tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7007281510355891182024-03-14T06:48:27.618+13:00KiwicolourStudioA Blog dedicated to my 3D Designs for Wargaming as well as Miniature painting. Generally a place to share my creativity with the Wargaming world.Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-14134562772407032832023-01-23T19:23:00.003+13:002023-01-23T19:23:39.315+13:00Feb New Release Video<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/FfnJOWrm34Q" frameborder="0"></iframe>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-44660820670075611832022-12-20T20:17:00.003+13:002022-12-20T20:17:42.535+13:00<p> </p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Hi Everyone, </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"> Just doing a shoutout to the three Merchants that Support Kiwicolourstudios and produce my designs for those without the option to 3d print for themselves. If you like my designs but aren't able to make them yourself check these guys out:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">first up HespersIIminis: <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HesperusIIMinis?page=7&fbclid=IwAR2l3jr6Dms4wlBuBEuK_7dpF79nAIpVy9IyOQIHZFhk8Q0vG-JUSWRJQts#items" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HesperusIIMinis?page=7#items</a></span> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>next, we have Comguarddepot: <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="http://www.comguarddepot.com/?fbclid=IwAR3sIW8NLPMbBcde2jVHXun6_eATsnN3hygq74oDGGEy-m3InGWzqg6amoc" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.comguarddepot.com</a></span> (this website should be active soon)</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Last but not least we have Cybertek Cards: <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="http://etsy.com/shop/cybertekcards?fbclid=IwAR1Ktax_9qn9_B9zpeq76KCR7SW7Eo4z0now7gk49PDfU2tLnGlN-ZrYUR8" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Etsy.com/shop/cybertekcards</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you like my designs and want them but cant print them yourself please check them out.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Regards</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Mark</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">:)</div></div></div><p><br /></p>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-76392968426741412402022-12-19T13:57:00.006+13:002022-12-19T13:57:28.600+13:00Back from the Dead!!<p> So it's been a very long time since I've been on blogger, I have no idea if anyone still uses it or if anyone still has me listed but i thought'd do a small update. For Anyone out there I hope you are all doing well!</p><p> Over the last couple of years I have been working very hard on my 3d Designs and now do it as a full-time business. (a Personal dream finally Realised).</p><p>I thought id share a few of my upcoming designs which fully realize the skills I've gained.</p><p>I run a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=12605672&fan_landing=true&view_as=public">Patreon</a>, and can be found on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kiwicolourstudio">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kiwicolourstudio2019/">Instagram</a>, and I list individual designs I do on <a href="https://cults3d.com/en/users/kiwicolourstudio/creations">Cults3d</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This first design is the Claymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwaaRPu98C3fUqeLB_gQeztnJXM9n22V5VMBZx1KfubA6BgP_2YCq8ov4Ssi8wIdySBqPw8Zu-ugH0LRAK4LCAVYgiCnFrXYM65OvYyYH8boFDgV6jslo-2kgSvpP-wHjhYIizMr2UzUqOPAV_pZawZDJU6EPhwgU5VBQ4iN-aICoTDPj-Z6O2kIaUag" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGqRa4uLhuPeiB7-KXkxBakV5AvW0Qa5lxAkwoO3T8_VqL37sVszLOu05qqfWVsbqVOHKKP72bwWuwifpXHe_QY-fvWzoTrozufU0ZSClHXfEH9JTJHsawQ9kt0gwgaxKY0thZ3HxvzXqvJrN7cgVBJ4UOinnr6KuUoC7zKPfgf7CU97t9CtlONkn0kw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="872" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGqRa4uLhuPeiB7-KXkxBakV5AvW0Qa5lxAkwoO3T8_VqL37sVszLOu05qqfWVsbqVOHKKP72bwWuwifpXHe_QY-fvWzoTrozufU0ZSClHXfEH9JTJHsawQ9kt0gwgaxKY0thZ3HxvzXqvJrN7cgVBJ4UOinnr6KuUoC7zKPfgf7CU97t9CtlONkn0kw" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is just a sample of what I've been doing but if you find these at all interesting id encourage you to come visit my Patreon and FB pages to see more.</div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-82695603968825774752020-04-13T01:14:00.001+12:002020-04-13T01:14:19.742+12:00Shandra Armoured version with crew.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/11pexOTZUVs" width="480"></iframe>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-34966594934322613032019-09-04T12:54:00.001+12:002019-09-04T12:57:46.383+12:00Hello Everyone (if anyone is still linked to this blogger account)<br />
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I haven't posted in a very long time. I have been active doing alot of stuff but ive been putting all of it on Facebook. Mainly just for ease of use.<br />
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If you want to see what im up too please check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kiwicolourstudio/">https://www.facebook.com/Kiwicolourstudio/</a><br />
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Im currently looking at Test of Honour 2 and have been re-looking at my Sohei monks.<br />
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I've managed to get exactly 24 points (which is considered a full sized game, apparently)<br />
