WIP: Ambush in the sewers

[DunErwit]

Hello

I shortly like to present my actual long-term project - "ambush in the sewers":

When finished (which certainly still will take me some time), it should show a RPG-typical group of adventurers consisting of
- 1 human & 1 dwarven fighter (on the "left" side of the gap, near to the stairs);
- 1 mage (standing on wooden planks bridging the gap caused by the scrambled bridge);
- 1 elven archer and 1 female rogue ("Deladrin") (both on the "right" side of the gap);
fighting against were-rats and rats which have trapped them in an ambush.

The sewer will be filled with artificial water approx. 2 cm high.
As you can see, I try to paint with source lighting (one torch on the floor still needs to be created).

Would be glad if you could leave me some comments what you think of it so far. (PS: The rat is completely finished, I even have glued whiskers to it; the "Deladrin" miniature from Reaper isn't yet.)

Thanks already

DunErwit

 

[cheelfy]

Looks really good so far. I really the OSL around the torches. I'm sure you'll end with something amazing I you keep it up like this.

 

[BPI]

That's a really good looking piece of terrain DunErwit, very nice indeed. How long has it taken so far? Don't know if he's done yet but the skeleton sat in the water, no rust visible on sword/helmet. Cheers, B.

 

[freakinacage]

wow, awesome! sod long term, finish it now!

 

[Phaty]

That's seriously atmospheric piece mate. OSL already mentioned by Cheelfy - it's probably my favorite part so far. I bet the water effect will cast it more complex - once done. Subscribed this thread - really looking forward to see it finished. :good:

 

[Tagamoga]

Real cool scenery. It is so athmospheric.

Are these hirst arts stones?

Is it correkt, that the rat is almost so big as the barrel?

Greetings, Taggi

 

[DunErwit]

First thank you all for your comments
I was quite unsure whether the OSL was painted correctly so far. Especially as the one on the walls - although it took me three attempts until I got this result - certainly was easier to create than the one needed on the miniatures...

Are these hirst arts stones?

Is it correkt, that the rat is almost so big as the barrel?

Yes, hirst arts stones. I vastly modified them in order to smooth the transitions between them, but as you can easily see: My "learning process" began on the right side of the terrain and ended on the left side.
I have scratched the curved stones out of the standard stones, as I do not have any round tower mould so far.

Concerning the rat:
The rat is quite big, yes. It's one of the GW Skaven rats (and the were-rats will be represented by the GW Skavens).

That's a really good looking piece of terrain DunErwit, very nice indeed. How long has it taken so far? Don't know if he's done yet but the skeleton sat in the water, no rust visible on sword/helmet. Cheers, B.

Don't laugh: 2,5 years since I nailed the first two wooden strips together...
But as I can work almost only on the week-ends on this project, there often have been weeks I was not able to continue on it as fast as I wanted...
Last but not least, I started and finished another project in the meantime in order to give some materials and techniques a try instead of ruining this sewer scenery.

The skeleton is not completely finished - I am not yet satisfied with the NMM, therefore no rust so far.


My next steps will be finishing Deladrin and doing the last torch. Could be, I will start painting one of the were-rats then.

 

[DunErwit]

Update #1

Hello

I want to update my project log and added 3 new photos I quickly took today.
Last but not least they let you get a better idea on how I planned it to look like in the end (all painted, of course )

Changes:
1. Painted the wooden planks on which the mage stands.
2. Changed the different positionings of the minis. My wife said, it was too busy - whereas I want to build a typical RPG combat. (Some may know such a situation when one's heroes are trapped in a dungeon by much outnumbered wererats, goblins, demons,... especially dwarves do like such challenges )

Would be nice if you could let me know what you think of this - is it still too busy? Or is it ok this way? Other comments and/or criticism appreciated as well.
Thanks already

 

[Hinton]

Personally, I like the way it's laid out. The minis aren't all clumped together, but there's certainly plenty to look at.

This is an outstanding project and it's looking great!

 

[Tagamoga]

Yes, I know, I repeat myself, but is a GREAT scenery. The composition spreads to out, so every part is interesting. Although I would prefer a clear focus on one point for example the gap in the floor. Perhaps something special in scenery and painting. Perhaps two opponents fight each other?
Or wice versa: the attacked party standing a little more together and have a little bigger space between them and the attacker?

