Sheep's Little Log That Could

[sheep]

Hi guys, well why would any sane man have 2 project logs, well the answer is i'm not sane :D

This log will hopefully grow slower then my other sturmtruppen (http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410) log, because its a log of distractions, those things that always get in the way and stop you finishing the army of your dreams.

Its all Boss_Salvages fault "What are those hounds for?" he says innocently enough. Then i think, yeah those hounds have sat bthere for ages, i think i'll paint one!

2 1/2 hours later i get this:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Hound002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Hound001.jpg

And there you go, one foot on the slippery slope of distraction.

Comments, critisims and witisisms welcome.

Cheers

Sheep

[chuckyhol]

Sexy....so damn sexy.

[BodhiTree]

That red is fantastic. May you have many more distractions. :)

[Boss_Salvage]

Haha! I do what I can :angel:

That said, that is one nice flesh hound, far far far better than the official GW sabertooth ones & painted twice as nice. You've picked out the great details in there, right down to those exposed sinews ...

Distractions ftw!

- Salvage

[Zodiac]

Nice and clean! You forgot his feet-nails though! What about a little gorey stuff around his mouth?
A little saliva? Just opening the tin mate!

[Destris]

Wow.. nice model. Excellent paint job too.
Steve

[schoolcormorant]

the feet toe nails have been highlighted you know.
very nice, the red looks awesome, and the drybrush? work on the mane looks like full highlighting (if it is i'm sorry, i just asssumed it's really well done:))

SC

[sheep]

the feet toe nails have been highlighted you know.
very nice, the red looks awesome, and the drybrush? work on the mane looks like full highlighting (if it is i'm sorry, i just asssumed it's really well done)

Yeah thats just drybrushing, 4 layers, and a glaze. Thankyou for noticeing the puppies pedicure :D


Nice and clean! You forgot his feet-nails though! What about a little gorey stuff around his mouth?
A little saliva? Just opening the tin mate!

I'm really in 2 minds as tto whether or not i should put some sort of blood/saliva, because it'll show up great on the bone, but the skin is red, so not too sure.


Haha! I do what I can :angel:

That said, that is one nice flesh hound, far far far better than the official GW sabertooth ones & painted twice as nice. You've picked out the great details in there, right down to those exposed sinews ...

Distractions ftw!

I really hated the GW flesh hounds too, so i used the chaos hound models. Got another 15 of them on the desk, if you want to give me a little more inspiration :)


That red is fantastic. May you have many more distractions. :)

Thanks mate, Not too many i hope i want to finish the Sturmtruppen before June.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Update: Gah! more random models

1st is a priest, for no other reason then i like the model

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Stuff002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Stuff001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Stuff005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Stuff004.jpg

Not sure about the qualtiy of some of the pics, bits of each are good.

TBC

[sheep]

More pics.

WIP Flying hive tyrant converted from a carnifex. Yes they are Balrog wings.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/HT008.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/HT005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/HT003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/HT002.jpg

Thats it for now, sorry about the quality of the pics done very quickly.

Cheers

Sheep

[Erestor]

I like this thread of many distractions. Reminds me of my own.

Bit of work left there though.

[Still learning]

Yes, that base OWNS!!!!! bitty that preist does't really fit in your IG army, he would make a nice addition

[Zodiac]

Sick-Ass flying Tyrant! Debris is from the starter set right?
His feet look a tad awkward though..
I like the mild purple.. reminds me of one of the first games I ever played :D
ULTIMA ONLINE! Amethyst dragon.. oh yea.. those were sweet times.
* wipes away tear *

What about a grot firing on him, from the outstanding pillar?!

EDIT: those balrog wings are DAMN cool!

[Hideous Loon]

What are you talking about, Zodiac? There's nothing wrong with his feet, they look like birdie-feet, which is cool.

Keep it up, and may you have many distractions!

[sheep]

Thanks guys, I'm really glad you like the tyrant, alot of swearing went into that pose.

Cheers

Sheep

[Rich 123]

There's is many an interesting mini in this log Sheep. Don't we all have little distractions to keep us from finishing the army we really want :)

I wish I had more time for little distractions but, alas, trying to get my marines actually finished is enough! The preachers flesh tones look especially nice and that tyranifex™ is a great conversion without having to go too overboard to set it apart.

The flesh hound however, mm mmm mmm! Looks great, and to echo what others have said, using the hound minis beats the ******** of the saber tooth flesh nibblers that apparently are flesh hounds according to GW. However, it isn't helping me as after my marines I want to start a Night Gobbo army after bullying McMullet into teaching me WFB, however I am being sorely tempted by some sort of WFB Khornate army, unsubtle and red with big axes, how can you go wrong! It really is sorely tempting after seeing him. You didn't decide to model on a collar of Khorne though, interesting - or just because you couldn't be bothered to work on it for just a distraction mini?

Nice one, good luck on continuing you distractions ;)
Dicky

[edit] : And I love the name of this log as well! I have a special place in my heart for that book from my childhood, choo! choo!

[Verfallen]

All of those models are fantastic, I am especialy anticipating the conclusion of the Hive Tyrant. On another note, is there any chance of a recipie for the red, leather, bone parts of the flesh hounds and priest models? Thanks in advance,
~V~

[sheep]

. You didn't decide to model on a collar of Khorne though, interesting - or just because you couldn't be bothered to work on it for just a distraction mini?

Nice one, good luck on continuing you distractions ;)
Dicky

[edit] : And I love the name of this log as well! I have a special place in my heart for that book from my childhood, choo! choo!

Thankyou very much Dicky, I thought about the collar, but i just couldn't do it without ruining the mane, i'm thinking i may do like a cuff around the ankle to represent it, WYSIWIG and all.

Glad someone noticed the reference :D Me too, such compeling story when you were between the ages of 3 - 6. Although i do prefer the version from "Major Pain" now as a grown man :D


On another note, is there any chance of a recipie for the red, leather, bone parts of the flesh hounds and priest models?

Sure no problems. Everything is over a black undercoat.
RED
1. Scab red
2. Red gore
3. Watered down Black wash
4. Red gore
5. Red Gore/Blood red
6. Blood red

LEATHER.
1. Scorched brown
2. Scorched brown and graveyard earth
3. Watered down black ink
4. Scorched brown and graveyard earth
5. Scorched brown and more graveyard earth
6.The mix from above with bleached bone

BONE.
1. Snakebite leather
2. Chestnut ink
3. Snakebite leather
4. Snakebite leather + Bubonic brown
5. Bubonic brown
6. BB + Bleached bone
7. Bleached bone
8. bleached bone + skull white
9. Skull white

Whee..... there you go.

