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well he only has to fit in the front row, so you do have a little bit of flexibility.
@Hideous Loon
Do you think I should switch the wepon for something else then? The reason being of course he can't use a GW/Halberd and have the maiming shield unless, it is slung across his back.
@Aflo
I will see what I can do I' need the front base to be able to line up with models in front for the purposes of charges.
@THE CHIEF
Thanks glad you like it, the dragon is temporarily on hold as I can't finish him before I move to Australia.
@N810
I still need enough room so he lines up with charged units.
I'll get to work on some sketches and see what I can come up with. What is everyones thoughts on this? Should I give him a magic weapon that can be held in a single hand (so ditching the halberd/ great weapon) or do I sculpt him with the shield slung across his back?
you could sculpt him with a Piranha Blade or the Scimitar of the sun resplendent
As these seem to be popular combos with the mameing shield.
(also the pose I was thinking of would be more vertical than forward or backward)
Jonahmaul
04-06-2008, 15:48
I always find Sword of the Hornet works well with the maiming shield, people always expect Lizards to have Scimitar of Replendant Sun because you can dose up on so many attacks but getting to attack first is a real bonus with so many basic attacks & high strength.
Anyway, back to the mini, is looking awesome Rikard (as always ya g*t - just joking, i'm just jealous of your skill!!!). As has been said above you could have him in a dinamic pose but still in the unit, maybe have him leaping from a small rock or a dead body or something?
Lol,
What I think I will do with the weapon is give it an aztec look, but reading the descriptions from some of the lizardman magic weapons they do sound quite similar in appearance (barbed parts on the blades). So obvious keep the suggestions coming.
I am going to work on some pose sketches tonight both for the postion of the maiming shield and the weapon arm as well as the saurus pose, leaping sounds promising but will have to be thought through as if I did a metal cast of it, it would be too heavy if positioned too far forward.
Also getting some sketches done for a Wraith sculpt (the picture of the one in the new VC book was what I was thinking of) I can upload a photo of the art work if anyone wants an idea of what I mean.
sanctusmortis
04-06-2008, 22:43
I think a head-in-the-air, banging weapon off shield kind of pose would work well; that tribal gesture of pure aggression that says "I'm waiting for you to come here and die already".
you might want to cast one foot attach to the tab on it so it will fit into a slotted base. :D
(you know like that one plastic leaping skink)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/nbundick/th_Skinktab.jpg (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/nbundick/Skinktab.jpg)
actually I would say that he doesn't want to do that if it is jumping forwards it will need to be as far back on the base as possible so that it balances and also allows charging.
Ok, I have been having a bit of a rough sketch session and here are some of the designs I have come up with, though they are only basic shapes. Any other ideas (especially if you have artwork to help back it up) would be appriciated.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0946.jpg
Figured I'd give you a little taster of whats to come along side the saurus sculpt :D
I like the new VC artwork quite a bit and so have begun work on a Wraith based on the picture in page 49 of the new book. I've only got a base of the skull and the sycthe blade to show you, but I've put them next to a current Wraith to give you an idea.
The blade itself is longer and thinner than the current wraith's blades and also has an edge to it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0948.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0947.jpg
Ok the quality of the photo isn't very good but here's a photo of the head, The jaw line towards the rear isn't really anything to worry about as it will be hidden by the shroud. I'll see if I can give the top row of teeth a bit of a clean up and make them sharper.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0949.jpg
That's one angry looking skull.
Remember, skulls have no muscles or skin and are quite static, so it can be hard to smile or look angry...
I mean the eyes.
Lost Egg
06-06-2008, 07:59
Whoa he looks pissed off! lol That scythe blade looks vicious.
HN
Thanks guys hopefully you'll have a better idea of what the final piece will look like now as I have begun work on the body and the sycthe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0950.jpg
Gazak Blacktoof
06-06-2008, 13:51
I don't think there's anything wrong with screaming skulls in fantasy games and I think it looks pretty cool so far.