Another little question: One of this figures have got a base, the others not. Will you remove it, or will ervery mini get one?

Although you mentioned, that it is visible, where you did start, I cannot confirm, that this is visible. The only thing is, that I think I have spottet some white spots between several single stones. Is it perhaps the Photo? These white spots are a little irritating...

But still GREAT scenery!

Greetings, Taggi.

 

[Gapow]

Wow that is looking amazing! I like the way the models are positioned in the photo's, as already mentioned they aren't just clumped together and the fact there is a lot going on in the scene adds to the claustrophobic feel of the sewer.

would you recomend the hirst moulds? I was looking at a couple of the sci fi ones, but they're a bit expensive to buy from the UK.

 

[Hinton]

would you recomend the hirst moulds? I was looking at a couple of the sci fi ones, but they're a bit expensive to buy from the UK.

I would. Been using them for a few years now and it's been fun just messing around with them, as well as building larger projects.

There are times that HA molds are available on eBay, so you might be able to find a deal there, but it's hard to say when they'll show up.

 

[DunErwit]

Although I would prefer a clear focus on one point for example the gap in the floor. Perhaps something special in scenery and painting. Perhaps two opponents fight each other?

Good point. Only problem is that there really isn't much space... so, the possibilities in arranging the mini's are quite limited. That's also the reason why I decided yesterday to remove the female fighter. Furthermore, I have to take into consideration the positions of the light sources (the torches) too - or everything that is interesting enough to become a focus, will end up in the dark. But I'll think about it.

Another little question: One of this figures have got a base, the others not. Will you remove it, or will ervery mini get one?

No, all bases are and will be removed in the end. All my minis always are glued to fixed slot holes in the scenery floor - makes it more realistic. The dwarf only has a base temporarily as I have to move it's slot holes in the floor. He was standing closer to the wall when the fighter "existed" - but as she is removed, I (think I) have to position the dwarf a bit more towards the middle of the corridor.

The only thing is, that I think I have spottet some white spots between several single stones. Is it perhaps the Photo? These white spots are a little irritating...

Fortunately "only" comes from the photo. You don't see it when just looking at it, but the photoflash unfortunately reveals the plaster's grey/white colour deeper in the wall, where I was not able to paint it black after assembling. But you don't see it in reality.
I already decided to paint the stones in black next time before constructing anything. Alternatively, I will add black ink to the next casts - should solve this problem, too.

would you recomend the hirst moulds? I was looking at a couple of the sci fi ones, but they're a bit expensive to buy from the UK.

Definitely YES, as Hinton stated already, too.
It's really great fun to cast them and afterwards, just start assembling anything you have in your imagination. You simply don't have to worry about the material's texture as you would do when starting out of nothing. But on the other side - as it is ment to be casted with plaster - you can modify everything you want.

 

[GeM]

a real master piece !!!
keep up the good work and IMO heroes are not too much busy in an ambush !!!
Show panic or courage (depending on the characters) !!!

 

[cheelfy]

Awesome! I just can't wait to see it finished.

 

[ded2day]

Great looking scene. Makes me want to roll some dice and see who wins...

 

[A Luna]

Really cool! At first, I thought it was the rat/guy being ambushed by the other. But now with the rest it all makes sense.

 

[DunErwit]

Update: Archer painted

Hi,

with all my work and other things, it took me quite some time to continue on my project. But finally, here's an update: The archer is painted So, please welcome:

Sho Druwwak, Wolf Stalker of the Silverhair Nomads, Conqueror of Leroo the Two-Headed

Hope, you like him. And please feel free to comment and criticize - it's not too late to improve him. Thx
(PS: That blue dots in his face (should) show a wolf paw tatoo. It's far better to see/identify in reality.)

 

[Shawn R. L.]

This is a very nice piece..............AMBITIOUS!! Warm up the light that is cast on the walls and floors. It will help connect the cast light with the source. The bow needs to be strung.

 

[DunErwit]

I took the photos only with the camera's automatic mode - maybe that's why the pictures look "colder" than is the real model.

The bow will get a string, of course But I will do it in the end, when I am completely sure that I don't want to modify or repaint anything on him.