Goddesstio Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Adrift said: Doesn’t Reaper have an employee who was specifically hired to handle communications? Because these types of things 100% fall in the realm of “we should be over-communicating” on this. And I’m not talking about a random comment on discord or twitch. I’m talking about official product change and product releases either through their website or an official company-based channel. Do they? I feel like that has always just sort of been tacked on Jon's job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbsnowowl Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Adrift said: Doesn’t Reaper have an employee who was specifically hired to handle communications? He quit shortly after the Bones 4 campaign, IIRC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrift Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, ksbsnowowl said: He quit shortly after the Bones 4 campaign, IIRC. Ahhh, there we go. That’s what I’ve been wondering. I thought they still had someone in that official capacity. They need one. 2 hours ago, Goddesstio said: Do they? I feel like that has always just sort of been tacked on Jon's job I wasn’t sure who it was, but it seems that they don’t and it’s just another hat of an already full employee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dunnj Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Summary of various things I've already said on discord. I think the decision to lump all usa mfg under bones usa regardless of material or process was a mistake, and I think that will be remedied in the future. I think 3d print or fine cast resin promos for cons or promos that aren't also for retail sale is fine. I think "3d print" sets off some unnecessary red flags as if they were selling hobbyist grade stuff like an etsy seller. I think something like "injection cast Bones Usa resin" for siores vs "bones usa cured resin" or "bones usa additive manufacturing" would be enough differentiation for the savvy buyer who cares, vs a typical consumer who couldn't otherwise tell the difference anyway. Any distinctive labeling really were you could look at reaper faq to tell exactly what that means. I think I heard a Dwarven berserker monthly promo was printed too? I handled my Belevos January promo last night, and I'm happy. I was able to break off the tip of his beard with extreme effort, and it would've taken even more force to break a hand. I "primed" /base coated with waterd down black craft paint as a worst case adhesion example and had no issues coating. There was less pulling away than bonesium. I then put a single base color of msp paint, let it dry about 40 minutes and rubbed with my thumb, and no paint came off. In comparison I broke a bones usa ogre smasher (thick boi) twice, once trying to test the flex in comparison, and once while assembling. The 3d print was stiffer/harder than siores. I think going to all siores hard was a mistake and they should go a little back towards the rubbery side. I think they've worked on it a little since reapercon seeing pictures of the dwarf accountant (which looks like uv resin, less flat grey). After trying it I'd be happy with 3d prints (thin weapony parts tbd) if it didn't cost more than bones usa (which is already a little more than I like, but they are better looking models) It does need to be clearly communicated and clearly labeled at retail. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGKushner Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I already had him 'primed' with that Brown Liner that's frequently recommended for Bones material so no problem there. On HYPER close inspection there are a few exceedingly small bubbles but again, you'd have to zoom way in to see them. I've seen much worse bubbling on actual resin cast figures. The pose is a bit static so I'll be curious to see what the 3d printing can handle. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrift Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, 1dunnj said: It does need to be clearly communicated and clearly labeled at retail. Communication is the only complaint I consistently read. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2ED Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Wait, what? People use the brown liner for priming? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGKushner Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 52 minutes ago, R2ED said: Wait, what? People use the brown liner for priming? It's been a minute but I could've swore that was one of the recommended 'tricks' for Bones figures. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 44 minutes ago, JoeGKushner said: It's been a minute but I could've swore that was one of the recommended 'tricks' for Bones figures. Brown liner has been the standard primer for regular Bones for awhile. Thank @buglips*the*goblin for that one. I'm guessing any of the liners, but brown is the most popular option. I'm not worried about 3d printing tbh. You can get great details with a 4k printer & I'm sure Reaper isn't using home/retail printers but professional grade 3d printers. It's communication that bugs me & that has been a big problem for them for quite awhile & tbh, it should be solved. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Brown, Blue, and Grey Liner work the same. The old Red and Green might. The Sepia does not, not sure what makes that one different. Also, Brown Liner works on the rubbery plastic soldiers from companies like ESCI and Airfix which have long been notoriously hard to prime with practically anything. 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrift Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, R2ED said: Wait, what? People use the brown liner for priming? Diluted brown liner, and mixing dozens of Bones figures in a bag (shaken, not stirred) is the preferred priming method for all ReaperCon speed painting events, etc. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, R2ED said: Wait, what? People use the brown liner for priming? Oh yes, I use all the liners om Bones for priming. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dunnj Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 and the liner trio goes on my wishlist 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilhalfling Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, Adrift said: Diluted brown liner, and mixing dozens of Bones figures in a bag (shaken, not stirred) is the preferred priming method for all ReaperCon speed painting events, etc. diluted with what? surely not water... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkymadigan Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Blue liner is an amazing item. Perfect for undercoats and shading natural light scenes. Makes a perfect daytime shadow. On top of being a terrific liner and Bones primer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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