superbug Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 0_10.jpg] I love the way Bobby Jackson sculpted this mini. It looks like she is still moving. Thanks for looking. I appreciate your time and comments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastman Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I especially like the weathering on the cloak and how you've integrated her with the base. The base looks very natural and has just the right amount of stuff--I'm biased toward simple bases. How did you achieve the rock strata? If I had to guess I'd say it was a thin sheet of plaster broken then stacked. One suggestion for improvement would be in the prepping stage: In the deep folds of the cloak (seen in pic 4) there's roughness that I deal with by taking a thin strip of wet-dry sandpaper and rolling it into a spear-like shape that can get into the cracks. I put a toothpick inside the rolled strip then wet the paper a little. It makes blending easier. The cloak is either molded with holes or it's pitting from the casting process. I'd putty those holes (plumbers putty is cheaper than green stuff for little things like that) or shade and highlight them. They wouldn't be the same tone as the rest of the cloak, but a little darker. Check out how this expert painter handled the holes in this guy's cloak: http://www.necrotales.com/necroTutorials/tut_marine01.php Overall this figure is really easy on the eye and you should be proud. The boss on the shield reminds me of the old Cub Scout Bobcat patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Wow she looks beautiful! I definitely love the green that you used for the cloak. Definitely something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbug Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I especially like the weathering on the cloak and how you've integrated her with the base. The base looks very natural and has just the right amount of stuff--I'm biased toward simple bases. How did you achieve the rock strata? If I had to guess I'd say it was a thin sheet of plaster broken then stacked. One suggestion for improvement would be in the prepping stage: In the deep folds of the cloak (seen in pic 4) there's roughness that I deal with by taking a thin strip of wet-dry sandpaper and rolling it into a spear-like shape that can get into the cracks. I put a toothpick inside the rolled strip then wet the paper a little. It makes blending easier. The cloak is either molded with holes or it's pitting from the casting process. I'd putty those holes (plumbers putty is cheaper than green stuff for little things like that) or shade and highlight them. They wouldn't be the same tone as the rest of the cloak, but a little darker. Check out how this expert painter handled the holes in this guy's cloak: http://www.necrotales.com/necroTutorials/tut_marine01.php Overall this figure is really easy on the eye and you should be proud. The boss on the shield reminds me of the old Cub Scout Bobcat patch. Thanks I will try that and I got some good tips from the limk you sent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty kahn Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great work on this one. All of the colors youve chosen look very good together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madog Barfog Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Excellent work! Nice choice on the colors. If you like, I have 2 suggestions. The base is great, but if you take any sort of putty and just smotth out the brocolli pits, the integral base will blend better with your custom work. The second is minor, but I think you could have done something to make the sword a little more interesting - more shadows, maybe, or perhaps if you had used the red for the wolf's head as you did on the shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karabean Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 *Nod to Maddog* I agree with the shading on the sword, I think the wash did a good job a starting to bring out detail but more might have helped it really stand out. I would also do similiar shading and highlighting on her necklace. I really like how you did the wear and tear on the bottom of the cloak. How did you work that effect? As far as the cloak having holes, you could add patches that have little tears at the edges. Note, I haven't read the linked article yet, that idea may be redundant. :upside: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinzig Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm liking the cloak and overall a nice paintjob. I think the skintone is a little to close in color to the boots, loincloth and top. Maybe aim for a little more contrast. Also a little darker on the shield recesses too, make that wolf head stand out a little more. -Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Wizard Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm diggin' the base.The different layers of vegetation give it depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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