Stern Kestrelmann Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Finished her up late Sunday night. Hope you like it. SK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 That's some amazing NMM you've done. I especially like the violet and gold metallic look you've created. Skin tones are excellent also. And it's a nice sculpt, but I'm guessing you knew that already. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumb Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Beautiful painjob Stern. Love the color scheme. Cheers, Grumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelcore Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I look at that sword and can't help but beam with pride at how far along your NMM has come in such a short time. And I'm way impressed with the purple tabbard thingee. It looks velvety. Awesome! The gold edging is very nice as well. Provides a nice contrast as does the warm browns you used against the stark coldness of the armor. Speaking of contrast: The armor could use some more. You see how you went from dark to light on the sword and the purples? Repeating that theme of dark shading on the armor and shield would really give it more depth and make it pop more than it already does overall. The same can be said for the hair (though I'd avoid using the same shade as the armor. Maybe a hint of purple to kinda tie it in with the tabbard?). The fleshtones are pretty sweet. Nice and dark-elfy. Bringing up the highlights just a bit more would really give it a more skin-like quality, and still preserve the dark-as-pitch Drow feel. And just the tiniest dot of bright orange or yellow on the eyes would really bring 'em out more. The base, per usual, is rockin! Awesome, bro. Just plain awesome piece. This is so cool to see, because you're getting sooooo much better with each mini you post. It makes me sad that golf-season's right around the corner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Coolness..I like the different approach to the armor...this one and the Chaos Warrior.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastertickles Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 bloody awesome! Great Job! I really like the swords NMM and the purple tunic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decado Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 She looks really good Stern. The purple tabard is my favorite part. It really jumps out at you and offsets the armor nicely. Decado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 VERY impressive. I especially like the purple girdle on her. Did you work that up from black? Tell hoe you did it, cause its really neat-o! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) Thanks a ton for the feedback gang! Yeah, the armor could use a bit more depth. I may try the same armor again on #2982, but go a bit darker and deeper with it. The photos seems a bit washed out to me, a lot of the hair shading appears lost. Really a fun model to paint and I did it with Jester-like speed! Kel- Yes, another 6 weeks and ol' Stern will be hittin' the links. I've got three more DHL models, two big Rackham models, and a Freebooter dwarf (Mad Rogat) that I intend to complete before I pack it up! Dr. J- Yes, up from black. The purple tabbard was the easiest part of the whole model. 1. Black 2. Lich Purple (GW) 3. Highlight up two levels adding 9024 (Amethyst Purple) accordingly to the Lich Purple 4. Wash with 9022 (Nightshade Purple) 5. Highlight up to more levels adding in a bit o' white as needed. 6. Glaze with a diluted 9022. 7. Highlight up as needed. 8. Freehand along bottom of tabbard. Thanks again for all those who commented, it really keeps me going and shall be reciprocated when you post your own work! SK, shirtless and bearded Edited January 31, 2006 by Stern Kestrelmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztidjuggalo78 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Another great piece Stern!! Im really impressed with the fact that its not a Freebooter (even if it is a Klocke) I am still hoping that you do a tutorial on your skin tones btw. Cant wait to see your dwarf also!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePolo Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Dang, Stern... That bone white armor is 'da bomb' (as the kids are saying now these days). I'm really loving it, both minis recently have been really eye catching because of it. You going to post a recipie? Or do I have to figure it out on my own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 White armor... For Polo: 1. Base in Codex Grey (GW) 2. Controlled wash w/ Codex Grey and black mix 3:1 3. Highlight with Rainy Grey (MSP) White (MSP) mix. Don't go to white to fast. 4. Repeat highlighting adding more white to the Rainy Grey until you hit almost pure white 5. Another controlled wash of Codex Grey and black mix 3:1 or 5:1 depending on preference. 6. Final highlight with pure white Is this what you had in mind? SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Very nice. Especially like the purple and basework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePolo Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Ah! It's #6, that final wash that I see in there, but couldn't properly identify! That's what brings it all together, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Yes, you might be right Polo... I probably could have been a bit more agressive with this final step on this last model and maybe gotten a bit more overall depth as a result. I'm also thinking that if I based it with a darker grey to begin with, maybe a black/ grey mix, I could get a darker over all looking NMM metal. Additionally, I was wondering of how one might try this if they are using white primer. SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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