Karen the Screamin' Banshee

[Paw Rugg]

I got this Etsy banshee as a gift and she's a really good one.  I had it mind to make it like one of those horror movies where they use B&W overlays for the ghost, sometimes with a bluish tinge.  Close enough 😄  The other bones at her feet were from a different vendor and I just painted on a faux dungeon floor for her to pop out of.  She actually had really nice claws, but she's so extremely brittle they just snapped off as I was cleaning her up.  Watch out for those Etsy models.  They seem to be super fragile and not as good for regular play like Bones.

 

Still not sure about the eyes though they stand out as intended.  I may go back and tinker with that later.

 

 

 

 

Tips, hints, critiques, it's all good 🙂

Edited January 18 by Paw Rugg

[Glitterwolf]

She looks fantastic!

Thanks for the inspirational paintjob

 

As for the brittleness, this is a 3D print, depending on the type of resin used they are more brittle than plastic or metal.

I happen to have this set of files as well and will print/paint her someday in the future.

What you have here is a Banshee Attacking Pose from Epic Miniatures

 

I have had some tiny pieces break off like a dagger from some of their minis, these models are  better off printed a bit bigger.

Other companies like Artisan Guild design their minis a bit thicker and thus sturdier even when printed.

Still, Epic has some awesome stuff!!!

 

Edited January 18 by Glitterwolf

[Count Urlik]

Great job!  I love the more monochromatic palette, it’s very dramatic.

[Paw Rugg]

4 hours ago, Glitterwolf said:

She looks fantastic!

Thanks for the inspirational paintjob

 

As for the brittleness, this is a 3D print, depending on the type of resin used they are more brittle than plastic or metal.

I happen to have this set of files as well and will print/paint her someday in the future.

What you have here is a Banshee Attacking Pose from Epic Miniatures

 

I have had some tiny pieces break off like a dagger from some of their minis, these models are  better off printed a bit bigger.

Other companies like Artisan Guild design their minis a bit thicker and thus sturdier even when printed.

Still, Epic has some awesome stuff!!!

Thank you!  I can see how they'd hold up better at 32mm or more for sure. 

 

4 hours ago, Count Urlik said:

Great job!  I love the more monochromatic palette, it’s very dramatic.

Thanks!  Yes, and lots of Ghost White though I held back from going much lighter overall.  I started to and then it didn't look right at the time so there she is.

[Chaoswolf]

Great paint job!

[Grand Slam]

Definitely not the kind of screaming banshee Karen I had in mind. Looks like the manager is safe... 🙂

 

I've been toying with the idea of doing a ghost with this type of color scheme. What you've done here works quite well. I do think that the eyes stand out and look good.

 

Really nice piece. 

 

[Iridil]

Inspiring - monochromatic yet the cloth and 'skin' are so distinct

[haldir]

On 1/18/2023 at 11:05 AM, Glitterwolf said:

She looks fantastic!

Thanks for the inspirational paintjob

 

As for the brittleness, this is a 3D print, depending on the type of resin used they are more brittle than plastic or metal.

I happen to have this set of files as well and will print/paint her someday in the future.

What you have here is a Banshee Attacking Pose from Epic Miniatures

 

I have had some tiny pieces break off like a dagger from some of their minis, these models are  better off printed a bit bigger.

Other companies like Artisan Guild design their minis a bit thicker and thus sturdier even when printed.

Still, Epic has some awesome stuff!!!

 

 

I've had similar experiences with Epic as well. I figured it was just me hamfisting my way through support removal. While it's cool & realistic, her fingers are just begging to break off at the slightest touch.

 

Great colors on the mini, it has that ethereal look you want from semi-transparent being.

 

Nice work!

On 1/18/2023 at 5:27 PM, Grand Slam said:

Definitely not the kind of screaming banshee Karen I had in mind. Looks like the manager is safe... 🙂

 

I've been toying with the idea of doing a ghost with this type of color scheme. What you've done here works quite well. I do think that the eyes stand out and look good.

 

Really nice piece. 

 

 

They are saving that one for/if they do a modern miniatures Patreon. 😁