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Some lovely birds around here at the moment. That ex-Parrot is particularly nice, though I’m not sure Parrots are native to Norway… anyway, goosey with the hat is a rather fine fellow too, though I am a little disappointed you didn’t seque in to a Lumberjack themed creature (has to be a beaver or woodpecker right?)

Olthannon wrote:Love the cavalier duck! What a fantastic miniature, your sculpting is always superb.

If the duck was worried about their hat blowing off, you could always sculpt a little bow underneath, tie it under their beak.

Thanks Olt, I had thought about a bow but didn’t want to turn it into Gemmima Puddleduck. Think I’m happy with the result without it.

Captain Brown wrote:They just keep coming.

Well done theCrowe

Cheers,

CB

Cheers CB. The long sculpting war continues.

gobert wrote:Some lovely birds around here at the moment. That ex-Parrot is particularly nice, though I’m not sure Parrots are native to Norway… anyway, goosey with the hat is a rather fine fellow too, though I am a little disappointed you didn’t seque in to a Lumberjack themed creature (has to be a beaver or woodpecker right?)

Thanks gobert. I have it in good authority that a Norwegian Parrot always kips on its back.

Yes a lumberjack would be ok in my book.



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In other news, we have another painted pooch.

This photo makes his fur a bit blacker than the mini really is but ho hum, not to worry.

You sure have a natural talent for sculpting that sort of stuff. You're a good painter too. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more minis!

While I love the recent birds (both alive and unlive), I want to shout out that excellently executed Dob Knight.

ShadowsAndDust wrote:You sure have a natural talent for sculpting that sort of stuff. You're a good painter too. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more minis!

Cheers S&D. Very kind of you. I’ve long since passed the point of actually needing any more for games. I’m just enjoying making stuff now and adding them to the collection.

KidCthulhu wrote:While I love the recent birds (both alive and unlive), I want to shout out that excellently executed Dob Knight.

Thanks Kid. I wasn’t a huge fan of the old doggo but I’m glad you dig it.

Well I’m glad you liked the birds too because apparently I can’t get enough of sculpting feathers!

This is only the beginning. I have a typically ambitious plan that will see me hate sculpting birds long before it’s done.

Doggo knight looks good to me. Those armatures look intriguing, the big one looks like it might be a heron or stork to me

I have a story in mind and these will be some of the main characters.
The big fella will be a swan (yes another swan!)

And just because I’m clearly nuts! There’s now 5 of them!
Looking at making a Swan, a pigeon, a blue tit, a swallow and a magpie. All in a flying pose.

Sculpting has taken a back seat of late. But thankfully I’ve kept the paintbrush wet with this lot of beautiful Oathsworn minis to try and redress the balance of my collection.





I really should try for some better pictures because these lovely minis deserve a better showcase.

That's a very noble hare.

Great paint jobs! Love the rabbit and the otter. The checks look great as does the Landsknecht attire, must’ve been fiddly. As for the pics, pinch a piece of paper from the kids’ craft drawer fir a background and move the lamp away a bit (better yet, have another on the other side)

Nice work there theCrowe.

Cheers,

CB

Need to get back on track with this project as I haven’t sculpted anything in 6 months.



Five birdies ready for green.

Very nice! You really nailed the body shapes, making them easily recognizable.

Gorgeous birbs!

 theCrowe wrote:
Cheers CB. The long sculpting war continues.

We wouldn't do it unless we enjoyed it...which is why our wars will never end

CB

 Captain Brown wrote:

 theCrowe wrote:
Cheers CB. The long sculpting war continues.

We wouldn't do it unless we enjoyed it...which is why our wars will never end

CB

This is true. Though maybe I should’ve said “The long Sculpting war will continue after a brief 6 months hiatus.”

And here’s some feathery progress.

Amazing work as usual! Love the swift/swallow (I can never remember how to tell them apart!)

Those sculpts look fantastic, looking forward for the progress.

Lovely sculpting as per! The feathers on the wing are very nice.