weeks ago • 100%
Cheers, there are another five and patriarch to add to this lot
Warhammer 40k
Time to get back to work on the cult
Doctor_Spork 2 weeks ago • 100%
Cheers.
These were the first four that I did for a game of Necromunda at BOYL, So the rest should end up looking like them.
Painting my space wizard was a fun little distraction, but genestealers don't paint themselves. I've got my infantry base coated so it's time to give them a good wash. And I've got a little squat that Chris at Ontos Games gave me at BOYL for when I'm sick of batch painting cultists.
Doctor_Spork 2 weeks ago • 100%
Squiggly beasts were fantastic, but I have to disagree about the Zoanthrope I've always loved it. I am a bit odd though.
Having thought I would be chasing this forever due to the fact I didn't want to pay £50-100 for one I managed to grab this for a tenner. Even better, when it arrived it appears to be in near mint condition. Oh happy days!
Doctor_Spork 3 weeks ago • 100%
Josh has a really clean simple style for doing NMM that doesn't look to out of place on older miniatures (you can see it in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1OAylxlbyc ) so hopefully I'll be able do something like that in future.
In the painting guide I posted in reply to another comment Mike McVey describes his method for painting gold start with a white base coat then paint a mix of gold and yellow ink over it. That is such a mad concept to me that you would paint gold over white.
Doctor_Spork 3 weeks ago • 100%
Cheers, I'm not so sure about the metallics myself. I've been getting lessons from Josh at the Crown of Command podcast and he has really pushed my colours and highlighting to the next level, but the next lesson is non metal metallics which I am hoping will really improve that part of my painting as currently I think it is lacking.
Doctor_Spork 3 weeks ago • 100%
Me too, everything must be red!
Doctor_Spork 3 weeks ago • 100%
I recently got this book, it may have had a slight effect on my choice of colours
And from behind 
I love how 3D printing has let me bring some classic bit of scenery back to life. I printed this off on an Ender 3 with no supports. If anyone has a 3D printer and wants on for themselves it's available over on Cults 3D https://cults3d.com/en/users/Doctor-Spork/3d-models
I always wanted one of these, but the prices these days are beyond ridiculous. So when I got the chance to buy this (nearly complete) one for 50 euros I did not hesitate. Can't wait to do some fabrication and bring this pile of scrap back to it's former glory.
Doctor_Spork 3 weeks ago • 100%
I used a set of these
https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/roll-maker/69-roll-maker-tube-wire-machine.html
Doctor_Spork 4 weeks ago • 100%
That looks cool. It's amazing how little it takes to change the whole mood of a model.
Doctor_Spork 4 weeks ago • 100%
Cheers, I've always loved adding little embellishments to models. One day I might try to sculpt a miniature from scratch.
I did a little bit of sculpting on a 3D print of the old Warhammer Quest wizard, I'm planning on using him as a 40k imperial psyker
Josh was kind enough to invite me on to discuss my first white dwarf, issue 169 with the cardboard battle bunker. So if you have 20 minutes to waste why not give it a watch.
Josh was kind enough to invite me on to discuss my first white dwarf, issue 169 with the cardboard battle bunker. So if you have 20 minutes to waste why not give it a watch.
Warhammer 40k
Gauging interest in another painting competition
Doctor_Spork 2 months ago • 100%
I should be up for that, I've really been getting into the swing of things with my painting recently.
Been working away on these pair for a while. After seeing how much it was going to cost to buy an original I decided to make my own. One is inspired by the classic kit, the other by the original scratch built model from the Rogue Trader rule book. Both were printed on my Ender 3 with no supports. They are available on my Cults3D page if anyone is interested. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/retro-space-knight-heavy-apc
Now I just need to get better at taking pictures
Warhammer 40k
COMMUNITY THREAD
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Not a chance, the new one is over twice the height of this fella
Warhammer 40k
COMMUNITY THREAD
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Another update on the Avatar, been working on a base for him as well.
I tidied up and uploaded my chaos predator proxy to cults3d. Like my chaos rhino this is inspired by the old Epicast model.  My version is designed to be easily printed in FDM and is available for download here https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/retro-evil-knight-battle-tank
Warhammer 40k
Winner of the Lemmy.World 40k Easter painting competition
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Time permitting I would love to.
Warhammer 40k
Just finished up designing a Chaos Rhino proxy
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
It's one of the reasons I take so ling to paint anything, there is something like six thin coats of white paint on them all.
Warhammer 40k
Just finished up designing a Chaos Rhino proxy
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Cheers. The Bezerkers are going to be part of an Emperors Children warband so I wanted them to have more colour than just red.
