(PLOG) Saori's Dark Force

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:55 pm

Hi guys
This is my PLOG!!

which i have been meaning to do for ages, and finally been inspired to do so, due to the WIP of my latest models to my army, including a conversion of Crone Hellebron!
Thought I'd share with you some photos of my army/models. Please feel free to comment and leave feed back, which will be much appreciated.

Saori :twisted:

WIP Crone Hellebron:

I found this Reaper model and thought it would be perfect. I got rid of the staff and
added knifes instead. I liked the old witch elf model with the BIG hair so extended her hair and added a head piece.
All i need now is a cool base...

Apologies for links, images being stubborn and not resizing

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82 ... 1_0039.jpg
http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82 ... 1_0041.jpg
http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82 ... 1_0040.jpg

Kython · Post by **Kython** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:11 pm

I like the model. it looks nice and feral without losing its elvishness. The pose is less dynamic than other witch elf models though, but if you want her to command her troops forwards instead of leading them into close combat, I guess it would work. How are you going to represent her magic weapons?
I'm not sure toadstools go well with dark elves, unless you want to add them to the witchbrew

, but that may just be my general dislike for mushrooms.
I think you shouldn't have painted over the head, as it's really hard to see what you've done with it in the pictures. Looks to me as if you've given her a corsair helmet crest on the forehead.

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:25 pm

Yes it was a corsair crest, which i think im going to change.

Toadstools n elves go well in most fantasy stories, n seem more evil than flowers, n leaves lol (May just be my girlie-ness coming out there tho lol)
I thought the whole 'poisonous mushroom' thing would go well with the witch elves, n the knifes and posture are more 'sacrificial' than the typical aggressive witch elf pose, which goes considering her age. Maybe she is so evil and to be feared that she does not need much to show it hence her more 'general' stance, i would rather show her with the elegance and wisdom of her character's age, which hides her true aggressive nature.

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:30 pm

Army Lord:

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:34 pm

WIP COKs:

Still WIP, but heres a 'sample':

Thenick18 · Post by **Thenick18** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:04 pm

I like the yellow cold ones, different than what you normally see. Contrasts nicely with the darker color of the riders as well.

Phierlihy · Post by **Phierlihy** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:30 pm

There's a lot of differnt colours going on there. I think you need to trip the pallette on the riders a bit.

I like the Cold Ones. Bravo for not following the usual colour scheme on them!!

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:54 am

thenick18 wrote:I like the yellow cold ones, different than what you normally see. Contrasts nicely with the darker color of the riders as well.

Thanks

yes that was exactly what i was hoping for, and it will stand out as the rest of my army is mostly blues like the riders.

Duranis · Post by **Duranis** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:47 am

Really love your colour scheme. COK's look great and agree that the yellow and white works really well. I also like the look of the blue/white cold one your sorc is on too though.

Good conversation work on the Reaper figure. They do make some great mini's that work really well in a DE army.

Assani · Post by **Assani** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:52 pm

Great work, nice colour on ur cold ones

Rabidnid · Post by **Rabidnid** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:57 pm

Saori_Nightstar wrote:Yes it was a corsair crest, which i think im going to change.

Toadstools n elves go well in most fantasy stories, n seem more evil than flowers, n leaves lol (May just be my girlie-ness coming out there tho lol)

I like the mushrooms, they probably line the banks of those underground rivers the Dark Elves keep tripping over.

The figure is nice too, her pose can't be too dynamic or she would fall off the mushroom

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:35 pm

Duranis wrote:I also like the look of the blue/white cold one your sorc is on too though.

The blue/white one was a tester for the dragon in the background. I wanted a sleek ice dragon for my sorceress. so thought i'd test the colours on a smaller model first.
Thanks guys
Cant w8 to finish and get a photo of the whole army together.

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:20 pm

Shades WIP:

Nearly done, just weapons and face's left to do, and the odd highlights.

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82 ... 0_0058.jpg

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:31 pm

I have to say I am not a big fan of the color scheme. I think you are using too many colors.

For example, on the cold-one knights unit the lizards themselves look really solid and well-executed. If I had yellow-tan cold-ones like that, I would have knights on top of them with probably a 3-color scheme designed to complement the color of the cold-ones. One main color for big areas of cloth, a second but related color for smaller bits of cloth (wraps, sashes and the like), and then third color for the armor. Neutral browns, grays and blacks would be used for leather belts and bags, weapon hafts, etc.

But your knights have a whole bunch of non-neutral colors -- red, blue, purple, green & aqua in addition to the yellow of the lizards they are riding. It's all a bit overwhelming. I think you have some good basic brush skills, but you should plan more and it would help to learn a bit about color theory. In my opinion, the best-looking armies are those that use a limited color palate to achieve a strong, cohesive look.

Also, why are the shades on round bases?

Duranis · Post by **Duranis** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:02 pm

Saori_Nightstar wrote:
Duranis wrote:I also like the look of the blue/white cold one your sorc is on too though.

The blue/white one was a tester for the dragon in the background. I wanted a sleek ice dragon for my sorceress. so thought i'd test the colours on a smaller model first.
Thanks guys
Cant w8 to finish and get a photo of the whole army together.

Is there any chance of getting some photos of these? I have been thinking about using a similar scheme on my hydra (now I have finally managed to get it to stay in 1 piece

). From what I can see of them in the background they look really good.

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:17 pm

Dyvim Tvar wrote:Also, why are the shades on round bases?

Why not!?!?
They are Skirmishers - and just look nicer IMO.

Post by **Dyvim tvar** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:48 pm

Saori_Nightstar wrote:Why not!?!?
They are Skirmishers - and just look nicer IMO.

Because even skirmishers have to rank up when in combat, and the round bases are a bit big for that (25mm round versus 20mm square).

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:06 pm

@Dyvim Tvar: you will still know who is attacking who!

@Duranis: yes i will post some soon. just painting it atm so when its at a reasonable stage will get the camera out

i so want the hydra, but man has it gone up in price lol

Duranis · Post by **Duranis** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:55 pm

I think the price hike on the hydra is because it went from metal to fine cast. Having spent hours pinning the metal one and trying 3 different types of glue to get it to stay together I would say it is worth the extra money for something you can just glue together in a few minutes

Can't wait to see the photos.

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:11 pm

UPDATE: Apologies for photos not being very clear (photoboth not re-sizing properly), does not show up all the detail on the scales or cloak but u get an idea

MALUS DARKBLADE:

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:16 pm

HELLEBRON WIP

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:18 pm

SHADES

Saori_nightstar · Post by **Saori_nightstar** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:26 pm

SORCERESS ON COLD ONE:
This was a tester model for my Dragon, Im going to do an ICE Dragon n wanted to test some colours on a smaller model first.

(for Duranis - Dragon pics coming soon)

Handsome jack · Post by **Handsome jack** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:59 pm

love the shades

Duranis · Post by **Duranis** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:05 pm

Looking good.

Really love what you have done with the reaper model and the paint job looks like it is coming on really well! Will you be leaving the eyes white like that? It looks really quite good. I might have to have a look for this model and steal your idea if you dont mind

Malus looks good too. Some nice blending on the sword especially.