SW1 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Glad I gave the tanks a little test scrub. It's managed to relight the hobby fire. Atleast I will have some worth while points to vow once they're cleaned up. The tanks have had 3 or so days dunked in dettol. So it looks like I can use the same tub as I'm currently using. The advantage to using a big tub is there's enough dettol in the tub to wash off the sludge with so the brush doesn't get clogged up. That's been an issue with cleaning up jars of guard troops. The brush just gets clogged up and you then you end up wiping gunk onto other models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 After 3 or so hours the two tanks have come out ok for a first dip: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/SW1-SWC/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssrir0qiy.jpg The turrets have come out even better: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/SW1-SWC/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbnpoued0.jpg The super heavy has been 90% scrubbed and just needs the tops scrubbed. So it's back in the dettol upside down this time. There's the bulk of the other turrets in as well plus 2 more tank bodies. I think I'll get them all cleaned up to this level and then give them a final dip in clean dettol to get the last bits off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Congrats! Those tanks will be shining after the ETL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Keep plugging away, you're seeing the results of your labours now so take breaks if you need them so you can keep fighting the good fight :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Need more big containers so I can get everything soaking now and it'll be even easier to clean off once I get round to scrubbing it. I could also do with working out a quicker method to filter the many litres of dettol/paint sludge mix I've ended up creating. Currently it seems like getting it back into the 4litre bottles and leaving them to settle is the only real option. Though the bottle then ends up getting filled with sludge. Maybe let it settle in the container for a bit and pour off the bulk of the cleanish stuff back into the big bottles then get the rest into smaller bottles to get the bulk of the sludge out? Need to get hold of some cheese cloth or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellegionnaire85 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Use a fine strainer to filter out most of the sludge then use coffee filters to get the fine particles it takes time but saves you in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Use a fine strainer to filter out most of the sludge then use coffee filters to get the fine particles it takes time but saves you in the long run You're a star!!! Been dreading the filtering process but now I think it'll go a lot more smoothly. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellegionnaire85 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I did it a long time ago but I have alot of models that need to be stripped again that's how I save as much time and money as possible to make my hobby efficient. Glad I could help. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 I really like the way dettol can be reused several times as long as no water gets in the mix. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yesterday saw me manning a phone for 10 hours in work and I sat twiddling my thumbs for about 4 hours of the shift waiting for calls to come through. So today I've got a jars worth of models pulled out of the cheap Morrisons dettol and stuck in a zip lock bag. I'm hoping I can get some stripped throughout the day. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 So it seems I have about 3 or so minutes working time on each model before the pain hardens up again and I run the risk of damaging the model by scratching it while taking the paint off. So there's a fair few partially cleaned models. However if I slap them back into the liquid tonight and then whip them back out in the morning back I to a sealed bag hopefully I can make further progress. The advantage of the cheap dettol is it doesn't stink and just makes the paint flakey. Couldn't have done this if they had been sat in dettol. So lesson learned for cleaning models up. If I'm working on them in work use the cheap stuff and if I'll be working at home with the models the proper stuff will be used. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Any progress is good progress, even more so if you pick up a few lessons on the way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well I'm having a break from stripping today. Ended up with a blister where I've been holding a pin/needle for the last 2 days. Lol ... Probably did 11 hours on/off in work on both Sunday and also on Monday. After work last night I did another 3 or so hours. Toothbrush action tomorrow will happen getting the last of the paint off the Iron Lady and a few more of her escorts. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Don't you know that if a job's worth doing it's worth dying for? ;) On the other hand life is the Emperor's currency to be spent well, so rest up. Or use the other hand? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Or use the other hand? :P Lol ... Tried that and stabbed myself almost straight away. Better not try that again. These models are slowly building up and I'm now looking forward to getting to the point where I can paint them. I'm thinking as soon as they are cleaned up I'm going to get the models primed just incase we get rubbish weather at the start of the ETL. In previous years the basing has not been included as part of the ETL challenge. If this is still the case I may get some bases worked on beforehand as well. Need to check with Cpt Semper first. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 In previous years the basing has not been included as part of the ETL challenge. If this is still the case I may get some bases worked on beforehand as well. Need to check with Cpt Semper first. ;) I've had a chat with Semper and won't be doing the bases before the ETL starts. So just getting things cleaned up and prepped is what I'll be working on instead. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Your dedication has been noted SW1, the commissariat approves :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 The Iron Lady is ready for the ETL: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/SW1-SWC/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfiolkhpc.jpg I did have to change the toothbrush out got q-tips to get in the crannies. There's more tanks currently getting a soak. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hmmm ... I've got all the bits to make this any of the other variants as well. Is the Stormlord the highest points value option? My laptop needs a new screen so checking the rules out at the moment is a bit difficult. This is why I prefer paper over digital. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This makes me want to get my Shadowsword out! Alas I am quite busy this week so perhaps I can find some time next weekend? Are you magnetising it, what possible variants can you build? I think the Stormlord is the most expensive yes, keep up the sterling efforts I really can't wait to see you slapping paint on these models :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 just read through this......Necromunda Minis you say? those have always been my favorite model for my favorite game. I can't wait to see some paint......but I must be patient. know how long the prep work can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 This makes me want to get my Shadowsword out! Alas I am quite busy this week so perhaps I can find some time next weekend? Are you magnetising it, what possible variants can you build? I think the Stormlord is the most expensive yes, keep up the sterling efforts I really can't wait to see you slapping paint on these models :)The main body is fixed in the further forward position but if memory serves me well I have the weapons to make: Stormlord Stormsword Shadowsword Banesword Banehammer Hellhammer Doomhammer It's the older kit that doesn't include the Baneblade bits. Would be good to see a few super heavy tanks between us. ;) just read through this......Necromunda Minis you say? those have always been my favorite model for my favorite game. I can't wait to see some paint......but I must be patient. know how long the prep work can be. Necromunda wise I'm thinking of making weapons teams out of a heavy and a few juves so I can use as many models as possible. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Shadowsword is slightly more expensive than a Stormlord (a whole 5pts!) That requires a change in the mounting so if you're limited by that Stormlord it is! What better way to bring troops to the battlefield though? I will endeavour to be working on my old Shadowsword kit with you, we can see who finishes first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That Ironlady is looking mighty pretty. Might have to take her off your arm for a dance ! Your effort really is applaudable ! Your armour is most certainly going to shine this ETL! Well, actually, it should be real muddy. The muddier the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nonsense Meh, the commissariat always takes the first dance :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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