Page rollover needs a pic. So here's Maugan Ra roughly blu-tacked together. Extra bits of cloth left off for this shot, but they will be there in the end.
Here's hoping for priming weather in the next couple of days. Thanks for looking!
That is a seriously good modification of Maugan, he looks much more like he means business! The official pose just looks like he’s rocking out with his guitar on some wind swept album cover photo shoot! Is his armour pretty much intact under his shredded robes or have you needed to resculpt bits that merged with them?
Vaul forbid GW ever make a version of Maugan Ra actually FIRING the Maugetar. Glad the re-pose is working for you.
gobert, the robes will be intact when all is said and done, but if you wanted to leave the front off you would need to resculpt the side of the right leg.
Got him primed. Don't think I will enter the monthly comp. Doubt I would finish in time. Things are weird and I am moving slow.
Firstly, thanks Viterbi. Sorry, that was way overdue.
So, I stopped painting for a while there. Since April, I guess. No reason. Just happened. Has happened before. Most likely will again. Don't like it, so let's not dwell. What's important is that I am back at it. On with the show.
Started playing Song of Dice and Fire. Pretty much because I wanted to paint this duo.
Now, most of what I have to show will be a direct result of having adopted techniques that give results I am ok with in a reasonable amount of time. Nothing that is going to set the world on fire, but they're painted, and sometimes that has to be enough.
Also caved in and picked up Marvel Crisis Protocol. Blast it. However, I have been able to buy with restraint and keep up with painting what has been purchased. This is in no small part due to the ease with which these models are painted. Pics taken as batches were finished.
All together.
Couple individual shots.
A shot of the rattlecan zenithal prime I am using on these. Then it is all Contrast. I am liking the speed, and how it suits the comic book theme.
Also, I got to work on Maugan Ra. Here he is base coated and fully assembled for the first time.
And complete. Not going to lie, happy to see how he turned out, and happy to see him done at all.
And things to come. Hopefully not after another hiatus. Have Thanos for MCP done and awaiting varnish. Plus another car. And this guy:
Pretty sure he will be opened and painted. Least I can do for the old timer.
That about catches us up. Hope you are all well, and as always, thanks for looking!
And very much as good as ever. Maughan Ra has to be one of my all time fave figs. Great job on him. You also make a good case for this contrast millarky.
Good to see you back at it youwashock, I missed being able to catch up on your projects! Maugan turned out fantastically well, the highlights on his gun are spot on. The repose looks even better all painted up. As the others have said the Contrast work on the MCP stuff is great. It’s a really good way to get minis painted quickly and effectively, giving you that painted mini buzz!
So, the school has a burgeoning Warhammer club, and I snapped up a couple of the club kit minis to paint as an example and hopefully as inspiration for the kids. One of them happens to be a Space Marine (shocking!)
Couldn't leave him stock, of course.
Will be throwing him into the monthly challenge because, why not? Will most likely be donating him back to the school when he's done. We'll see.
Thank you, Syro. They have shown a lot of enthusiasm so far. Unfortunately, I cannot spend a lot of time working with them because I have other things to attend to when they are allowed to work on their minis. Still, I offer them lots of encouragement.
Solid stuff here lately, loving Maugan Ra in particular. Also nice to hear about the club, here's hoping it'll pick up enough steam to keep going for the foreseeable future
Well, the Marine is done, but the club is already starting to lose steam. Not sure why, but I hope it picks up again after break.
He turned out well enough. Nothing spectacular, but an interesting diversion. Also took a pic with the other Marines that the club has painted so far.
Also finished a few other minis. Sort of a random batch this time. First, Enchantress from DC Comics and Knight Models.
I bought this model on a whim because I thought the sculpt was cool. I have no frame of reference for this incarnation of the character, being more familiar with the green shirt/black leotard look from days gone by. I also have zero intention to play the game. Anyway, the cast was pretty rough. I don't see why they insist on making such spindly models in a substandard resin. The flash on the hair was so bad I said forget it and painted everything that was there rather than figure out where the scrap ended and the model began. And those arms. So thin. In my mind she is a slightly vampier version of Professor Trelawney out for a walk on the Hogwarts green. She gets to stand next to the Dementor in the mini cabinet.
Darkspace Fiametta from Relic Knights. I didn't like the original model, so picked up the Darkspace version instead. Like I will ever play this game again. I tell myself many lies. Anyway, because I have trouble letting go, I finally finished her up and took a pic with the rest of the Doctrine models I painted when the KS delivered. Almost done with this faction.
Sigh.
Painted up a few mooks for ASoIaF. Nothing very exciting, but they should look good ranked up on the tabletop.
And what's coming up next. Never a shortage of things to do. Thanks for looking!
Your Marine looks really good. Am I correct in thinking that you did most of the work with Contrast paints? If so, your brushwork on top really takes the model to the next level.
That final model really creeps me out. It gives me a Dunwich Horror vibe.
It is primarily Contrast work, over the zenithal rattlecan prime job. I was aiming for quick, easily adopted techniques. This was both to get it done in a reasonable amount of time, and to show as an example of what can be done with quick methods and a few flourishes.
The last mini is the Gorm from Kingdom Death. Heck of a design.
The marine turned out well, hopefully the steam comes back to the club after the break. Love the eyes on the darkspace mini, a really nice detail you added. The ASOIAF minis do look really cool all ranked up, the big square unit bases with round inserts are very aesthetically pleasing… the form I’ll just try to forget before bedtime!
Good to see the Gorm is still a model that causes people to look under their beds at night.
Relic Knights has some good stuff, their newer models look very cool, and being resin casts shouldn't suffer from the issues that plagued their PVC minis. But, they have struggled for a long time, and I, for one, won't be giving them any more money.