Cheers guys, keep em coming.

Sheep

[Verfallen]

Thanks a lot mate, your leather has done wonders on my chaos militia as has your red, have yet to testify for the bone, but I will definetly be cheking it out.
~V~

[sheep]

No problem mate, I look forward to seeing the results of my assistance.

Post pics when you're able.

Cheers

Sheep

[Mephistofeles]

I really love that hound, god damn it it's hot!

And the others aren't bad either ^^

[The boyz]

The red looks awesome on both the Priest and the warhound. The flesh tone on the Priest looks great too.

I like the conversion work on the Hive Tyrant, great looking base as well.

[sheep]

Update of sorts:

So the local store that i'm a customer of wants to celebrate the release of Empire and are holding a painting comp to celebrate.

The model they've decided to choose is the new warrior priest range.

This is mine.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/MoreStuff011.jpg

We have 3 weeks to finish, so this should get updated soon :D

Competition will be fierce, other painters in the masterclass section are, the store owner (06 GD silver winner duel), one of our mate who paints really well, and The Hoff!

Wish me luck.

Cheers

Sheep

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Good luck with it; that's a more sound way to encourage people to soon buy things; integrating them into the hobby helpfully, aiding along the way and for those who've been into (and those who just wants) start painting competitions of a chosen theme when a new army is released for whatever game system than to just try selling things. People gets interested and loyal and buys, though the prices should be returned to 2002's level.

Voronwe

[tancrede]

amazing job on your minis, man! i especially love your red (it's the colour i prefer to work) on the 40k priest, and i wait to see your battle warrior-priest !

[Boss_Salvage]

Good luck Sheep. That model is actually a nice sculpt, I was under the impression that nearly all of the new Empire line is pants. Course, maybe this happens to fall in that "nearly all" bit :P

Looking forward to seeing your winning entry in the paint.

- Salvage

[Mephistofeles]

Good luck in the competition, and did you just say The Hoff? :O

[sheep]

amazing job on your minis, man! i especially love your red (it's the colour i prefer to work) on the 40k priest, and i wait to see your battle warrior-priest !

Thankyou sir, yeah i like red too, theres a running joke among my friends that everthing i paint has to have red on it somewhere :)


;1204803']Good luck with it; that's a more sound way to encourage people to soon buy things; integrating them into the hobby helpfully, aiding along the way and for those who've been into (and those who just wants) start painting competitions of a chosen theme when a new army is released for whatever game system than to just try selling things. People gets interested and loyal and buys, though the prices should be returned to 2002's level.

Voronwe

I agree totally, when i used to work at the games store we had a painting comp every month, with cash prizes, it was awesome. The way i look at the pricing is, its a luxury item we're buying, if you have to make the decision between food and 40k, you should probably give the hobby up for a while.


Good luck Sheep. That model is actually a nice sculpt, I was under the impression that nearly all of the new Empire line is pants. Course, maybe this happens to fall in that "nearly all" bit :P

Looking forward to seeing your winning entry in the paint.

- Salvage

This is probably the best warrior priest sculpt of the three, the one with the shield is abit dodgie, but i agree theres some pants sculpting in the line.


Good luck in the competition, and did you just say The Hoff? :O

Yeah the Hoffs one of the local guys and i'm lucky enough to be mates with him.

Cheers guys

Sheep

[no-use4a-name]

That Tyrant is awe inspiring. Great pose, great color pallete and a very nice scenic base.

Good luck w/ the painting comp. on that Warrior Priest.

[sheep]

Alright, the priest is finished, and dropped in at the shop for judging tomorrow.

Pictures and results will be posted tomorrow when i get the model back.

Wish me luck.

Cheers

Sheep

[Still learning]

can't wait for the pictures.

[sheep]

Well it wasn't to be, I came 2nd. I was beaten by the hoff, so i guess its not too bad, heres the pics guys. Hopefully the Hoff will post pics of his uo some time so you can make up your own minds.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/MoreStuff056.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/MoreStuff059.jpg

Please let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

*edit* wow those pics are really *****, i'll see if i can get better ones.

[jasevx]

hey coming behind a superstar is amazing! looks brilliant

[Still learning]

the Hoff would have to have done some really special miniture, you know, one that comes alive at the secret word to beat yours :D

[sheep]

Thanks guys.

The hoff actually did the same model, he just did some inlaid armour that really popped.

Cheers

Sheep

[BodhiTree]

Your reds are fantastic, holy moly. The shading on the armour is awesome.

[old guard]

Thats a fine job and one to be proud of for sure. 2nd! I'd be happy with that.

[bram kuijpers]

damn sheep how the heck do you paint so good (could you make a orc?)

[sheep]

Thanks alot guys, yeah i'm happy with second.


damn sheep how the heck do you paint so good (could you make a orc?)

Practice, i've been painting for 13 years and i still see room for improvement and techniques i'd like to master. I'll see what i can do about the orc.

Cheers

Sheep

[bram kuijpers]

thanx sheep i wont eat you (alive)

[sir.spamalot]

Nice work, you managed to keep me distracted for 10 minutes.

cheers, keep up the good work

[sheep]

You must have done some trwling to find this, glad i could help.

I'll be updating this in the near future with pics of some death company i'm painting for a friends Birthday present.

Cheers

Sheep

[sir.spamalot]

You must have done some trwling to find this, glad i could help.

I'll be updating this in the near future with pics of some death company i'm painting for a friends Birthday present.

Cheers

Sheep

I found the link in your signature.;) I didn't even realize that was threadomancy:eek:

[sheep]

Told you i'd be finishing something soon.

Well this is one of the things i've been working on recently, painted as a present for my mates Birthday. Hes also getting 5 death company marines that will be finished shortly.

These pics were taken before varnish and staic grass because of the rain last nite stoping me spraying him.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain006.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain009.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[FearFrost]

Wow man, nice work! My only crit is that his crozius is a bit monochrome...maybe a different head color? Really, really clean.

