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Reaper - Dannin Deepaxe, Female Dwarf - 03363

This mini is modular, where the hands come detached.
Allows a bit of freedom of posing the model, and switching shield arm and axe arm switch places.
However because model is metal the arms need drilling and pinning.

Not the best sculpted model, but its not too bad.
It is not often that you get a simply-clad, un-armored, common, female dwarf. With what appears to be Hide-shield and a wood chopping axe.

Because the character is so simple, I didn't know where to take it painting-wise. Just went with common solid color combination of dark/red-teal.

Reaper - Dwarf Master Of The Hunt - 77572

When I picked up the model I though it was weird name for a dwarf with a pic-axe. And later discovered that not a pic-axe at all, but the worst looking crossbow in history of sculpted crossbows.

When I have two of same model I like to keep one default and convert the other. However in this case the default needed some love in the crossbow department.
The model seems fine at first, but has many little problems with the way it is sculpted or with the way it is molded.

The eyes misaligned is annoying one, strange flat "plates?" in the back of the coat, Mold lines in worst place, ets. I did not expect this model to take that much time.


Color are picked from an idea of having one dwarf with skin lighter than the clothes, and other with skin darker than the clothes.
The paint job is not the best because I just wanted to be done with it, just couldn't get exited halfway through.

Reaper - Dwarf Forge Priestess - 77571

Usually convert the duplicate, however in this case decided to just paint up both. well, did not like original buckle.
Not the best paint job for not the best model.

 CaptainWaffle wrote:
Whether or not the model is good, your paint work brings out their character. Great to see your continued progress on this hobby log. Always enjoyable to see your dwarfs.

Thank you sir!
Glad you enjoy it.
My goal was to have painted reaper models in one spot, easy to scroll through and see many different paint schemes and conversions.

 gobert wrote:
Good to see that you’re still going on this project. Their paint jobs look good even if you say they’re not the best!

Thank you!

One of the better sculpts for sure. These models look much more crisp and detailed in person than in the original pictures.

Always base white for light colors.

Reaper - DHL Classics: Female Dwarves - 03306

 Captain Brown wrote:
Mothsniper,

They turned out quite well.

Cheers,

CB

Thank you sir!

Reaper - Gwyddis, Dwarf Valkyrie - 77481
What a weird model... A Valkyrie but with an adventuring backpack. And I could not figure out what those shoulder things suppose to be...?!
Weird wide face... I tried to make it work, few repaints later decided on black gorget to cover extra wide face.
Is it suppose to be an adventurer with weird totem on the back or a demigod with a backpack?
Could not get into the character until clicked on pale face with with purple. Like to think of this character be some sort of energy avatar, makes sense that way, with that totem thing and all

Thanks guys.

I think you guys are right, Gene Van Horne prob went for Warcraft dwarfs/nomes
Contrast and color is my fallback tactic, to hide lack in technique and in patience


Reaper - Undead Dwarf Fighter - 77561
Simple strait forward. This guy was fun to paint!

 gobert wrote:
The past few minis are looking good, the Valkyrie looks particularly cool!

ty. I would hope latest work is always better than the last.

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Reaper - Ursula, Dwarven Bear Rider - 77353

It looks like this was one piece cast, had multiple mold lines, and wow this one is complex.
By complex I mean it was hard for me to tell what detail is what.
Inspired by bear riders from Heroes M&M 5

Ended up converting both, original plans was to have cavalry for AoS dwarfs from various sources.
I still plan to get the other Ursula, metal one with hand held up, and will keep that one as is and leave these two gals as bodyguards.

Interesting stories could be made to explain away why all missing an eye.

 aphyon wrote:
Showing off again i see, seriously the brewery with the keg is one of the best. when i saw it at my FLGS (we have a huge wall of reaper minis) i was like -that is iconic dwarven.

I have used reaper minis for quite a few of my DnD characters, and some i just loved the look of

Yep
I actually did not realize how many dwarfs they have, after put the (chart) together kinda regretted the project lolz




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 CaptainWaffle wrote:
Are the sculpted faces really that flat on the bear riders? A little disappointing from Reaper, if so. In any case, great job painting in the detail. Bear cavalry dwarfs look great.

Hmm, Just a round ball face, eyes sockets are there with eye lids, nose, mouth. Flatter the surface easier it is to paint
mold lines however, a bit aggressive.


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416_SpaceWolves wrote:
Some terrific and unique paint jobs here.

Great work!

Thank you.
Unique is what I am going for, its just fun that way

Reaper - Kara Foehunter, Dwarf Hero - 14143

A very well sculpted model and the metal mold is quite crispy!
Tried 2 things:
1 - Attached model to not cured fresh putty. Result - Meh, maybe saved some time.
2 - Quick painting with:
wash - drybrush
wash - drybrush
selective wash - selective drybrush
And pick out few details like face, hair, metal, weapons, ets. Result - I like it, its not the best, but honestly I can't tell much the difference between things I have painted by hand and things I used a quick wash on.
There is a difference but it is very small IMO. However alot of time is saved this way.

