tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post8668412365358336240..comments2024-03-19T14:50:46.819-07:00Comments on The Realm of Zhu: Gygaxian Airfix HobbitsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-18896602479378420602014-02-24T03:46:33.622-08:002014-02-24T03:46:33.622-08:00I put these in a box and forgot about them, until ...I put these in a box and forgot about them, until I found them again at the weekend. I've now added my 3 spare boxes to my site if anybody wants some. <br />http://squarehex.myshopify.com/collections/miniatures-1/products/robin-hood-halflingsPeter Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079169626281586177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-81911823459052654042014-02-04T04:04:23.811-08:002014-02-04T04:04:23.811-08:00Yes they are quite flexible figures. Be really int...Yes they are quite flexible figures. Be really interested in seeing your 20mm forces. zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-76144746533399808622014-02-04T04:02:23.235-08:002014-02-04T04:02:23.235-08:00Heh! Let me know when they're up in your shop ...Heh! Let me know when they're up in your shop and I'll link back to them.zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-11681525890207136882014-02-03T09:37:14.594-08:002014-02-03T09:37:14.594-08:00I didn't even think of that. They'd be pe...I didn't even think of that. They'd be perfect for it! I've managed to track down 4 boxes of the Robin Hood figures. I'm going to keep 1 and stick the rest on my site with a link here for inspiration. I won't make anything on them, but some things are worth doing just for the fun of it.<br />Cheer, PeterPeter Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079169626281586177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-30525330171799386632014-02-02T07:26:47.404-08:002014-02-02T07:26:47.404-08:00I do my oldhammering in 20mm scale and these minis...I do my oldhammering in 20mm scale and these minis are perfect for so many things. They currently fill in as (deep breath...) peasants, druids, flagulants, brigands, foresters, wizards and squires but hobbits is a new one on me. What a fantastic idea, cant wait to see how they turn out. sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409405500910662434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-59934764379401239662014-01-28T14:18:41.187-08:002014-01-28T14:18:41.187-08:00Aha! Well, if the Hobbit Irregulars go well, I hav...Aha! Well, if the Hobbit Irregulars go well, I have it in mind to "convert" some Cherilea Vikings into AD&D Frost Giants. See the charmingly named <a href="http://slag-productions.blogspot.co.uk/p/60mm-frost-giants-made-froviking.html" rel="nofollow">Slag Productions</a>, doing just that, for reference. Hope they can fit on a tuppence.zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-90637354548996968512014-01-28T13:20:39.745-08:002014-01-28T13:20:39.745-08:00Thank you. If only I could have shoehorned some Fi...Thank you. If only I could have shoehorned some Fighting Fantasy and Runequest in there it would have been perfect!zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-11746506180365917842014-01-28T13:11:30.284-08:002014-01-28T13:11:30.284-08:00Yep, I've done 4 feet so fr and am very unhapp...Yep, I've done 4 feet so fr and am very unhappy with them so will have to re-think my approach! Might be a while before they crawl out of their burrows. <br /><br />Not sure the quality is all that great, there is quite a lot of flash and mould lines to deal with (often running down the face), but the details are much better than I'd expected. Robin is very much of the Errol Flynn varietyzhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-23150676297650457422014-01-28T12:56:42.381-08:002014-01-28T12:56:42.381-08:00Thank you, that is very kind of you to say.Thank you, that is very kind of you to say.zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-65641425084288869362014-01-28T12:55:40.824-08:002014-01-28T12:55:40.824-08:00You're welcome Peter, glad you enjoyed it.