[sheep]

Thanks mate, I was trying to keep it as clean as possible but still poaint it quickly, guess i succeded :P

The crozius isn't that bad IRL, theres alot of depth in the gold that my ***** camera can't pick up.

Trully finished pics.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain012.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Chaplain014.jpg

Cheers

Sheep

[bram kuijpers]

wow that looks awsome:eek:

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Aaargh! The best Chaplain with assault pack I've ever seen. No wonder you got Golden Demon bronze.

Voronwe

[bram kuijpers]

omfgwtf shep got a golden demon?! wooooooooooooooow:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Farris]

whoa!? damn nice flying hive tyrant!:D
how did you make the base?
want one too...*grumbles*
:D



~Farris

[Voronwe[MQ]]

It was in White Dwarf threehundred and twenty-err... It's at least in right the number I don't have, the one with the Empire cover as WD cover.

Voronwe

[sLai]

Dats a bootifull chappeline!!!!11

Thats a beautiful chaplain! <-- for those lucky persons who arent infected with kids-leetspeak yet :)

[chipw]

That chaplain rocks! Great looking base as well.

[doghouse]

Outstanding minis mate! :)
I especially love the bases as well, absolutely brilliant!

[sheep]

Thank you very much guys, glad you like it as much as my mate did.

Work is continuing on the DC marines, and a secret project that you'll find out about in good time.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

whoa!? damn nice flying hive tyrant!:D
how did you make the base?
want one too...*grumbles*
:D



~Farris

The base was made form a 60mm base, a pile of Miliput was put on top, then the random bits of ruined building where added in a V shape.

Cover in sand and bitz.

Spray black.
Drybrush Codex grey
Drybrush fortress grey
Wash with thined Scorched brown.
Drybrush with fortress grey.

Thats it.


love the minis sheep :)

a favor - could you tell me the recipe for your bases? I wanna give my krauts something similar.

Before you prime.
Glue sand, battle debris etc to the base.
Prime black.
Scorched brown base coat
Bubonic brown drybrush
Bleached bone drybrush
Grass.

Hope that helps guys, thanks for all the comments.

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

Brillaint Chaplain, and congrats for the Golden Demon bronze :D :D. Was it won with that model? (don't have the booklet as I don;t get WD)

[sheep]

No it wasn't won with that model, i won in LoTR large.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/MoreStuff039.jpg

Thats a ***** photo, but you get the idea :D

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

Nice; the mouth is great :) Congrats again

[jasevx]

Didn't realise my ex mother-in-law still modelled!!

Great work sheep!

[Angel Robertson]

cool troll!! Looking forward to the DC marines especially! Anything out the ordinary you will be doing on them?

AR

[Nife]

Excellent work mate.. :)

[sheep]

Thanks guys.

No pretty bog standard model wise, just jump packs and a couple of power weps/fists.

Cheers

Sheep

[Erestor]

Good work Sheep.. Keep up the distractions.

[Seven Nation Army]

Not as good as a silver demon tho eh? Better luck next year chum...p.

[sheep]

Another highly anticipated release, another painting comp, another thing to distract me from doing my multituinous projects.

Which model, the new SM libby in Termi armour.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/LibbyWIP001.jpg

Not too impressed with the book/relique thing on the top, sits to far foward, must have been some very creative photograghy to make it look as good as it does in the 'Eavy meatl photos.

So it doesn't get a start.

Next was the force weapon, don't know about you but i don't feel too threatened by a stick with a bird attached, answer a new wep, a glaive.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/LibbyWIP003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/LibbyWIP004.jpg

Theres all the WIP pics for the moment, painting has started, the base is almost finished, but being a comp model i don't want to give too much away.

The combatants are the same before althought they all have names on warseer now
-The Hoff
-Bromhead
-SNA
-Me
and some others, will be interesting, deadline is 22nd of april.

I'm still un sure as to what chapter to do, and wheather to do it codex ie blue, or one blue arma nd the chapter scheme for the majority.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

Ooh, nice conversion on the blade :). I look forward to seeing this painted; other than the book it's an excellent model.


What's happened to the Khorne BTW?

[Boss_Salvage]

Ah, should be a sweet one to see get the Sheep treatment. Very glad to see what you've changed up, should go far towards fixing this sculpt (IMO anyway) ;) ...

On the paint scheme, I vote for 1 blue arm, the rest codex. Besides that, I can't really suggest a codex scheme. Perhaps a grey one though, to go with the blue, all the other stuff? Relictors or something ... but perhaps not, that's what flashed into my head first.

- Salvage

[Rictus]

The weapon conversion is very nicely done. I may have to do something like that on my own when it arrives.

As to a bird on a stick not being threatening I suppose it depends on how big the bird is. Personally I have alwasy thought Big Bird from Sesame Street was quite threatening, the idea of him mounted on a big stick just makes it worse.

[sheep]

Ooh, nice conversion on the blade :). I look forward to seeing this painted; other than the book it's an excellent model.


What's happened to the Khorne BTW?

I agree with you on the book, though it might be making an apperance on a future LR crusader.

The khorne is still progressing, i fear i have the attention span of a goldfish, so things get overtaken by my new "crush/infatuation"



Ah, should be a sweet one to see get the Sheep treatment. Very glad to see what you've changed up, should go far towards fixing this sculpt (IMO anyway) ;) ...

On the paint scheme, I vote for 1 blue arm, the rest codex. Besides that, I can't really suggest a codex scheme. Perhaps a grey one though, to go with the blue, all the other stuff? Relictors or something ... but perhaps not, that's what flashed into my head first.

- Salvage

The Sheep treatment, i like the sound of that.

I too like the blue arm concept, relictors could be interesting, I also thought blood ravens could be cool, but looking at their IA articles they follow codex, ie blue body with one arm in red.


The weapon conversion is very nicely done. I may have to do something like that on my own when it arrives.

As to a bird on a stick not being threatening I suppose it depends on how big the bird is. Personally I have alwasy thought Big Bird from Sesame Street was quite threatening, the idea of him mounted on a big stick just makes it worse.

That would be a big stick, big stick + sensitive area = angry bird

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Alright guys, very little to report on this libby, been a bad boy and haven't done much work on him, i figure it'll be just like school and i'll cram it all in at the end.

Heres a PIP
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/sTUFF009.jpg

Comments etc welcome.

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

What chapter is he for out of interest Sheep?

