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Amazing work!!

I want you to know, I bought a bunch of Eisenskern just because of you.

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i simply love the light show!

   
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The scene looks great! You really nailed the calm VIP assassin look with the lady and her two henchladies.

I can visualize the scene with the ship coming down, troopers storming out to secure the LZ and the ladies just calmly walking out before they start murdering all the evil henchmen in their way, making their way into the palace.

You left me wanting this to be a movie, so I would call that a success as far as story telling in a diorama goes

   
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xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Amazing work!!

I want you to know, I bought a bunch of Eisenskern just because of you.

No pressure, eh?
Naw seriously, I hope you enjoy these kits as much as I do. They are a bit different to assemble than what we're used to from GW kits. But with a little getting used to great dynamic poses are possible (outside of the intended poses).

Viktor von Domm wrote:i simply love the light show!

Me too
Eventhoug Ben seems to disagree at least partially


Illumini wrote:The scene looks great! You really nailed the calm VIP assassin look with the lady and her two henchladies.

I can visualize the scene with the ship coming down, troopers storming out to secure the LZ and the ladies just calmly walking out before they start murdering all the evil henchmen in their way, making their way into the palace.

You left me wanting this to be a movie, so I would call that a success as far as story telling in a diorama goes

WOW!
Thanks Illumni
Yes, this is the way I try to create my dioramas - to tell a story - even thoug here (like so often) the story changed during the built
Initially it was more to be an airborne assault hitting fast and hard and the intended target were Orks, as they infest Dencara IV - with the support of a vehicle that fits the passenger bay. And then inspired by whalemusic360 I got the idea of an Assassin "infiltration", which led to the Executioner's "clean-up" mission you see now

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Wow Klaus! That is just a stunning scene, literally highlighting an already amazing and ambitious scratchbuild. I love how you pre-highlighted everything with the airbrush, then when you go do the detail painting later, you dont have to fuss.

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Fantastic on the lighting effects as always, have stolen your method to good effect before. Ben could do with some OSL, that's why the look, it's a "where is mine!" look.




 
   
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dsteingass wrote:Wow Klaus! That is just a stunning scene, literally highlighting an already amazing and ambitious scratchbuild. I love how you pre-highlighted everything with the airbrush, then when you go do the detail painting later, you dont have to fuss.

Well, since I overpainted everything, I'll only have the photos as reference, but I gues it will do

Camkierhi wrote:Fantastic on the lighting effects as always, have stolen your method to good effect before. Ben could do with some OSL, that's why the look, it's a "where is mine!" look.

Thank you Cam!
I'm not sure if Ben would really appreciate getting painted

Well, this week was a bit slower, but still lots of painting.
My wife and I just bought a house, so lots to organize. Meetings with craftsmen, bank the lot.
We will get the house on October 1st, and then there will be renovations to do.
So I already start packing things away and this will most likely be the last project for this year - lets hope I can get it finished

So here are the first 7 troopers base painted.


It's really just the base colors, a bit of dry-brushing and one dark wash. Once I'm through with all, they get at least one more wash and then some highlighting.


No effects yet.


14 troopers painted!


With most troopers outside done, I did the pilots and the cockpit.


In the background you can see I also painted the gunner, and Commisar Kalteisen - aka Little Lenin.


Well, that's as far as I got.

Still LOTS to do, but I like the progress so far

I look forward to your comments and feedback.

Cheers

Klaus

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That is all looking excellent. They are coming to life already.

Congratulations and good luck with the move. Hope there is hobby space in the next home.




 
   
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Thank you guys!
And thank you for your patience.
I was for a week in Portugal - in the Douro Valley and Porto - and had a lot of fun and time to recharge the batteries.



But before I left, I had time to work some more on the troopers.
Here you can see the two soldiers and the officer form the passener bay.


These soldiers wear the standard Dencara Urban Flash pattern.


The turret commander also got his first coat of paint.


He also got the Urban Flash pattern.


As did the machine gunners.


And then it was Ladies Time!
As mentioned before this is just the first pass of color.


For the Executioner I took some more time.



And in a second pass the coat already received some details


But it's still a long way from home


And the last girl got her first color pass.



