[PLOG] Dyvim Tvar's Lizardman Army -- Carnosaur Done

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:58 pm

I am embarking on the task of painting a Lizardman army with the goal of having it done by the time of the Quake City Rumble Indy GT tournament in June of this year. To keep me motivated and on track, I'm going to try to blog the progress here. My camera doesn't take great pics, but here's one of my Carnosaur in progress. Still need to do the metal bits and figure out how to base him, but I'm very happy with how it looks so far:

Druchiishootlord · Post by **Druchiishootlord** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:20 pm

Looking rather good DT. I don't know that much about reptiles but evne though it looks good the yellow might be a bit shocking if there isn't anything else to help blend it in.

Regardless however it does look good. The skin tone itself is well done though it might be worth giving a little bit more shade to the thighs.

Eccelex · Post by **Eccelex** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:08 am

This yellow touch is very cool, I like it! However I would make the flesh a little bit less pale because yellow is a "hot" color while your flesh hasn't this feeling at all, whiwh end up looking a bit weird (hope I'm clear)

Ampao · Post by **Ampao** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:39 am

It looks promising! I've always liked your work. Will be following this thread for updates! ^__^

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:35 am

Very nice! I would like to see more in the future.

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:27 pm

Ok -- I took a couple pictures of the Carnosaur on its base. Except for the the lizard on the base, which is a bit hard to see here, the base is sculpted out of Sculpy and green stuff.

I don't have a rider yet since it is still in the assembly stage. I ordered a set of the special "OldBlood Shields" from GW and am waiting for them to arrive before I chop off and resculpt Kroq Gar's left hand. The weapon in the right hand is getting switched out, and I am thinking of using a Temple Guard head as well.

Anyway, here are the pics:

And another angle:

Aron draith · Post by **Aron draith** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:33 pm

realy like the colour scheme different then the norm. Wanted to know are you thinking about getting coleones and if you are lizardmen ones or dark elf ones converted.

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:54 pm

Yes, I am planning on Cold Ones and intend to use the Dark Elf models.

Aron draith · Post by **Aron draith** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:01 pm

ok thats fine because I know alot of people who have been complaining about metal cold ones and they can be a pain, can a skinny plastic coldone hold a chunky metal saurus, just wondering?

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:09 pm

Aron Draith wrote:can a skinny plastic coldone hold a chunky metal saurus, just wondering?

I actually have some of the older metal Lizardman cold-one riders -- the ones that came with the "Battle Caw" style of cold ones. I have seen other conversions successfully combining the metal riders with the new Dark Elf cols ones, and I plan to do the same. I have no idea if the current plastic Lizardmen cold-one riders can be easily combined with the Darl Elf mounts.

Desmodeus · Post by **Desmodeus** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:15 pm

*ideas* I misread some posts, I've clarifyed what was actually said... but my initial misunderstanding gave me an idea... Dark Elves that were lost in Lustria... Probably done before, but you know.

Back to the topic at hand, the base really adds to the model, its posture is much better; looks more alert and less like the beast is about to fall asleep. Should help it when you get into base-to-base with tall opponents too!

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:34 pm

Desmodeus wrote:*ideas* I misread some posts, I've clarifyed what was actually said... but my initial misunderstanding gave me an idea... Dark Elves that were lost in Lustria... Probably done before, but you know.

brilliant idea! you should do it and post some pictures! be one wicked tribe

hehe

Noble korhedron · Post by **Noble korhedron** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:49 pm

Carnosaur looks great!! Very dinosaury(wait, is that even a word?!)!! I'd say,.... A-.

Desmodeus · Post by **Desmodeus** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:08 pm

Saori_Nightstar wrote:brilliant idea! you should do it and post some pictures! be one wicked tribe :D hehe

Heh, money is a problem these days, might be a while before I buy any modles again. ;)

Syn'dar · Post by **Syn'dar** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:47 pm

This carnosaur looks ace!

I always liked the model and your choice of colours fits it perfectly. The base is also cool, gives the beast a good support, it's a cool idea to use colours that match with the figure itself. I'm looking forward to see how you'll paint the rider!

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:46 pm

I got my "Oldblood Shields" from GW the other day, and so I was able to complete my Oldblood on the Carnosaur. Pics of the final product are below.

I sculpted the weapon and I also re-sculpted the left hand so it could hold a shield. The head is from the Temple Guard sprue, and the icon is also made with bits from the Temple Guard sprue.

Lachlan · Post by **Lachlan** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:34 am

Awesome job, I love the base where is it from?

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:04 am

Sculpted the base myself. I made the basic shape from polymer clay (the brand is called Sculpey) that stays soft until baked. After I baked it, it added the vegetation with green stuff.

Post by **Layne** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:52 am

I suppose you call the big one Bitey? That's a mighty base. I expect it goes 'clunk'. I could wish for such free time. Well done.