Void Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Perhaps it is time I evolve from lurker to some level of involvement! I discovered Reaper a year ago, and found that I live only a few miles from the Asylum in Denton. So I went there and bought miniatures, and have been attending Paint Club as much as I can. As an introduction of sorts, these are my first four Reaper miniatures. My first real try at non-metallic metal, and I really enjoyed attempting wood grain on the bow. Second miniature. I am already officially addicted to NMM at this point, though still not entirely successful. I tried freehand on the cloak too. The temptation of sky-earth non-metallic metal was too great, and ended up pretty much the focus of the third mini. I am particularly proud of the freehand design on the back.. banner.. cloth.. things. After #3, I decided that I was using too many primary colors, and too much saturation. So I toned it down a lot, and this was the result. I have one more finished model as of this post (I can't believe how slow of a painter I am) and I will post a picture as soon as I get a chance to snap one. Also, feel free to praise my amazing base work *sarcasm* (I have not gotten around to learning how to make the base look good, or look anything at all for that matter, though I'll try in the future!). I would love to hear what y'all think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That redhead is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Wow! Really good for just starting out with NMM. All very good, though I do think #1 definitely lags behind the other 3. Really nice stuff. I gotta get my butt back to painting. All of you are making me jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architect of Old Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I can't believe those are your first minis... very great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Froggy the Great Posted April 13, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2008 These are really good. Like, "Remind me not to enter contests you're in" good. My only criticism is that the lack of basing-work holds these back. Am I correct in assuming from the quality here that they aren't your first miniatures ever, merely your first Reapers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yes, sorry. These are only my first Reaper miniatures. I did four GW space marines a few years ago and got the general hang of blending and stuff (each of my mini's takes me forever to paint and gets multiple "retries" on parts so I get good mileage as far as practice goes. I get a bit obsessive) So they are not my first ever. As for the (non-existent)basing. I know it hurts. I have to try to base something soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeval Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 These are all good, but the shield on the third one is amazing! I like the green on the first one too. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishil Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 So you only painted four other miniatures before these? Sheesh. These are excellent. I suppose Aviriel's red hair could do with a little more highlighting, but still, very nice. Ishil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Excellent work - especially for your limited experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versutus Vulpes Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Nice work - actually - great work... Awesome freehand - and nice blends. I second what Tabasco said - I gotta get my butt back into painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaney_insaney Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That Templar is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegn Beretun Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Wow! These are great. I love your color choices. The Orc Shaman pictures look a bit darker than the other pictures, is he that dark or is it the pictures? I've just started doing some basing myself, but the one I've posted was quick and simple- some spackle, and some gravel and woodland scenics "grass" with elmer's glue to hold it together. If you pick up basing as quickly as you have painting, your minis will really shine in no time. (It took me dozens of minis to get where I am and yours already look better!) "Try it you'll like it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi Void, So these would be minis 5-8 then. Wow! Those are amazing. Please, tell me you're coming to Reapercon. I think you'll be a serious contender there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks everyone! Yes, the Orc is actually quite a bit darker and less saturated than the others. I need to get some gravel. I have heard that a mix of sizes is a good idea. I have been fighting to keep May 15-18 free! I will definitely be at ReaperCon if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treide Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nice work! The middle 2 are both excellent, though the redhead is probably the best. The NMM gold is very nicely done, as are the skin tones for #2 & #3. Did you go for a stubbled chin for #2 - it looks like it, though it may just be the lighting. Either way, it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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