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Good work on the advert boards. Look great.

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Hmm, something weird happened there, Firefox ate my last post. Any way, new pics in lighting tent, albeit with camera phone. These were a commission, but given that I haven't been paid yet I'll happily hold on to them if need be Thanks for all the support on the boards, I loved doing them, considering a deadpool one just to be a bit meta

Those boards are great. Graffiti's nicely done not too much not too little.

I was watching DC's Legends of Tomorrow on Netflix, and I saw the Hawkgirl in all bronze and browns, Egyptian Priestess version is where you went, not the alien variant from the animated stuff Netflix has been getting. Cool. Woman playing Hawkgirl is a hottie.

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Thanks once more chaps. I shall of course ignore your suggestions for now no, seriously, I'm going to spend a bit of time and effort on some proper, better pics - but in the mean time, she has been retouched!

And in natural light

And Robin, who's mostly done apart from his face (which, frankly, is proving a nightmare)

His whole mouth is badly cast, which wasn't really apparent till. Primed. Short of gs-ing a bandana over it I'm a bit stumped.
Been struck down with sickness bug the last couple of days. Feel like crud. Probably in part cos just run down, but still. Now I can eat, just bloody sore. Extreme workout for the abs, that one.
Next on the painting front is likely to be the ruined chapel walls m doing for a mate. The arc and tie can wait I guess. The tattoo studio and fast food joint colour schemes are taking shape in my head though, as are my billboards, finally. Who knows where the muse will strike, eh?
Cheers

,
Graven

Very nice work on Hawkgirl! Glad to hear the yellow and such worked out. The green on the helmet is really is a nice addition too! That's one nice thing about super hero comics, they do some nice contrasts with cool and warm colors to help them pop off the page, and that translates well to minis.
Hawkgirl is going to look badass flying over those signs too!

Excellent work on the bill boards, the posters and graffiti on the back make them really interesting pieces.

EDC

Llamahead wrote:Those boards are great. Graffiti's nicely done not too much not too little.

Cheers! I am always tempted to go a bit crazy with tagging, was worried that the Penguin and Vicki Vale boards were lacking, so that's reassuring

shasolenzabi wrote:I was watching DC's Legends of Tomorrow on Netflix, and I saw the Hawkgirl in all bronze and browns, Egyptian Priestess version is where you went, not the alien variant from the animated stuff Netflix has been getting. Cool. Woman playing Hawkgirl is a hottie.

Thanks man. I really like Hawkgirl as depicted in the JL/JLU cartoon persona-wise, but the look of the LoT one for me was just spot on.

Wehrkind wrote:
Very nice work on Hawkgirl! Glad to hear the yellow and such worked out. The green on the helmet is really is a nice addition too! That's one nice thing about super hero comics, they do some nice contrasts with cool and warm colors to help them pop off the page, and that translates well to minis.
Hawkgirl is going to look badass flying over those signs too!

Yeah, reflecting that in muted mini terms can be a real challenge thanks bro.

evildrcheese wrote:Excellent work on the bill boards, the posters and graffiti on the back make them really interesting pieces.

EDC

Thanks Dr

So here's my Month 1 update (minus billboards) in the light tent:

And indeed, Robin scrubs up much better seen semi-properly (macro and everything!)


But, still there's the shelf (well, shelves) of shame for month 2:


Look empty? Nah...

Because I've started this:

And these:

Ugh. Batch painting
Yup, the Court of Owls are on my desk for next. I really should get something together for the current LoER contest but I'm just not feeling it right now. Also, I'm going to need to start thinking about Xmas - one of my friends is going with a whole circus theme for his board (he also plays Malifaux) and is using the Plastcraft terrain (got him some for his birthday); he doesn't really paint (he was the one who I did Black Canary and Huntress for last xmas), so am thinking of doing some TTCombat circus wagons (along with a set of 3 smoothie lid air vents). Yup, building and painting, in other words. I have 2 other geek Xmas presents to plan, one will get a set of 3 Air vents but probably unbuilt terrain (his board is dock-themed; boaty mcboatface time...), and one for a non-bmg'r who likes x-wing and pocket games (no clue what to get him )
Such is life

Off to my folks for a few days, enjoying our mid-term holiday. Might even manage to relax for 5 mins
Later peeps,
graven

So after a pleasant few days with my parents which featured a lot of meat (various cows mostly) and a pleasant day in which my children were eaten by paddling pools of Lego and the wife and I did very little, I am returned, revived, renewed and a little bit reinvigorated.

When I last left you, the Court of Owls were sitting on my desk. I believe they needed attention for a number of reasons, principally that I really like Owls (my return to gaming was, after all, with classic mentor legion). Also, however, I bang on about them being the most self contained faction in BMG, so I really should have mine painted and playable.

So much subtle, patient highlighting and blending of greys later:

Continuing to not use any metallic paints (I won't go so far as to claim nmm) all of the "gold" - electrum in canon - plus the weapons is done with browns and yellows. The eyes are variously depicted as orange or blue - I'm going with the latter for contrast (learning from your comments on hawkgirl, see?) although they're so dark I may have failed there :( . I had planned to make just a tourney list - statistically they have 3 of the 6 most deadly henchmen in the game - but then thought (as mentioned previously) I would batch paint them for consistency's sake.
Shading the black with purple ink is next.

