Department of Acquisitions

[Mad Jack]

19 hours ago, Pezler the Polychromatic said:

Update: Definitely an OOP kit. When I opened it up there were at least three paints that were starting to solidify, but after putting distilled water and using the vortex shaker, I think they should be salvageable. They seem to dissolve a bit better than I expected.

 

  The original old-school Partha Paints are damn near impossible to kill completely, short of leaving them uncapped for a few months... (This is why Buglips is always after Partha paints - it's where he gets his his Evil Supervillain powers from.)

Even then, it's sometimes possible to regrind*  the lump and use it as weathering pigments/gore effects/water froth/etc. as appropriate to the color in question.

 

* (Very carefully, and with the proper safety equipment and ventilation...*)

 

 

 

* This Public Safety Message brought to you by the wrath of Pingo...

 

 

1 hour ago, Cyradis said:

 

How high are they dropped from and are they together in a case? I bet most of us could cause brain damage with our collections.

 

 Pfffft... Give me a roll of duct tape, a pack of chewing gum and a broken 1985-vintage Am/FM Walkman, and I can create a device that will launch a single Bones mini with enough velocity to punch a hole through to an alternate dimension.

 

 

 Acquired:  (Sealed...And for less than $30 including shipping)

 

Josephus the Rogue

 

 

 

 "Museum Scale" happens to be around 125mm tall... His face is kinda ugly, but not quite as bad as it looks on the box...

Overall, though, he's a pretty cool figure, and the original starting price was only nine bucks and change with another nine for shipping. By the time the auction ended, though, it had gone from a complete steal to merely a really great price, lol.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 24, 2017 by Mad Jack

[Serenity]

1 hour ago, Mad Jack said:

Even then, it's sometimes possible to regrind*  the lump and use it as weathering pigments/gore effects/water froth/etc. as appropriate to the color in question.

This sounds like something to try as an experiment.  Any idea what tools work well for this job?

[SparrowMarie]

Acquired a bunch of things today, most of it was for vacation. We also got a 2" binder and 200 page protectors to hopefully start to organize the massive amounts of rule books/character sheets/etc. there is in Shadows of Brimstone. We are still waiting to acquire wave 2. Really hoping that will happen before GenCon.

[Sergeant_Crunch]

I accuse my parents.

[Crowley]

On 7/22/2017 at 0:59 PM, ub3r_n3rd said:

For their skullz?

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Sure.

 

5 hours ago, Chaoswolf said:

What have you gotten lately, hmmm?

5 hours ago, Guindyloo said:

Crushing debt and regret.

Oh, you too?

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

7 hours ago, Guindyloo said:

Ever since OneBoot fixed the title of this thread, since my brain is not used to seeing the "c" in its rightful place, I keep thinking it now says Department of Accusations.

 

As such, I accuse you all of not buying enough minis.

@OneBoot J'ACCUSE!

[Lord of the Dish Pit]

While at Emerald Tavern for the Painting with a Pint, the following minis made their way into my possession.

77025 Giant Spider (To join the witch's legion of creeping arachnids.)

77334 Dragon Tortoise (Will be a potted plant buddy for Elven Coworker)

Wizkids Troll ( Hippie Troll #2)

 

[Arc 724]

So, I need to take pictures but just have not gotten around to it yet.

 

I got Hobby Zone storage system, New lights from amazon a Warhammer 40k Parmaris miniature to try it out, Got stickers from Sticker Mule for Iron Bristle Studios, a few KS i was backing funded so now I am eagerly awaiting them and family I got a 0-0 Winsor and Newton brush in. 

 

Not to mention my birthday yesterday in which I got a nice bottle of Santory Hibiki Whiskey, a down payment on a firearm and good time with friends... last one is not a DoA relevant but I thought i would share anyway.

Edited July 25, 2017 by Arc 724

[Doug's Workshop]

I went to a new-to-me used bookstore here in Indianapolis over lunch and discovered a 1st edition Silver John novel from Manly Wade Wellman, as well as a copy of The Moon Pool by Abraham Merritt.  For $9 my very own "Appendix N" was slightly enlarged.

 

Books Unlimited, on Shelby St., in case anyone is in the area.  I've lived here for 14 years and never new about it.

[Pingo]

16 hours ago, Serenity said:

This sounds like something to try as an experiment.  Any idea what tools work well for this job?

 

If you promise you will never, ever use it for food items, a mortar and pestle works fine.

Edited July 25, 2017 by Pingo

[Cyradis]

12 minutes ago, Pingo said:

 

If you promise you will never, ever use it for food items, a mortar and pestle works fine.

 

Pingo is Paint-Mom? 

 

I guess someone has to make sure we don't poison ourselves too badly ;)

 

Alternatively, put the gunk in a plastic baggie and gently whack it with a hammer, back if spoon, etc. Or use a rolling pin. I doubt you'll have to be so aggressive as to break the baggie. 

[SamuraiJack]

Acquired Samsung S8+ in Coral Blue

[Arc 724]

Oh I forgot. I got my miniature in from KLUKVA miniatures in Russia. @Mr Melons - thanks for the recommendation.

Spoiler

 

 

And my Warhammer Primaris Space Marine. You can see the WORK IN PROGRESS for this guy too

 

Spoiler

 

 

Edited July 26, 2017 by Arc 724

[haldir]

Acquired:

 

Part of my ReaperCon costume!! Will keep a secret, for now.....

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

The history and chemistry of paints and pigments is absolutely fascinating. It needs to have its own thread.