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I am keen to see the not pink horrors finished. From the raw shots the models looked incredibly full of character. That can only get better with paint.

@catharsix: Thank you kind sir. It's been a lot of fun to do, that's for certain.

To all: Scarecrows are done save the foliage on the bases. Will have final pics tomorrow if someone would be so kind as to bump the thread.

Show me the Scarecrows! (Bump)

Not sure how to fit it into the list, but how about doing a walking mirror. Just a mirror frame with legs to be a "Bloody Mary". I know there used to be a chaos figure (maybe the emperors children special character) that mimicked the opponents. Or you could do the frame as Dorian Grey.

Here you go guys, thanks for being so patient.


First... you need to click on the following and let it run for about 30 seconds...



Then... once you're groovin' and feeling the vibe, click on the spoiler. Feel free to click the spoiler open and closed along with the beat. It helps the effect.



Note that in order to help out my good friend and co-conspirator on this army RiTides, the scarecrows are color-coded for tzeench rather than being painted in more realistic farm-clothes (though I did try to make the bell-bottom pants look like faded blue jeans).

They are tremendous! Get down on the disco farm!

The creature that wot came fourth from that dark watery place looks very nice.

and the party scarecrows look great. Does indeed look like denim.

I am reminded of my disco day, pretty sure I had a similar outfit back in the day. They look great Gitz another great addition!

 Theophony wrote:
Not sure how to fit it into the list, but how about doing a walking mirror. Just a mirror frame with legs to be a "Bloody Mary". I know there used to be a chaos figure (maybe the emperor's children special character) that mimicked the opponents. Or you could do the frame as Dorian Grey.

I think using inanimate objects as monsters/figures is a bit of a stretch. However, a mirror of sorts as a summoning portal would be interesting (does chaos do that?).

inmygravenimage wrote:They are tremendous! Get down on the disco farm!

Thanks graven!

Dr H wrote:The creature that wot came fourth from that dark watery place looks very nice. and the party scarecrows look great. Does indeed look like denim.

Thanks Dr H, nice to know I hit the mark.

Yorkright wrote: I am reminded of my disco day, pretty sure I had a similar outfit back in the day. They look great Gitz another great addition!

Yes, I speak from experience as well. If I really get the bug I'll find some tiny gold chains and hang them around their necks!


I'm working my way though Mr. Cthulhu. Random, irregular airbrush projects can be really fun on occasion. Might even have a pic later tonight.

They came out quite groovin! Very sensational, I actually like those colors on them, it fits. Great job as always Git!

Nice scarecrows, the tzeench colours work really well.

Cthulhu is looking great too.

EDC

 Gitsplitta wrote:
However, a mirror of sorts as a summoning portal would be interesting (does chaos do that?).

Daemons have the Portalglyph, which is pretty much exactly that

It's Dr. Zoidburg!!! Just needs a lab coat.

Wow.. the scarecrows are groovy!

Love Cthulhuberg. My only suggestion would be to gloss up the mouth tentacles a bit. Give them a more Nurgle feel.

Those scarecrow sculpts really cleaned up! Nice work Gits, and I may look into picking some up now - I've a possibly pumpkin-headed project of my own brewing for Kings of War.

Cthulhu looks grand as well, very substantial feel to him, with a dash of Godzilla in that green

- Salvage

Almost expected a disco ball head on one of those scarecrows.

Looking good!

 Nevelon wrote:
Almost expected a disco ball head on one of those scarecrows.

Looking good!

Great idea for a champion, and every time he passes a save test you can sing "Ah Ah Ah Ah Stayin' Alive! Stayin' Alive!"

where did the scarecrows come from?
sorry if it was asked already.

@user: Westwind Productions killer scarecrows. You can always check the OP. I list the figures and their manufacturer there.

Cthulhu is actually one of those figures that looks better on the tabletop then here in the picture. Those bright greens and reds that look a little OTT here are actually just perfect to give him some oomph on a table top in normal light & prevent him from just appearing as a dark mass.