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If anyone is out there in blogger land that plays TOH id love to know what you think of the game and any tips would be appreciated.<br />
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Im working on 3 or 4 forces so i can introduce the game to my gaming group.<br />
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<br />Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-76537132460962789222018-04-08T21:35:00.001+12:002018-04-08T21:35:16.312+12:00KCS Review Carthaginian Citizen Infantry<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2XPF8EUzIdU" width="480"></iframe>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-37147210365800601432018-02-28T14:27:00.001+13:002018-02-28T14:27:17.590+13:00Office Preview<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h5DsJW6WCr4" width="480"></iframe>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-24567964006122788862018-01-22T23:10:00.001+13:002018-01-22T23:10:51.217+13:00Mini studio lightbox review<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QyxnHFNfR8s" width="480"></iframe>Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-53055413451444363582017-11-26T22:28:00.001+13:002017-11-26T22:28:50.326+13:00Republican roman skirmishers<p dir="ltr">A solid weekends painting saw 4 units of skirmishes finished. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Hopefully by the end of next week I'll have the 4 allied skirmisher <u>units</u> done as well.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the background you can also see some command stands that I'm working on.</p>
<p dir="ltr">What did everybody else get done over the weekend?</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The unit bases come from battle kiwi and were custom sized for me. Oliver the owner of Battle kiwi is quick to respond to messages of Facebook and email and the pricing is excellent. If you are looking for movement trays, bases or tokens or some scenery check out Battle kiwi. Www.battlekiwi.com.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Now into the unit trays. I assembled the tray with a bit of superglue (I was too impatient to wait for PVA to dry. Have it a spray of black paint and then applied my base goop as I've come to call it. As soon as that was dry I applied my static grass mixture.</p>
<p dir="ltr">My bases were done the same way but after the static grass went down I applied some Army Painter lowland tufts and some flower tufts to make it look like my Romans are walking through some ancient grassy paddocks. I like how they have turned out and think the whole army done the same way should look pretty good on the table. The plan for the rest of the weeks painting is to do up 6 more exactly the same to cover all the units I've currently painted as well as trying to finish off a couple more Italian units.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">I played 2 games. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The first was against Rob and his Greeks. It was a nail bighter till the very last dice throw. The phalanx rule is just nasty. I keep winning the fights but only by 1 or 2 points which ment everything kept ending in ties.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Game 2 was against Cavins Samurais. This was a very interesting game as almost every unit in his army could shoot bows at long range as well as still put up a good fight. Unfortunately for Cavin I got across the board very fast with triple moves for both my divisions. This meant he got one turn of shooting before I charged him in the second turn. Although he put up a bit of a fight the Romans are certainly tougher than the Samurai in a stand up fight. The dice averaged out and the Romans came out in top by the end of turn 3. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Both very fun games and I can't wait till the next game. Meanwhile I managed to assemble more Itallian allies. </p>
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Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-20090896558618682722016-07-12T20:19:00.005+12:002016-07-12T20:19:59.089+12:00LifeSo its been a we while since i last posted on the blog. Over the last month i moved house and had my back give out on me again which has had me laid up for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately no painting has occurred during that time due to an inability to sit for very long. <br />
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Ive also just noticed that gremlins seem to have got into this site and many of my pictures from past posts are now gone. the links to the images seem corrupted and most of the photos are long since gone from any of my physical hard drives.<br />
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Im starting to think it may be time to kill this blog and consider starting up another website elsewhere - can anyone recommend a good website provider for a hobby blog?<br />
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<br />Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-29035018331694334712016-06-01T12:44:00.003+12:002016-06-01T12:44:43.247+12:00Some Painting at lastSo its been a while since i did any painting - way too much work on my plate.<br />
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First up some Winter Tiger 1's<br />
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Next up a test figure for my Kings of war Goblin army - a Fleabag Rider. As i said its a test figure so its not finished and im not 100% sure i like how it has turned out but i think the concept is ok.<br />
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That's it for now not a huge amount of hobby but it's better than nothing.<br />
