To 3D or not to 3D, that is the question

    Recent advances in computer modeling software and 3D printing technology, together with improved resin casting and cheaper plastic processing,  are having huge influence on our miniature hobby. On one hand, smaller companies (often involving single or a few persons) are able to deliver models showing exceptional level of details without investing tens of thousand USD. On the other hand, many models started to give me (you?) a taste of excessive similarity...a "made by machine" feelings"... I suppose, this will lead to a new kind of miniature collector, who is looking only for human-hand sculpted models. Maybe they are already among us...What is your opinion on this?

MaxMini gothic jetbike

Paulson Games Mech Autocannon

Anvil Industry assault rifle

Heer46 tank previews

MaxMini heads (intended similarity to some well known line of miniatures, or just 3D-processing induced similarity?)

 As said, the results are often very pleasant:

 Would be this achievable by hand, w/o computer?

The very basics of MMORPG - the First Principle

Games Day Spain 2011 (pictures)

Below is link to my photos from Games Day Spain 2011. This year many of gaming activities have been prepared by associated gaming clubs from all the Spain. All these were games for fun; no serious competition...

Pictures from Games Day Madrid 

Additionally, I updated my folder with Golden Demon photos:   LINK
See you...

Golden Demon SPAIN 2011

These are some photos of miniatures from GD Spain 2011 contest. They were taken with my compact camera through a glassy cabinet in the crowd of excited geeks; take this into account before start whining...

Miniatures from GD Spain 2011

I will try to add more pictures soon. Also, in a next post, I will show some photos from Games Day events (various "beer & pretzel" activities for kids of different age)... be in touch.

There is a hope for the Stormraven!

Disdainful from Capture and Control blog has posted the pictures taken during constructing his new (now finally-official) Stormraven. As so many other people, I do not like this model too much, but looking over the different construction stages, I have seen these photos:

So, what is basically making SR ugly for me is the top intake and turret - without them the model is already OK. Sure, you can go further and try improving its wing design - a plenty of possibilities, starting from angle or placement modification to complete exchange for Valkyrie wings, this needs testing with actual model in hands.

 I'm planning to extend the hull by adding Valkyrie troop compartment, which I got cheaply from US eBay. Not sure about the result (it may be too big) but worthy to try...