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He would need smaller scarabs though, I think the existing models look a bit too big and clunky to get the right vibe.

I see,well it was just a thought.

What are you thinking about for the base though,I like Malika's balcony idea.

Well, it was to be either an imperial city scape with him on a ledge, thrusting/ dangling the corpse forward in a warning/ taunting manner OR on the crest of a sand dune- thoughts?

The scarab thing is still something I need to look into, as I may still be able to sculpt smaller scarabs for detail and suchlike;-)

cheers
W

I think a ruined imperial city scape is the way to go.

If you do make smaller scarabs you might be able to cast them!

I do agree with DDrE (Dr Dre?) on the ruined Imperial City scape...well at least a balcony part.

OH, believe! casting is my new passion!;-)

Yes, I think Imperial scape also- makes slightly more sense, but I do like the idea scarabs busting through the sand ala scorponok in transformers style- linked together in a swarm type manner;-)

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W

Well them crawling through the cracks of a ruined peice of road or coming out from a drain pipe might look just as cool.

Ah, that could be reminiscent of Matrix 3?;-)

would mark it out as being a little unique;-)

cheers

W

warhound123 wrote:OH, believe! casting is my new passion!;-)

Yes, I think Imperial scape also- makes slightly more sense, but I do like the idea scarabs busting through the sand ala scorponok in transformers style- linked together in a swarm type manner;-)

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Dude, if that is so, you should check the link to the Troll Forged forums in my signature. The guy is a caster (also sculptor) who casts stuff sculptors send to him. You guys might want to exchange ideas and such!

Ill wait for another pictured update before throwing in more ideas. Id just like to say though, this thread is great and its cool that people get a chance to really add to this. So kudos and Im looking forward to more

Please add comments at all levels and points! These projects will be moving at such a pace that I would hate to have missed a glaring point that could have been corrected through someones contribution, or made it even better through the same virtue!;-)

Seriously, contribute at any point, it is all appreciated:-)

cheers

W

So done some more work on Necron yet?

Just feeding daughter and my face- easy now;-) Shots will be up in about 4 hours;-)

coooooool!

W

You have a child,how nerdy is she? lol.

Next thing you are going to tell me that women are real.
So you say you want to finish the cron on Sunday.Whats the next project after that?

Good morning world!

Got more stuff done last night- up-armoured the legs (which took a LOT longer than anticipated!) Rolled another ressurection orb (detailing put on tonight) and cut out some half moons for the loin cloth.

I am VERY happy with the leg armour:-) I think it is refined enough for that 'simple' feel I wanted and adds the bulk that was needed to balance the model. The plates do need sanding back more and sharpening up on the edges, but otherwise all is good.
I will still look at adding to the hip area, but this may actually be helped when I make the belt for the loin cloth?

SO, baring in mind that I want to have this done by Sunday night, here are the jobs that I think need doing still:

Add braclet/s to the upper arms.
Add some extra sole to the feet- they are a touch too slight at the moment, esp in depth.
Finish the belt area with bling and tatter the cloth with putty and a hot pin!;-)
Detail the shoulder pads in a similar delicate manner to the legs.
Intergrate the hand into holding the commissar and fill the hole in the skull.
Add Phsylactery braclet in shape of scarab to one arm.
Detail the orb and sculpt with a 'beam of light' so that it is 'hovering' about 2-4 mm up in his hand.
Finish/ re-do the cloak and sculpt Scarabs to pin to the shoulders.
Give him slightly more evil eyes/ brow.
Add some delicate spikes on his extremities (sides of knees etc)
Sculpt scarabs for swarm effect (optional)

To answer the 'haunched' question, I think that the up-armouring has pretty much resolved this. The inspiration sketch is very much in this vein and so given his natural height, I think anymore would ruin the silouette. Oh and someone mentioned that he was holding the commissar in a very 'eewwhh' type manner. Of course he is- Necrons dispise all life and would think of this human as a piece of rubbish that he was throwing out- it also helps to give the piece character, as Lords are now rumoured to actually have!;-)

So onto the shots:









So, all of the above are my thoughts, but please, if you feel strongly about something, or I have missed something, please hollar!;-)

cheers
W

Looks ok to me.How are you going to paint the orb?