 Syro_ wrote:
Sorry to hear that you are regretting the size of this project, but I'm enjoying seeing it, so thank you.

Well, regret is a strong word. lolz
It was more of a (holycatstits this will take forever)
But I am enjoying the process, so it is ok that it takes forever !


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 Boss Salvage wrote:
Nice work on the hunter, solid sculpt and a suitably striking SoB-esque paint scheme

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Thank you sir.
I know right! It was not planned though.

I am always trying to come-up with interesting color scheme to make the painting actually interesting.
At first I though to paint this gal in black and white scheme only, because I have not done that yet.
But light clothes felt like it would not fit the character.
And if I am going with black clothes with my (base and wash) technique,
So, if the clothes will be black the skin will be white in contrast
Therefor hair should be black or red to contrast the skin.
But during the paint process I remembered Witcher white hair look, witch hunter theme, and sisters of battle yes, and the character DOES looks like a "Wolf" hunter
So, just made the skin darker to contrast the hair, and left hair white

Might be interesting conversion for a SoB Inquisition Squat hunter

Marxist artist wrote:
Just came upon this thread, its great ! Nice work don't get bored you can do it, I tried paint one of every marine chapter didn't even manage to finish the 18 original ones! Didn't help that I basically used the same sculpt.

Thank you!
Mixing up colors and doing conversions helps with the bored part for sure!
Yeah, same sculpt, I would not even start lolz



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 Syro_ wrote:
This is definitely a large and long term project. I feel you are moving at a good pace though. I don't know if these dwarves are going into storage as you finish them, or if they are still available, but I would love to see groups shots at regular intervals of time showing how your collection of painted dwarves is growing. I don't know, if every two months would be good, or a different time scale, but I think it would look epic to have every finished dwarf from this project set up in a single photo to show overall progress.

Oh yeah, I have not yet posted my dwarven army, with the Keep, and the reaper dwarfs that are part of that. One of these days I am resuming work on KARAK GARAZ-NGOL There was set backs with led lighting, magnetized floors. Plus, ended up selling some of the best conversions I had few years ago. One of these days! I will make a thread for my main project

Reaper - Borin Ironbrow, Dwarf Adventurer - 07011

Because this guy was special and came with 3 weapons I decided to try some extra painting effort. Just to see what I can do with famed (none metal metal).
I do not know how to blend, but I know how to crosshatch.

Awesome sculpt, and mold! Came with 3 weapon options.
But why pick one weapon when you can spend a day drilling tiny holes, gluing tiny magnets, and sculpting with GrayStuff the damage from the drilling?!

Enjoy.

 Max Moray wrote:
Great thread!

So many different, yet fitting and individual paintjobs. Would love to see the whole army and the keep once you find the time.

Think I recognize some of the sculpts from long gone times when I regularly would visit a FLGS which had a vast stock of Reaper. Don't think the shop still exists, but a friend of mine should still have all the Reaper werewolves they carried and we had funny dwarves vs. werewolves battles.

Lolz nice, dwarfs and wrerwolves.
Man I still remember your sisters, what an awesome conversions!

Will have to pull up many pictures, dust off the keep, retake some images, photoedit and resume the work. Right now I do not want to do that while Dust SSU is left unfinished.
I always held back, though it was not ready, Maybe next month be good time to launch KARAK GARAZ-NGOL I'll be planning for it.

Final touch.
Covered rest of base in gold, and 2 silver coins, that serve as magnets for arm options.

 CaptainWaffle wrote:
That is a great sculpt, and a great paintjob as well. If you find the glitter-as-gold comes off a trick is to gently "blob" some dirt cheap clear nail polish on it. That will hold it all in place and give it a sparkle. Don't put too much, though, otherwise it looks like there's a bubble dome around it. Also, if you use it, let it dry for a day or so.

Thanks for the tip, I do have cheap clear nail polish, but the applicator brush is poops.
Had some luck with shiny clear mod-poge, may be that?

I used normal mod-poge for the bulk, and small dabs of zapAgap to keep it on base, I am keen on sealing all in nail polish though.

Reaper - Ivar Dwarf Priest - 77417

Some of these are cool but not without flaw. The details are so many, and mold is not very crisp, result in things blending into A shape.

Is the hammer suppose to be like that? or is it a miscast...
Secretly fist pumping because I like to convert things.

This guy looked like a dark ash-wood priest. Turned out better than i expected

Reaper - Bailey Silverbell - 77072

Interestingly enough, Werner Klocke sculpted both. Is it me or are the leg pose the same, same torso, and ?same face? If yes then very clever! approve!

I seriously have no idea how you guys get pupils for both of the eyes in same exact spot, so both eyes look same. For it its a matter of luck for me, ether both eyes will workout and appear similar, or just retry, retry, retry, give up and call it good enough. Freya did it on SW-gals, major props.

