I shall spare you all the overlong preamble regarding a lack of balance in my life, suffice to say that we are essentially well and I am still pootling about, never quite finishing anything, but enjoying the hobby when, and where I can.
More recently someone, sadly only known to me as Anonymous, left a comment on my last blog post, Crocodiles in the Jungle (How is this over a year ago?!) simply saying,
“Please come back Michael! You have been away for far too long.”
I do miss the interaction with other hobbyists that came with the inception of this most humble of weblogs and I am truly fortunate that some have sought me out across other platforms or quietly sent an email to check on my whereabouts. This is always a joyous moment and I need to do more to ‘pass it forward’ as it were to others that I have fallen out of touch with, but returning to this particular comment and I have to say that I was really rather touched by it and resolved myself to post something before the end of the year.
The world’s over indulgence with all things Halloween was the perfect incentive for this post. What better day to post a spooky spectacle and showcase another of my recent distractions, 3D Printing. This rather splendid mausoleum was a free sample from the incredibly talented Terrabloks, whose projects I have backed on more than one occasion and can gladly testify to the quality of their designs. For those who take an interest in the technical side of this process, it was printed on my Bambu Lab A1 with a layer height of 0.1 and an infill density of 5%. The final print has a working door and the roof can be lifted off to access the interior.
The details are superb and it was fabulous fun to paint, mostly dry brushed and washed. I based it on a ‘Warbases’ MDF terrain base and added a few other pieces for added atmosphere. The ghostly resident is a ‘Crooked Dice’ sculpt and I have had far too much fun setting up the photographs using Jon Hodgson’s backdrop books, available through ‘Handiwork Games’, to bring everything together.
So thank Anonymous for gently nudging me into making this post. Sadly, I am not sure it will herald a full return to this cosy corner of the blogosphere, but I am not quite ready to give up on '28mm Victorian Warfare' so there is every possibility that I might find myself lurking around all those splendid weblogs that I do so enjoy.
Good to know you are still about Michael. The blogosphere rumbles on, and some timely terrain 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, still hanging in there, but not as productive as I used to be.
DeleteHa!!! Lovely and welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Michal, not sure we can call this a return quite yet, but pleased to have posted something.
DeleteGood to see you back posting once again, Sir M. You are missed!!! Fab work on the tomb though.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ray and great to know you are still great things yourself.
DeleteGreat to see a post from you Michael, life has a way of robbing us of time, but try to make the most of it whenever you can. Great work on the Mausoleum.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave and such important words. Take great care my friend.
DeleteWelcome back Michael! Always a joy to see your work - that tomb is quite the treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill, that's very kind of you. It is one of the first pieces of printing that I have actually managed to paint so far. The printing process is oddly addictive in its own right.
DeleteWelcome back from the dead! ;D
ReplyDeleteExcellent scenic piece and the backdrop helps set the photo.
Thank you so much, not least for spotting my play on words.
DeleteI really like your work Michael! I am happy you are back!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and although not sure this is a full return it is great to see so many familiar faces around the place.
DeleteGood to have a new post to read, even better to hear you are still enjoying the hobby.
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Thank you so much Stephen, I just need to actually finish more projects. Mind you I am sure that is a phrase uttered by many in the hobby.
DeleteI'm glad to see you're still with us, Michael, as I know from personal experience that other things impact on hobby time and sometimes it takes a back seat to other things. Lovely work on the mausoleum and a suitably spooky post for this time of year. hopefully the next post won't be as long in coming.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jez, just seeing some of your recent posts has certainly inspired we to keep in touch. I promise another post in less than a year's wait.
DeleteTerrific to see you back Michael, and now the owner of a Bambu Labs A1 too. Hopefully my Mars 3 Pro problems didn't put off a resin printer. My Mars 5 is far more reliable. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you Simon. As you know I would love a resin printer, but it was all the additional bits that put me off. The BAmbu is set up at work and gives me something to tinker with during the week. I do love its reliability and ease of use.
DeleteGood news indeed . Pleased to see signs of life and that prodigious talent is still at work .
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dave although you will make me blush with such high praise.
DeleteSplendid painting as always, good to see some sign of life! I've been doing some terrain on CDs recently and inevitably thought of you!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Iain it is so lovely to hear from you and indeed thank you. I shall have to pop over to your blog to see the fruits of yur labours.
DeleteFirst time lurking on you blog - excellent work and I hope you keep posting for us newbies as a source of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I really enjoy the Blog, but just don't seem to have as much time as I would like to indulge it. I have just had a look at yours and I love the feel of it - those relief sculptures are fabulous! Do you have an Instagram account as well?
DeleteGreat to see you back mate - that Mausoleum will be great for all sorts of Devilry!
ReplyDeleteThank you Paul, although not sure this is a full return yet. I can feel a full graveyard build on the cards!
DeleteGlad to see you posting again, although I see you over on IG so knew you hadn’t given up on the hobby!
ReplyDeleteThank you and good to catch up with each other's work on Instagram. Mind you, I am not much better at posting there either. 🤣
DeleteThat mausoleum is very nice, I have been musing about getting a 3D printer but it seems like too much of a time sink, or effectively would become a hobby all of its own. Good to see a post on this blog again anyway!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I was buying or backing so many files it was becoming ridiculous. I enjoy the process, but need to do a bit more research still.
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