I've also started the Gotham butcher, who's vast

Again, the black needs shading.

And I've started the court leaders also:

So definite progress. Orchard, on the left, will have a blue suit, green lining, Black shirt and grey tie. The generic, on the right, will have a brown suit, red waistcoat, and other colours tba.

So there we are
Cheers chaps
Graven

Looking good, the 'metals' on the Butcher especially!

Did you get a Suicide Squad set in the end?

OMG Graven! Those signs are fething amazing! Absolutely fantastic job man!

And Jungle-reclaimed ruins have ALWAYS been a mental wish of mine to do It's like you pulled it out of my imagination with the composition and colors.

The Shelf of Shame sounds like a good idea... I have a box of shame... and a tray of shame... and another box of shame all hidden in a cupboard. Really need to sort that at some point!

That Butcher is looking great so far

Paradigm wrote:Looking good, the 'metals' on the Butcher especially!

Did you get a Suicide Squad set in the end?

Thanks matey! I have coerced my parents into picking it up for me for xmas hopefully the old man will have gone direct...

dsteingass wrote:OMG Graven! Those signs are fething amazing! Absolutely fantastic job man!

And Jungle-reclaimed ruins have ALWAYS been a mental wish of mine to do It's like you pulled it out of my imagination with the composition and colors.

Cheers bro. Really appreciate it. If those ruins help your mad brain so much the better. recipe is yours for the asking

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The Shelf of Shame sounds like a good idea... I have a box of shame... and a tray of shame... and another box of shame all hidden in a cupboard. Really need to sort that at some point!

That Butcher is looking great so far

Oh I have a garage of shame but by laying stuff out it's forcing me to confront it and thanks bud.

So let's a take a look at these guys.
Gotham Butcher is giant, Hulk sized - bigger really than in the comics (12' rather than 18'-20') but I don't think that's a bad thing.

I've repositioned mine as if landing heavily, and I've added some torn up slabs also.

Here's a different view just so you can see up the way.

I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. He is now much more useful in game also as he can be given equipment - still a points sink (81, so just under 1/4 of a standard 350 tourney list) but a distracting target that tends not to stay dead.

Of course the oddity of the court is their dirt cheap (and all too human) leaders:


I was really worried Orchard's elaborate mask wouldn't work this way. I'm still not sure about the black shirt/grey gloves but I think the green lining of the jacket works.

As for the generic:

I do love Owls I like his brown suit and let's face it they're so fragile anyway you're as well taking the guy without the flashy sword.

Cobb is one of the absolute killing machines of the Court, as you may have guessed by the plethora of knives

I was tempted to add some blood to the knives in hand but still not sure.

I do like Secret Weapon bases

Talking of killing machines, how about the deadliest hench... woman in the game?

Strix is terrifying, and the fact that she can be used with Birds of Prey makes me extra happy

Love the throwing pose. I always wonder if extra ammo is worth her.

There's like 7 pins in this

Xiao Loong is one of those figs - love the model, not great in game, but hits a sweet spot in points.

I find he's really good at killing cops so decided to honour that


The O'Malleys come in the second court starter with the generic leader - they are supposed to be the "basic" Talons, though still more expensive than regular goons.
Father, however, makes it into my 350 regardless as he's vicious especially when loaded up with equipment.



Son and grandfather are the alternative to running Butcher; yet to be convinced.





So there we go! If you want an "in" to bmg the court are a relatively cheap buy, self contained and fairly generically ninja-y also. And, y'know, OWLS!

The shelf of shame challenge has really helped as a motivator (there's a couple of other folks on bmg fb doing it) - I can't quite believe I got that done in a few days off work. Even managed some quality time with the kids! Saw Trolls today. It wasn't... Awful. Kids, and wife, loved it. I appreciated the Dune reference better than Hop, Shrek 3, Angry Birds... I have seen many worse kids movies to be sure. For example, boys are watching Age of Extinction just now

Not sure what's next. Remaining on the shelf are
Green Arrow
Huntress
Red Hood
Blackgate prisoners set 2
Rest of my Penguin Crew
A unique poison ivy plant
Arc fighter
Tie s/f
And various terrain.
Haven't built black Manta, canary or flash yet of course...
Thoughts? What do y'all want to see?
Later gang
Graven


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Oh, wait, I have 3 more deathstroke goons to do too like world war one, it'll all be over by xmas

Awesome work, they all look amazing!

Really need to sort out my own Owls at some point... 3/4 of the original starter is done, but I lost Cobb's arm down the sink while stripping him and never got around to making a replacement or buying the other set.

My vote goes to Flash and Arrow next, with the shows coming back next week!

Cheers buddy, much appreciated! It's black flash, not regular (black Manta, black flash, black canary...) But yeah getting some CW done sounds good.

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The Shelf of Shame sounds like a good idea... I have a box of shame... and a tray of shame... and another box of shame all hidden in a cupboard. Really need to sort that at some point!

