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Hi all

Well I've finally decided to start a small Haemonculus Coven - around 500pts, maybe a little more. Anyway here's the test scheme:



I had some problems with the Finecast, but the sculpts are great - they're not actually barefooted like I thought, they have sandals Still, at least they left the socks at home

When I started painting it I was kind of lazy, painting the flesh in 'normal' tones, following GW's example etc and I realised it didn't feel quite right. I went back to the Wrack's description in the Codex and love my horror films, so I decided to go for a 80's 'Hellraiser' style. I thought raw flesh with perhaps new flesh hooked or pulled over was a pretty neat idea. I decided to give them rusty weapons, the better to spread infection, and it's not as if they would polish them. I quess I'd like the exposed flesh to be more 'realistic' but I'm pretty happy with it and even found room for Tentacle Pink . I'm looking forward to seeing the unit completed.

I'll probably add to this all too infrequently. I have the first squad of Wracks so will post them in due course, I have very little cash but am hoping to add a unit every month - unless I get more cash in the mean time.

Thanks for looking

Looks great! i might sugest thhogh showing the white mucele

I'm loving this! Models like this are one of the downsides to playing SM....no exposed flayed flesh and evil, rusty pigstickers. Oh, and I second the idea of adding some white connective tissue in there, if you're looking to add more realistic detail. Can't wait to see what's next!

i really llike the look of that....

Thanks guys

Oh, and I second the idea of adding some white connective tissue in there, if you're looking to add more realistic detail.

That's just it, I don't know if I want it to be more realistic - or rather realism has never been my style and if I started trying to pursue it it'll take me xx hours to finish a model. I did look at muscle pictures on google before I started but didn't now how far to take it so I went for the red flayed look from Hellraiser 2 - I guess a fine highlight or two wouldn't hurt, but I'll practice it (and other methods) on some Ork arms to see what effects I can get from that kind of base. I was worried it might contrast too closely with the skin/bone if it was too light and didn't just want to splash red clear all over it, although that would give the slick blood look.

Thanks again, that's on my 'to do' list today for sure




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Well I did a little test to get more a more sinew/connective tissue look and was happy with it:



Sorry about the photos but the natural light faded just as I was taking them. Here's the result, I'm a lot happier with it:







I'm thinking of maybe using some Helldorado minis to add some flavour to the army, as soon as they are re-released, I'm gutted I didn't buy some when I had the chance a year or so back, but they are coming back into production slowly:

This as a Cronus:



This as a Talos:



Now I have a 'recipe' I'm happy with I can crack on with the rest of the unit. Thanks