Assyrian army

Assyrian army

Sunday 7 April 2024

Waste not, want not

 There is a term used in the fishing industry to describe all the fish you net that aren't the target species. These are usually lower value and generally speaking just discarded. Bit wasteful, that's life! Anyway, the term is 'by-catch', and when you are casting figures it's a good term to use to describe those figures on the mould you don't want. They tend to build up until my main metal ingots run out, then they are put back in the pot. 

This lot, though, have their uses. Good generic winged demons, quick to paint and look good.

They've been photographed before glossing - better to photograph, no major white reflections.

Still haven't decided whether to keep them as individuals for pulp games or based as flyers. Doesn't really matter - they'll be joined by more in the future anyway. 


7 comments:

  1. Nice looking miniature, very useful for a good few scenarios.

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    1. To be honest, I think as a winged demon it's about the best I've seen.

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  2. Very nice Rob…
    I wonder what tune they are dancing to…😁

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Reminded me of the pose Barry Allen does in the Flash when he's about to take off.

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  3. Interesting. Is there no way to plug the cast to block the figure you don't want casting

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    1. Not much point. It would make it more awkward in fact - might be difficult to get the moulds to fit together, for example. Whereas once cast surplus figures can just go back into the pot.

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