Lost Egg
07-06-2008, 08:58
The skull defo looks better with the hood but the scythe goes a bit thin where the shaft and blade meet. Are you going to have anything pocking out the other side of the blade head...if that makes sense?
HN
The skull defo looks better with the hood but the scythe goes a bit thin where the shaft and blade meet. Are you going to have anything pocking out the other side of the blade head...if that makes sense?
HN
Don't worry about that, if you have a copy you'll see there's a second metal part there with two spikes on it.
I should hopefully have more photos up this afternoon either here or on Deviantart.
Finished! I hope everyone likes the final piece, I worked closely along side a 5th edition wraith and the new grave guard sprues, the hands as a result are smaller than both the GG and the wraith's hands and he is just slightly short than the current wraiths too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0955.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0956.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0957.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0958.jpg
Gazak Blacktoof
08-06-2008, 21:18
If you're still open to some criticism of the sculpt there are two things I would change.
1. I think the eye sockets might look better as hollows (I should have said this before).
2. Something I noticed on your dragon head and its repeated on this is that some of the components look very thin. I don't think the cloth would stand up to being used on a gaming table (I should have said this before :angel:).
Very cool and evocative overall.
The arm seems too curvy, too, if you get what I mean. Yeah, it does look very fragile, but it's nice.
If you're still open to some criticism of the sculpt there are two things I would change.
1. I think the eye sockets might look better as hollows (I should have said this before).
2. Something I noticed on your dragon head and its repeated on this is that some of the components look very thin. I don't think the cloth would stand up to being used on a gaming table (I should have said this before :angel:).
Very cool and evocative overall.
Not a lot I can do about the eye sockets, if I try removing the eye balls it will create a lot of mess and scratch the material, hopefully a paint job would make them look less bulbous.
I might well thicken out the rags around the arms and head too.
@Urgat I see what you mean, it might well be the photo but I'll have a look at the sculpt and see what I can do.
Lost Egg
09-06-2008, 07:31
I don't think the thin GS should be a problem as it is quite flexible when cured. I think he looks more true scale than the GW ones. With the arms I think they look curved because of the shape of the bones in the arm. If you take a way the flesh the shape of the arm (and any other body part pretty much - except the head) looks quite different.
Another great sculpt! So whats next?
HN
codename_greendawn
09-06-2008, 10:26
I'm with HN on the robes, they have a gritty realism as they are. I'm sure you can work your magic with the eyes though. All in all, another exceptional sculpt!
That Wraith is a *********** beast. Good job.
Feeling it! Hell yeah, I'm feeling it!
I like the eyes. Particularly if painted with some glowy effect, they should work very well visually.
I do agree about that left arm of his, though. It seems to lack some of the distinctiveness and detail of the rest of the mini.
Overall, though, he's very very impressive.
Cassarus
09-06-2008, 14:13
that thing looks great!
Thanks for all your imput guys, as a result I have thickened up the Wraiths rags (though it may or may not look obvious in the photos) I also bulked out his arm a little adding a bit more detail to it and trying to remove the curved arm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0959.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0960.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0961.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0962.jpg
From here I am goign to continue with the Saurus sculpt but I am runnign a bit low on ideas for other sculpts to add to this thread.
I was thinking either more VC stuff or some more Lizardman work (the idea of sculpting a salamander is appealing) any thoughts or suggestions on what you would like to see?
That wraith is awesome, wish i could have minis like that in my army. Now its thickened i really think its one of my favourite sculpts of yours, very detailed. I would loke to see your vamp army (if there is one) when its finished!
Maybe a pic of it painted?
Gonfrask
09-06-2008, 17:57
Wow, another great model. A good paint job would make this model amazing!
Thanks guys, I don't know why but i always seem to put off painting, it's almost as though I don't have the patience for it. D:
I haven't used my VC yet as there's no gamers where I live (A 24 square mile island in the middle of the english channel) but I am wondering whether or not I should have a go at sculpting another two wraiths to make a unit. What do you think?