The face and green robes look brilliant so far, as does the base. The rust yellow currently looks a bit too messy for my liking, although I presume that's just because it's WIP?

I look forward to seeing more Sheep :)

[Luthien]

nice minis sheep, really nice

[sheep]

Thanks guys


What chapter is he for out of interest Sheep?

The face and green robes look brilliant so far, as does the base. The rust yellow currently looks a bit too messy for my liking, although I presume that's just because it's WIP?


Hes going to be an Imperial Fist, Yeah the yellow is a bit messy atm, but yes very WIP, going to try some chipping effects on this guy ala Dominus Ex Machina.

Cheers

Sheep

[LemonPotato]

There are some amazing models in this thread Sheep. I look forward to seeing some more!

Consider me subscribed.

LemonPotato

[shartmatau]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/MoreStuff039.jpg

Sheep

mind if I ask what static grass you used for this. I'm trying to get something like tumbleweed and that looks spot on.

[Greblord]

Oo quoted for the very first time in a sig :)
Nice work on the librarian - he seems a bit armless though ;)

[sheep]

Well my painting time got the smackdown completely laid down on it. First my GF comes home meaning family dos, then at said family do i'm the only one to get food poisoning (stupid prawns) i miss a night of work, which isn't so bad, because i'm driving the porcelin bus.

Needless to say i haven't done any more on the libby yet, and its due tomorrow. I think an hourly update style thing will be inorder later tonite.

What do you think? Any one interested in giving moral support for that endevour?


mind if I ask what static grass you used for this. I'm trying to get something like tumbleweed and that looks spot on.

I can't remember what it is sorry. I got it from the back section of the hobby store, its a train product. Autumn something. Wish i could be more specific.


There are some amazing models in this thread Sheep. I look forward to seeing some more!

Consider me subscribed.

LemonPotato

Awesome! I think thats my first subscription.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Well despite the lack of interest :P i've decided to post pics as i complete this model, as close to hourly updates as possible.

End hr 1:
From
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/sTUFF009.jpg

To this in 1 hour

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/HR1001.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/HR1004.jpg

More to come.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

I have to admit the apparent lack of interest is slightly disheartening, but i am however persevering.

Hr 2ish
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/HR2002.jpg

Not much done, just two highlights on the blue, and the scorched brown dappeling for the start of the paint chips.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/HR2004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/HR2005.jpg

Close up of the paint chips.

Cheers

Sheep

*edit* i apologise for the quality of the photos, i need to get better lights.

[1truegod]

I must say that Termi you have does look pretty dam good, puts all my painting to shame, keep up the amazing work

[ice]

SHEEP! I love the green on the cloak! and did you free hand the white line with eagle?

AHHH! It so good!
cheers!
Ice

[sheep]

Thanks guys.

Heres hours 3&4 + abit :D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Hr3001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Hr3003.jpg

Finished the yellow arm, still got some work to do on the blue, lots to do on the joints and weapon.


I love the green on the cloak! and did you free hand the white line with eagle?

Yeah its free hand all the way.

Cheers

Sheep

[ice]

ZOMG! Sheep, you sir are today's ultimate painter! (it'll be tough to top that free hand eagle).
Also more good news, you are the first to recieve this award from me :D

[Asi the Red]

Hey ya'.

That libby's looking pretty sweet Sheep.
Keep'em coming please!

[Ninners]

I'm not so keen on the termy libby model but you've made it look really nice, great job. I espicially like the glaive and cloak freehand.

Can't wait to see some more.

[Arhalien]

Wow! Superb work Sheep! The discolouration of the yellow is good, as is the painting of the glaive. The green tabard is still the best bit IMO, especially with the freehand on it.

I look forward to seeeing more!

[sheep]

FINISHED!!

Finally, just put in the last hard yards, why is it always the end thats the hardest.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Libbyfinished003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Libbyfinished005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Libbyfinished009.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Libbyfinished007.jpg

Thanks for looking, let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

*Edit* I apologise for the Quality of the photos, i'll get better ones.

[jasevx]

All I can say sheep is, I'll see it in the flesh at Games Day! ;)

[Arhalien]

Fantastic work Sheep, really good :)

I know what you mean about that end being the hardest; I feel it quite a lot :)

[Seer Drakon]

Hey Sheep,
Great thread. 1st time I've seen it. I love the hounds they came out nice and the termie that you finished is awesome. Great job on the yellow that is really hard to accomplish. The yellow came out perfect. I have a quick question on your awesome cave troll what colors did you use for the striations. He came out great. One of the best I have seen. Keep it up.

[Strelok]

The freehand on the robing and the book ([A] inset) is awesome. Any hints as I have to do a bunch of celtic knotwork on the hem of an inquisitor's cloak (the one shown in my deathwatch log).

[sheep]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Better003.jpg

Heres a better picture.


Hey Sheep,
Great thread. 1st time I've seen it. I love the hounds they came out nice and the termie that you finished is awesome. Great job on the yellow that is really hard to accomplish. The yellow came out perfect. I have a quick question on your awesome cave troll what colors did you use for the striations. He came out great. One of the best I have seen. Keep it up.

Thanks for that mate, i hope you enjoyedlooking throughthe thread.

Which striations is that? The ones on the feet, or the skin? I'll try to remember how i painted it, it was finished about 7 mths ago now.


The freehand on the robing and the book ([A] inset) is awesome. Any hints as I have to do a bunch of celtic knotwork on the hem of an inquisitor's cloak (the one shown in my deathwatch log).

Thanks, the only thing to remember with painting freehand, is keep your paint thinned, and go SLOWLY. Also plan ahead, try it out on a piece of paper so you can get the organisation of the lines down pat.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Sheep

*EDIT* This has to be the hardest model to photo i've ever painted, the photos look fine in the camera, then i tweak them a little in Picasa, still fine, and the go to S*** when i upload them on to Photobucket. Weird :(

[Erestor]

Awesome work Sheep. Hard yards are great when they pay off.

Thislog is as much fun as beating Poms at cricket.

[Seer Drakon]

Wow seven months ago! The ones on his belly. I love that tone. It is great! I really like the Libs weapon also. Take to Games Day!

Thanks Sheep.

