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Kromlech - Bedlam Fraternity Legs The link for these can be found here. These were a gift from a friend of mine so I can't comment on any delivery time or packaging. As they are in blister format, I gather they were acquired from an independent stockist (feel free to let me know in the replies and I'll update). Blister: On to the models, there's some flash as expected with resin but no bubbles or warping. Detail is crisp: Front: Back: They are attached to the sprue on the underneath of the feet meaning that no damage will be caused to the model when you removed them (provided you're careful and follow the usual procedure for freeing resin bits from spure of course) Next up is the dryfit. The bits used to demonstrate the model are a power armoured Grey Knights torso with weapons and heads from the Death Company box. The base is an old 25mm one. It's held together with blu-tac. Bar a bit of flash and the underneath of the feet being smoothed out, not much is needed to make a model. The tops of the legs is curved like GWs to allow a torso to fit and the detail on the groin doesn't impede twisting at the hip too much Finally, we have a comparison picture of Kromlech's offering placed alongside some of GW's.
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Wilko - Wilko Paint and Varnish Stripper All Purpose 500 ml The link for which can be found here. However, I was able to purchase it quite easily in a Wilko store for -
Biostrip - Biostrip 20, 750 ml Paint Stripper The link for which can be found here. There are alternatives available here (including cheaper ones that I have no idea about) and as per this thread, I originally heard good things about the 500 ml tub. However, I opted to try the spray as per this thread in my quest to find a decent replacement for Fairy Power Spray (RIP). The package arrived next day delivery (Prime) in a typical Amazon pouch. This was internally wrapped in plastic as the nozzle was separate from the bottle. The following test was done over 30 minutes for each sample. The samples were placed in a sealed plastic container and dowsed in Biostrip. I should point out that although it promotes itself as safe, I'd recommend a well ventilated area; it smells strongly like marzipan but gets right up your nose like any chemical does. I also didn't use gloves as I didn't feel they were necessary, but your fingers will smell like marzipan for a short while if you don't (FWIW I have spent most of my life in a chemistry lab and I only wear gloves for the nasty stuff like acid - that's not an endorsement, just explaining why I'm somewhat flippant about the need for PPE and this stuff). I'd also suggest a toothbrush and a spike for the hard to reach bits. By cleanup, I mean giving it a scrub under running cold water. Metal and plastic Volunteers: Soak: Post 30 minutes: Post scrub: Post cleanup: Resin Volunteers: Soak: Post 30 minutes: Post scrub: Post cleanup: Second wash Gave the plastic and resin bar another 30 minutes. Start: End: Conclusions Could look at third party resin, more recent plastics, and lead/pewter, along with a detailed piece from Finecast/FW but I'm happy for the most part. Is it better than Fairy Power Spray? Well it's not as thin and more expensive, whilst being better for the environment and less irritable on your hands. You need to put the same amount of effort in to clean stuff. As for the results: tl;dr Metal - yes Plastic - yes but with reservations FW - maybe? Finecast - maybe to no. Infact, probably not.
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Warhammer World Exclusive - Space Marine HQ Command Tanks The following is currently only available at Warhammer World and costs
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Kromlech - Legionary Plasma Cannon The link for these can be found here. For these I used the cheapest postage available; I was told they were dispatched but had no way of tracking them. They arrived after a week (Poland to the UK). These were a gift from a friend of mine so I can't comment on any delivery time or packaging. As they are in blister format, I gather they were acquired from an independent stockist (feel free to let me know in the replies and I'll update). Blister: On to the models, there's some flash as expected with resin but no bubbles or warping. Detail is crisp: Front: Back: Note the lack of backpack. IMO these fit better with either 30k models (well, it is the Legionary line after all) or second edition models. That said, it shouldn't be too hard to source a back pack...? Anyway, on to the dryfit. The model used is a third edition metal Death Company model. It's held together with blu-tac. The design has little lugs for the handle to sit on the cannon and the load baring arm to attach which makes a snug fit once the flash, etc, is removed. Finally, we have a comparison picture of Kromlech's offering placed alongside some of GW's. Have to say, I am becoming a fan of Kromlech
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Kromlech - Imperial Battle Ruler, Orange The link for these can be found here. In addition to Imperial (Imperium) there are also versions for all the major Factions in 40k: Chaos (Chaos), Avatar (Eldar), Immortal Legions (Necrons), Swarm (Tyranids), Enclave (Tau Empire), and Orc (Orks). They are also available in green and all of the above can be found following the link for Gaming Accessories. Once again the cheapest postage was used and it took just over a week from dispatch to arrive (Poland to UK). No way to track it though... One box (note that this was taped up around the edges to ensure it stayed shut): Safely packed: And bagged: Front view: Dimensions added in black. All the useful sizes includes (they are also printed on the ruler). Each notch is also 1". Side view: About as thick as the current green templates, etc. Same material: i.e. hard plastic, doesn't bend. .. and there you have it. Looking forward to using it in my next game (as we're always misplacing the tap measures).
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Puppetswar - Frag Launchers The link for these can be found here and they come as a pair. On their website they say it can take up to twelve days to dispatch but mine took sixteen days... this followed a three day period waiting to ship, followed by a four day period in transit (only one option to select which was Poczta Polska and this cost the same amount as the item in question...) Package arrived in a padded envelope: With the item nestled inside some tapped up bubblewrap: With the items being loose inside a bag: The weapons in question look very neat, although there is some flash to remove from the back of the weapon. There are also two magnet holes in the top (not pictured but can be seen on the website link above). I'd likely use them again, but would rather make a larger order to make the most of the postage.
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Finally received the Golden Paints in the mail! I ordered from Michael's on the 16th, those aren't here yet(don't use Michael's online crap). I ordered from Amazon Monday and have the Violet-Green, Green-Blue, Green-Orange, and Pearl in today! Here is a review video, they look a lot better in person, and are SICK: https://youtu.be/o90UTzqXEfM I'll post a follow-up in a minute of a sword I repainted while this was uploading.
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Kromlech - Stygian Torsos The link for these can be found here. For these I used the cheapest postage available; I was told they were dispatched but had no way of tracking them. They arrived after a week (Poland to the UK). One box, tapped up to ensure it arrived: Safely packed: On to the models, there's some flash as expected with resin but no bubbles or warping. Detail is crisp: Front: Back Originally I had one concern and that was with the torso on the right hand side. It is joined to the "sprue" at the collar and I thought I would have to reshape it, but looking at the display picture, it's supposed to be bent: The sash join looks easy to sort out too. All the other joins are in places easy to conceal and smooth, so no concerns there either. Would definitely use Kromlech again.
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