Delvecem Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I had to do a reaper mini next. Sadly, so many good other versions of this have come up that I feel pathetic. But, here goes. One: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delvecem Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Two: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pshemek Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 wow, I love those waves! how have you made them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skavenbabe Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Oooo I like! This mini has the potential to be painted up so many different ways and still look awesome. That base is rockin too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted March 25, 2005 Artists Share Posted March 25, 2005 I have to agree with everyone else so far - amazing waves! I really like the creepiness you've captured in the eyes and face, really a lot of expression and emotion there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Omega Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 the wood is beautiful, very rich.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourningcloud Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 PLEASE PLEASE tell me how the heck you painted that wood-yeah the waves are really cool but the wood is freaking amazing! you are not a bit pathetic, even next to the likes of the great eric j louchard and his awesome rendition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mateybob Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 honostly i think this is one of, if not the, best renditions of this mini ive seen... can we get a bigger pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpens77 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Great work there...I really love the work on the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erion Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Those eyes might as well have LED's in them they shine so brightly. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRigger Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Thats a *great* job, why would you feel pathetic? The color choices are so rich and wonderful, and those are indeed some of the best waves I have ever seen. It's a brilliant job. I was going to work on this model in a little bit, and I think I might like to ape your paintjob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delvecem Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Call me Blushy McBlusherson! Well, I'm pretty new to this, but (I guess) previous experience with sculpting and mural-sized tromp l'oeil helped. So, um, where to start.. First the water. I've used Woodland Scenics Water Effects before, and I noted how long it takes to really REALLY cure. Also, it's sticky, so you can get a picture of rough seas and maybe a ship with a big bow shock (I went to a submarine site, I think) and just touch the glob of water effects and pull it into shape. For the bigger waves I found I had to hang the piece upside down to keep the waves from collapsing while they cured. I worked on the two big waves last, removing it from hanging position halfway to let them sag as nature would let them. I also poked them a bit. Nature isn't always cooperative. When they were REALLY cured (you'll know because they get just a tad cloudy and not perfectly clear), I hit them with a few coats of primer for hardness, and then painted. As for the wood, I think the only trick I used that it worth noting is to add a bit of flourescent orange to a leather brown shade along with the sallow yellow flesh shade I use. That seemed to give the last few highlights that real wood has, warm and bright. I hope that answers all the questions. ANd again, thanks so much for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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