Other sculpts and ideas:
Saurus (need to finish him)
Wight king
Lizardman salamander (sculpting one would probably be a lot of fun, but sculpting three might get irritating)
Stegadon (like the zombie dragon it's not a good idea until I have moved to AUS as I can't finish it before I go).
Malorian
09-06-2008, 21:58
Shouldn't the back hand be facing downwards?
Shouldn't the back hand be facing downwards?
I don't think it really matters, I positioned it palm up because if you look in the artwork it is also palm up. :P
Gonfrask
10-06-2008, 00:09
Remember de Kroxis ;)
yea I can tell the rags look a lot better. :D
Lost Egg
10-06-2008, 07:13
I would defo go with a stegadon or at least something that uses the same rules but is a little different...maybe based on another dinosaur.
I think the wraiths arm does look better with the little bit of extra bulk.
HN
I think the handle with which he holds the sceithe (left hand) should be a bit longer and sticking out, so that it doesn't look like as if he just puts his hand on top of the sceithe.
@Braad
I think you may well be right, I'll extend it.
I've been thinking a bit more about sculpts and I'm at a loose end so here's your chance to fire some ideas at me.
I am tempted to sculpt two more wraiths given that they didn't take me that long to sculpt, but I am unsure as I have no experience using wraiths in 7th edition and so I would like to know what other people think of them (my VC army is about 1000 - 1500 points).
Stuff I need to finish (In order of completion):
Saurus
Slann
Zombie dragon (Still on hold until I have moved to Australia)
Stuff to consider:
Green = Very likely.
Yellow = Desirable.
Red = Still thinking about it.
3 Scratch built Kroxigors
What can I say I love kroxigors, but the old three I have are more conversions rather than sculpts and are a bit too over muscled I have some good ideas for some really dramatic poses.
2 More wraiths
Again based purely on whether or not I would actually use them, they are nice and easy to sculpt though. (seriously any feedback on whether they are worth using in small games of 1000 to 1500 would be REALLY helpful).
Lizardman Salamander
Again I have some good ideas on this one, the current ones are not at all to my liking and the 5th edition ones are a bit too static, the only trouble is I would have to sculpt three rather than just the one.
Mounted wight king
No sign of any new mini and I definitely don't like the old 5th ed one, probably would stick with just sculpting the king rather than the skeletal steed though.
Any tips, pointers or suggestions are more than welcome.
Personally I would say: go with the salamanders!
Okay, it's three, but if you find the right inspiration, my guess is that you can do something totally different, while kroxigors or undead would probably be more or less what we have already.
junglesnake
10-06-2008, 13:28
What about some mounted undead? You could sculpt them to be the riders of the apocalypse in style - would make a nice command group for a mounted unit and also allow you to theme each one slightly differently.
yea finish your current projects (Saurus & Slann)
Man I'd love to see your take on a salamander...
I guess if you where going to do 3 you might want to consider
doing them at the same time, kinda like batch painting ???
it might not be as fun, but it might be faster and more consistent.
Loq-quet
10-06-2008, 14:16
Nice work! Inspiring to say the least.
Khabuldashudeth
10-06-2008, 14:33
Salamanders! :D
If you have a good idea how you'd like it to look, it shouldn't be too hard to sculpt three. Just vary poses to keep imagination up.
If you have mixed ideas, you could do varied salamanders, like each one marked by a different god... though this would probably work less if your army is to one theme.
Then of course, there's the suggestion that, if you're willing to convert rather than scratch-sculpt... the new Flesh Hounds would make a good starting point :p
Ok then Salamnder it is then, I had an idea of copying the artwork pose for one (the mouth wide open) http://uk.games-workshop.com/lizardmen/artwork/images/13.jpg something like this with mouth wide open and full of spikey teeth, but at the same time sticking with a more 5th ed design with the large sail down the back and a more dinosaur look.
wow the wraith is frikin awsome!!! My favorite part of the hobby is painting but I am getting into making scratch builds and Im starting a lil sculpting but I often find Im not in the right mood to paint or whatever. I really want to crack on with my stompa, but as I have interior detail it needs painting before I build more. It's not an amazing bit to paint as It's all metal so I havn't finished it and it's been about a month I think. I really must force myself to.