Warhammer 40k
Just finished up designing a Chaos Rhino proxy
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Thanks. I modelled it in blender and was trying to mash up the old epicast model and the original rhino kit
Warhammer 40k
Winner of the Lemmy.World 40k Easter painting competition
Doctor_Spork 5 months ago • 100%
Lovely job, well done
I wanted a rhino for my bezerkers so they could chop up everyone up a bit quicker so decided to design my own. This is inspired by the old Epicast Dark Army APC  If anyone with a 3D printer is after the files I have uploaded them to Cults3D page https://cults3d.com/en/users/Doctor-Spork/3d-models
Warhammer 40k
COMMUNITY THREAD
Doctor_Spork 6 months ago • 100%
Cheers, still work to do smoothing out that gradient though.
Warhammer 40k
New to Kitbashing
Doctor_Spork 6 months ago • 100%
Before answering your questions I'd just like to say that you are off to a great start. The figure in the main picture has a good movement to it and feels like a natural pose.
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If you don't already keep a bits box. This should be where you keep spare parts from sprues or that you have cut off any models you have been kit bashing. I also chuck in things that might be useful that would otherwise end up in the bin, wire, mesh, tubes, scraps of plastic packaging that can be repurposed, just whatever you think might be useful.
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I use unscented Dettol. Leave plastic or metal in it overnight and use some fresh Dettol and a toothbrush to clean them up. Just be sure to put plenty of paper down underneath as the paint gunk dries and can pretty much only be cleaned up by scrubbing it with more Dettol.
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Looking at your other comments I would also recommend the Howling Griffons, but if you have a colour scheme that you think would look cool just use that and make yourself a nice successor chapter. Personally one of the things I have always enjoyed about 40k is being able to make up your own lore.
One last piece of advice if you plan to do more sculpting with putty. Try getting your hands on some greenstuff, it is my modelling putty of choice and gives the best finished product in my opinion.
Warhammer 40k
COMMUNITY THREAD
Doctor_Spork 6 months ago • 100%
Been (slowly) working on an old Avatar of Khaine
Doctor_Spork 7 months ago • 100%
Cheers, I look forward to seeing yours.
Doctor_Spork 7 months ago • 100%
Cheers, I had great fun sculpting the residents and I really enjoy adding a little extra touch to these things.
Doctor_Spork 7 months ago • 100%
Cheers, That is definitely something on my to do list.
Even hand sculpted a few wee critters to liven the place up a bit.    They are made from old pizza boxes, tissue and PVA. Finished off with sand miniature railway ballast and some artists acrylics. The critters were sculpted from greenstuff.     
Warhammer 40k
[January 2024] WORK IN PROGRESS NEW YEAR EDITION
Doctor_Spork 8 months ago • 100%
I like them, but I'm not too fussy about my paints. Some of the colours come out really nice an vibrant, the red and turquoise on this model are both Coat De Arms.
They are a lot like the citadel paints from the late 80s, although I'm not sure that is a good thing for most folks. Compared to modern paint they are quite thin and need at least two (often more) coast to get decent coverage.
Warhammer 40k
[January 2024] WORK IN PROGRESS NEW YEAR EDITION
Doctor_Spork 8 months ago • 100%
Working on some Khorny Boys to join an Emperors Children warband
Warhammer 40k
Just finished painting up my 90's Warp Portal
Doctor_Spork 10 months ago • 100%
I look forward to seeing them painted up. Did everything print well?
It's a classic model that I'll probably do at some point.
Warhammer 40k
Just finished painting up my 90's Warp Portal
Doctor_Spork 10 months ago • 100%
😂 Interesting, how does this picture make your back feel?
For all us old folks with a misty look in our eyes 😬
The stl is available for free on Cults3D https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/retro-warp-portal Anyone else remember this? 
I made this fella when I go some pipe rollers from green stuff world.
Tabletop Miniatures
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
There certainly is, I missed the last one as I was concentrating on my warboss so really wanted to take part this time. Not sure I'll win this one.
Warhammer 40k
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
I had to go buy reading glasses for this. How Jes Goodwin sculpted some of these details I have no idea.
Warhammer 40k
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
Cheers
Warhammer 40k
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
Thanks, the theme for the contest is colourful so hopefully I have fulfilled the brief.
Tabletop Miniatures
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
Thanks, I am quite pleased with the axe.
Tabletop Miniatures
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
A blessing from slannesh themselves.
Tabletop Miniatures
Finished up my Chaos Lord
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
You seem to have found it, sadly I don't think you get amazing trophies for this competition.
This fella was an ebay rescue that came with so much paint on it that I wasn't sure if he was actually this model. So I stripped him and did my best to give him a new lease of life as the first of my Emperors Children. And now he is my entry for the fedipaint painting contest over on Mastodon.
This fella was an ebay rescue that came with so much paint on it that I wasn't sure if he was actually this model. So I stripped him and did my best to give him a new lease of life as the first of my Emperors Children. And now he is my entry for the fedipaint painting contest over on Mastodon.
Fantasy Tabletop Wargaming
Greenstuffed Flag and freehand painting
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
Looks pretty good so far!