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Love to know what you guys think.<br />
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Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-54309963975591311342016-05-29T10:05:00.003+12:002016-05-29T10:05:36.378+12:00The Studio is moving and i need to get rid of stuff :(Yep after almost 10 years im moving.<br />
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My wife and i have sold the house and we are building a new house on a much bigger property. Unfortunately this means we are renting and are having to move. The house is mega chaotic with half packed boxes everywhere. <br />
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The weight of the last 10 years of collecting models has become apparent and i may have to sell many of my armies to make the job of moving easier - seriously i have way too much stuff to try and move. The wife has now seen all and knows all my dirty hobby secrets. Nothing has remained hidden!!!<br />
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So to that end if you have seen anything on my site that you liked and would want to have in your collection send me a email and i can tell you if i still have it. Make me an offer on anything! If it makes living out of boxes easier for the next year then its all good. <br />
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I can start painting anew once im in my new home. (where i will have a 13' square sound proofed studio to work in.)<br />
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Its been taking up a little bit of my time and between working on it on the train to and from work each day and work there hasn't been much time for painting. Hoping to have something new finished by the end of the week.</div>
Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-37552348086528140862016-03-02T22:22:00.000+13:002016-03-02T22:22:40.832+13:00Back at work full timeSo as of Monday ill be back at work full time thanks to finally being cleared by the specialist.<br />
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I've made another blog for all my camera photos so i dont have to bore you with stuff that isn't figure related.<br />
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If you are interested in seeing what im up to check out: http://kiwicolourstudiophotography.blogspot.co.nz/<br />
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Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-70123730912784149762016-02-16T10:46:00.002+13:002016-02-16T10:46:48.430+13:00A few finished piecesHi Guys as promised here's a few finished pieces.<br />
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There were a few surfers out and about as well. i decided to muck around with some black and white effects on these.<br />
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Considering the distance of these im pretty happy with them but some more practice is needed to get some really good surfer shots like the ones Rob got - (<a href="http://www.robertwood.nz/surfing/">Robs Blog</a>).<br />
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So there you go a beginners attempt at some photos of some fast moving and not so fast moving stuff. I've got a long way to go but im enjoying the learning process.</div>
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After the cat destroying some of my latest work i decided my next post should be something of a happier note.<br />
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Last week a sold a couple of Field of Glory armies i had painted and this allowed me to purchase something ive been wanting since i got my new camera - a bit shiny zoom lens for shooting pictures of birds and planes etc will the lads. Most of them have far nicer gear than i can afford but i got the best i could afford (at least for now) A Tamron 150mm-600mm lens. <br />
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Now Rob came over today and we had planned to play a game of Battletech but its been over a year since we played so we played out a few turns and got our heads around the rules again and talked about a lot of stuff and since i have been trapped inside the house for 5 months Rob took me down to the local airfield to try out my new toy. We weren't out too long as the sun was blistering at around 31 degrees! My leg held up pretty good and although a bit sore i managed ok and really enjoyed being in the sun. We started off taking shots of some planes but most of what i took was rubbish as i had no idea what i was doing. </div>
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We saw some Blow carts over the far side of the airfield so drove around the other side to see what sort of shots we could get. Here's a few of the ones i was happy with.<br />
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These things seriously look like a load of fun and you can rent them for like $20 for a 10-20 minute go. (once my leg is better i know what im going to try!!) :)</div>
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Great hour out and about and so good for the soul to clear the head and get some fresh air.</div>
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Looking forward to giving it another go soon.</div>
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I can see that im going to have to do another blog for my Photography stuff so it doesn't clog up this blog. Once ive put together a new blog ill put up a ling for anyone who wants to watch my trials at a new hobby.</div>
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