WiP on the Gorm and four more ASoIaF minis done.
I will probably take a real pic of the Night Watch when the movement tray is full.
And the Stormcast I grabbed from Warhammer club is looking like this now.
From AoS to 40K in several easy steps. This mini will show (hopefully) model versatility and the value of a bit box.
Thanks again for the comments, and thanks for looking!
And he's done. The Gorm from Kingdom Death. One of their oldest designs, dating back to when they were just putting out limited run resin models. One of their most iconic, too, I would wager.
And a close-up, in case you need to feel closer to the rhino baby monster.
Looks like I will be taking part in the paint challenge again this month. Been wanting to work on this guy, Apocalypse from The Others. A game I have never played, but I got a great deal on this expansion at a game swap meet. He came with their version of the Four Horsemen, who I have since given to a friend, but this model is too wild to part with.
Should be able to get him done in a month. Thanks for looking!
Your work on Gorm is fantastic, and by fantastic I mean horrid! And then you decide to follow up with that toothy-tentacly creature? You may be my guru.
Thank you, everyone! Compliments very appreciated.
JoshInJapan, I do love the monsters!
Boringstuff, my advice is to just get stuck in painting it. The model has a surprising amount of texture, despite looking a bit flat at first. It will take well to drybrushing, but also to more subtle techniques.
A quick WiP for Apocalypse. All prepped and ready for paint.
Wow! That gorm is just disturbing! The desaturation of the skin really makes the red and green stand out even more. Was the red just a liberal does of BFTBG?
The Apocalypse mini looks stacked full of gribbly details, some contrast on that is going to rock!
Thanks for the info, I need to start making better use of blood effects I think.
The tentacle dude and the ASOIAF minis are looking cool already too, good luck finishing them up… also love your painting handle! Genius! And also super cool Princess Bride link too
Gruesome! Was Mr Tentacular fully slap chopped? He certainly looks tailor made for it! Great job spotting and loving out all of those
Teeth and eyes, must’ve been a trial of patience!
Apoc looks awesome, so much weirdness happening with this model. I actually have him as well, you're convincing me to break him out, find a use and slop some paint around
gobert, sort of a mix. The cloth and armor were traditionally painted, the skin areas (comprising the majority of the model) were contrast over the grey/white drybrush.
Looks like I will be participating in the monthly challenge again. This month's theme is Mistakes Were Made. I think this before/after pair works well.
Wrapped up another couple small things, too. Pics soon. Thanks for looking!
Also assembled and primed these two. Sabine Wren and a rando Mando. Figured I should start working on the Mandalorian minis I have been stockpiling.
Thanks for looking!
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First, the trial Mandalorian. Figure I should be happy with this level of finish on the rest (I have steadily been buying the Mandalorian releases for Legion, I am pretty sure I am only missing the gal included in the Shadow Collective starter). I plan to do each one in their own scheme, inspired in no small part by the covert members from The Mandalorian.
And a shot of him squaring off with the other mini I finished.
Have started assembly on the challenge minis, musing over what to do, if anything for the centennial, and am getting ready to start the next Mandos. Thanks for looking!
The Mandalorian is the best thing to happen to the Star Wars universe since The Empire Strikes Back. Change my mind.
I keep seeing Mandalorian minis pop up in all of my feeds, my will to resist grows weaker with every one that I see.
Great job and I love the color scheme. I don't see the trash can being much of an opponent, though . . .
DJJazzyJeff wrote: The Mandalorian is the best thing to happen to the Star Wars universe since The Empire Strikes Back. Change my mind.
I keep seeing Mandalorian minis pop up in all of my feeds, my will to resist grows weaker with every one that I see.
Great job and I love the color scheme. I don't see the trash can being much of an opponent, though . . .
Since Revenge of the Sith, at least. Though I'd say that only applies to Seasons 1 and 2. 3 has been...not good.
Either way, that's some solid screaming-in-your-face Yellow and I'm all for it.
That's a big ole dragon. I haven't heard of Confrontation in a looooong time...they went out of business right? Used to love their werewolf minis. Good luck painting him up for the contest!
That's a really gorgeous yellow on the Mandalorian too. Reckon he has the upper hand over that trash can
That dragon wing is massive! Can’t wait to see it painted. Nice progress on the head on a stick (I’m assuming Sabine). She has a good complexion and nice lustre to her hair
Thanks, gobert! Not Sabine, but Aya from Kingdom Death.
Finished up my entry for the monthly challenge: Mistakes Were Made. Before The Wall/Beyond The Wall. Two white-box models from Kingdom Death, depicting their character Aya at various stages of her adventure. I don't think it is going well. Mistakes were most surely made.
Overall I am happy with how they have turned out. It is always interesting to work in the Sin City style with KD. I left off the damaged chestplate from Beyond the Wall. It has no clear attachment point, it just sort of floats between the chest and the arm,and I figured it would just be in the way and clutter things.
Also finished a second Mando.
Last but not least, the dragon for the Dakka100 has been washed up and should be prepped and primed soon.
Cracking work on the Aya’s. The sin city style one is great, the smoothness on her skin is nuts. Was that just dry brushing?
This dragon is already looking amazing
Aya is another fine entry for the painting challenge, I particularly like the black and white one. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the dragon
Thank you, guys! Glad the grey look is still working.
No drybrushing on b/w Aya except for the wall, gobert. The rest is washed, layered, etc.
Sabine is done. Happy with how she turned out. I was a little skeptical about replicating her look in miniature. In the end, approximation and amalgamation worked out. I went for a combination of elements from the character's various looks over the life of the show. Particularly happy with the stylized purrgil on her shoulder (an element I didn't know existed until I found the costume style guide). A (very) small detail I am glad to have been able to include.