 Gitsplitta wrote:
@user: Westwind Productions killer scarecrows. You can always check the OP. I list the figures and their manufacturer there.

Cthulhu is actually one of those figures that looks better on the tabletop then here in the picture. Those bright greens and reds that look a little OTT here are actually just perfect to give him some oomph on a table top in normal light & prevent him from just appearing as a dark mass.

bah... I always forget to start at the beginning
awesome work btw, so much fun.

Halloween is probably my favorite holiday and every time it rolls around I always think about that Halloween themed army I never started. this is inspiring

Thanks mate, same here. Wife challenged me to make it... the rest is history!

Cthulhu looks Great - I love that no words were required, or indeed could be found, to describe him.

 evildrcheese wrote:
Nice scarecrows, the tzeench colours work really well.

Cthulhu is looking great too.

EDC

Oh man, totally agreed! They not only look brilliant, but I instantly would know what they are when facing this army . Absolutely love them!

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Cthulhu also looks great, and suitably imposing. Do you have any other angles, maybe with a Horror for scale?

 Gitsplitta wrote:

 Theophony wrote:
Not sure how to fit it into the list, but how about doing a walking mirror. Just a mirror frame with legs to be a "Bloody Mary". I know there used to be a chaos figure (maybe the emperor's children special character) that mimicked the opponents. Or you could do the frame as Dorian Grey.

I think using inanimate objects as monsters/figures is a bit of a stretch. However, a mirror of sorts as a summoning portal would be interesting (does chaos do that?).

Hrm- That could be an idea- go with some of the common 'haunted house' accoutrements- hollow suits of armour, maybe do up some flying books and furniture as something- a second swarm to go with your bats? Have you done a Blob Monster yet?

Scarecrows looks so good. Excellent colour choice. The big guy is awesome and i bet he looks good on the table. One look at that and surely even a SM KNOWS fear.

 Anpu-adom wrote:
It's Dr. Zoidburg!!! Just needs a lab coat.

Need some doom?

Why not Cthulhu?




Lovely stuff. The scarecrows are ace.

Funky


Scarecrows are amazing, Gits. All the hard work you put into cleaning them really paid off. And that color scheme is exceptional. Works for Horrors, and looks really fitting to boot!


Cthulhu looks properly annoyed. Great colors on him!

Anvildude wrote:

 Gitsplitta wrote:

 Theophony wrote:
Not sure how to fit it into the list, but how about doing a walking mirror. Just a mirror frame with legs to be a "Bloody Mary". I know there used to be a chaos figure (maybe the emperor's children special character) that mimicked the opponents. Or you could do the frame as Dorian Grey.

I think using inanimate objects as monsters/figures is a bit of a stretch. However, a mirror of sorts as a summoning portal would be interesting (does chaos do that?).

Hrm- That could be an idea- go with some of the common 'haunted house' accoutrements- hollow suits of armour, maybe do up some flying books and furniture as something- a second swarm to go with your bats? Have you done a Blob Monster yet?

How do you think the armor could be conveyed as "hollow" rather than just a dude in armor? I cant think of anything xD
Though I LOVE the idea of flying books/etc as something. Poltergeists!! Thin wire to make them "fly", I think thatd look great!
No earthly idea what theyd proxy as, though...

Can we get a pic of the army with the new units? Cthulhu/GUO is top notch Gits.

Well, you could either go with the GW 'Spirit-stuffing', of course. Or you could use full-plate, with hollowed out heads and stuff. You need the right kind of armour to really sell the look, anyways- the usual GW hodgepodge of periods and styles won't work- you'd need to find full gothic plate for it, and I think it would showcase hollowed helmets well- hollowing out elbow and knee joints as well...

Or else just paint dudes in armour the right way- find some guys with stiff poses, paint their skin and clothes and the non-metal stuff in glowy blue.