The shape of the flag look natural, that is what I have found most tricky doing this kind of thing.
Warhammer 40k
My trophies have arrived!
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
They arrived yesterday morning, but life has been all over me recently so didn't get a chance to photograph them until today.
Thank you again
Warhammer 40k
My trophies have arrived!
Doctor_Spork 11 months ago • 100%
Cheers, I did paint like this back in the day Haven't painted much in the last 20 years, really enjoying being back at it.
And boy are they bigger than I expected. Thanks @setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world, they are great but I have no idea where I will keep them.
3DPrinting
Cost effective filament for low volume printing? IE: getting smaller amounts of filament?
Doctor_Spork 12 months ago • 100%
Can you find anyone who provides samples?
I have used this website (UK based so no help to you I'm afraid) in the past and they provide small quantities of filament for you try https://3dfilaprint.com/filament-samples/
Might be worth having a look around to see if there is anyone stateside who does a similar service.
podcasts.apple.com
can I recommend the latest episode of The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast? Matthew was kind enough to invite me on to talk nonsense about what I like to get up to with miniatures and being a warhammer nerd on the 90's. Just search “Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast” on whatever you listen to podcasts.
My latest project has begun
My latest project has begun
My latest project has begun
My latest project has begun
 These are designed to print with no support on an FDM printer
This fella is my entry to the painting competition. He has very much been a labour of love. A long time ago in the mists of time (2nd/3rd edition 40k) I made myself a Bloodaxe Warboss and being a teenager I gave him the most puerile name I could get away with actually using in a GW store. So after doing my research I decided on Bignob Grimshag. Bignob is obvious he is literally a big ork nob and Grimshag was found to be an ork name used in an old deck of GW's combat cards. He had a commissar's peaked cap, a huge set of epaulettes that I crudely sculpted from green stuff and a chest of medals (stolen from commissars he had krumped). Sadly, like almost all my miniatures from those days, he has been lost to the winds of time so I as I rejoined the hobby I thought it would be a good idea to resurrect him. Being interested in 3D printing I started off by doing a 'digital conversion', taking parts from about 20 different sculpts that I found online and squishing, scaling and slicing them up to create a starting point that I then added a load of green stuff to. I even hand sculpted the epaulettes as I had on the original, although this time they aren't quite as crude.  He had been languishing for a while as I got distracted by the dozens of other hobby projects I start and put aside to move on to the next one. So when I saw the painting competition on here I decided that this would give me the motivation to finish him off. All he needed now was a pet, so I jumped onto ebay to find him a squig. After a quick browse I found a Kev Adams sculpt from 4th ed. WHFB that used to be part of my old Orc and Goblin army and the nostalgia removed a few notes from my wallet. Meet 'Oi!'  'Oi!, GET 'IM' I hope you like them both and good luck to everyone entering.
I'm going to be putting him to use as an attack Squig in 40k, but originally he was designed to get his bum poked by some Night Goblins.
Progress has sort of stalled on the rest of the mob, but I thought you might like to see the first three members of my Gorkamorka boys.
Progress has sort of stalled on the rest of the mob, but I thought you might like to see the first three members of my Gorkamorka boys. These were printed on my Ender 3 with a 0.2mm nozzle.
Progress has sort of stalled on the rest of the mob, but I thought you might like to see the first three members of my Gorkamorka boys.
Progress has sort of stalled on the rest of the mob, but I thought you might like to see the first three members of my Gorkamorka boys.
Progress has sort of stalled on the rest of the mob, but I thought you might like to see the first three members of my Gorkamorka boys.
I've just finished tweaking this Leman Russ proxy, inspired by the very original model released for Epic back in the 80s. It's designed to be easy to print in FDM (no supports required for printing), the one pictured was printed on a stock Ender 3. I'm fairly happy with how this one turned out, I've a little bit of tidying up to do, but hope to have the model up on Cults3D next week.
I've just finished tweaking this Leman Russ proxy, inspired by the very original model released for Epic back in the 80s. It's designed to be easy to print in FDM (no supports required for printing), the one pictured was printed on a stock Ender 3. I'm fairly happy with how this one turned out, I've a little bit of tidying up to do, but hope to have the model up on Cults3D next week.
I've just finished tweaking this Leman Russ proxy, inspired by the very original model released for Epic back in the 80s. It's designed to be easy to print in FDM (no supports required for printing), the one pictured was printed on a stock Ender 3. I'm fairly happy with how this one turned out, I've a little bit of tidying up to do, but hope to have the model up on Cults3D next week.
I've just finished tweaking this Leman Russ proxy, inspired by the very original model released for Epic back in the 80s. It's designed to be easy to print in FDM (no supports required for printing), the one pictured was printed on a stock Ender 3. I'm fairly happy with how this one turned out, I've a little bit of tidying up to do, but hope to have the model up on Cults3D next week.