A look at the darksaber.
And the purrgil.
Dragon gets primed, hopefully, tomorrow. Thanks for looking!
I had meant to high five you on the two Ayas as well, great work there. I'm surprised you didn't go with OSL on the lantern in the grayscale version? But you're forgiven as all that layering is super nice and the blood + lantern as spot colors are solid as is.
Also continuing to marvel at how big that dragon is. Sending luck!
(Mandos are rocking along, way to include Sabine's many colors.)
Huh, it's been a long time since I last saw those dragons around (and even then, Confro always worked better with smaller forces). Eager to see where you'll take it.
Getting Sabine's look down was pretty nerve-wracking. Glad you are liking her.
I still function. Small progress pic. That is to say, a pic of small progress, not a small pic. Hoping to make significant gains over the next couple of days.
As gobert has said, texture all over this model. It would have been a good slapchop candidate if I had been smarter.
Paint is all done. Quite a beast. Need to figure out how to take decent pics and then see if it fits in the cabinet. Time for varnish and basing. Until then, a B/W preview.
Thank you, Olthannon! I thought it looked pretty neat. Water cracked again, but the third coat seems good.
All done. The Titan Dragon of Aarklash, from Confrontation. Pour one out. Doesn't fit in the light box. Or on any shelves.
Quite happy to have this painted, finally. It's been warming the shelf for the better part of a decade. Also quite happy with how it has turned out. Went for the iconic red, not just because of the Paradigm theme, but because I have not painted a red dragon before, and they have been a fixture of fantasy since...forever?
So that's that. The monthly challenges have been a lot of fun, and make for great motivation.
Renewal is the theme for July, and I have just the thing.
That is an impressive beastie! Love the little colour variations on the scales, and the contrast the claws, spines and teeth give against the red. Top stuff!
Thank you all, very much! I am very appreciative of the response so far. This model was quite a project, passing the Knights as the largest model I have painted to date.
I am in on the monthly challenge with Immortal Hulk. I love this storyline and was quite excited when I heard they were releasing a figure based on it. But then I saw the model and thought, "well, that just looks like Hulk." Immortal Hulk was a return to Hulk's horror roots, and featured lots of Wrightson-esque body-horror imagery. To me, the model is interchangeable with the "regular" one that is already available. So I have been considering ways to bring some of that visceral quality over when I assemble and paint this guy. We will see how it goes.
Thanks again for the comments! And thanks for looking!
Automatically Appended Next Post: And here's a bit of a scale shot in his new home. Shelves that until recently were not occupied by minis. Nev wasn't far off.
The Confrontation line was 35 mm, if I recall, so that gives an idea as to the dragon's size. Moving to this new cabinet also gave me the chance to have all my painted Rackham minis in the same spot. The Wolfen got the shelf right under.
Not quite. When musing over how to make this more Immortal Hulk and less just More Dynamic Hulk, I settled on two scenes. One, the cover of issue three, which features Hulk with a big ol'hole blown through him. Two, the scene where a whirlwind of Hulk parts engulfs and absorbs the scientist who cut him up and stuffed him into jars. For those not familiar, it's a pretty gruesome storyline. And it's awesome.
Still need to blend the guy being absorbed. Thanks for looking!
Thank you, Olthannon! Big boy did turn out well. Quite happy with him. Printed 2 more in a smaller scale. They did NOT turn out as well. Compressing the details, combined with an inferior clear filament, gave me a less than satisfactory result. Thankfully, the big one is the important one and the rest were experiments.
All done. Immortal Hulk. Renewal in monstrous form. He falls, only to rise again. I loved this story arc. First time using Uhu gore. Worked ok. In the end, I think the modifications I made help sell this as Immortal Hulk rather than Another Hulk.
Peekaboo!
Also finished another Randolorian. This one was inspired by Boba Fett's original look, seen in Droids and the infamous Holiday special.
And a group shot of the Mandos so far.
The next Mando should be fun. Have something a little different and slightly silly planned.
Mandos look really nice. I like the color scheme.
Hulk turned out great, my favorite is the Peakaboo shot.
My school has a really old filament printer. I've been trying to convince them to get a new resin one. We'll see, we'll see. Like you said, it could be dangerous.
iHulk turned out really great, good on you injecting the body horror back into what was otherwise just a more dynamic Hulk. Speaking of Immortal Hulk, I'm not sure I was aware of how gnarly that series is! I have you to thank for getting me to google it and read up on how weird things got, including that coalescing-around-the-evil-dude death scene
Thank you, Boss Salvage! And you're welcome! It's a great run.
Rollover!
youwashock wrote: Thank you, Olthannon! Big boy did turn out well. Quite happy with him. Printed 2 more in a smaller scale. They did NOT turn out as well. Compressing the details, combined with an inferior clear filament, gave me a less than satisfactory result. Thankfully, the big one is the important one and the rest were experiments.
All done. Immortal Hulk. Renewal in monstrous form. He falls, only to rise again. I loved this story arc. First time using Uhu gore. Worked ok. In the end, I think the modifications I made help sell this as Immortal Hulk rather than Another Hulk.
Peekaboo!
Also finished another Randolorian. This one was inspired by Boba Fett's original look, seen in Droids and the infamous Holiday special.
And a group shot of the Mandos so far.
The next Mando should be fun. Have something a little different and slightly silly planned.
Thanks for looking!
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Yup. Danger zone. The allure of an army of mostly adequate copies of GW stomp-bots for pennies is strong. Being a filament printer, it isn't the finest Sneech on the beach, but it should suit my purposes, which is owning a Leviathan.
