ellis_esquire
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Love th eye contrast to the rest on that model - pop!
Pariahrob's rolling WIP thread.
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pariahrob
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I think I'm going to leave un-damaged for now. I'll decide once it's finished.
I just applied another glaze, so while it was drying made a start on the base (yes he will have one immediately!) I decided to go with a sandstone base, rather than the grey most people seem to opt for. I think it will make it look like he is far from home and add a touch of harryhausen to him.
I just need to paint the gem on the necklace, then decide if there will be any plant growth. What do you think? Dry grass or leave bare?
I just applied another glaze, so while it was drying made a start on the base (yes he will have one immediately!) I decided to go with a sandstone base, rather than the grey most people seem to opt for. I think it will make it look like he is far from home and add a touch of harryhausen to him.
I just need to paint the gem on the necklace, then decide if there will be any plant growth. What do you think? Dry grass or leave bare?
pariahrob
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This will be my last update on Broga for a while. I'm going to enter him in a contest and the rules say not finished photos should be posted before the final day.
So, here is my current progress. A couple of ares need a little attention before I move on but really pleased so far. Took a while to get the cloth smooth. LOTS of coats needed. I may do some freehand there. Time will tell.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Where can I improve?
So, here is my current progress. A couple of ares need a little attention before I move on but really pleased so far. Took a while to get the cloth smooth. LOTS of coats needed. I may do some freehand there. Time will tell.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Where can I improve?
secretpaintgeek
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A spot of freehand on the cloth would go down a treat, nothing complicated just a simple pattern or something similar would look great imo. The sandstone on the base goes really well with this mini. Seems fitting somehow.
Another nice mini here, sure you'll be bringing something home from the comp with this one
Enjoying this thread at the moment and look forward to seeing some work on the McVey water woman mini in the future.
Another nice mini here, sure you'll be bringing something home from the comp with this one
Enjoying this thread at the moment and look forward to seeing some work on the McVey water woman mini in the future.
Flower Knight looks awesome! Well done.
Holy crap the red on Broga is silky smooth! Great work there. The only thing that sticks out a bit to me on him is how pink his skin looks. Maybe a paler Caucasian tone to separate it from the armor a bit more would be good? Another highlight or two, perhaps?
I would also echo the recommendation for some simple pattern on the cloth.
I look forward to the finished article.
~Eric
Holy crap the red on Broga is silky smooth! Great work there. The only thing that sticks out a bit to me on him is how pink his skin looks. Maybe a paler Caucasian tone to separate it from the armor a bit more would be good? Another highlight or two, perhaps?
I would also echo the recommendation for some simple pattern on the cloth.
I look forward to the finished article.
~Eric
pariahrob
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Thanks guys. I did a little freehand in the end. Wish I could show you the finished mini. Looks great. I'll post once I'm allowed after the contest.
Time to move on. I'm still holding off on Al Vianna. Going for something big this time. A stegadon! Pretty nice kit, although I had to spend quite some time with the greenstuff filling the gaps. No big ones but it's in lots of parts!
I'm going to paint this in pieces. Partly for ease and partly as I am thinking about ideas for a diorama. Kind of mardigras, welcome the return of the warriors festival type thing. Or maybe I'll just make a scenic base (I have one for this for a change!)
Crew will be turquoise, with cream bellies, the beast will be a darker teal, still with creamy belly, while the howdah will be antiqued gold with lots of gems on it. I want to make it look really old, so am going to use the technique I did on the flower knight and on broga's shield. I don't think it will photograph well, so I may have to post a short video.
If it works out ok!
Time to move on. I'm still holding off on Al Vianna. Going for something big this time. A stegadon! Pretty nice kit, although I had to spend quite some time with the greenstuff filling the gaps. No big ones but it's in lots of parts!
I'm going to paint this in pieces. Partly for ease and partly as I am thinking about ideas for a diorama. Kind of mardigras, welcome the return of the warriors festival type thing. Or maybe I'll just make a scenic base (I have one for this for a change!)
Crew will be turquoise, with cream bellies, the beast will be a darker teal, still with creamy belly, while the howdah will be antiqued gold with lots of gems on it. I want to make it look really old, so am going to use the technique I did on the flower knight and on broga's shield. I don't think it will photograph well, so I may have to post a short video.
If it works out ok!
SkelettetS
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damn sir, youre a painting machine! awesome red armor on that guy, good luck in the contest!
awesome red armor on that guy, good luck in the contest!secretpaintgeek
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damn sir, youre a painting machine!
Painting machine indeed. If I painted at half that speed i might get a mini finished by the end of the year!
A video on the technique used for the gold would be nice to see. Always looking for new ways to approach metallics
pariahrob
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Painting machine indeed. If I painted at half that speed i might get a mini finished by the end of the year!
A video on the technique used for the gold would be nice to see. Always looking for new ways to approach metallics
I used to be the same. Or I would chop and change, do loads of painting but none finished. I promised myself I'd see things through this year.
So, I made a start on my antique gold. Not sure how well my phone shows it but here goes. Still lots to do.
secretpaintgeek
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Gold looks nice.
I have also set myself the challenge of getting things finished this year. I am prone to changing what im painting half way through so going to try and break the habit. Meaning to get a new WIP up to help motivate me with current projects but gotta decide what i want to carry on with and what to drop for now as the amount I have on the go is just too ambitious at the moment
I have also set myself the challenge of getting things finished this year. I am prone to changing what im painting half way through so going to try and break the habit. Meaning to get a new WIP up to help motivate me with current projects but gotta decide what i want to carry on with and what to drop for now as the amount I have on the go is just too ambitious at the moment
pariahrob
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I think it's a common problem. I'm really glad I started this thread, as it does keep me motivated!
Oh yes. I actually took some half decent photos, of figures with bases! I'd really appreciated if anybody could have a quick look at my gallery and vote if you feel I've done anything worth voting on!
Thanks!
Oh yes. I actually took some half decent photos, of figures with bases! I'd really appreciated if anybody could have a quick look at my gallery and vote if you feel I've done anything worth voting on!
Thanks!
