Darkstar Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I'll end up photographing this mini again as the Dulcote wasn't completely dry in these shots, giving her a nice shine in the folds of her cloak. Sorry for the shiny. Anyways, as I started painting her I was beset with the idea of giving her an Autumn style scheme, as if she could just disappear within the fall foliage with nary a trace. This was harder than it sounds however as initially she was screaming for a "green green green and more green" paintjob. The hardest part of painting this mini was working out the appropriate "Fall" colors for her kit. I would have liked to have used those Hudson and Allen fall leaves on the base, but I've never been able to lay my hands on any so I used some "Fall foliage" from Woodland Scenics instead. here's to the upcoming Fall season and an end to oppressive heat of the Summer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikinglodge Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Oooww My eyes the sword blinded me. Boy that is a cool sword man stellar job on her super stuff I wants some hudson and allen leaves to but I havent gotten around to getting any yet, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frustrated Father Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ooh, very nice, love the colors on this one, and the NMM on the sword is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Sweet work dude. I better take my shirt off and bust out the brushes soon... SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawgiver Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Gorgeous. The fall leaf effects are perfect. The quiver and cloak highlights are great. NMM is top notch. Not a single complaint or suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawgiver Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Not a single complaint or suggestion. oops I lied. Its minor, but it looks like the back edge of the base could use a bit more flocking. The smooth surface of the green glue(?) kind of stands out a little. This is still a gorgeous mini though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 is that using the clear red? If so, are you using it over anything or just straight over the primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordColdsteal Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Wonderful color choices... truely... that sword... nearly cut my eye just lookin at it... that is NMM... that is THE NMM... wow.. wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 is that using the clear red? If so, are you using it over anything or just straight over the primer? Yep, I do use the Clear Red now as part of my new Red recipe. Thanks much for that, it really comes in handy. Although it's more complex than just using the clear though. Let's see, I start with a dark reddish purple brown base and then use Liquitex Cadmium Tube Red to add to the mix, mixed up with a little Clear Red. I just keep going up in strength until I reach the Tube paint color and slowly mix in Vermillion (VMC) and highlight with straight Beige (VMC) then I go back and glaze the highlights down with Clear Red + Fire Red (MSP) mixed with a Glazing additive to unify the tones. This red really looks good in hand, I'm pretty happy with it as it's not that hard either, the tube paints and the clears work well together for getting that vibrant and intense look that I like. Also thanks all for the comments, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourningcloud Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hey star, maybe you would consider doing the wood elf king mini in a fall color scheme. i have been wanting to try this ever since the mini came out, and i saw John Bonnots version of it in the painted minis section of the website. he painted it in a very elven scheme, with a browns and greens. but the gold trim and reddish brown cloth really got my painting wheels turning, and i wanted to see it done in a fall colors. so what do you say-wanna give it a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Perhaps I will. I have him in the blister right now and the Fall scheme is fitting...hmm, maybe a Winter scheme to be different, don't see many Winter Elves. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I love the choice of color on this mini. The colors are vibrant and stand out really nice. This ranger looks fantastic! I need to get to more painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The paint job is beautiful on this, except one thing bothers me. <fixes riot shield in place> The red cape makes me think christmas when viewed in concert with the green. Maybe a brownish orange would have fit the scheme better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krztoff Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Very nice colors. The sword is beautiful. Works very well for a fall theme. Such a pretty cloak... Could you post another pic with the dullcote dried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital M@ Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I think I blacked out for a second. That sword is awesome and the silky cape is a vvery nice touch. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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