 Syro_ wrote:
I'm looking forward to seeing your main project
Also,I like your newest additions to your dwarf project. Bailey Silverbell is a mini I own because of how much I like the sculpt. I recognized her before reading. It's also really nice, the extra work you put into the dwarf adventurer, it shows.

Thanks man, Yeah Bailey Silverbell is not a dwarf it turns out. However, that halfling looked good enough to be included in proper dwarven ranks.



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 maxwin wrote:
Great work on Borin, a feast for the eyes!

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 Max Moray wrote:
Bailey's great. I do eyes the same way as you: retry, retry, retry until happy. But sometimes you are lucky and the first try fits. Getting a Raphael 6/0 also helped.

Thanks, Ill check it out in future!

Repaer - Dain Deepaxe - 77074

Decent model, meh painjob could of done better.
14 models in 17 days.
Ran out of steam on Reaper, switching gears for a while.

Ty! It might be my art background aiding me.

Progress.
90% Washes over white primer. I think this technique is growing on me, primarily because of its speed.

Reaper - Shardra, Iconic Shaman - 60180
Digging the ones in metal, the detail is super crisp.

Absolutely amazing sculpture! Not only it is well sculpted but it is actually designed for a painter to paint it! No stupid undercuts, no unnecessary hard to get to details, all details are close on surface and easy to access! Was very enjoyable to paint
Very Few can stand head to head with GamesWorkshop on the quality of sculpts, the design for painters, and the quality of the molds. This one nailed everything flawlessly!
Most of miniature companies and sculptors fail in the design for painters area thinking it is all about how cool the final sculpt will look, FOOLS!

One HUGE DOWNSIDE, Does not really look like a dwarf... But that is Wayne's fault!

Reaper - Margara, Dwarf Mage - 14082

Very good sculpt and mold.
Black, white and some dark leather with a highlight color of red.

Reaper - Dwarf Forgemaiden - 14518

I tried... 3 times, to fix the right eye, fail give up, goodenough, moving on.
Freya! Your beautiful eye skills hunt me still!

Black, White, dark leather, and a highlight color of blue

Reaper - Magda Mintsilver, Female Dwarf - 02978

Very cool model! In future will get another one for conversion
Black, White, dark leather, with highlight color of green, yes I want the hammer very very dark

My favorite shot of Margara!
Too bad both eyes don't look identical, insert sadface

Syro_ wrote:I really like your three new dwarves, especially Margara. I've never seen thee particular Reaper minis before.

Thanks! Margara does look a bit like Wonderwoman in that picture, curious.

Max Moray wrote:Great new additions. Don't think the eyes are off on the Forgemaiden in the closup shot.

The right eye from viewer, the left eye on the model, is slightly inward than the other. It bothered me.

amazingturtles wrote:Yeah, if the eyes are off it's pretty hard for my own eyes to tell! They looks really nice.

Thank you, glad you like em


Reaper - Santa Dwarf - 01525
The sku number no longer works for this model.
And for other santa dwarfs (01552, 01577) as well, so reaper must not carry the models anymore, Most perturbatory indeed.

Good model, great detail, was quite easy and fun to paint

gobert wrote:Looks like you’ve been busy smashing out the dwarfs mothsniper! My first thought on seeing Margara was “how cool, they made a dwarf version of Wonder Woman”. Great job on Santa Dwarf, old St Nic would be pleased! I wonder if they only appear on their site in December?

Thanks mate! It is those iconic comic book style lips that sell the wonder woman look!
I wonder that too, perhaps, perhaps not, because this one is also not in the store.

Syro_ wrote:Funny, I thought Margara looked kind of like Wonder Woman too, which is definitely not a bad thing. I like the new Santa dwarf, especially the blush effect on the cheeks and nose.

I just wished Margara would look like that from all the angles, not just that one, alas.
When I got the Santa model I though it was silly and was going to convert it to a dwarven nursery keeper or something. But last minute decided to just paint it strait up as it is, and was worth it.


Reaper - Anniversary Ametrine Earthlyte Dwarf - 01611

Awesome model, was super fun and much easier to paint than I though.
I think this is my best female face yet, thanks to a very good sculpt allowed me to paint in the corner of the mouth

Just like with santa dwarfs, this model is also not in the reaper store anymore.
I do not know, but wonder if these are limited edition seasonal models or something.

Back to project.

Dwarf Fighter, Durin - 14465
This guy is quite similar to the Dwarf Mancatcher, Naturally wanted to paint them in same color scheme, but then changed my mind.
Should of pinned before painting, lesson learned.

Thanks Vejut!

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Dwarf Barbarian - 14341

Thanks to termo plastic and WorldGreenStuff roller had some plaster tests I could try here.


At least this guy has his own "pins and holes" for the arms!

Dwarf Ranger, Durthen 14451

Good sculpt, was fun to paint. All metal models so far are crisp and clean.








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