Ahh I started rambling but anyway the wraiths are awsome even if you decide not to play with them they look great. I would also be willing to paint it, or even all three if you make them. As I put so much time into painting I like variation so I don't have an army just several small bands of men lol.
Also It's a shame you can't cast the wrait as lots of people would buy it. I mean It's incredible!!!
Metal Fingered Villain
10-06-2008, 20:25
The wraith is dope, the sculpting is crisp and clean, especially around the teeth! The arm is a bit loopy though, and I think his lower half could use some lengethening as the proportions are a bit goofy. This is the first time seeing this log and, starting from beginning to end your sculpting has improved tremendously as you progress.
It's either LM or VC right? I'd really like to see your take on a terradon, in fact...
edit: oh, and the arm is much better now :) Cool mini, I've never had anything against the GW ones, but yours seems to fit more with the fluff (well, it being based on a picture from the armybook does help ^^)
Thanks guys, I was actually surprised at how quickly I was able to sculpt the wraith and so based on your feedback i have begun work on another two (only the sycthe blades have been started at the moment).
I am also working on a Salamander, hopefully pics to come some point over the next couple of days.
Mr.chair
12-06-2008, 21:50
Hi Rikard. Your new work is great. The wraith is very cool! I'm trying to improve my own greenstuffing skills and I was hoping you might be able to give some sort of tutorial for how you do your teeth? I've been sculpting them seperately outside the motuh, allowing them to dry and then gluing them in to place but I feel like there's an easier way. If you have the time, any advice would go a long way! Thanks!
-Geordie
Hi Rikard. Your new work is great. The wraith is very cool! I'm trying to improve my own greenstuffing skills and I was hoping you might be able to give some sort of tutorial for how you do your teeth? I've been sculpting them seperately outside the motuh, allowing them to dry and then gluing them in to place but I feel like there's an easier way. If you have the time, any advice would go a long way! Thanks!
-Geordie
I will try to save photos as I do it.
I find that sculpting them and super gluing them sepperatly is not a good idea as it makes a lot of mess. i add a brace ion the mouth which is like a semi circular wall which the teeth can rest against (so it's just like gums in a real mouth) and then using GS which has been allowed to sit for 30 mins I roll out all the teeth individually and place them in one by one.
It is a long process and can get very annoying but it works really well even with small teeth, a lot of the wraith's teeth don't even show up in the photo due to their size.
That wraith is fantastic!
Okies, first of an apology for the lack of updates recently, long work shifts and general craziness has been really slowing down my sculpting but i have made good progress on the next two wraiths and I have begun the saurus body.
I'll shove up photos as and when I get them.
Also as a side note, havign seen the new kroxigor and been rather dissapointed with it I've decided to add three scratch built Kroxigors to the list as well.
wow It will be nice to see hows those turn out. And it would be rather hipocrytical of me to have a go at you for not updating as I havn't updated my thread in some time.
Dark Seraphim
16-06-2008, 10:08
Looking great! Can't wait to see the Salamander!
Pitalla Crimson
17-06-2008, 05:05
Sorry about the lack of updates to this thread, so here's a few piccies that will hopefully partly make up for it, including a photo of the 54mm version of monique de noir next to my sculpt (as you can see I made a few changes though not just to the face and hair).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0917.jpg
Hoa! so you resculpted her on a lesser scale?
well thatw as very cunning!, srsly GW should bought the rights of that mini to reproduce it or sumething.
BTW if you ever get to work for GW studios dont forget about your good old pals from warseer and pyramid vault.
