TheBeninator

2 minutes ago, Andrewgeddon said:

Chomping at the bit to play some 2.0, but my "Honey-Do" list is filled up next weekend. On the plus side, it should result in a totally revamped hobby area: new desk, storage, the whole 9 yards. Also waiting for some reinforcements to come in from Ebay; Couple of "Titan Mortars" from Titan Forge and some "Gunnery Teams" in the form of my favorite Kharadron Overlords. Now I just need to get my hands on some ~60 Orcs and I'll be in business...

Ahh, the Kharadron monocles finally hit your fancy eh?

Welcome to dark side :D

Anyone interested in a battle this Saturday? 4500 pts, new rules, lots of learning.

Anyone down for a Christmas Eve Eve battle? (12/23) 

28 minutes ago, Andrewgeddon said:

Still waiting for @TheBeninator to throw his hat in the ring... if he's not too busy with solo X-Wing that is...

It's called Heroes of the Aturi Cluster, and it is cooperative player vs. AI progressive campaign in an epic struggle against the Empire, yeesh!

I'm in. If any out of towners want to crash Saturday evening in Portland, I have an extra bed in our spare room, as well as a couch. I am located within talking distance of ample bars, so if you wish to do some drinking, my house is a good launch pad. Those allergic to cats are cautioned.

If anyone has any skill / access in AutoCAD or Adobe Illustrator and would not mind donating a bit of time, I have an idea for prize support and would like to enlist your help. Nothing too technical...

Burned through Ashes of the Singularity + Expansion. Massive scale RTS, basically a repeat of supreme commander. Campaign was super cheesy, awful narrative scripting, and a very un-compelling story.

Game seems rather unbalanced, there appears to be some game ending strategies that are just too hard to stop. Not a ton of micro in the game, it is really all in the macro economy.

Super high tech AI robots that cant drive (actually they all hover) up steep hills makes maps really kind of confusing until you learn the unit pathing the hard way. Two races, not much flavor setting the two apart.

No max population or upgrade caps, but upgrades/max pop caps come at the cost of resources with exponential jumps in cost/benefit.

4/10

Does the game require mostly throw terrain (like little boxes and stuff), or buildings that you can enter?

Or is it a healthy mix of the two?

@happycamper So more than the 60 decibels it describes? There is a video where they cross compare it with one of those pancake compressors. But that is not really a fair test. There is an almost identical version which is the "Quite" version. This is the "Very Quiet" version .

@evil_bryan Sounds like a lot of work. The compressor is certainly not compact. Besides your moisture trap setup is all clamped up to your desk. I would really like to hear the sucker purr/roar though. Perhaps if you were already planning on bringing it for a terrain day or something like that.

3 hours ago, splinx said:

Yeah i have actually just got one water trap on currently and its working fine. Cleaning the brush out every 5 mins with a squirt of cleaner helps immensely and using a ratio of 8/2 of airbrush paint and thinner helps for my flow. Benno let me know when you re around Salmon Creek and i'll be happy to go over my set up! :)

 

Sweet!

2 hours ago, Purajh said:

and bring your brush with you and I would be happy to clean it :)

Sweet!

6 minutes ago, evil_bryan said:

@TheBeninator

I have that exact compressor (the California Air Tools model) :)

It is awesome, but I do have it sitting under a plywood box to make it nearly silent. I run a quick disconnect hose from it to a regular and moisture trap that is mounted at my desk. I then run a quick disconnect hose from the regulator to the airbrush I am using.

That Badger 105 is a workhorse and should last you forever, you just need a decent air source.

Sweet!

I read somewhere that if you have two hoses, then putting the trap in between the hoses is best as the air cools/condenses before it hits the trap, but then it is not still in the way.

The quick release goes in between the brush moisture trap and the brush itself right?

What is the affect of not having two moisture traps from your perspective? I brush indoors (masked). I typically have more troubles with paint drying too fast on my needle, causing more issues down the road. Id thin the paint out more, but then im basically spraying a glaze. Again, I am just using the stock moisture trap, hooked directly to the compressor (no tank).