All prepped and ready to prime. Removing the slicer-generated supports was...not great? Most of the negative space was filled with gunk to pry out. I suppose it comes with the territory and is the trade-off for a cheaper model. Autocannons ended up a total mess and had to be reprinted in a different orientation. If you can't tell, I am late to the 3D party. Added some bits to give it a personal touch. And to replace details torn away with the supports.
Anyway, he's all set and ready for the September challenge. Sort of wish the topics were switched. I am looking forward to seeing how this guy turns out. Next month's choice gave me more trouble in deciding, but I am close to a final candidate.
If you want to influence the competition, I’m entirely open to bribes. I just need a head’s up so I can make it seem like something besides a flagrant abuse of power.
There probably are things you can do with a filament printer to get better results, but for detail work they are not the best. Still lots of uses though, and the price is right compared to the other options. Plus ease of use. Big guy looks good from here.
I'm a couple of decades behind in my comics reading, so I'm not entirely sure what's happening with that model, but I am sure that it rocks. I really like the skin tone you went with. Very different from the traditional Jolly Green Giant.
For anyone not familiar who is a fan of comics, I highly suggest checking out Immortal Hulk. The storyline has been collected in 4 omnibus volumes, so no need to track down a bunch of issues.
Thanks, Nev, but no need to shake things up on my account. I'll stow my dreadnought enthusiasm for a month to focus on something hotter. Speaking of which...
This will be my entry for August. Confrontation fire elemental. Had this guy for a long time. Painted one many years ago for someone else, just now getting to my own. Seems to be the way sometimes.
Also working on Godzilla's base. Picking away at things. Next Mando in the works, too.
Don’t get me wrong, looks very cool. Just not what pops to mind when someone says “elemental” to me.
All sorts of stuff for all sorts of games out there. I’m sure if we set the topic for the month as “elemental” some joker would submit a star of armored infantry. And be right to do so.
One of my favorite elementals ever sculpted, very cool to see one in the wild. I sadly don't own one myself but do have the water elemental (pic from Cadwallon.com):
I am currently printing a Warhound titan on my FDM printer, it's a constant learning experience in terms of supports etc.
I recommend Meshmixer as a simple way of chopping models up, that can really help sometimes to avoid large negative spaces, as you say removing the supports from out of those can sometimes prove near impossible...
Boss Salvage, that's cool. I only have fire and earth, myself. Have toyed with the idea over the years of finishing the set. Still haven't done it. Problem is, I would want not only the big four, but at least Light, as well. Maybe Dark, too. A lot to track down.
Anyway, working away on stuff, and this fell in my lap. A day earlier than expected.
Kingdom Death Gambler's Chest has arrived. Hard to believe. Both that is is finally here, and how long it took. It's a stupid amount of stuff to take in. And, no inventory/contents sheet that I can see. So...I guess I will go online and try to refresh my brain on what the Sam Hill is actually supposed to be in here. I love Kingdom Death. Minis anyway. Game is fun, but I came for the models. They hit my major notes. However, at this stage of the game my mind has trouble processing an influx of this magnitude. Especially since I don't even know what I am looking at.
Hmmm...one-stop shopping. Thanks a heap, Boss Salvage.
No, really.
I had no idea Cadwallon had such an extensive catalog of all the old Rackham stuff. Have water and air on the way. Darkness was out of stock, but I picked up their girl version. And a couple other models.
Trouble seems to have overcome quicker than expected, Nev!
And a pic of further danger, Gwenom in two sizes. Courtesy of a friend with a resin printer.
I may have some small impulse control issues. Thanks for looking!
Yesssss happy to help! I was blown away when I discovered that I could pick up Confrontation stuff I missed, and for what seems like the original price as well??
In other news, Gwenom is an unexpected but delicious surprise!
Yes, Boss Salvage, the prices were both surprising and welcome!
Despite the influx of plastic, I did this:
Brrrrrrrrrrr...
I knew this would be trouble. A Sicaran, just because. I just used whatever filament was loaded at the time, hence the various colors. However, now I want to print one in as many colors as possible as a throwback to when Harlequins could loot Imperial vehicles and just repainted them in an appropriately riotous fashion.
Man, I can’t believe I’m a page behind! You’ve been painting and printing up a storm!
The red dragon is a piece of art, and such a massive beastie. The various tones in its skin add so much interest and give it a very real aesthetic!
Loving the Rando Mandos, gives you a nice palette cleanser with all the different colours.
Immortal Hulks mods turned out great and incredibly gory, which sounds right from your descriptions. The super glue blood is a neat trick that worked well on him.
The printer you’re using seems pretty diaper in with the organic shapes. The print lines seem to disappear on Godzilla and the curve of the Dreadnoughts torso. I wonder if rotating some of the parts might help with the smoothness? If you have an ironing function in the slicer that should help on any flat bits
Thanks, gobert! In regards to the print lines, at this stage of the game I am not too worried about it. Still feeling things out, and I will reserve judgment until I get some paint on them.
Still working on the fire elemental and Gwenoms. Also received the order from Cadwallon, so I guess I had better figure out how to get the other elementals on the desk in decent time. Only thing worthy of a picture, though, is the completed bolt pistol.
Great pistol! I always loved how the line between traitor and hero of the imperium is such a thin one and that purity seal could easily fall away from the emperors light with one or two changes
Wrapped up the challenge mini. Fire Elemental from Confrontation. Always happy to get another Rackham mini on the painted shelf.
Also painted this guy:
So, short-time readers may have noticed that I call the no-name Mandos Randolorians. I did this in front of a friend and he says, "you know what you gotta do: Landolorian." The rest is history. Fun mini.
Looks like this month was a blue period. Still cracking away on other stuff. Always plenty to do. Thanks for looking!
The heat stress is done with old Citadel inks. Purple, blue and a mix of brown and yellow. Thin them a bit and layer to get the transition. Hit the farthest part of the blue with Nuln Oil and a bit of grey for extra charring.