And go with the cool salamander design Rikard! I have no doubt its going to be insane!
@Pitalla Crimson
Glad you like her, the sculpt was done for Reaper miniatures by an oustanding sculptor called Werner Klocke (sorry if you already knew this).
As for sculpting for GW I don't think I'm quite up to standard yet I certainly have many areas I need to work on.
Anyways moving on I finally have some photos! D:
First off the two WIP sythes for two more wraiths, I have also included a skull shot, not sure whether to leave it without eyes at the moment, I was also thinking on not sculpting the lower jaw on this one to try and give it more of an insubstaintial look. (any thoughts?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0966.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0965.jpg
On the Saurus front I have been hard working on the weapon head, it's quite a long one and certainly thicker than the others, it's nearly finished though, I just need to sort out the handle and the area just left of the snake glyph when it has dried.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0964.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0963.jpg
Aurellis
17-06-2008, 21:40
That weapon handle looks really good, very professional. Well done!
I hope you go far with your sculpting
I like the skull without the jaw, I think it would look fine that way, especially if its in a deep hood, so the surrounding area is dark and shadowy.
I like the skull without the jaw, I think it would look fine that way, especially if its in a deep hood, so the surrounding area is dark and shadowy.
Thanks for the feedback I can easily make the robe thicker around that area, with any luck I should have the full wraith finished by tomorrow night (then i can start on the third one). I also hope to finish the Saurus weapon by tonight too, I'll post some photos later.
@Aurellis
Thanks for your support, I hope you like how things are working out.
As for the third wraith I thought I'd let you know what I was thinking of. I have a thought of no skull, so it looks more like the wraith on the black coach artwork in the VC book. Holding the sythce in one hand and pointing ominously with its free hand. What does everyone think on this pose?
Monsterzonk
19-06-2008, 08:41
I haven't posted on this log in a long time. I must say I'm really impressed by your work. Usually I'm not overly excited by Lizardmen, but yours simply rock! I really love the attention to detail on your sculpts.
The idea of the wraith without jaw is awesome, too, and really enhances that ethereal feel. Well done!
Cheers,
Monsterzonk :skull:
Here's an updated on the wraith WIP probably about 40% complete, I need to thicken up the rags over the arms (what you can see at the moment is only a basic layer) give the hands thumbs and add a detail layer to the part around the head.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0968.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0969.jpg
And here's a 10 minute sculpting sample on the arm that will be holding the maiming shield, i have been having a play around with textures and doing my best to tone down the steriod quality a lot of my Lizards have developed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0967.jpg
The arm is not yet finished I still have to add some scales to the forearms too, but I hope everyone likes how its progressing. I will post some more photos later today (probably on Deviation art though) as I have nearly finished the weapon too.
Monsterzonk
19-06-2008, 14:58
Very nice work on both minis! The wraith looks really evil and gaunt, while the Lizardman is very savage. Cool!
Arm is looking good, Grim Reaper is looking good too :D
Gazak Blacktoof
19-06-2008, 23:00
The wraith is looking a bit too gaunt even for a dead guy. At the moment he reminds me of Jack from A Nightmare Before Christmas. The detail work and the pose are great though.
The Saurus is still very muscular, hopefully it'll balance with his size. Without an armature to guage height, hip & shoulder widths, etc its difficult to assess this.
@Gazak Blacktoof
Thanks, I'll try thickening out the robes to give him a little more substance.
Well here's the finished weapon, I did my best to put it into place last night on the saurus and I plan to concentrate long and hard on him today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0971.jpg
Warlord Ghazak Gazhkull
20-06-2008, 08:42
Wow your greenstuff skills are amazing, great looking stuff:)
I'm looking forward to the next update.
Greetz
G
Thanks I'll update it soon, I've nearly finished the entire torso with the exception of scales, head crest and decorations.
If I make good progress it should be up later today.