[Boss_Salvage]

Fantastic work Sheep, especially the blade and the yellow on his arm - I really like how beat up that yellow looks. I have to admit a part of me is kinda thrown off by all of the bright colors going on - yellow, blue, green, orange, red (even on the base) - but all the same I can't give enough credit for attaining such strong vibrant colors. And the freehand is quite awesome too.

So excellent job, and I'm looking forward to whatever comes up next.

- Salvage

[tancrede]

very nice mini, man ! i hope to see more of this kind of stuff !

[sheep]

Awesome work Sheep. Hard yards are great when they pay off.

Thislog is as much fun as beating Poms at cricket.

Thanks mate, yeah it is, only got those pesky South Africans in the way now.


Wow seven months ago! The ones on his belly. I love that tone. It is great! I really like the Libs weapon also. Take to Games Day!

Thanks Sheep.

From memory;

Tanned flesh base over black undercoat
Dwarf/TF mix
DF
Scorched brown/Cheastnut ink wash, slightly thined
DF
DF/EF
DF glaze
DF/EF
EF
DF glaze
EF

And there may have been a glaze of Tamiya smoke in there too, i can't remember sorry.

Hope that helps.


Fantastic work Sheep, especially the blade and the yellow on his arm - I really like how beat up that yellow looks. I have to admit a part of me is kinda thrown off by all of the bright colors going on - yellow, blue, green, orange, red (even on the base) - but all the same I can't give enough credit for attaining such strong vibrant colors. And the freehand is quite awesome too.

So excellent job, and I'm looking forward to whatever comes up next.

- Salvage

Yeah it is a tad bright, the base isn't that over-powering IRL, the camera loves the bases more then the model :mad:


very nice mini, man ! i hope to see more of this kind of stuff !

Thank you very much, coming from you that is a high compliment indeed :)

Now for all those Aussies reading this:

This is just a OT post for myself to show my respect and admiration for past, present, and future members of the ADF and NZDF.

For the sacrifices, including the ultimate, they make for us and our way of life everyday.

We thankyou.

One day a year is not enough to honour and commorate your memory and spirt.








Lest we forget









Sheep

[Strelok]

Composition-wise, I like the use of yellow throughout, it pulls your eye from area to area , rather than sticking on one part. If the yellow was just on one point, like the arm, it wouldn't have worked as it would have been too bright, but I like the use of yellow throughout, even on the base. What I'm trying to say is, the paint job as a whole rocks, and I wished I could paint like that.

[FarandAway]

Very nice mini there sheep, beautiful work on the base.

[Issanhaven]

Any chance of some more Khorne pieces? They are so impressive, it just is not funny, or fair for that matter!

[squiggoth]

That Librarian is looking amazingly dead sexy ..... even though you've used a palette with more colours than the average Mike McVey Red Period paint job. :D

I love the sense of realism you've managed to cram in that model. :)

[sheep]

Thanks foir all the great compliments and comments guys, make the hard work worthwhile.

I'm really happy with how this came out and i think its the closest i've come to really pushing my painting skills recently.


That Librarian is looking amazingly dead sexy ..... even though you've used a palette with more colours than the average Mike McVey Red Period paint job. :D

I love the sense of realism you've managed to cram in that model. :)

LOL, thats the most backhanded compliment ever, thanks mate. I was a bit woried about the amount of colours i ended up using, but it seems to have worked.


Any chance of some more Khorne pieces? They are so impressive, it just is not funny, or fair for that matter!

The Khorne are definatly on the painting table soon, i just have to borrow the Mechite red from SNA again and i can get cracking on them.

Cheers

Sheep

[Bromhead]

Hey Sheep

Having seen the libby in real life I must say it looks very different online lol....

Not a bad job overall , you have managed to pull off a paint job using ALOT of colours... a few less would actually improve it a little tho

After chatting with the Hoff, we also thought that for the blue and yellow to contrast better you should have a few more layers of a more bright blue... say enchanted or ultras.... tho the green may get "lost" if this happens ;) its very dull atm, (if dull is the effect you want then you really need to remove some of the other colours and put in more neutrals)

And finally I think the battle damage idea you are trying to pull off on the yellow (and blue too?) is a rough copy of an art techique called "trompe l'oeil" (its french :cries: ) originally done on minis by a guy called Cyril I believe... there could still a tut on coolminiornot.... or maybe his site? (link anyone?) it mostly involves fine outlining.... painting scratches are drawn on , mainly on the edges, then underlined with white(ish) on, mostly on the top edges and then the bottom edges are outlined in a darker colour where possible... brown, black, grey etc depending on the paint scheme...

It is a time consuming techique but when done right looks alot better.... Atm I must admit it is hard to tell if its chipping or mud spots :D

Hope that helps, thats my honest opinion

Well Chin Chin!

[sheep]

Thanks Bromhead, yeah i agree with you, but this mini was done as an experiment and learning experience, so i think it turned out alright.

I'll look for that tut too.

Cheers

Sheep

[Issanhaven]

YAY!! More Khorne!!

[Seer Drakon]

:D Cheers Sheep,
I tried out that tone on the troll and it worked out well. I also loved how yours was based and my water base was not drying fast enough so I had to go with something else.....along with that the troll received a sliver in LOTR Large in ATL GD. My first one.

thanks

[sheep]

Congratulations, and well done.

Glad i could help out.

Cheers

Sheep

*edit* Feel free to to post a pic, i would love to see it.

[Seer Drakon]

I have some but they are far from the mini. Not enough to see the detail up close. the stomach skin was my hold point till you gave me the idea. The rest of the model was finished. I just need to wait for some pictures to surface.:D

[HisGracetheDuke]

G'day Sheep

Whats going on with the other project log? Is SNA still doing his empire guard?

I must say the Lib is a bit weird, :wtf: nice paint job still, :)

Ah I know its the blue and green they dont look right with the yellow, Colours are always tough, let me guess someone else still picks what clothes you wear right mate? (hope its not still your mum) ;)

Say high to SNA and Bromhead for us! Tell em to do more painting!

[Strelok]

Sheep, the little log that could is slowing on its progress up the hill! We know you can do it, now get us more updates!

[Seer Drakon]

Hey Sheep how's the painting going? Coverage was posted so I wanted you to see this little guy. Thanks again for getting me over the painting hump.http://gamesday.us.games-workshop.com/download/popup.htm?/GamesDay2007/atlanta_coverege/goldendemons/images/8_lotr_large/8_silver.jpg:D He came out pretty nice I do say so myself. Oh, this is the first post of a painted mini on a website. Sorry I posted it on your topic.:angel:

[Strelok]

God I hate how the page resizes when I go to look at GW pictures. However, excellent job there Drakon. However, I demand updates, sheep!