The heat stress is done with old Citadel inks. Purple, blue and a mix of brown and yellow. Thin them a bit and layer to get the transition. Hit the farthest part of the blue with Nuln Oil and a bit of grey for extra charring.
You make it sound so easy. I'll have to give it a try if/when I paint something that would have heat stress. I've been in a long-term fantasy kick, so it may be time to switch to SF...
Very nice work. You don’t see a lot of armored elementals. I struggle with heat stress myself, and have tried it a few times. I should do it for this month’s flamer for my entry.
Lando works. When I saw the pic my first thought was “Is that Lando as a Mandolorian?” and didn’t get the pun until I read the text. Suitably nerdy Dad Joke. I approve.
Gwenom turned out great! I love the paint style you do on the marvel stuff, looks so cool! Also you seem to have printer dialled in and any smoothing seems to be working great on your prints too
gobert, this one is a resin print done by a friend. That probably accounts for the smoother finish.
Olthannon, the gloss is just a coat of gloss medium (I am still going through my bottle of Future) applied after the matte coat.
Boss Salvage, the file is available for free from...Cults, I think.
Progress on the challenge Leviathan. Just need to finish the weapons and base. Figure I should be able to get it done in time.
In the meantime I finished up Godzilla. I am a big fan of the modern chonk version.
Plenty happening. Need to get the Dread done, have more beskar-gam in the works, plus some other random minis. Currently thinking I will paint the bigger Gwen for October's challenge. She's Halloween material, and still just primed.
Not that I need more models, but got my hands on this guy.
Too good a deal to pass up. Ambull and Amallyn will most likely end up with the Exodites. The rest will be good to have on hand just because they are great minis.
Leviathan Dreadnought for the monthly challenge. 3D printed with a few embellishments. Like the head, which didn't print well and wasn't terribly interesting to begin with.
Bannon Ultas of the Angels of Truth. A Techmarine who also served in the Deathwatch, who the Angels have close ties to. Fell in the battle of Ragallun XIII. Ran into a wrecked Land Raider and brought the weapons systems back online to cover a strategic retreat. When the position was eventually retaken, his broken body was found with his hand still on the firing panel. Interred in a Dreadnought, he continues to watch over his brothers and his armored shell serves to memorialize his varied service record.
And with alternate guns out.
Brothers in Iron.
And with a few more Imperial friends.
For the Emperor.
Always more on the go. Gwenom is ready for Halloween. Thanks for looking!
Here's a pic of big Gwenom for the Halloween challenge:
Should be quite the different experience compared to the small version.
Thanks for looking!
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Bannon Ultas of the Angels of Truth. A Techmarine who also served in the Deathwatch, who the Angels have close ties to. Fell in the battle of Ragallun XIII. Ran into a wrecked Land Raider and brought the weapons systems back online to cover a strategic retreat. When the position was eventually retaken, his broken body was found with his hand still on the firing panel. Interred in a Dreadnought, he continues to watch over his brothers and his armored shell serves to memorialize his varied service record.
The Leviathan looks great. I like the weathering, of course, but the edge highlights are also quite nice-- I never seem to be able to pull that effect off, so seeing it done well delights me.
While I should be working on Gwenom, I started this up. Turns out I had one more Zoat (two more, if you count the 3rd party Blood Bowl one waiting for paint) to do. Been kicking this guy around the brain-pan for quite a while. Guess it is time.
Metal models and converting. A pairing for the ages. Pretty happy with how the gun is working out. Has parts from the original model, an old bio-titan gun and a venom cannon. The original plan was for him to have a shuriken cannon, but when I was gathering parts from the bitz box, this happened instead. In my mind, this guy is an independent bounty hunter with loose ties to the rest of the Zoats and my Craftworld. Because why not fluff.
I've been stalking and since you got the Gambler's chest, I've been green with jealousy. That truly is a massive pile of plastic!
Should paint my existing KDM models before I crave for more...
The weathering on the Dreadnought is spot on! Really nice work on it.
Looking forward to see the big Gwenom. Wonderful work already.
Gwenom is coming along. Hope to get the time in to get her where I want her by the end of the month.
Also, not minis per-se, but tangentially related.
Anybody else remember Sectaurs? Just me? Alright. Anyway, used a mold to cast new wings for Parafly, since they were notoriously fragile and had broken off the one I bought on a strange whim. Also cast a ghost blade, since I could. Prince Dargon of the Shining Realm is ready for action. And by action, I mean warming a space on the shelf.
Compliments very much appreciated, fellow mini enthusiasts.
She was a lot of work, but I had fun and am glad the results are well-received.
Sculpting is done on the Zoat. Glad I decided to go for plenty of extra armor. Should make him stand out even more from the herd, as will his color, since he won't be green.
Also getting the next challenge mini ready. He's a wrecking ball, alright.
Zoat has been primed. Looking forward to finally realizing this one. Been "on the drawing board" for too long.
Also wrapped up the second mini I liberated from Warhammer club. Unlike the Marine, this guy will be staying here. Been picking away at him slowly for a while. Inquisitor Corum Mirrko of the Ordo Hereticus. He pals around with the rest of my Imperials.
At some point he will need a retinue. Some of those Combat Arena minis should do nicely.
Model for the monthly challenge. This month's topic is Wrecking Ball. This guy fits the bill to a tee. Razorfang from VOR. Quite a hunk of metal. Don't drop this guy on your foot.
OMG VOR! Man, you are always bringing up old ass models with a fond place in my heart. Looking forward to be the big hunk of pewter seeing paint at last.
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Model for the monthly challenge. This month's topic is Wrecking Ball. This guy fits the bill to a tee. Razorfang from VOR. Quite a hunk of metal. Don't drop this guy on your foot.