As promised here's an update, I'm quite happy how he's working out and I hope the pose is dynamic enough. As for the crest, there's something not quite right with the current Lizardman crests and so I adapted the design with something more spikey.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0975.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0977.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0978.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0979.jpg
Fantastic stuff!
They will be fun to paint too.
Promethius
21-06-2008, 18:51
Amazing work. Keep it up!
Just Awesome :D
now we just need some legs.
also the pose looks Very dynamic,
Gazak Blacktoof
21-06-2008, 23:22
Wow! That really is great. The lizardmen range could do worse than have a few more models that looked like this fella.
Mr.chair
21-06-2008, 23:29
Everything's looking great. The Saurus is phenomenal. Thanks for the tooth advice, it helped me out a lot.
Everything's looking great. The Saurus is phenomenal. Thanks for the tooth advice, it helped me out a lot.
You're welcome.
Thanks for the feedback guys, everything is progressing well, and I have now begun work on his lower body and legs (I made good progress yesterday and have given him plenty of spines and spikes as well as decorated the inside of the maiming shield.
Does anyone want me to try and include any tutorials as i progress with this piece?
Glad you all like him so far,
Here's some more photos from a couple of busy sculpting sessions, I've updated the inside of the maiming shiled too. I also thought at including a standard saurus warrior would help with giving you an idea of scale. The metal coatings on the spines are not finished yet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0980.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0981.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0982.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0984.jpg
EDIT:
The photos are not wonderful so I have taken another much better one with him holding the maiming shield, it's on my DA account.
Monsterzonk
23-06-2008, 15:54
Looking great, rikard! I really love the inside of the shield. The only problem might be fitting this beast in a ranked up unit... :p
Looking great, rikard! I really love the inside of the shield. The only problem might be fitting this beast in a ranked up unit... :p
I disagree the other saurus fits perfectly next to it on the shield side and the sword arm is raised above head height so will not present a problem. I think It's looking brilliant. On It'd own it doesn't look over toned but compared to gw models it is far to bulky. I think you will have to sculpt bigger muscles onto the standard troops to make them fit in.
Here's a better photo of him (though I have finished one leg now and will upoad more piccies tomorrow). I am also working on a raised base as with his maiming shield he does not rank up.
I have also sarted work on shoulder pads.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0987.jpg
Gonfrask
24-06-2008, 22:47
Woala!!!!!!
Dark Seraphim
25-06-2008, 10:05
holy moly... That is nice!
Thanks guys, I've just recently attached him to his base, the foot you can see is only the base sculpt at the moment, hope you like the leg details. Even with his sheild in hand he still lines up ok with other saurus.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0988.jpg
Malorian
25-06-2008, 19:12
Are you going to put armor on him too? (light armor)
I think some sort of chest plate would look great.
Are you going to put armor on him too? (light armor)
I think some sort of chest plate would look great.
I certainly am, I even left his shoulders scale free for armour plates, which I am working on sepperately.
I want to get the whole body finished before I can add all sorts of armour plating, talismans and possibly severed heads.
Fenix Felder
25-06-2008, 20:00
is he going to count as a saurus old blood ? looks big!! pretty awesome work, keep on the good work!
Lost Egg
25-06-2008, 20:47
Wow!!!
He is shaping up well. I love the attention to detail on the inside of the shield and the weapon glyphs. That base is looking goo too!
HN
is he going to count as a saurus old blood ? looks big!! pretty awesome work, keep on the good work!
That's what I would like, GW only released one body set for the saurus heroes and a variety of different heads.
Cheers HN, glad you like how he's going.
more photos tomorrow.
Layne in Spayne
25-06-2008, 22:18
Yer, second on the nice glyphs, awesome detail work there. Have you ever considered using brown stuff for sharper pointy bits? Also, are you in Australia yet?
Yer, second on the nice glyphs, awesome detail work there. Have you ever considered using brown stuff for sharper pointy bits? Also, are you in Australia yet?
I do have brown stuff and have used it, but I prefer green stuff, there are ways you can get some very nice edges with it.