[sheep]

Hey Sheep how's the painting going? Coverage was posted so I wanted you to see this little guy. Thanks again for getting me over the painting hump.http://gamesday.us.games-workshop.com/download/popup.htm?/GamesDay2007/atlanta_coverege/goldendemons/images/8_lotr_large/8_silver.jpg:D He came out pretty nice I do say so myself. Oh, this is the first post of a painted mini on a website. Sorry I posted it on your topic.:angel:

Fantasic work mate, well done, I don't mind at all, i think its flattering that you give me so much praise for helping you win that silver. From what I can see it was a great minature before i helped.

The painting that i get time for ATM is going well. But I'm spending a good proportion of my painting time working on, and planning terrain for a tournament that i help organise every year called G'con.

I'll see if i can arrange some pics of it for you all.


God I hate how the page resizes when I go to look at GW pictures. However, excellent job there Drakon. However, I demand updates, sheep!

Updates are on the way see above for reasons for tardiness.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Something different, a mate, SNA, is starting a Mordheim campaign soon, and i'm thinking of playing the undead, so i knocked these together.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Finshedsomething010.jpg

Still experimenting with the fleshtones.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[ImhotepMagi]

Zombiriffic, Sheep! :D

[Strelok]

Ahhh, working on terrain for a tourney is indeed a worthy reason for a delay of updates. However, i would like to see the terrain. Would it be in this log?

[sheep]

When i finish some i'll put it in this log just for you Strelok.

And heres my speed painted zombie.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Brains003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Brains008.jpg

Not the best pics but you get the idea, i really need to get a photo booth setup, any one got any links to tuts on how to make one?

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

I think that zombie is awesome, speed-painted or not. The blood and gore looks quite good, can't wait to see more.

[sheep]

ZOMBIES!!!!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Finished017.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Finished018.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Finished020.jpg

Really happy with how the blood and grime came out.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

I kind of dislike the purple shade on the right zombie, it just seems out of place with the other two. However, it's painted well, so I can't really complain. On another note, the blood and gore continues to be awesome!

[Arhalien]

Hmmmm... Nicely painted, but I don't like the colours I'm afraid; not really zomie-ish enough for me.

[jasevx]

Very Putrid, keep it coming sheep!

[Boss_Salvage]

I actually prefer the purple one over the pink one, but agree that together neither one looks quite right. The gore, however, is spot on, love the bloody mouth and innards on pinky ;)

But I feel I have to note that it's ZOMBIES!!! not ZOMBIES!!!!

Also, check out this zombie infection simulator (http://kevan.org/proce55ing/zombies/)! Holy hell!

- Salvage

[Strelok]

OK, that infection simulator is awesome, I just wanted to commend Boss_Salvage for bringing it to the forefront!

[sheep]

Ok the public seem to be divided on the colours, i'm going to try a green and a bluish tinged ones next.

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

I think I'll like the purple one more with the inclusion of more strange skin tones. If there is only one stand-out skin tone it looks weird, but if there are several, or all the tones differ, I bet it will look good as opposed to strange.

[Merceus]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/HT002.jpg

Excellent work on that! :eek: Consider it a swap for the Aliens ;)

[The Laughing God]

I actually like the purple zombie. The flyrant looks really good too, I love the claws you gave him.

Awesome Job!

-The Laughing God-

[sheep]

Thanks guys.

Merceus: now that you bing my attention to it, the flyrant looks alot like the Flying queen toy from the 90's. Damn you i want to finish painting it, not modify it :D :p

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Vampire006.jpg

Just to show i haven't been a lazy squig, but should i put gold on it somewhere?

Cheers

Sheep

[Asi the Red]

Hey ya'.

Wow Sheep... just Wow.
I think a little gold would look good on both of/either the faces on his right leg guard or left shoulder plate.

[Arhalien]

Wow! :eek:

Fantastic work Sheep, although some gold may work just to brighten it a bit. Or maybe a slightly corroded bronze/brass instead.

Lovely work :D

[sheep]

Thanks for the wuick replies guys, yeah i think i may have to add some gold, thatnk for your help.

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

could you do all the faces in gold and fade them out into silver on the rest of the armourr.....i'd be tempted to give it a go ;)

SC

[sheep]

Done some more work, and finished the Vamp and another zombie, Undead RISE!!!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheim003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheim004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheim010.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheim021.jpg

Now i just hope they justify the amount of blood on them :-D

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

The vamp looks awesome, you do justice to an awesome model! As usual, your zombies are brilliant and the gore looks excellent.

[Arhalien]

Muuuch better :D

That red cloak looks fantastic as well.

The new zombie looks great (much better than the odd coloured ones :p)

[Boss_Salvage]

Agreed, the new zombie is spot on, especially skintone-wise. The gore on him is especially grisly, on his shattered arm bone for example. Great stuff. The vamp is quite impressive too, best of luck in the streets of Mordheim!

- Salvage

[jasevx]

Great work Sheep, loving the use of colour with the group.

[sheep]

Thank for the comments guys.

I'm really loving this type of painting, i 'm just about to finish a ghoul, and almost finished a dire "bat" wolf conversion.

I'll endevour to do some more realistic skintones for you all on the next couple of zombies.

Cheers

Sheep

[Asi the Red]

Hey ya'.

Actually the purple one's a favorite of mine, I'd kinda like to see some more weird skintones myself.
But maybe that's just me...

[sheep]

I really like the purple ones pose, the skin tone is looking a little weird to me, but who am i too say what the walking dead should look like.

Speaking of more progress has been made on the warband.

Finished Ghoul
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheimwip004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheimwip006.jpg

Dire "wolf"
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Mordheimwip008.jpg

PIP Ghouls
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Mordheimwip012.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Roel?]

Finished Ghoul
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Distractions/Mordheimwip006.jpg


Ewwww!

Awesome paintjob though. :>

[Amornar]

Haha I agree with Roel? ewww is right. But I still like the ghouls. Look forward to seeing other models.