I love the stormcast inquisitor. The van Saar head works great on him.
The van Saar 'ponytails' make for some great tentacles as well for other conversions. Not on this one. Inquisitors with tentacles tend get excommunicated really fast.
How have I not commented on this page!? Awesome work on the dreadnought, he really is a chunky fella! Excellent paint job on gwenom, the eyes and tongue are great, but the Spidey suit coming through on her arms is amazing. Intrigued on the Zoat colour, will they be purple like the archivist you did or some other colour? The inquisitor dude looks great, that red armour is very striking
VOR was FASA's answer to 40K quite some time ago. Official title: VOR: The Maelstrom. It was a pretty cool setting where a malignant pocket universe would grab planets and suck them into orbit around a nasty singularity/sun/evil intelligence until they were eventually destroyed. Earth was one of these planets. The Growlers, of which Razorfang was an alpha chieftain, were the poster children of the setting. Described as a fusion between a Silverback gorilla and a t-rex, they were a fun bunch of models.
Oooh, orange Zoat sounds cool! Razorfang looks seriously heavyweight, you’ll get a good work out painting him! The wraith knight bits look cool in orqnge, much crisper prints than my printer can manage
A bit of progress. Slow month. Busy, sick, tired. But he is coming along. Also wrapped up another Mandalorian who is in the varnish/base stage. Always something to work on.
The base color is a spray paint (Rustoleum) that is roughly close to Vallejo Hull Red. It's a little lighter, but it works well enough as a base and blends quite well after the wash, which is Drak Nightshade and Druuchi Violet with a splash of medium.
Thank you, fellows! Feeling a bit better. Got back to it.
Finished another Mando. This one is the Gar Saxon model, but since Gar Saxon was a chump, he is painted as a random sniper in a color scheme inspired by the first issue of War of the Bounty Hunters. Boba Fett, strapped for cash and looking to keep Han Solo from dying in Carbonite, paints his armor solid black and enters a gladiator competition under the name Jango. Silly, but fun.
The Mandos so far.
My daughter painted Fiesta Grogu. A 3D print given to her by a friend of mine.
And just so you don't think I have forgotten the monthly comp, a couple teasers of the mostly-finished Razorfang.
Way closer than you'd ever want to get. Went for something a little different. Hope you like it when all is said and done. Still need to varnish and base. Couple days to go. No problem. I think.
Thanks! He will be toned down by the end. Just a little.
All done. Razorfang, Alpha Chieftan of the Razorback Growlers. From the long-dead VOR: The Maelstrom. Another model that has waited far too long for paint. All hail the monthly challenge for keeping the paint flowing. This guy is a literal monster. Weighs in at just over two pounds.
The last thing his prey sees:
And a shot with some of his pals. Who were painted way too long ago.
And because 3D printers are the devil.
Samus Aran. Why not? I don't have enough going on.
Wheeeeeeeew damn man, amazing job on the Razorfang, feels good to see the old chonk of metal in such a nice paint job I also did not realize how HUGE he is!
(Also that Samus looks really nice for a filament print!)
Wow congratulations with Razorfang. Exalted the hell out of that. Snowy base was a great touch, excellent contrast and really makes the reddish skin pop. The highlights on the muscles there are terrific.
Wow you’ve been busy! Razorfang looks aces, the highlighting style suits him really well.
Love the blue helmet on the Mando, works great with the black. Quite a collection of them you have now too.
I’m afraid your daughter wins the thread for Fiesta Grogu Orange zoat might win it back for you
Working on Velma and the Zoat. Also picked up a 3D printer of my own. Brrrrr...
Another Samus. Dark Zero Suit.
And an Atlas. Tried printing this guy on the school printer over the summer. Didn't go well. Pooped out after printing for days. Have learned since then. Broke up the model, made quite a difference.
Always more on the go. 3D printers are the devil. Thanks for looking!
Loads of orange-flavored progress Looking forward to seeing Velma literally come together, painting in pieces is a smart big brain move but also so unsatisfying for me when I do it. I can tell at this point, however, that she's definitely thicc
Congrats on the new printer, looks to be pumping out great stuff!
Nice work on Velma so far! Gonna be a beaut when it's done!
Looking forward to seeing Samus painted as well.
3D printer surely brings a new element to the hobby. So many awesome models out there.
I'm always sending new STL files to a friend to print. I'm dreading the day when he finally says "no more, get your own!" haha.
Thanks, you two! She is coming along, slowly. Zoat, too. And speaking of 3D printing...
Merry Crysmas! A crysknife I found poking around for other files to print. Made a few for friends and a few more for me and the kids. Long live the fighters!
And as a surprise for my son, new blades for the Predator gauntlet we made a while back. The originals were just cardboard. Besides looking a little ratty, they didn't hold up well. Now he has something that looks the part and won't crumble at the slightest pressure.
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your families. May Emperor Santa bless you with many new minis. Thanks for looking!
Working away on Velma. Hoping the next few days get me there. Started assembly, at least. Still a ways to go. Mostly skin. Actually, just skin and hair.
Oh man - getting flashbacks to watching Linda Cardellini in the early 00s Scooby Doo films and realising there's more important things in the world than Lego and dinosaurs...
Nylon knit is a super impressive print detail. Looks like you're having fun with the printer and you're not the only one benefit - bet the boy is chuffed with his Predator kit.
3D printer is fun. And a problem. Oh, well. More models were gonna happen anyway.
Velma's done. Pretty happy with the results. There's a few things I would probably do differently, but on the whole I am good with how she is going to look on the shelf.
Jinkies!
She's another big'un. Next month, something small-ish.
