Re: GZG Official - New FT Releases, just in time!

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Jon-

       I'd be interested in giving it a shot. What type of timeline are
you
looking for? I'll send you some pictures of some of my other painted
minis
so you can let me know what you think.

		       James Moore
On Dec 18, 2012 1:43 PM, "Ground Zero Games" <jon@gzg.com> wrote:

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> >On 18/12/2012 14:38, Ground Zero Games wrote:
> >>  Well Indy, whatever we'd decided there would have been some folks
that
> >>  didn't like the idea we chose..... Feel free to use them as
whatever
> >>  you like, and I'll look forward to seeing yours in UNSC colours!
;-) I
> >>  had always had the idea in the back of my mind that the ships were
> >>  non-human, though I genuinely had no plans as to whose they might
be
> >>  when I started to build them. The visual connection that started
the
> >>  idea of linking them to the Crusties was the rather "prawn-like"
shape
> >>  of the central hull, the way it narrows to the nose - I guess you
> >>  either see it or you don't, but once I had spotted it I couldn't
then
> >>  "un-see" it. I think they'll look really nice painted up in a
> >>  white/grey/black/orange scheme....
> >White/grey/black/orange... That sounds more like a big cat than a
Crusty
> >(to me, anyway). With that sort of paint scheme, I'd be expecting
Aslan
> >or their relatives, or even a lone DN named the /Hobbes/ with an
> >accompanying small, speedy scout painted bright red and named the
> >/Calvin/ <eg>. Still,, I like the new ships and will definitely be
> >getting some in the New Year. I'll miss the Christmas deal, but I can
> >cope. Regardless, kudos to Jon for coming out with the new ships --
yet
> >another example of his determination to promote economic recovery
> >through gaming.
> >
> >Phil
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> Thanks for the comments, Phil - sorry you'll miss the Xmas offers.
> The colours I mentioned are in reference to the paint schemes used on
> the tech and weapons from the movie that "inspired" the Crusties -
> not a camo pattern, but a predominantly white/light grey scheme with
> details and some panelwork in black and a very bright orange.
>
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http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/01/district-9-prawn-rifle-claw-cosplay
/
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> I think the new ships would look great in that sort of colour scheme
> - in fact given that my painting time these days is less than zero,
> if anyone here fancies trying it (to a good standard that shows off
> the minis well, of course) and sending me some photos that I can use,
> then I'm sure we could work out a suitable deal in terms of supplying
> the ships to them in the first place..... anyone interested please
> email me off-list!  ;-)
>
> Best,
>
> Jon (GZG)
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