I love your concise answers Ddre;-) The orb will be black with green trace lines.

Actually that does beg the question- what are peoples thoughts on his colour scheme? In my mind, there are 2 ways to go:
Platinum (just google image platinum- very silver/ aluminium with an ochre note and Imperial blue robes.
OR
Ceramic (light blue/grey OR creme) and black that will allow for some nice chipping and rusting all over.
OR
what do you guys think?

cheers
W

I was thinking a light grey,maybe a NMM paint scheme wiith the orb glowing green and casting a sickly green light onto the armour.

I think the armor is good
In your last pic though, he seems to be tippings backwards. And I think he would look cool with a black cloak thats flyinf way to the left (from the lords point of view). and it needs to be torn and such. should look kool.

Sigh, Im still not a fan of the orb, but in the end, its your choice!

A bit of rust sounds cool

Agreed,rust does sound cool.The GW site had nice tutorial on that but after they changed the site it is no more.


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This guy however is my fav,found him on CMON:

http://www.coolminiornot.com/196868

yes, the cloak is actually as you describe FZ;-) that will go up and to the left. I will be re-making it tonight (the first one is too thick)

Rust will the way forward then I guess;-)

cheers
W

Firstly, thank you so much for sharing this amazing journey with us. I find it very inspiring to se you so effectively working towards the categories. My problem - or way of working anyway - is to do what ever I think is cool and interesting and only then see if it would work as a GD piece. Hence I am not much of a GD candidate. But this year I have a few plans and works in progress

Secondly, some lovely work and lovely entries! I love the Autarch!!!I hope I can make the GD trip this year and see them all in real life.

Cheers migs!

Believe me, after a 3 year Hiatus from the comp, I need to be organised! As with most of us, I think we all get 'magpie' syndrome and get distracted by the latest new and shiny model/ project etc;-)
While normally I like to work in secret, promoting healthy discussion and ideas really does help to spur me on!

So, I have showed you mine,, you show me yours?;-)

cheers
W

The leg armour is looking good.

CHEERS!:-)

Any other comments/ critique/ ideas?

W

I still think if you have time that the scarabs will be a killer idea to do.

warhound123 wrote:

So, I have showed you mine,, you show me yours?;-)

cheers
W

I have been been showing them all year long Only real updates will be display bases built with the same care and love as the models and what ever new things I can cook up for the existing projects.

Cool! You know I have been following you and your entourage throughout that- very unique, fresh and inspiring work! I esp like the randomness of finding the one bit that will just fit the purpose (kroot pad for visor!)

Any critique/ ideas you have for me, or am I just that good? ;-P

cheers man

I think the leg posing of the Necron Lord isn't ideal, and he looks to be too dead centre on the base to create some tension. The base could have a little more vertical volume too. These kind of minor things, but they are as much to do with taste and personal vision, so I rather enjoy watching your take and taking it easy on the commenting

Cheers Guys.

Right, some more done last night. Now I know that the legs are a bit of a contentious subject, but I wanted to play with the robe first to see if it did the job and balance the piece out- I am 99% happy with the results;-)

The cloak is a chaos warriors one that I spent 45 mins gently dremeling the living day lights out of it, and as you can see, in places it is paper thin- but still rigid!;-) I will work this up more, but for illustration I am happy with the results:-)

Oh and check the new orb out!!! I am SO happy with the way that this turned out!!! (smug mode;-) Yes some of the circles are off center- this is purposeful and makes the tech seem a bit more interesting- imagine green scribe lines, black plates and silver discs randomly placed. Also note that the finished piece will be slightly hovering in his hand.












SO- whats the new thoughts?

Cheers
W