Also finished the Zoat. Need to do the base and then pics. That should wrap up 2023, and I don't mind him being the last for the year, as I do love me a Zoat. Probably do a year-ender, since I got a fair bit done this year. At least I think so. Guess we'll see.
And he's done. Tronn, Zoat Bounty Hunter. Made from what was left after putting Jugger Grimlock together, color scheme inspired in no small part by this fellow:
The classic Zoat from (if I recall) the Tyranid army list released in late RT.
And a face off with Jugger. They probably don't get along very well.
And all the classic Zoats together. Just the off-brand BB one to go.
Started the year with a dive into Crisis Protocol.
And Song Of Ice and Fire.
One of these would continue, one wouldn't. So, more CP.
Then a quick jump back to 40K to finish my revamp of Maugan Ra. I am still pleased with the results on this one.
Back to CP and a mad Titan with his economy car. Car not pictured.
Enjoyed painting the throne far more than expected.
Then some random stuff, like a Relic Knights mini started years ago.
Knight Models resin mess.
And a Space Marine that has since disappeared from the Warhammer club area. Rumor has it he was taken by the librarian's son to use in games.
GORM!
Things were gribbly for a minute.
Started in on rando Mandos.
Green one may be my least favorite model painted in years. Just didn't work out, in my opinion.
Some more KD.
Need to paint more of this stuff. Piles of it thanks to KS.
Sabine next. Calling this one a success.
Space whales!
A big one, literally and figuratively, the Titan Dragon. Should paint more Rackham minis, too.
Back to gore and CP with Immortal Hulk. If you haven't, read it.
Classic Fett homage.
Silly, but suave.
Taking my advice, painting more Rackham. Fire elemental.
Then 3D printing entered my life. Small Gwenom.
And Gojira.
A different type of leviathan.
Randolorian.
Big Gwenom. Another one I feel is fair to call a success.
Speaking of random, an Inquisitor.
A stealthy Mando.
Not stealthy Growler.
Again, unsubtle. Velma, definitely calling this one a win, paint-wise.
And another victory in the name of getting things out of my head and onto a shelf. Zoat Bounty Hunter. Varnish is doing something weird on the blacks, but it doesn't really show at life size.
So there you have it. I didn't count them, but I think looking back it is a nice bit of work. A lot of fun models. A lot of big models. Have decided taking part in the monthly comp is a solid benefit to motivation and diversity, and for that I am deeply appreciative to all who participate, vote, and especially, keep it running. Think I will keep it up.
Have a safe New Year, and as always, thanks for looking!
What a year youwashock! Amazing variety and to such a high level. As John pointed out the fabric on Velma is stunning (the rest her ain’t bad either )! The herd of Zoats is immense too, Zoat the Bounty Hunter is a class addition . Loving Stealth Rando and Razorfang too
Thanks, Nev, JP! Sadly, I wasn't given glasses. I suppose they got lost in transit.
Model for January's challenge, From the Shadows. Black Friday Ninja Variant from Kingdom Death. As far as I can tell, "variant" in KD means "less dressed."
Thanks for looking!
Edit: speaking of ninja, gobert sliding in with a comment while I was posting. Thanks, gobert!
I always knew Velma was my favorite Scooby-Doo character! Seriously though, you did great on the model! You got a lot of nice stuff painted over the course of 2023, with Velma and Immortal Hulk being standout pieces IMO.
Thank you all very much! Greatly appreciate the compliments!
Working away. On too many different things.
Ninja girl is set up to prime like hors d'oeuvres. Not real pleased with the amount of support remnants on this one. "Photo-resin" is just Poots-speak for a 3D print, however, for "boutique" presentation and pricing, you would hope to not have a bunch of supports and nubs on your mini. Using a spare Velma hand for her to balance on.
Other stuff is proof of the danger of owning a 3D printer. Sort of how you will see people that own tattoo guns with strangely placed or incredibly random subject tattoos, a hobbyist with a 3D printer can quickly amass a collection of stupid models. Seen here are Benchy mods (a common 3D print calibration model) done up as a Xenomorph and Cthulhu. Yes, I had to have them. I found them searching out the red models, ships for Man O' War. I have a small collection of official models, but now I can print models I don't have, and make them bigger so they feel more substantial. These were a test run at 120%, and I think that is where I will keep them. Still haven't found High Elf ships, which is too bad. May need to look into something close, instead.
First model I ever 3d printed was a Benchy, and sadly the power went out in my apartment building before the printer finished the top of the smokestack. 3d printing can be an addiction; I just remind myself that I need my resin for actual 40k projects and that I don't have space for totally random bullcrap on my shelves and that keeps me from going overboard.
Wow that is some serious output for last year YouWaShock! As others have said, your Velma turned out great and the details on those stockings is impressive! I can only imagine what this year will bring with the combined might of your painting output and the new addition of a 3D printer. I hope you've got plenty of empty shelves
Well, off to a slow start for 2024, but trying to get something going.
Some more Man O' War stuff. Removing the supports from the smaller Dark Elf models has been...problematic? I have had to reassemble the two I cleaned afterward. Currently exploring alternatives before printing more. Meanwhile, accumulating files at an alarming rate. At least they don't take up shelf space.
Painting the Cthulhu Benchy. Fun and easy.
And got started on Ninja Girl. Better get the lead out. Not much January left.
Always more to do. Need to figure out what may fit potential topics for next month. And stop procrastinating. Thanks for looking!
I'm sure you can get her finished in time-- the comp wouldn't be the same without one of your outstanding entries!
That's incredibly kind of you. Much appreciated.
Thanks to gobert and ZergSmasher, as well. Feels like I have been MIA for January. Time flies. Benchthulu is coming along. And I did finish KD Ninja. Knuckled down and while I wouldn't refer to her as outstanding, she's done. Preview while the base paint dries.