At...You're welcome Peter, glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />At some point I do plan to run them through <a href="http://squarehex.myshopify.com/collections/oubliette-magazine/products/oubliette-issue-1-print-edition" rel="nofollow">Halfling Proof Fence</a> - not sure they'll make it to the end, success looks very slim!zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-10713015081803535862014-01-28T12:50:16.409-08:002014-01-28T12:50:16.409-08:00The authentically 1970's retro-modelling is m...The authentically 1970's retro-modelling is more of a personal challenge than anything I'd expect to be measured against :-) Bondo - sounds interesting, I might try that for the next project, thanks for the tip!zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-18172565026287204562014-01-28T12:44:56.497-08:002014-01-28T12:44:56.497-08:00Might be a while before the little chaps are ready...Might be a while before the little chaps are ready to take the field, as I'm not all that proficient with a putty-stick, and those tiny toes are being a bit stubborn. Pennies are great, although I'm half regretting not picking washers that can be drilled and pinned lol!<br /><br />And thank you for prompting the effort - Cheers!zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-5279788875745257212014-01-28T12:39:34.599-08:002014-01-28T12:39:34.599-08:00Thank you. I'll give some YES a go too (althou...Thank you. I'll give some YES a go too (although it's been <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRnjPSkVdt8" rel="nofollow">Blood Ceremony</a> of late). I have to admit my bias is more towards the earlier end of the period and digging at the roots of those things, and much of what passes for Oldhammer these days holds little interest to me personally. Still, an original Bulette, aye, zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-12708253633538838452014-01-28T12:16:58.490-08:002014-01-28T12:16:58.490-08:00You're welcome. There was certainly a requirem...You're welcome. There was certainly a requirement to be a lot more inventive back in the day. In many ways we're lucky today, and all the fantasy tropes we could hope for are catered to by many manufacturers, and the hugely talented pool of sculptors that they can call upon. zhu bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004498036257289234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-78893442509120457892014-01-27T11:58:02.599-08:002014-01-27T11:58:02.599-08:00Glorious Chainmail and classic Airfix!! Yeah, yeah...Glorious Chainmail and classic Airfix!! Yeah, yeah! Just throw in some Elastolin and Starlux figs, and drop the needle on some Hawkwind and us weird tweedy, pipe-smoking, beard strokers are ready to go! Wow, terrific dead-on post, Zhu! Yes, Chainmail is where it's at and where it all began. I am excited to watch your project come together. And the fact that you are using only private w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13382664057092304789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-34575534418444408082014-01-27T11:36:20.771-08:002014-01-27T11:36:20.771-08:00Really cool project sir! Really a great idea and ...Really cool project sir! Really a great idea and as you mention I think you hit 20 miniatures/gaming/catch-all categories with this project! The Lord of Excesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844701226225155792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-63438057633953826882014-01-27T00:44:06.186-08:002014-01-27T00:44:06.186-08:00Brilliant, a real Oldhammer lesson, hardcore style...Brilliant, a real Oldhammer lesson, hardcore style. <br />It's no big surprise from you but your attention to every detail is really inspiring.<br />Seeing all these projects really helps to realise a lot of the old references are still available (maybe this is a sign of their quality?)<br />Sculpting 21 pairs of hairy feet is going to be a long haul but the way it's heading, it is going Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-21650041785591613722014-01-26T14:42:07.008-08:002014-01-26T14:42:07.008-08:00Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Nuff said.Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Nuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-84980726608252898842014-01-26T08:08:23.376-08:002014-01-26T08:08:23.376-08:00Although I've got no time to paint them, I sti...Although I've got no time to paint them, I still feel the need to get some. I've got a great Hobbits Lycanthrope (wererats) Adventure that I could use them in. I've already got some old 15mm ratmen for them in were form. Thanks for a great article.Peter Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079169626281586177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-4373507640519440482014-01-26T06:39:01.563-08:002014-01-26T06:39:01.563-08:00Gygax was talking about Bondo when he said auto bo...Gygax was talking about Bondo when he said auto body putty. You can get it on amazon, http://www.amazon.com/Body-Filler-Hardener-Paste-Gray/dp/B0039M0TSE/ref=sr_sp-atf_image_1_1?s=automotive&srs=2586175011&ie=UTF8&qid=1390746766&sr=1-1&keywords=bondo.<br /><br />I would much rather use green stuff, and I'm sure no one else would disparage you lacking early 70s Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092969617331146798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-10594412540749315892014-01-26T05:46:20.561-08:002014-01-26T05:46:20.561-08:00Fantastic article! Can't wait to see the littl...Fantastic article! Can't wait to see the little dudes on the table. I've been basing some of my figs on pennies as well, they are perfect! Whiskey Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956327711660800903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-71554385111391501792014-01-26T05:15:50.363-08:002014-01-26T05:15:50.363-08:00What a brilliant post. I was excited by the Oldham...What a brilliant post. I was excited by the Oldhammer movement but my main interest is really Prehammer, using pre-1982 figures and working to a budget (still possible with Garrison figures and of course the like of Airfix). I own one of the Bulette figures I bought as a small boy back in the 70's, long before I ever heard of D and D. How about some YES as well to make your Milliput flow Springinsfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088330681756351208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385336331396124855.post-61405899012907675312014-01-26T05:04:16.056-08:002014-01-26T05:04:16.056-08:00This is a really great post, Zhu; thanks very much...This is a really great post, Zhu; thanks very much for taking the time to share. I worry sometimes when I see the prices that old Citadel minis are commanding these days on eBay that the Oldhammer movement is getting away from what it should really be about. Your demonstration of why it isn't about collecting so much as capturing the spirit of the mid 80's (or earlier) is right on point, VeronaKidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468008554680895487noreply@blogger.com