KGatch113 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Now that it has been almost a year, has anyone had any experience with shapeways and the pads sold for use with DW ( I mean the packs of different chapters for variety). How is the quality, do they match up with the GW made ones, and any recommended sellers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Pop Goes the Monkey and Plonkoone's Bits (spelling?) are probably the two most popular, and both have a very good reputation here. Plonkoone had a thread here in Amicus, or NR&A. Vel'Cona 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 They're great, occasionally the finish might be a bit rougher than GW plastic, but a light scrape from a hobby knife will sort that right out,These pads were all either Pop Goes the Monkey or Plokoone's bits: Vel'Cona, Grotsmasha, Olis and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGatch113 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks for the replies! Now I feel safer making the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntpencil Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I've been struggling to get a hold of Pop goes the monkey. I wanted a custom set with specific chapters, but I'm receiving no replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Pop Goes the Monkey and Plonkoone's Bits (spelling?) are probably the two most popular, and both have a very good reputation here. Plonkoone had a thread here in Amicus, or NR&A. Seconded on Plokoone's bits, I've ordered a pile for the next Astartes project and the quality is superlative. I've heard many good things about PGtM as well, though I'd compare the two before purchasing. In either case, Shapeways is a safe bet as long as you stick with an established seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Wulfrik Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 There's a lot of Deathwatch sets available from Pgtm; has anyone got any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronze Beast in the Dark Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I just got a bunch (3 sets) from PGTM. They look good, but I'm swamped at work and haven't done more than look at them. His sets are overwhelming and it was hard for me to easily see the chapters in the batch, but I managed to not get extras. Wish he had a way to let us mix and match exactly what we wanted. I'll try and get some primed and take a picture tonight. It's hard to tell the detail with the frosted plastic. Castellan Wulfrik and Vel'Cona 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Wish he had a way to let us mix and match exactly what we wanted. That's exactly what I was able to do, simply shot him an email. This was a while back, though, just before the official Deathwatch codex release and his webstore had a fraction of the products it does now. I think both he and Plokoone have become inundated with reequests in recent months for all sorts of stuff. Vel'Cona 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntpencil Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 A guy named MartilloYCola is also doing things to order, but he seems snowed in by requests too. I'm getting a bunch of Badab War pads from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronze Beast in the Dark Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I took a picture of a pad primed and with a diluted black wash to help show details but I can't post it from my gallery with my phone, I don't know the forum code and don't see full reply option on my phone. Overall, I like the pads but the fine/small detail isn't great, the basic geometric shapes are good. I'll post when I get home. Unfortunately my picture isn't great either, I may try another picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_K Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've used Plokoone, and the quality is great https://www.shapeways.com/shops/plokoone-s-bits?section=&sort=newest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlordgaz Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I purchased Plokoones Deathwatch pack, didn't have any problems with qualitt Scott_K 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomortis Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I purchased 2 sets of shoulder pads from Pop Goes the Monkey, 1 power armour set and 1 terminator. Both have been great quality and arrived in the UK from the US in less than a week. These are the terminator pads I purchased: http://i.imgur.com/C1HNniO.jpg Castellan Wulfrik 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Bang tidy. Do they need sanding down before painting? Seen some pads from Shapeways have a rough texture to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomortis Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Bang tidy. Do they need sanding down before painting? Seen some pads from Shapeways have a rough texture to them. No, they're spot on. Straight out the box I primed with GW chaos black spray and they took paint smoothly and without any blemishes at all. I painted a terminator last night actually so I will upload a pic tonight to illustrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Ah nice one :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomortis Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 As promised a few I have painted: http://i.imgur.com/vJJxqP2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2ZfgMoL.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8RZWQGc.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QN6O8mR.jpg Vel'Cona, Reyner, Prot and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yeah, they're pretty crisp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntpencil Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 A guy named MartilloYCola is also doing things to order, but he seems snowed in by requests too. I'm getting a bunch of Badab War pads from him. I got my pads, and they're all fantastic. Service from Shapeways was great, especially after there were some issues with card acceptance. 100% recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGatch113 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks all for the replies and pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinnerBeta Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Would it be possible to link these and similar website in some sticky or the Deathwatch resource thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Would it be possible to link these and similar website in some sticky or the Deathwatch resource thread ? Done. Note that you can also get the separate icons from PGTM and others, so you can still add unique chapter icons to your dudes even if you've already assembled them. I've been using a set for a C: SM project and they work swimmingly! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinnerBeta Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks, how about these ones guys ? http://anvilindustry.co.uk/Exo-Lords/Black-Ops The Black-Ops Exo-Lord line is basically a third party Deathwatch, including frag cannons and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomortis Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Exorcists terminator pad: http://i.imgur.com/44cpPI3.jpg deathspectersgt7 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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