After my vacation I began to prepare the THANATOS itself for painting. But to do so I need to finish some of the interior stuff first.
So I started with the turret.


So, what do you think?
I look forward to your feedback and suggestions.
Cheers

Klaus

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FantasyBob wrote:
Which models are those last nunnies?

Hey Bob,
sorry you missed it, I mentioned it on the previous page:
These 3 are from the newest Raging Heroes range "Daugthers of the Crucible" amazing minis.

They were a Kickstarter, so I'm not sure if they are available for normal puchse yet...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loudnraging/tgg2-light-and-darkness?lang=de

Here!
Some of them are:
https://www.ragingheroes.com/collections/types?q=Sisters%20Fantasy%20%28SotO%20-%20F%29
Cheers
Klaus

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First off: Wow!

You have some serious skill.
   
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Heh. I was all, "You went to Portugal for a week? How much did that cost!?"

And then I remembered. You're German. You live in Europe. Probably took you 3 hours by train to get there.

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Great work and great progress Klaus! I very much like how all the figures are progressing- those Raging Heroes fems have exactly the right sneer and disdain builtinto their articulation to carry of the whole 'Inquisitorial Bad Day' vibe.

Awesome talent on display, here.

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Hi all,
how are you?
The work in the house is coming closer, so I'm trying to get this project done in the little time left.

After the initial light sketch and the base painting for the characters it was time to start with the THANATOS itself.
For this I closed the interior part again.


For the already painted TC I used this children's clay.


The basic urban flash camo pattern.


With details, ready for the first dirt wash.


Oups!
Not clean at all



Some washes later it is ready for first weathering.


As you probably know I prefer the sponge method for weathering.
Based on a product from Greenstuff-World I decided to build my own "sponge-pen"


Really simple, using the foam from a blister pack.


But it works like a charm.


And I feel I have better control of the sponge than before.


And once done (or when the faom is too worn), simply snip it off and continue


Now the THANATOS looks like a tried workhorse.






And it is now ready to go back onto the stage.


The whole scene re-assembled.




And the first light effects in white.


Then the blue for the navigation lights.


The brighter blue for the landing lights.


And the flame effects.




I really like it so far.


What do you think?
Suggestions, improvements?
Anything you'd change?
Please let me know
Thanks

Klaus

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Hi Klaus- wonderful work! It is always a pleasure for me when you post, as you provide so much incentive for me to get out and try things. I'm finishing an ammo carrier for a Basilisk (mostly) scratch-built) and want to try the sponge method for weathering- I'm having a great deal of success and fun with washes and want to add the next level of detail. The sponge pen you demonstrate looks like just the ticket.

I was wondering if you still plan to illuminate the interior of the drop ship hold- possibly with red battle lamps (to preserve night vision)? I'm looking back through your description of this project to see if you've already addressed that thought, but ask to see if the concept has evolved.

A really great scene and the lighting effects you paint or absolutely top-notch. One day I'm going to try that- but I think I'd better start out with something a lot smaller to practice up on- like perhaps a searchlight objective marker- to get a feel for it. And I always have your projects to act as a guide.

Looking forward to the next installment!


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Don't forget engine discolorations- oil leaks from the engine seams, heat (not necessarily soot) weathering around the exhausts, that sort of stuff. If it's not continuously being cleaned it'll have those sorts of built-up grimy bits on the moving parts.

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Good progress, Klaus. Looking good.

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Hi all,
thank you for your patience

With the light effects pretty much done I worked on detailing and highlighting the troopers.
Here is the Eisenkern Valkyr Sergeant - just a few little highlights, but I think they make a huge difference.


A little softer on the "darker" side


The other Valkyr with the muzzle effect with brighter and harsher highlight.


And the one in the softer light.



with the change to the colder, blue shine from the landing lights.


Is he looking surprised?



This image emphasized the light and color changes nicely and also it brings out the red lenses of the Scion solder.


Here comes the Flamer



The trooper with the grenade launcher, firing from the hip so to speak.



The character I was looking for the most was the Captain of the assault force.


Again I'm surprised how well the Eisenkern Varkyr and the Scion parts work together.


