So, back on the painting bandwagon and doing some more Dwarf stuff, I have managed to completely finish the army standard bearer (BSB)....Overall I am pretty pleased with how he's turned out, the cloak especially. I wanted it to look like a wolf pelt, and I think it was quite successful. I did the inner runes white because there was just too much gold/bronze on the model already and any more would just not suit. I am pretty pleased with how that turned out.
My plan to get the army done for the LO Meet looks as though I might miss out. It's a shame, but I think the army shall be mostly complete by then. I have very little left now:
Dwarf Lord
Longbeards
Hammerers
Organ Gun
So, this is achievable and hopefully they'll all be done before I move back up north in August. The Hammerers I am actually planning on converting from the plastic kit. I have never been a fan of models that are done in this manner, but it is better than spending nearly £60 on models - especially now as it is unclear when the new resin versions will be released. So, I am looking into doing them from a guide I saw on Bugmans, with a slight alteration or two. To help with this I brought some clay shapers, looking forward to testing them out.
Next up, the old metal Longbeards. Who have been sat soaking in a bath of Simple Green for FAAAAAAAARRRR too long.
Great work, I particularly like the beard. The miniature has a lot of character, with his 'come and have a go if you think you're hard enough' hand gesture.
ReplyDeleteI like the colour choices, the rich red as the inner lining of the cloak - which is turned out in the second picture.
ReplyDeleteThese make me want to get back on the painting horse, I fell off it a few months ago. Good stuff Kuffeh!
BovineOverlord - Thanks. I think I have a nack for painting beards, perhaps due to painting so many of them. :D It does have a lot of character.
ReplyDeleteHe however was not my first choice as a BSB. I had wanted to convert him to my lord, but the banner itself is moulded to the mini itself. :(
Redcraig - Thanks, I really liked that too. I wanted to add some colour and that just worked out perfect.
Get on it! :D