And in the useless junk category, I printed a Boba Fett dice tower.
Plenty more on the go. Need to pick from the list of potential projects for "Out With The Old, In With The New." Thanks for looking!
Whoa, that's an interesting take on the model. The visible brushstrokes and minimal blending are an effective, painterly touch. You can expect a vote from me!
Thanks, JoshInJapan! She's far from perfect, but for the most part I accomplished all I had in mind for her.
I have decided on my entry for the February challenge, Out With The Old, In With The New. Going with the "in with the new" angle, I will be painting the latest model run off the 3D printer, Raziel from the Legacy of Kain series. Big fan of the series, and I really like the design of this model.
Here's hoping I have not bitten off more than I can chew for the shorter month. Thanks for looking!
Great work on "KDBFNV".
The color choices are interesting and work really well. I've been thinking something similar for the KDM "Erza of Dedheim". Inspiring!
Glad that printer's getting a workout. Love the artistic choices and palette on KDBFNBVKDB - and well done to your daughter for the work on the xeno boat. Proud dad moment there.
Printer is getting a workout, but dialed in might be a little premature. It just pooped on a print that was going beautifully. Just knocked it right off the bed after going strong for hours. Also right after printing a similar part. Not identical, but close. Frustrations abound. However, as I understand it, and my own experience holds to this, the process isn't perfect. Such is life as a 3D print hobbyist.
Appreciate the support for the ninja. She isn't doing as well as I had hoped, but you can't win them all.
Finished up Benchthulu, and another little slime to stay loose. Primed Raziel after some filling and sanding. Pics soon. Thanks for looking!
And the slime. This guy will make a reappearance soon as the pet for a model that is close to completion.
Need to grab a can of spray to basecoat Raziel. Should happen this weekend. Always plenty on the go. Need to decide if I want to enter the Kingdom Death Gambler's Chest painting comp. Thanks for looking!
I must have missed the Cthulhu benchy when you first introduced it, so I'm not entirely sure what it is. That said, it look great, especially the three-pupil eyes.
Benchy is a common calibration object for 3D printers. It is normally a little tugboat, not too simple, not too complex, but it will show right away of you have issues with your setup. I found this Cthulhu version while searching for Man O' War files.
Basecoated Raziel. Ultramarine spray from Army Painter. Also started on the blade. Turns out I forgot how to paint! Feels like a mess right now. Need to try something different, because Plan A has gone to poop.
In other news, my pledge for Mythic Battles Pantheon and Ragnarok showed up. Feels like it has been a wait. These boxes are bigger than I remember from when a friend pledged the first time around. I just picked up minis I thought were cool, prompted mainly by the Parente box. Girls, you know? He's good at 'em.
Now, years later, I wonder what I am going to do with this stuff. Must avoid Kickstarter.
Had two new Limbo Division models show up unannounced, too. No pics, but they have worse mold lines than usual and there are missing bits for the first time. Looks like this release has issues. Bummer, because they are a quality line normally.
Got the printer running again. Sort of. Still not 100%. It spat out one great print before duffing another one 7 hours in. Doing OK as I type. Fingers crossed.
Nice haul with the pledge stuff! I've been waiting quite a while for the Primal: The Awakening kickstarter to be fulfilled now, and it looks like it could be next month, so then I'll have the same problem of figuring out what I'm going to do with it. Looking forward to Raziel; never played the Legacy of Kain games myself, but I watched my cousins play it and it seemed interesting.
youwashock wrote: Thanks, JoshInJapan! She's far from perfect, but for the most part I accomplished all I had in mind for her.
I have decided on my entry for the February challenge, Out With The Old, In With The New. Going with the "in with the new" angle, I will be painting the latest model run off the 3D printer, Raziel from the Legacy of Kain series. Big fan of the series, and I really like the design of this model.
Here's hoping I have not bitten off more than I can chew for the shorter month. Thanks for looking!
OMG!!! Cant wait to see this painted.
Soul Reaver is so close to my childhood!
Such an awesome intro. And a great soundtrack. Glad to see another fan!
A little progress. Needs some blending on the blue, and everything else is just basecoated. However, I don't feel like I am painting with my feet anymore. Wrapped up another mini that just needs base and varnish.
Hope to keep at it through the weekend. Thanks for looking!
Automatically Appended Next Post: And she's done. Printing, at least. Not sure what I was thinking on the size. She seemed so much smaller on the screen...
Automatically Appended Next Post: Wrapped up Eilluvasheth, Succubus Queen from Reaper. A BONES model, and the slushy white stuff, at that. But, I am good with how she turned out. A model like this, with all the fiddly details and chains, would have been better in metal, I'm sure, or just bigger. Still, seeing as how it feels like years since I started her (the rocks on her base are all made from leftover putty mixed for different projects) I am glad to see her done. Extra pic with her pet slime, Screamy. They sat together unfinished on the desk for so long, I feel they go together. Would have sold the idea better if they were based even remotely similarly...
Nice work on the Bones model, especially given the material. I found Bones V1 a challenge to work with, to say the least.
I'm watching your work on Soul Reaver with interest. Do you find it difficult to assemble models after painting them in parts? I don't do it often, but when I do I always seem to end up with patches that don't match.
I was never one for painting unassembled models in my youth, or middle age, really, but in recent years I have discovered the value of it. Thankfully, luckily, fortunately, it hasn't given me any real trouble, aside from stressing about messing it up gluing it together. I usually don't finish the minis before final assembly, though. There's usually some bit of final painting that has to happen once it is all together. Maybe that is why it has been working?
)! The herd of Zoats is immense too, Zoat the Bounty Hunter is a class addition . Loving Stealth Rando and Razorfang too 