And the highlights just define him so much better


The transition from warm to cold lights



The flamer side



The front section


With the male troopers done I detailed the lady bodyguard on the left


Those Raging Heroes models are challenging but really fun to work with



The Executioner can't be detailed yet, as she still needs the red background light from the passenger bay.
So I have to finish the interior.
The turret interior I had already completed and masked with this children's clay. And it worked like a charm


So I finally glued the turret together - YAY!


Looks nice on top of the superstructure.


So I took the segments apart again and based the interior in this light blue paint.


Even without details (but with the pre-painted sections) the bridge looks cool already


So I painted the pipes and cables first.


With the chipping and weathering the MG section is done


So this is as far as I got.

What do you think?

I really look forward to your comments, feedback and suggestions.

Cheers

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Fantastic.

Can't come up with any critique except maybe the exposed plywood edge. That will be covered somehow, no?

 
   
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Meer_Cat wrote:Hi Klaus- wonderful work! It is always a pleasure for me when you post, as you provide so much incentive for me to get out and try things. I'm finishing an ammo carrier for a Basilisk (mostly) scratch-built) and want to try the sponge method for weathering- I'm having a great deal of success and fun with washes and want to add the next level of detail. The sponge pen you demonstrate looks like just the ticket.

I was wondering if you still plan to illuminate the interior of the drop ship hold- possibly with red battle lamps (to preserve night vision)? I'm looking back through your description of this project to see if you've already addressed that thought, but ask to see if the concept has evolved.

A really great scene and the lighting effects you paint or absolutely top-notch. One day I'm going to try that- but I think I'd better start out with something a lot smaller to practice up on- like perhaps a searchlight objective marker- to get a feel for it. And I always have your projects to act as a guide.

Looking forward to the next installment!


Thank you Meer_Cat!
I'm always glad wehen I read that my work helps others or even insipre them to a project.
So this is the greatest compliment you can make
Thanks!

Anvildude wrote:Don't forget engine discolorations- oil leaks from the engine seams, heat (not necessarily soot) weathering around the exhausts, that sort of stuff. If it's not continuously being cleaned it'll have those sorts of built-up grimy bits on the moving parts.

Yep!
Even though this area will be much in the dark, I will hve to put a little more love there

Dr H wrote:Good progress, Klaus. Looking good.

Thank you Dr H
Well appreciated

Red Harvest wrote:Fantastic.

Can't come up with any critique except maybe the exposed plywood edge. That will be covered somehow, no?

Yes, I will cover it - I'm actually looking at a furniture band (Furnier in German) that you can glue or iron onto the edge.
Thank you Red

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Amazing work as always Klaus.

I know the edging well, make it hang over the edges and clean the excess off with a file, stroking toward the edge, you will get a cleaner finish.

Not necessarily a good thing, but everything I do recently is inspired by looking through your work Klaus, you are the Master. I "borrow" from others too, but no-one has had more influence on my work. Thank you.




 
   
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Iron on veneer? That will look pretty good. I've used it before.

This has certainly re-ignited my desire to build a dropship.


 
   
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Something in the way you treat lighting just blows my mind every time. I don't know how you do it (I know in theory), it just looks so right.

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Camkierhi wrote:Amazing work as always Klaus.

I know the edging well, make it hang over the edges and clean the excess off with a file, stroking toward the edge, you will get a cleaner finish.

Not necessarily a good thing, but everything I do recently is inspired by looking through your work Klaus, you are the Master. I "borrow" from others too, but no-one has had more influence on my work. Thank you.

Thank you for the Tipp Cam!
And thank you for the compliment I'm honored

Red Harvest wrote:Iron on veneer? That will look pretty good. I've used it before.

This has certainly re-ignited my desire to build a dropship.


Hey hey, I look forward to your dropship then - nothing like adding a bit of pressure,right?


Dr H wrote:Something in the way you treat lighting just blows my mind every time. I don't know how you do it (I know in theory), it just looks so right.

Thank you!
I hope you'll like todays update too


So, thank you for your feedback and patience

With the first work in the house hobby time becomes sparse.
But I was able to continue with the interior.