That Butcher is looking great so far

pretty sure that mine is room-sized.

They are all looking really good Graven, Xiao is a bit weird though with his claw!

I vote for Huntress next for reasons....

What a busy boy you've been! Great work graven!

Anpu-adom wrote:

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The Shelf of Shame sounds like a good idea... I have a box of shame... and a tray of shame... and another box of shame all hidden in a cupboard. Really need to sort that at some point!

pretty sure that mine is room-sized.

Toy tardis

GiraffeX wrote:They are all looking really good Graven, Xiao is a bit weird though with his claw!

I vote for Huntress next for reasons....

I know he is a bit daft the model is very cheesecake. I've done one before that I CW-styled but mine is... Fleshy. Still, I suppose I should embrace it

Gitsplitta wrote:What a busy boy you've been! Great work graven!

Cheers mucker! Got to keep at it, want the shelf clear for xmas treats
Plus, to make my life harder, I've decided I'm doing Hawkman and Hawkgirl, classic style, for a mate's Xmas. Because I don't have enough to do

On the subject of treats, this came today from the mighty Camkheiri-

Yup, that would be a wall mould very excited nod:

And started the next phase on the desk

As requested, Arrow, Huntress and (via FB) Blackgate prisoners.
Slightly distracted by an Ewok costume for Kid 1 (2 is going as Draco Malfoy) - ah, tis the season!
Later peeps, many thanks for ongoing support,
Graven

I would like to point out that I never said how *big* the boxes of shame are

I do love the Court; both your work on them and in the comics. But 7 pins for that one model?! wow... That is why I gave up on Infinity...

Remind me why I bought the Suicide Squad starter again?

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I would like to point out that I never said how *big* the boxes of shame are

I do love the Court; both your work on them and in the comics. But 7 pins for that one model?! wow... That is why I gave up on Infinity...

Remind me why I bought the Suicide Squad starter again?

Possible slight hyperbole Speaking of heavily pinned things, I packed up my Hawkgirl in my case. Terrifying! Thanks for kind words. I'm really pleased with the court overall.

Anyway the wife was out at a Bake-Off party (which she won with a chocolate roulade), leaving me with a couple of hours to paint these guys for a game next Tuesday:

So that's the Deathstroke crew done, I'll try to get a pic of them all soon.

And got through my Blackgate prisoners also:

Turns out I really like painting orange. I'm not sure why but there we are.


Despite the pins through both wrists, I loved painting this guy. Particularly happy with the metal cuffs.


Slightly overexposed image, sorry fun with etchmaster basing


Not sure if I needed the blood on High Security Henchman here, but it's done now.


Went for a violet mohawk on this guy as a little TMNT nod (work it out... )

Huntress and Arrow still sitting on my desk though, fear not
Cheers
Graven

Ugh. Totally strung out on no sleep. Damn small people.
Anyway, Hallowe'en is coming, which means...

Blondie is going as Draco. Apparently it's not appropriate to dress the baby as Harley?!
Also did some work on my tattoo parlor finally



Still a way to go, out of printer ink, more posters to do and window dressing to add.

Sleep now...

Damn nice work Graven! Orange is fun to paint. I like it too. The tattoo parlor is looking nice and grungy. Was this a commercial kit?

Big thumbs up on the Ewok!
My family was Star Wars last year (Halloween and the Premier). This year? DC Super Heroes (adults are innocent bystanders).

Nice job on the Ewok costume.

The prisoners are looking great too, can't go wrong with an orange jumpsuit

EDC

dsteingass wrote:Damn nice work Graven! Orange is fun to paint. I like it too. The tattoo parlor is looking nice and grungy. Was this a commercial kit?

Cheers! Yeah, it's from Multiverse, they make awesome terrain.

Anpu-adom wrote:Big thumbs up on the Ewok!
My family was Star Wars last year (Halloween and the Premier). This year? DC Super Heroes (adults are innocent bystanders).

we did DC last year for a Hallowe'en wedding - kids were Batman and aquaman, wife and I were Star Sapphire and Green Lantern

evildrcheese wrote:Nice job on the Ewok costume.

The prisoners are looking great too, can't go wrong with an orange jumpsuit

EDC

Yeah I considered making half blackgate and half iron heights, micron penning the insignias.

Got another commission client wanting a falcon and potentially a lot of star wars painted. Tempting but don't want to get overwhelmed, especially as I'm doing Hawkgirl and Hawkman. We shall see.

Meanwhile, working on signage:

The blanks will have some stylised writing and there will be a sign for Kraken good deal

Frontage is looking great bud, nice work.

Thanks Cam, and came home to a big box of plaster to play with big shout out, this guy is awesome

Your welcome, Look forward to seeing results

Building is coming along nicely! "Squid Inc" nice pun there!

The heroes and villains also coming along nicely, "Gotham Butcher" Hmmm, DC: "Let us mix Wolverine and Hulk and make him a new villain for our universe!"

Marvel: "Hey why didn't we think of that?"

Nice work on the orange chaps, and that shop is coming along nicely.