[Arhalien]

Great looking work Sheep; very putrid :D

[Boss_Salvage]

Aaahaha the d00k is an impressively extreme detail Sheep, nicely done. I like that you've modeled guts on the fell bat, too often I forget that they're undead too, not just big random bats ...

- Salvage

[jasevx]

You've been modelling that on my Sam's underpants haven't you? ;)

[sheep]

Thanks guys, glad to see the poop was a hit, i thought is this going to be too extreme, but then i thought they are depraved and sub-human, if you eat human flesh and cavort with zombies hygiene can't be to high on your list of things to do.


You've been modelling that on my Sam's underpants haven't you? ;)

Ew, your son wears a G-string, now thats progressive parenting :D :p

I hope to finish the other 2 ghouls and start the fell bat tommorow, watch this space.

Cheers

Sheep

[no-use4a-name]

The undead stuff is coming along nicely. You've just provided me with some inspiration. Time to break out the GS and "undead-ify" some Brets.

[sheep]

Yay, i inspired someone :D

I expect pics when you do :)

Cheers

Sheep

[no-use4a-name]

I'm almost finished w/ the first 50 skellies. The dip is now dry. I just started painting their weapons and stuff. Picts will be up once I've matte varnished them.

The 9 Ghouls will be next. Complete w/ "Sheep's dirty thong of DEATH...I mean DOOOOM". That's such a brilliant idea. I painted some urine stains on a unit of Bull Ogres a while back. But the dirty poo poo shooter never occurred to me.

[Rictus]

Hmm, truly zombielicious my ovine friend. I know the last ones were actually ghouls and not zombies but I just like the word zombielicious. I also like the word plinth, but that isn't really appropriate.

[sir.spamalot]

Ha-Ha that goul is awesomely gross man :)

keep up the good work!

cheer, the spam man

[sheep]

Thanks guys

Trilbydude@Dragon : hes just display, but you never know

Cheers

Sheep

[jasevx]

Where have you been, slightly AWOL recently!

Lets see some inspiration from Down Under ;)

[sheep]

Alrite guys, sorry for the lack of updates but modeling has taken a back seat over the last week.

I was involved in a car accident in which I was slightly injured, and my Girlfriend of 3 1/2 years tragicly died.

As you can imagine this has been a time of great sadness for myself and our families and I haven't had the opportunity, or inclination to do any modeling or painting.

I'm hoping to out the other side of this a stronger person, and hope that the hobby will provide some form of stability and "normality" helping me get back living my life.

So don't expect too much soon, but i'll be around.

Thankyou

Aaron

[ice]

Sheep,
I'm sorry to hear about your girlfriend, it never feels good (same thing happened to me but replace car accident with cancer) Just remember that In your log here you have many friends!
Take care
Robert
AKA ICE

[Boss_Salvage]

I'm very sorry to hear about your girlfriend, and I wish you the best coming through these hard times.

Take care,

- Boss

[Brush your teeth]

sorry to hear about your girlfriend sheep, take care.

Duncan

[Roel?]

Wow, that's awful. Take care.

Roel

[skidrow]

Sheep, really sorry to hear about your loss. Don't know you personally but can feel for you greatly anyway. Keep your chin up mate, take as long as you need. We'll all still be here.

Wayne

[CENOBITE]

This may not mean much from someone you don't know but nevertheless I'd like to offer my sincerest condolences.
Take care

[sheep]

Thankyou all so much for the support and sentiment.

Its amazing how a text based medium such as Warseer can form the same community feel as a circle of friends. Especially well people I haven't meet, or am likely to meet offer their own time to help.

And as strange as it may be, your words are helping. I hope none of you ever have to experience the loss of your partners/loved ones.

Thankyou again,

Aaron

[Zodiac]

Sorry to hear sheep,
Condolences with your Girlfriend.

Take care in this difficult period.

Ivo.

[tancrede]

just seen your post...
"toutes mes condoleances", as we say in france in such bad occasions.
take care of you.
we'll still be here.

eric

[bloodwraith]

Sheep: sorry to hear about your loss mate, it is always hard when things like this happen. My prayers are with you mate and i hope that your hobby provides whatever small solace it might. Looking forward to seeing more when you get around to it, give yourself time to grieve it is important to grieve.

[Asi the Red]

We're here for you in any way we can be.

Steve

[Harry]

Sheep. So sorry to read that post.
I don't know how people get passed something like that....and yet people do. Stay strong, be there for each other. The rest is bollox.

Harry

[Lavadude360]

so sorry to hear that sheep.

take any time you need to get back.

[Siromcyre]

I'm so sorry for your loss Sheep. As much as this text may not be very personal, I'm sure the whole of the Warseer community grieves for your loss. It is truly a tragedy, and I wish you all the best in this time of turmoil.

Sincerely,
Eric.

[cthorpe]

Hi Sheep,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Girlfriend.. having lost mine in similar circumstances a fair few years ago I know what you, and your families are going through..

Though it may not seem so at the moment.. life does continue.. though there will be plenty of hard times ahead, it will eventually get better..

Best wishes, and thoughts.. I'm sure that the 'Warseer' community will support you in any way you wish.. sometimes just logging onto a community of friends/strangers.. all rooting for you helps..

Take care,

Carl

[sir.spamalot]

Whoa dude, that is some crazy bad sh** there....I'm terribly sorry for your girlfriend, but take heart me laddy an dance around with ol' paddy and sing songs of your ancestry (actually I have no idea were you come from so I'll shut up :p)

but I'm really sorry to hear about your loss.


cheers, the spam man

[Some Muppet]

im so sorry to hear the news sheep, i feel for. may you come through this hard time swiftly and for the better

[BodhiTree]

Gah, I know I'll sound like everyone else, but I'm sorry too.

[Steel_Legion]

Sorry for your loss and hope you feel better soon. your painting is an inspiration to me, hope to see you back to your self in a while, take care for now
Gavin

[Death Korp]

I konw its a *little* bit late, but sorry about your loss mate.

Death Korp

[When Black Roses Bloom]

I konw its a *little* bit late, but sorry about your loss mate.

Death Korp

There's no such thing as "too late" to express your sympathies....

We will wait sheep. Take your time man.

[sheep]

Thanks all again for your sympathies and condolences, they have really helped me get through this most difficult time.

Painting has started again, i wish to compete again at the Australian GD coming up in october.

Pictures can be found in the sturmtruppen log in my sig.

Thanks again all.