I run into this problem using Vallejo model air as well, but typically I just try to thin down my Vallejo model line.

I think ill take you up on your offers @splinx and @Purajh. I'm starting to think I am suffering from operator error, and/or a crap brush.

Huh, maybe I just got a dud.

On 12/1/2017 at 1:54 PM, andy said:

I've got this one and it works like a champ: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Performance-Compressor-Dual-brush/dp/B005H3CBXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512165204&sr=8-3

So my concern is that the masters compressor you show looks exactly like the Central Pneumatic one I have. My assumption that is that in practicality, there is only one manufacturer of this model, and companies just slap different stickers on them. Perhaps the internals are made from different qualities of raw materials or something, but my assumption again is that they are identical. I dont know nearly enough about manufacturing or compressors to make anything but a guess. Good to hear from another source that the Masters version  is legit, perhaps Central Pneumatic just gets all the factory rejects.

I have felt that having a tank would be pretty nice, so that the PSI does not have the dip while the compressor kicks on. This is still likely a problem with masters to some degree, since it has only 1 regulator, but the CAL compressor has 2 regulators. My understanding is that your tank regulator controls at the PSI of the tank, independent of the PSI of your feed. So if your feed line is set to a lower PSI than your tank, then the compressor will kick on and be keeping the tank at a higher PSI even at a constant output on your feed (at least at the output rate of an airbrush). I cant seem to find the "flow" of a typical airbrush to know how long a tank should conceivably last.

So next level painting (youtube channel) has gotten me excited about airbrushing again. I decided to do a deep clean of my Badger 105 (which I got for $30 on ebay, WOW!), with my harbor freight compressor. I tried the gangster gumbo routine from next level painting and since then my compressor has been on its death throws. It will pump for a while then basically the piston seizes or something. After 10 seconds of the electric motor stalling, it will start up again.

This is an excellent excuse for a replacement!  But now I must decide what to do. My two options right now are....

a) Replace the compressor only

b) Replace the airbrush and the compressor

I cant say the badger is bad in any way because I dont have anything to compare it to. I have only ever used this compressor/brush setup. Nobody seems to use badger brushes, the iawata eclipse seems to have the lions share of the market for mini people. The badger 105 looks just like an iawata eclipse, dual action grav feed, all that jazz. My badger brush does leak out the front quite often, even after a serious deep cleaning, so I am wondering if some of my parts are warped, or if I am a bad cleaner.

For option A, I an considering going for a fairly large compressor for mini painting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/California-Air-Tools-2-0-Gal-1-0-HP-Ultra-Quiet-and-Oil-Free-Aluminum-Tank-Air-Compressor-2010A/205910463

This sucker is 35lb, but is only 60 dB (or so they say). The justification to my GF is that it will also inflate car/bike tires! The setup is mobile enough for my tastes.

For option B, I am considering this: http://www.tcpglobal.com/ABD-KIT-4207-T.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmITRBRCSARIsAEOZmr6TZueBY_yhOsSdNLiVcfyzhMDhmQ8ZfOx8OarNtkgQiV6iFGcb13AaAqEEEALw_wcB#.WiGYrkqnFaQ

I dont need all the extra stuff from other more expensive combo sets. I cant find a nozzle size less than 0.35mm (not sure it exists for the eclipse)? It said "high volume painting", but at the same time said it is good for minis, which seems contradictory. The compressor is basically the exact same compressor I have now, but has a tank. The next level painting guy uses some carbon copy of this compressor, and saids he has only had 2-3 die on him so far, but the price is so low that it is worth it to him.

Any suggestions?

23 hours ago, Fixxer said:

This looks fun. Exposure is everything and creating events to showcase your game of choice is important. I think it'd be cool to get a run down of different available rule sets for these types of games.

I have been listening to Dan Carlin's hardcore history. Just did the Celtic Holocaust and thought about how rad it would be to play a historical mini game in that era. I believe the Warhammer ancients rule set is pretty legitimate still, perhaps something to look into...

 

So...

