Deladrin, Assassin

[FMLament]

This is Werner Klocke's Deladrin, Assassin. I was really impressed by the original concept art by Talin and had to get her.

[Stern Kestrelmann]

Looks good overall...

 

Not sure about the reds though.

 

Hey, you gotta get some dullcote on this model as well, that will take the shine off of the cloak, unless that's the look you are going for, you know the "Shiny Red Assassin" look...

 

SK

[FMLament]

Its funny you mention the shine. I had run out of the clear coat I had been using a while ago and they had changed the brand since I had purchased it last. When I went to get some more flat clear coat I couldn't find any. I mistook Satin for flat and was rather disappointed to find her shining brightly. When I did finally find a matte finish, it didn't take the original shine down enough. I'll have to try to find some of that dullcote in my area or order it online. Thanks...

[Fitzeolas]

She looks really nice! You did a good job of controlling the washes.

 

You might want to only add Dullcote to the cloak and skin. That shiny leather is growing on me!

 

-Fitz

[FMLament]

@Fitzeolas Thank you, I was really working on getting more comfortable with washes on this piece so I'm glad she turned out well. You know, its funny, when I started working on her I didn't consider her to be an assasin. I always got more of a blade dancer, warrior feeling from her. That shine on her outter cloak is really glaring. Is there a generic product like dulcoat I can find at a hardware store or something else that would have the same effect?

 

Thanks again ;)...

[Sanael]

I've always loved this sculpt, and you've done her justice! What is the red you're using?

 

Most places, you can find some kind of matte clear finish coat in a spray can, but if you have a local hobbyshop, I would definitely suggest Testors spray dullcote; it's absolutely the best.

 

Testors also makes a series of brush-on sealers in their Acryl line, one in matte, satin and gloss. I've had mine for five or so years now and they're still good and really useful for putting down a "savepoint" coat before doing freehand. Could also be good if you want to flatten out the cloak and skin but leave the gloss on the leathers.

[FMLament]

@Sanael Thank you for the tip. Sadly I don't have a hobby store near by, but the next time I'm near civilization I'll look for Testors products. The paints I use are Apple Barrel acrylics found at Walmart. The reds were Cardinal Crimson and Apple Red for the high lights. Thank you for the compliments as well...

[Goblyn]

i Love the red armor

 

but the brownish cape

 

 

i prefer a black one

[FMLament]

@Goblyn I'm glad the there red leather armor is coming across so well. I agree that a black cape might have played better off of the red. The cloak was actually green with washes of grey to bring the tone down. Thanks again...

[MonkeySloth]

Like the foliage on the limited base, it works quite well.

 

FYI you can get testors as Hobby Lobby and some other craft stores.

[FMLament]

@MonkeySloth Thank you, I'll have to look at Hobby Lobby when I get a chance. Sadly there isn't one, or any hobby stores, in my area. The best I have available to me is Walmart and Ace Hardware. The cost of living in a small community I'm afraid...

[MonkeySloth]

There's always Amazon. I believe it's the enamel that everyone uses but I'd have to check my bottle at home first as they recently changed their packaging.

[Fitzeolas]

In answer to your question. If you have an art supply store of any kind they might have Grumbacher. I use the matte varnish for sealing. It is intended for oil and acrylic paintings but it actually works great for minis too. Just make sure you give each layer good time to dry.

[FMLament]

@Fitzeolas thanks for tip, I'll see it anyone out here carries Grumbacher products.

[Silas Coggeshall]

Dang. I'm loving the color combo. Nice job. :)