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 Gitsplitta wrote:

Here's the build with the scythe head included. I'm proud of that. Note the inset on the mounting sleeve.

This project of yours is developing really really fast and nice! The group photo from above is super awesome. Can't wait to see Thantos done. (I just like DEATH and all his brothers)

Nice bats.

Nice scythe.

Nice.

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Great reaper, really like him. And the Bats pop in the face nicely

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support!

I think the bats pop a little too much for my liking. I was tempted to give the whole thing a very light black spray from directly above, just to tone it down a bit. However, the swarm of bats in the background is nearly a indecipherable mass without significant highlighting... so I left it the way it was. I may go in and re-wash the tops of the big bats' heads before I'm done... just to tone them down a bit.

Thanatos should be done either tonight or tomorrow night, depending on mundane responsibilities. Painting might be done tonight, but basing usually takes an extra evening.

Noooooo! The Bats look great Git!!!

Thantos is going to turn out very sweet! The scythe turned out great!

Staying tuned for next installment Git!

Good job on the bats they look great!.

I think the scythe turned out well.. Are their skulls on the blade?

No. The blade is for reaping souls... not skulls.

Focus SL.... FOCUS!

I'm going to get a late start again this evening... but with a little bit of luck...

Nice job like the bats. The fur on the chests screams for dry brushing. But i love dry brushing fir. On a sadder note got my stuff out of my moms shed and half of its wrecked or chipped beyond belief.

Reaping Souls...or Eating them?

I'll take the one in the hat, thank you.

@Stonelessword: Sorry to hear that. I did actually do a bit of dry-brushing on the chests. Might go back and re-visit that before I completely retire them from the painting table.

yeah dry brushing is fun and easy. Its my favorite parts on my cortez model.

...Or just use the staff/pole that the model is already holding, that also works.

Bats look good.

Bats look great, and I just love the Reaper conversion - awesome progress!

looking really good, Gits.

I think I may take a little extra time and see if I can build him an hour-glass of some sort. May be too much delay as I'm sure it would put things off another day at least. Be nice to have it dangling (or being held in) his left hand though. Just to emphasize the fact that he comes when your time is up.

 Gitsplitta wrote:
I think I may take a little extra time and see if I can build him an hour-glass of some sort. May be too much delay as I'm sure it would put things off another day at least. Be nice to have it dangling (or being held in) his left hand though. Just to emphasize the fact that he comes when your time is up.

I think you should take a step further and give him a giant clock necklace like flava-flav

Nice Job, always enjoy seeing your work!

That outstretched arm does really call out to be holding something. Like the conversion work so far.

People comment on how quick I can paint, but by jove you are SMASHING this project out of the park!

They look really awesome as a group as well.

What's funny is that TIME is traditionally shown holding an hourglass and a scythe.

Yeah, that's a good point Anvildude... I was just searching for something appropriate for his other hand. Maybe I'll just leave it empty. It would save me a day.

Great stuff. That scythe is ace. Did you grind out the inset on the brass?

You could have him holding the bloody heart of his foe. Bonus points for dripping a/o dancing to the beat.

Ahnk on a chain?

What are the classic accouterments of death? Or non-classic, if you want to pull from modern comics.

Death could also be holding a book to check off who he just finished collecting.
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There's always the book from the old rage wing sprue that's open that might fit.

1980 boom box on his shoulder and holding the end of the box with his hand! Some cassettes on the base. I suggest Milli vanilli (sp) or Wham .

So not serious!

Wow... Thats a mark of true craftsmanship/insanity... Carving out the middle of a brass rod! Love the progress so far. Death looks fantastic. Brilliant use of the Changeling mini!

I cant believe how quickly you're getting this project done! Keep up the great work.

Doubt it was a brass rod. Was probably a tube.

In answer to your query, yes, it was made out of brass tube. I cut out that section using a jeweler's saw. Unfortunately the cheap crap they use for resin broke, breaking off the head of the scythe at the top of the hand. I removed to resin from the blade mount, removed the resin staff completely and replaced it with my own, a simple brass rod. That scythe isn't going anywhere now...

OH, and did a little airbrushing and lining too.

Stunning! He is going to be spectacular when hes finished.

Lordy that is amazing. A fitting centerpiece!

Death looks brilliant. Can't wait to see some paint go on him.

The resin breaking was a good thing. The scythe looks much better now that it is longer. It looked to short before.