I was actually considering sending an email to Dan Carlin to see if he knows about this event. From his podcasts, it appears he has experience with mini-wargaming. He also lives in Eugene, so it is not that much of a stretch. 

I wouldn't want to subject him to all of the fandom and neck-beard hugs tho. Perhaps if he showed up incognito. Is that a bit too stalk'ish?

Celtic Holocaust was really well done. The sort of story where you root for both teams.

On the topic of airbrush cleaning, I recently did a bath of mineral spirits for my airbrush (i forget what type). It certainly helped dislodge the paints, but it also took all the lubricant off the airbrush parts. This required the disassembly of the airflow valve, which is what the trigger pushes on to allow air into the brush itself. I took it apart, cleaned it, but to no avail. I did this a few times with no improvement. Finally, I shot the pieces with tri-flow and kapow, back in business.

I never knew that airbrushes needed lube.

I also tried the gangster gumbo method, risking my finder in the process. For some reason it caused my compressor to croak. No idea why this is...

Cool, lets plan for another Thursday (since this one is Tday), most shops will probably be closed.

By handicap you mean kids? It is like most flgs, tables, boxes, books , and nerds. It has no specific kid ammeneties. You are not restricted access if you are not 21+

1 hour ago, Diap2012 said:

Alright I guess

I unfortunately just started a third DnD campaign for Mondays, we will see how long this one lasts. Any other day of the week work for you? Red Castle is your closest store right?

7 minutes ago, Diap2012 said:

How do you feel about Monday?

For playing T9A?

1 minute ago, Grensche said:

That I do not know. I emailed them once but no response, I'll give them a call once my armies are up to snuff. I don't have facebook (permanently deleted it), I believe @ClassicFlava is your go-to guy in all things KoW in Seattle.

Sweet, thanks!

I dont blame you on the FB thing. As Fergie famously said "Don't want no drama drama"

Rank and file fun at Guardian.

https://ambuscadeportland.blogspot.com/p/details-schedule-ambuscade-2017.html

Price = Free

Models = Provided

Experience = Unnecessary

Looks like a pretty interesting event. Lots of different systems, lots of different historical minis, lots of alcohol, lots of fun. Playing Malfaux with Fixxer recently taught me one thing. There are a ton of cool games out there with folks who are happy to share their knowledge, which is awesome.

7 minutes ago, valourunbound said:

I am free tomorrow! Lets do this!

 

Now all I need is an opponent.

Andrew and I are meeting on Sunday. Not sure if I can swing sat as well, I’ll get back to you on that, unless someone else wants to accept the challenge!

32 minutes ago, Grensche said:

There is a Facebook group for KoW players in the Washington area that is active. I personally don't use Facebook as I prefer boards like Ordo. Most FLGS in my area are MTG heavy, even though I did check out Blind Dragon Hobbies (in Kent) per @TheBeninator suggestion and they do have all open wargaming (WFB, T9A, 40K, KoW, etc.) on Sundays.

Sweet, how many tables did they appear to have? Did you see the terrain selection? 

I think it would be OK to solicit in the KOW FB group to see if any of them would be interested in T9A. My guess is that most of them are familiar with WHFB. If we had enough Portcouver and bham folks we could pair out to help teach the game. Perhaps too ambitious?

12 hours ago, valourunbound said:

I wish it was my car. Poor thing has been neglected since the move.

Much like your VS army. MUCH LIKE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

15 hours ago, valourunbound said:

I had a reason... but I no longer remember what it was.

Most likely that I didn't care and as long as you get it on the calendar before my wife can fill it up I can go.

Your wife? Or your car?

Sometimes I wonder if they are the same thing...

17 hours ago, Zeev said:

KoW seems to have won out here in Seattle my efforts to string together some kind of community have all met with failure. 

I would be glad to get some kind of event together I just need to find a store to host it lol

This makes me sad, but happy that there are potential wargamers ripe for the culling. I would still be down to play in Seattle if we have equal interest from Bham and Portcouv. What game stores have you been to Zeev, and what have been your impressions on the amenities necessary to hold a 1 day tourney? Are you also in between Seattle and Tacoma like Grensche?