Not In Australia just yet, I move on the 14th of July and arrive on the 17th and then I have all the joys of looking for a place to rent and getting a job.
Layne in Spayne
25-06-2008, 22:27
To each his own. The brown does take some getting used to, it's so soft, weird to handle after thick and sticky green stuff. I like it so far though. Why would you want to come all the way to Australia without already having a job sorted? Is it that bad in the UK?
Gazak Blacktoof
25-06-2008, 22:30
This really is great work, my only criticism is the size difference between the sculpt and a standard saurus. Was it itentional?
This really is great work, my only criticism is the size difference between the sculpt and a standard saurus. Was it itentional?
Yes it is, the standard scar vet model is larger too (thought not as much as mine is).
@Layne in Spayne
No it involves a 7 week total waiting time for my fitness qualifactions to be crossed over.
RavenMad
26-06-2008, 12:16
Looking absolutely luverly Rikard! Been lurking watching this for some time - sorry I haven't commented before now :(
Where in Australia are you moving to? (I'm in Adelaide, South Aus)
looks awesome, I don't think that the size is too much of an issue, it would have been better if it was ever so slightly smaller but he is meant to be far more powerful and deadly than a normal troop. I don't think you should put to much armour and glyphs on him as I think it will become over crowded far to quickly. Just maybe shoulder guards and chest plate then 1 or 2 glyphs, I wouldn't even make the chest plate cover his stomach.
I have the one foot to finish and some more scales to add as you can see before I can move on to the armour and decorations. I als think from looking at him that I need to resculpt his eye on the left hand side (the one the sword arm is closest too).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0989.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0990.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0991.jpg
Now to answer a few pointers and questions.....
Yayale
I agree I have the shoulder pads and trinkets like the face plates to add and a loin cloth (will need ideas if anyone wants to give me some).
RavenMad
I will be up north in Brisbane.
New Cult King
26-06-2008, 22:00
GW needs your skills.
Gorba_Fresh
26-06-2008, 22:06
Amazing man! I love it ^_____^,
Gorba_Fresh
Gazak Blacktoof
26-06-2008, 22:53
Yes it is, the standard scar vet model is larger too (thought not as much as mine is).
Well that's ok then, I can forgo my earlier reservation and appreciate it as a fantastic sculpt.
Just to add something critical (that's what this thread's for right?) I think the face on the front of the base needs to be more lizardy, its too human at the moment and I think it detracts from the model.
I dunno I think the fangs make it look lizardy as do the eyes on it. But it is looking great at the moment. I like the rings of metal on It's tail, they will break up the skin colour whilst not over powering the model.
Ok's here's some more updates, I've finished the other foot, I am a little pensive though, i did measure the three sepperate joins of each leg to make sure they all added up it just looks wrong somehow to me, I hope it's just me.
I'll also try to get a photo up of the image I used for the base.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0992.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0993.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/richiboy/AUT_0994.jpg
awesome! I want to see all GW lizardmen sculpted on the same level.
As for clay shapers I got mine here http://www.artifolk.co.uk/catalog/products/colour_shapers/colour_shaper_artists_tool_firm.htm
The ones I would recommend are the TAPER, FLAT and ANGLE clay shapers (go for the firm ones too).
What size would you recommend?
I think it looks fine, I can see what you mean though, I think It's just because the other leg is really bent and this one is totally straightened so it looks longer.
Darkritual
28-06-2008, 10:45
dont see what should be wrong about it... It just look awsome man realy nice!
What size would you recommend?
Size 0 which is the smallest available.
Thanks guys, hopefully more photos will be up later today.
Malorian
30-06-2008, 04:12
One thought. Right now the old blood looks like he just landed on the stone, if you were to curl the toes around the stone it would look like he is about to lung forward which wuold be more dramatic (IMHO).
Bad news folks things are falling apart with the move at my end so much as I dislike having to do this I'm close this thread as I need to concentrate on getting issues resolved.
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