Cheers

Aaron

[Lord Commander Eidolon]

ah sheep thats some bad ****, an ex of mine im still friends with is paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident so i can't even begin to imagine how bad this **** is for you,anyway mate may you pull through this tragic part of your life
take it easy
k

[Still learning]

ooooo, GD is in october, I might compete!

[BishopBlack]

You more like a busy bunny than a sheep (I know it sounds camp) but seriously great stuff.

I'm not gonna post on every thread you have! I need the use of my wrists :D

[sheep]

Hello all, resuecting this from the dead because i painted something random for a competition on another site (the ammobunker special forces painting comp)

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Truescalefinished002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Truescalefinished004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Truescalefinished005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Truescalefinished006.jpg

Cheers

Sheep

[The Wildchild]

:eek: OH...MY...GOD!!!! That's awesome, absolutely awesome!!!!

What a fantastic model and an even better paint job! Is it true scale?

That's just amazing!

[penguin663]

That Marine looks awesome sheep, the armours got a good amount of mud on it to make it look realistic yet you can still clearly see his armour. Also I think I'll be borrowing the bolter design for my Death Guard.

[LemonPotato]

Very nice marine there, I am glad you have revived this log since it has so many nice models, keep up the great work.

LemonPotato

[Cygnusmaximus]

That marine is AWESOME! It really makes me miss the updates from you and SNA on the Imperial Fists battle company you were working on. It's all wonderful stuff.

[Shadowphrakt]

That is very nice Sheep. Wish I could paint like that. The stubble on his head is awesome. Just grey, yeah? And the writing on the purity seals is immense.

[Count Sinister]

Excellent marine - absolutely brilliant. Love the model, and the painting is top-notch (in particular the weathering).

[tancrede]

Nice mini and nice painting !
As I can see, your minis are still very good, especially weathering !!

[Monsterzonk]

Holy crap! :eek:

[sheep]

Thanks for all the positive feed back guys :D


OH...MY...GOD!!!! That's awesome, absolutely awesome!!!!

What a fantastic model and an even better paint job! Is it true scale?

That's just amazing!

Yes it is true scale, actually a bit bigger then true scale, I may have gotten carried away *blush* heres a scale shot for you.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Truescalescale.jpg


That Marine looks awesome sheep, the armours got a good amount of mud on it to make it look realistic yet you can still clearly see his armour. Also I think I'll be borrowing the bolter design for my Death Guard.

Borrow away my friend


Very nice marine there, I am glad you have revived this log since it has so many nice models, keep up the great work.

LemonPotato

Thankyou sir, i'll have a few more to post here and in the "laying log" soon.


That marine is AWESOME! It really makes me miss the updates from you and SNA on the Imperial Fists battle company you were working on. It's all wonderful stuff.

The IF army is slowly getting finished, i'll take some more pics of the finished models later.


That is very nice Sheep. Wish I could paint like that. The stubble on his head is awesome. Just grey, yeah? And the writing on the purity seals is immense.

The stubble is as follows:
1. Finish your skin tones
2. A dark grey (i used valliejo German grey, but astronomicon would probably work) mixed with a bit of your mid flesh tone, Dwarf flesh in this case. Heavily stippled over the areas you want stubble.
3. mix some codex grey into the above mix, and stipple again, lighter.
4. Codex/fortress grey with a bit of dwarf flesh, as the final highlight stippled over the top, lightly.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Sheep

[Shadowphrakt]

Wow, that is quite a bit bigger. Well done. And thanks for the guide. BTW, is that mud or blood on his armour? I see red and brown as basically the same and can't really tell.

[The Wildchild]

That is truely stunning!!!! Any plans to do an Imperial Fists army all like that?

[Seer Drakon]

Sheep,
All I can say is that this piece is bad ass! Good luck in the comp. A win will be well deserved.

[sheep]

Thanks guys.


Wow, that is quite a bit bigger. Well done. And thanks for the guide. BTW, is that mud or blood on his armour? I see red and brown as basically the same and can't really tell.

Its supposed to be chipped paint :cries: ;) and it is a mixture of scorched brown and beastial brown :)


That is truely stunning!!!! Any plans to do an Imperial Fists army all like that?

God no! It would be hideously expensive to make, not to mention time consuming and tedious. . . oh wait . . . i think i just described the entire hobby ;)

Cheers

Sheep

[Chaplain Pallantide]

Hey Sheep,

How did you do that Marine?? I see that the arms are modified Terminator arms, much like Synapses, the legs look like Terminator legs, but filled in with Green Stuff, the back pack is a normal marine one, same with the head.

My main question is how did you do the torso? Did you use the terminator front with the head arch thingy cut off then glue that to a normal marine back? I'd like to find a way to do such a conversion as I'd love to have a whole army of these giants, but my GS skills are not that great! I know that both doghouse and synapse make their own torso's, but I have been wondering if there was a way to make it out of plastic rather than scratch build.

and if I may, may I stea...err borrow your idea?

Thanks,
Chappy P!

[sheep]

Hey Sheep,

How did you do that Marine?? I see that the arms are modified Terminator arms, much like Synapses, the legs look like Terminator legs, but filled in with Green Stuff, the back pack is a normal marine one, same with the head.

My main question is how did you do the torso? Did you use the terminator front with the head arch thingy cut off then glue that to a normal marine back? I'd like to find a way to do such a conversion as I'd love to have a whole army of these giants, but my GS skills are not that great! I know that both doghouse and synapse make their own torso's, but I have been wondering if there was a way to make it out of plastic rather than scratch build.

and if I may, may I stea...err borrow your idea?

Thanks,
Chappy P!

No problem with you stealing the ideas mate ;) go ahead :D

Pretty much. The torso is the front plate of a terminator, and the back plate of a regular SM. With the collar joined with GS, and the plates smoothed over the ribs with GS too.

The upper thighs are also made from the a regular SM.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Sheep

[Chaplain Pallantide]

Thanks Sheep! Keep these logs up, I love both of them! I love the random one and I love your winterized IG. Both are very inspirational!

Thanks,
Chappy P!

[Ravenheart]

That true scale marine is intimidating indeed. I'd be tempted to make five of them for a 'movie marines' squad.

The metal parts look really good and especialy does the base.

[Kasrkin 666]

:eek: It's....it's.... beautiful!:cries:

-Sunny