Ogre Kingdoms Samurai WIP

[Hatewall]

Originally posted by war0827
i took metalsmithing class and it\'s so much fun....annealing is the best part....but i\'ve never worked on anything that small before.....do you think it\'s easier or harder?

It\'s more of a challenge because of the size. Mistakes are less forgiving. Cutting parts can be more difficult and more dangerous because the blades are so close to your fingers.

 

[Torn blue sky]

Watching this thing take shape is amazing! You got some serious crazy mad skills!

 

[Ogrebane]

Awesome stuff. Love your green work. I hope you throw all this into an article its very interesting stuff.

 

[Hatewall]

Well, I think this guy is about done.

If anyone can think of something in particular they would like to see explained in an article, please let me know. I tend to breeze by stuff.

 

[Hatewall]

Primed and ready for paint.

 

[electrolito 77]

I love your work... this is a unique mini or better put monstrosity... Cant wait to see it painted!!!

 

[Sonnyslayer]

wow.. I have to try this

 

[Edimasta]

The warriors of cathay will not be amused about that
\'Cause they are the only samurai in this old world...

Very good work - you should do a real samurai army

 

[Hatewall]

Ok, here we go.

 

[Ogrebane]

I like the setup of your painting case. Im gunna steal that idea as well.

 

[Hatewall]

Take it, Bro.

 

[AinuLainour]

Originally posted by Edimasta
The warriors of cathay will not be amused about that
\'Cause they are the only samurai in this old world...

*Nippon

 

[hivetrygon]

Brilliant work. I never thought of using copper to get tight braids like that, very good idea.

 

[Hatewall]

Base paint for basic color scheme.

All colors are Reaper Master Series.

Skin: 50/50 Pale Olive & Misty Grey
Armor: Pure Black
Pants, shoes & arm guards: Palomino Gold
Ropes and trim: Phoenix Red
Boots, belt & misc stitching: Muddy Olive

 

[MPJ]

One of the very best WIPs I\'ve read. Been following it closely. My one question is how you did the GS on the sword hilt? Lay it out and sculpt flat? Gunk GS onto the hilt and work it there? Something I\'m missing?

 

[Hatewall]

Originally posted by MPJ
One of the very best WIPs I\'ve read. Been following it closely. My one question is how you did the GS on the sword hilt? Lay it out and sculpt flat? Gunk GS onto the hilt and work it there? Something I\'m missing?

Thanks for the compliment.

I mixed some gs, let it sit for 30 minutes and then cut 4 pieces like this. Then I sculped the folds into the wrap.

I will back track and try to lay this article out as well as I can. I should be able to get it posted mid week.

 

[mistamick]

Wow, you are amazing!

 

[Ogrebane]

Nice stuff the sword is looking awesome.

 

[Hatewall]

I put everything on the first post and will try to get it in the article section asap.

If anyone has any questions, I\'ll try my best to answer.

 

[Jabberwocky]

INCREDIBLE WIP--this is the most detailed one I have seen. The copperwork has been especially interesting to follow. Thank you so much!