Jabberwocky Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Here is the latest off the table. A coworker found this little guy in his garage and gave a set of them to me. I did some research and found out this was cast in 1978 and is a Heritage mini (originally cast under "Elan Merch" name). They were originally made from the LoTR cartoon movie that came out at the same time. I believe he is an Uruk hai orc. I tried to reference the orcs from the movie, but the producer decided to make them black shadows with glowing red eyes and white teeth. I did the best I could to add some life to this 25mm sculpt! The OSL around the eyes, weathering on the metals, freehand woodgrain and stitching on tunic, and a new, larger base were all done to bring this guy into the new century . I figured he deserved it after 30 years in a shoebox. Thanks to everyone that followed along in the WIP section and provided critiques and encouragement--I really appreciate it. There is also a rather lively discussion of the inherent value (or lack thereof) of the movie itself, . As always, comments and critiques are welcome. These are a bit smaller than Reaper models: And the obligatory linky if you are the voting type: http://www.coolminiornot.com/231281 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Totally bang-up job on that mini, JW! Rock on! He's excellent. And the amount of detail you added to bring him alive is just fantastic. I mean... wood grain on the haft of the spear? Awesome. Congratulations on a superb fig. Excellent, excellent paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern discomfort Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have been reading your wip on this little guy and i have to say you did an amazing job on him! Icant believe how well he turned out considering the sculpt . The wood grain on the spear is great and in such a small area. Once again great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanael Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's a beauty! I'm sad I didn't check in on the WiP at least a few times; I'll have to go back and check out some of the process. I really love those eyes. You managed to capture the look of the cartoovie (Movtoon?) without sacrificing the detail of the mini, which is pretty impressive. And your rust-work leaves me in awe. And speaking of awesome, I don't think I've seen that Jolie before. She's much prettier than the Uruk (and well painted, to boot)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karabean Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I watched the WIP on this guy, he's really hip for 30 years old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I dig this one, for so many reasons. Great paint job, great back story, just well done all around. You did an old mini justice, sir. I agree - any mini tough enough to survive 30 years in a shoebox deserves a great paintjob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Boy does that mini take me back...I probably still have a whole slew of those in a box painted with Testor's enamels..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonelf3 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I really love what you did here, you turned a poor mini into a great paintjob. If I hadn't seen the WIP i would have thought the stitching real. Looking forward to the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidVC04 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Yeah, pretty much what demonelf3 said. Great job on a tough mini, excellent stitching. I'm inspired to try that myself, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted September 10, 2009 Moderator Share Posted September 10, 2009 Turned of great, Jab. I love what you did with the spear haft. It all pulled togehter very well. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilwarin Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Very nice job on both! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Bedlam Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 A thing of beauty. And now you can utter the line, "Man, I got MINIATURES older than you are!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Wow! It's amazing how much pop-tivity you got out of one of those old sculpts. I think the eyes might be my favourite part. They're just sooooo glowy. It's a shame you can't do up about ten-thousand more to go with him. He looks lonely :'( and I suspect Jolie won't give him the time of day. Serously though, your work is always amazing..especially on the beefcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleGibson Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Boy does that mini take me back...I probably still have a whole slew of those in a box painted with Testor's enamels..LOL Same here. The first minis I ever dry brushed were from the Heritage LOTR line. I diccovered how to paint chainmail by accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Very nice job! I made sure to put in a vote for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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