First was to complete the bridge and unmask the see-through windows.


The pilots with their HUD


The commander of the ship looking down at his display screen - I just realized he resembles the aged Luke Skywalker from the Force Awakens, doesn't he?


So here's the upper part of the THANATOS seen from the outside.


and from the front.


With this completed I painted the passenger bay.
Lots of weathering and scratches.


Then I took a deep,long breath, gritted my teeth and first sprayed the shadow corners with a black wash, brightened the center area lit by the overhead lights, and finally sprayed the red light effect.


And here we are - mostly done...




As you can see I also brightened the Executioners front, to make her stand out some more.


What do you think?


Still have to do some cleanup.
Still time to do some fixes - any recommendations, feedback, suggestions?
Cheers
Klaus

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Looking good! It's interesting to see a cutaway that is also an action scene. Usually the two are mutually exclusive.
   
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This is a wonderful vignette Klaus- and I think perhaps the best OSL work you've done (or at least what I've seen from your work in this blog). Three layers of light effects all working together- simply incredible.

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God that looks incredible. Overall it seems a bit dark, but I feel like if it was presented in the right light and photographing, it would be perfectly fine. I'm in envy of your work, from the OSL to the great weathering and vehicle detail work.

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Wow, thank you all for your kind replies and feedback!

As previously noted I'm in process of moving. The house is coming along nicely with most of the renovation already done. Our target date for the move is still the 16th of December.
So most of my man-cave is already packed.
The "Executioner" diorama is also packed and awaits unpacking and re-evaluation on how to finish it. But I need some time away from it to determine if there's still anything to do or if I call it done.
With everything packed away I thought I wouldn't do any hobby work until the move. I started some computer games, but none really captivated me.
By sheer luck I came across a second hand Boudicca bust.


Many of you have already seen this wonderful sculpt by Pedro Frenández.

It is available at FeR Miniatures - http://ferminiatures.com/shop/women-by-pepa-saavedra/boudicca/

Most Boudicca's I have seen so far follow the traditional paint scheme of a red haired woman.


There aren't many modifications I have seen so far, except for this really nice Elf version.


The bust I came across was dirt-cheap, and when it arrived I realized why.
It was in bad shape with many small pieces of the hair and braids broken off. There was also a considerable amount of some kind of plaster in some of the deeper recesses.
Apparently the original owner tried to make a mold, was VERY unsuccessful and decided to sell it and cut his losses.

I'm not very upset, as the price already suggested there was something wrong.
However, in the state she was in I'm unable to make a "standard" Boudicca.
So after some back and forth I decided to try a Gothic vampire warrior princess *lol*

Unfortunately I forgot to take an image of her initial condition.
Here you can see her after I shaved most of front tunic and belt off. In addition you can see some of the pencil marks of what I plan.
She will wear some heavy leather armor for the chest and arms, with lighter leather mesh underneath. Most likely in a very dark red.


First she got some longer eye lashes, a gem on her forehead as well as some neck/throat armor.


On her chest I also added some structured material - not really chain mail, but similar.


I used the same structure for her arm.


In addition her main braid got a new ornament as well as the gem on her forehead.


I have never done a bust before and haven't spent much time on a plinth so far. As a working base was planing to use this piece...


But for the time being, I glued her to a metal lid.
Here you can see additional details on her chest line as well as the leather mesh for her lower abdomen.



The lower part of the arm also got the mesh structure.


The following day I started with the lower section of the leather armor.


With some first details at the seams and the hip armor.


The next evening I added the actual beast armor - as you can see I'm aiming for a worn and battered look with marks and scratches.


With the cure time for the GreenStuff of several hours I can only do a small section per evening.
So the next evening I completed most of the chest armor.



Then I closed the last gap on the front with a gem and ornament and mounted her arm.


As you can see I also changed her spear against the weapon I had originally created for Allayah - http://fischers-design-shop.blogspot.de/2017/03/allayah-barduch-9.html


And I started to sculpt her leather armor for the upper arm.


I'm quite pleased with her appearance so far.


So what do you think?
Any suggestions or criticism?
Thanks
Klaus

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