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Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:02 pm
by Rakariel
Lion of flanders wrote:OK so I was mistaken in my post about the base that it comes with! I didn't realize that the newer one is repositioned to fit on an "official" monster base. I have the older one which comes with a large fairly tip proof base. I think the best way to go is build yours into a large base with the excess area fairly flat and sturdy so that in the game, other units could be places on top of it up the outlines of the "official" base area. Perhaps the broken corners of a fence or low wall to define the "official" base size. I'm working on mine at present and am considering doing something similar.
Meanwhile, all three look great
Thank you
Yeah I am trying to work something out so he won`t fall over again. Its not a normal giant anyway and even if played like one there are possibilities. Thanks for the ideas, I think I will do something like the things you mentioned. Looking forward to your giant!
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:26 pm
by Rakariel
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:33 pm
by Amboadine
Welcome back from your hiatus.
Great Manticore. Drowned HE is a nice touch
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:48 pm
by Khaleth Blackheart
Amboadine wrote:Welcome back from your hiatus.
Great Manticore. Drowned HE is a nice touch
You can't drown high elves anymore Amboadine, there our friends now
But yeah excellent work on everything Rakariel, love the k-beast and your helsteed vamp
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:26 am
by cultofkhaine
Beautiful work - they both look great!
I love the look of the water for your KBeast - I just got one for Christmas and think I might pinch your idea on how you have based it. The colours looks sweet as well.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:59 am
by Rakariel
Thanks guys!
Got alot of RL work at the moment, but am working on my Bloodwackshrine which should be done soonish. I have also partially painted the Terror of Fortriu which is gonna be my new WoC chimera. Lots of DE stuff on the painting table still (horde of Welfs, oh how I dread painting thee!) but I will get there
Pinch away!
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:51 pm
by Schism20
The water effect on the Kharibdyss's base is outstanding.
Love the Manticore too.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:26 pm
by Rowena
How come I haven't seen this yet? The kharibdyss is so awesome, especially with the base and all. Love it.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:29 pm
by Rakariel
Hehe thx again!
Seeing those pics again I am not sure why I painted the edges of the Kharidbyss base brownish.... I will make them dark blue to match the whole base.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:40 pm
by Rakariel
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:04 pm
by Amboadine
Great update. Lovely work.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:24 am
by 41spoons
Wow! You are an incredible painter! If you don't mind me asking, what colors/technique did you use for the mirror on the bloodwrack?
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:52 pm
by Plattfisk
Really nice! I love your painting style, very crisp and clean. It is the kind of painting style that looks really great on the table top and up close. Great work!
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:05 pm
by Phierlihy
What did you use for the water effects?
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:47 pm
by Rakariel
Thanks so much guys (and gals of course if there are any
)!!
For the water effect I used Vallejo Water Texture (the transparent one). I do not like the colored ones that much because then you are stuck with a certain color scheme. Using the transparent one you just have to paint the bottom the color you would like to have (go from light to dark where its supposed to be deeper to create some depht) and apply the water effect on top of it. Be careful tho, if you put too much on it it will take ages to dry. Better put on a thin layer and let it dry, then put on another layer. To get a bit more "texture" into the water I paint the surface (the top of the "waves") white.
The mirror was painted using an airbrush. Its rather simple, I first painted the whole mirror dark blue, then I applied some drakenhof nightshade on the whole mirror. Once that was dry I used three different blue tones with my airbrush and sprayed layers, getting lighter the farther I got to the left of the mirror. In the end I applied some gloss varnish on the mirror to get some additional reflection
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:58 pm
by Schism20
Your Shrine is fantastic! I really like the blue accents to the model.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:38 am
by flatworldsedge
Super work - love the mirror, thanks for explaining how it was done. The Manticore is awesome - love the use of the chariot sword, which always had that epic feel that suggests it should be in the hands of someone mightier than charioteer #2. Thoroughly applaud the drowned H*gh Elf too, whatever the propaganda says nowadays.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:25 pm
by Rakariel
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:31 pm
by T.D.
Superb paint job, and good choice of model
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:09 pm
by Amboadine
Very nice indeed
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:22 am
by cultofkhaine
love the scales on that dragon head - nicely done!
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:19 am
by Lord Drakon
Amazing model and superb paint job ! Its a shame they don't build the same model without the dragon and goat heads for our manticore. I was thinking about buying one a year ago but pricetag + amount of green stuff needed stopped me. How easy is it to remove the other heads ?
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:42 am
by Rakariel
Thanks guys
@Lord Drakon
The other heads are not attached to the body in the first place, there is only a "stump" there. It actually took some Greenstuff to close the gaps betweend the neck and the heads. I think it wouldn`t be too hard to get rid of the necks and smooth out the surface with Greenstuff. If you google Terror of Fortriu you can see a picture which shows the model as it comes in the box.
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:10 pm
by Draecarion
Oh my god, your painting skills are just awe-inspiring
And the warlock being taken by Slaanesh has to be one of the most creative conversions I have seen to date. But I love every piece you showed. The manticore rider is very impressive (the manticore model is so much better than the goofy looking one GW put out).
Re: Severian`s Bunch of Misfits
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:34 pm
by Rakariel