Gitsplitta's Unified Painting Theory (3/18: Adepticon prep - gaslands cruiser)

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**Revenent Reiko**

*narrows eyes* rollover.....i see you....

**wyomingfox**

Hmmm. Must just be you guys.

**Gitsplitta**

Yggdrasil wrote:
Real Wisconsinners (yeah.... pun intended ) are all about the Packers, right?!?§! Riggght ??§?§??§!!!§§?

Yes, they are called "cheese heads".

**Yggdrasil**

Is that because they squeek when trampled ?

[edit : Like, I don't know... Poutine ?]

**wyomingfox**

Yggdrasil wrote:
Is that because they squeek when trampled ?

[edit : Like, I don't know... Poutine ?]

Trample us? We're Wisconsinites...not petite french men (well, OK I resemble a petite french man...but then I am a pariah). We possess 200lbs of cheese and sausage impregnated flesh that has the resiliancy of a bean bag chair filled with Milwaukee brewed beer. You can't trample us...you have no way of knocking us down...hell you couldn't even budge us.

**Yellowbeard**

Yggdrasil wrote:
Gitsplitta wrote:
Ah... the Packers shirt. Actually I'm a Bears fan, but I do appreciate the thought.

Real Wisconsinners (yeah.... pun intended ) are all about the Packers, right?!?§! Riggght ??§?§??§!!!§§?

Actually, I'm a Bills fan....

**Gitsplitta**

wyomingfox wrote:
We possess 200lbs of cheese and sausage impregnated flesh that has the resiliency of a bean bag chair filled with Milwaukee brewed beer. You can't trample us...you have no way of knocking us down...hell you couldn't even budge us.

Actually, the toughest part is that you're never certain you've really knocked us down in the first place. Sitting, standing, flat on our backs... we pretty much have the same profile.

Even our women are that way...

**Ovion**

That's not your mother, it's a man, baby!

**nerdfest09**

O.k this is getting weird for me! I know nothing about American football and those fans are aren't even dressed up! we see that gak every day down under! (maybe not the cheese bra)

**Arakasi**

Just to get back on topic

Tendrils are looking good!

I'm sure I had some putty related stuff from the GW sculptors in my Sculpting Masterclass 2012 post...

Yup - from (titles) "Fimo", through "Cloak" and "Putties" - they went through various putty properties with us (any discrepancies, lack of info etc is most likely my note taking abilities - or lack of) and we also mixed GS with Wood Putty to bulk out the base of where the cloak would go.

So yeah - there is a lot more to sculpting than 50/50 GS!

**GiraffeX**

Those tendrils are a great idea, they look spot on for chaos armour coming alive.

hmm I cant get the idea of camo coming alive out of my head now.....feeling inspired now just need something to point it at lol

**Gitsplitta**

Any day I can inspire you Gir... is a good day!

**Legion of Damnation**

I switched onto this blog, saw the guy above and nearly inhaled custard. I think I'm scarred for life. Anyway, liking the tendril idea, can't wait to see That vet finished.

**Gitsplitta**

OK guys, GS work is done. Pics on the morrow I think. - Gits

@LoD: Sorry mate, Packer fans are a rather frightening bunch. They are our version of "soccer hooligans" except that they assault your senses rather than using their fists.

**Yggdrasil**

Such a tease, Gits !!

As for Packers fan... well... ok,

**Gitsplitta**

It's done... just can't remember if Yggs wanted me to flock the base or leave it plain. Pics when I'm sure it's finished. Tomorrow hopefully... it's been a long, stressful weekend and I need sleep.

Wait... I've found it... I am supposed to base him. No problem. Tomorrow... I'm still wiped & need sleep.

**inmygravenimage**

Go. Sleep. Sleep the sleep of the just...

**Revenent Reiko**

...but not for too long as i want to see pics....

**Yggdrasil**

I want to see him NOOOOOOW!!!!!!

**Gitsplitta**

Brother Duciss, fallen Vanguard and former defender of the Mantis Warrior home world of Tranquility.

"Duce" is slang for a 2 in cards. Here it represents a duality of nature in this marine who used to faithfully serve the causes of the Emperor of Man... but now serves only the Ruinous Powers.

Hope you like him Yggs!

**Ramos Asura**

Dude.

A-friggin-Mazing!

i really think its some of your best work yet!

**Gitsplitta**

Much as I hate to say this because when do, it usually dooms what I'm talking about to critical failure... I think I agree. For me... what sets this figure apart from most everything else I've done is that there were no compromises. This is pretty much exactly what I envisioned... that just doesn't happen very often, especially for a model as complicated as this one.

If you like it, don't forget to vote!

**Alfndrate**

I'm posting this, simply because the last panel is so very fitting, and conveys my awe at this...

Gits, that marine is stellar

http://www.leasticoulddo.com/comic/20090512

Remember: Last panel is the only one pertaining to my comments..

**Gitsplitta**

After viewing the marine you feel the need for mouthwash and bleach??

**Alfndrate**

Sorry, it was more of Simon Cowl's lines,

Contest's over, the Yank's won it.

**Vitruvian XVII**

Wow i love that. The subtle corruption is just wonderful. Those gs tendrils turned out really well in the end, nice!

**Revenent Reiko**

Outstanding Gits, its not where i thought you were going with it (i was thinking it would be more corrupted than that), but i think i like this even more! Yggs you are a lucky man....

**Gitsplitta**

Thanks Vit & Reiko.

I don't do "subtle" often... but I really wanted to focus on that with this figure. For some reason, it's an approach I tend to take with the few chaos-inspired figures I've done. I guess I see corruption as a slow process and I find the early stages more interesting than the latter.

**Revenent Reiko**

No problem

And totally agreed, i find that while the slavering monster of Chaos is scary, the slow loss of mind/morals and the stigmata of mutation body downright terrifying! Hence, i think, why i love the subtle approach you have done here Gits....

**nerdfest09**

Subtle is the key here Gits! like a warm stroke on the cheek before someone slaps you! the creeping chaos is perfect, at first glance it's a tranq vet, then second look, he's kinda chaos, then third look, he's totally turning! this is as others have stated, some of your best work yet!! both painting and modeling are top notch! bloody good job mate!

Damo

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