papabees Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 As a long time CAV player I refer to three generations of minis. The original hand-sculpted, the first run of CAD models and then finally the CAV models from the JORII. This last set is what I refer to as a 3rd generation model. These are models where the sculptors seemed to come into their own and really push the limits of what the CAD models could be. I bring this up because when possible I try to incorporate some of the newer models parts to add a more dynamic feel to some of the first run of CAD figures. Though some purists may object I present my vision of the Assassin for your review. Feel free to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlorn Hope Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That looks really nice. Well done. As a late comer to CAV, I only kind of know what you are talking about, but I like that Assassin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Excellent work--I really like the cockpit as well as the color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Very sharp. Many kudos. Those arms make a big difference. I may have to steal that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vil-hatarn Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I may also steal that idea, the only reason I don't use Assassins is that I can't quite bring myself to like the sculpt. This version's nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That cockpit rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedespot29 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Looks great to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hey pappabees, As a mix-n-matcher myself, I agree what you've done here adds a cool and dynamic feel to the figure. I shied away from some of the initial release figure because I didn't like some of their parts.....until I got my hands on extra bits. Your Assassin has a cool look to it. I especially love the cockpit area. The blending on the blues does seem a tad off but that may be the photo. Like the way your colors work together there. Cool job! DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The photo itself seems a bit off, as if the camera was confused about where to focus in Macro. Given that, I love the idea presented and the colors are working nicely. I bet the cockpit is absolutely awssome in person! I have a hard time picking out the finer highlights on the body (again, its likely the photo, not the paint job). I would love to see a good body shot in better focus as there are some things I think I would like to emulate in my own painting. Nice piece of work there. There are never enough CAV pics in the show off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabees Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 OK I'm adding a couple pics. I've got a good camera but admit to being lazy when it comes to lighting. I took these outside so hopefully the purple comes through better. The blending on the cockpit is a little harsh but, I think needs to be to get the effect on the tabletop. It came through a little more accurate on these I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Much better pics!! LOVE the cockpit- its a perfect tabletop balance that just looks great as both display and fieldworthy. Thanks for the shots of the lower extremities too. I can actuall see how you carried the tri-color scheme through the whole model now. The mix of flat and highlighted parts works well the way you did it. Keep them CAVs coming Papa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercoutlaw Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Very nice work, man! Love the color scheme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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