Dilean Softstep, Half Elf Rogue (converted Reaper SKU #03257)

[Willen]

Hello all!

 

To you I present this fine sculpt by Tre Manor, going by name of Dilean Softstep but used as a base for ub3r_n3rd's elf character.

 

Mod job to make it similar to ub3r's description included cutting out the blades and crafting plasticard "kukris" curved blades; sculpting an eye-patch and horsetail.

 

Paintjob is an attempt at the brushes by yours truly, trying to keep to the topic of a nature rogue... on a roof. Since the mini was intended for play, I designed a small diorama-vignette where the actual 25mm square base could be placed, with the intention of making it non-obvious while in place.

 

Base is carved foam, cardboard and some bits of wood. Hanging bat is leftover putty; hook is small wire bended and glued, rope is actual cotton thread. I tried to do a design that was a slice of reality, and thought the "open" chimney space was a cool idea... in retrospective, I don't think it works as intended. 

 

As always, many things did not go according to plan or desire, but I am still happy of the outcome and how much I learnt from the piece. In the end, I hope it is displayed proudly by ub3r as a token of friendship, and that this rogue rolls true in his Pathfinder games!

 

C&C welcomed, as usual!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now for some cell phone photos taken before the trip from Argentina to the USA...

 

Closeup of the arm tattoo:

 

Detached mini:

 

 

Base without the mini:

 

Mini secured for travel:

 

 

[Arc 724]

WOW, Willen that is beautiful work! I really like the detectable base that just fits into the entire thing. I mean, you cant even tell it's separate  piece! NIcely done SIR! 

[Marsya]

I love the entire piece. The base is perfect and fits great with his display base. I love how you painted everything the mini the roof and all. I am sure Ub3r will love it and display it proudly.

[ungoreatstefan]

Wow! Great job with this piece!

[Willen]

All your nice comments bring smiles to my face, thanks! 

 

I must admit I am very proud of high nice the blends show up even in closeup, and cellphone pics. I felt I leveled up big on this one.

[LittleBluberry]

Wow, that is an amazing base!    That it separates into a smaller base for game play is phenomenal! 

 

The detail on the rogue himself is also impressive, the tattoos, the detail on the quiver, the custom weapons, it's all just so well done.  If Ub3r doesn't love this then he's insane!! 

[ub3r_n3rd]

*grins*

 

My precioussssssss!

 

I love it, was very impressed when Willen presented it to me during his trip to Vegas.

 

It looks great in these pics, but so much better IRL!

 

Thanks again, my friend!

[tiniest rhombus]

'Scuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor. Well done Sir!

[CashWiley]

I'm banging my head against the wall trying to come up with a rooftop scene and Willen knocks one out of the park.

 

Awesome work!

 

Oob is a lucky barbarian!

[Chaoswolf]

That is AMAZING!! You did a wonderful job on this piece.

 

'Grats, Ub3r!! You've got a pretty awesome gift there!

[ub3r_n3rd]

I'm banging my head against the wall trying to come up with a rooftop scene and Willen knocks one out of the park.

 

Awesome work!

 

Oob is a lucky barbarian!

Talk to Willen, he's got great ideas obviously.

[Mattnuke]

Wow! Wow, wow, wow! Excuse me while I go pick my jaw up off the floor. That is some beautiful execution of a really cool idea. It may not have turned out as planned, Willem, but you really knocked it out of the park with this one.

[Dontfear]

That is cool! Nice job!

[chaosscorpion]

Bravo

[Willen]

Again, thanks to all for the nice words.

 

I'm banging my head against the wall trying to come up with a rooftop scene and Willen knocks one out of the park.

Awesome work!

Oob is a lucky barbarian!

 

I don't want to mention, but I have had that jumping assassin for 2 years now, it was one of my earliest purchases, and started a vignette with him jumping out of a window, breaking glass, about the time I did the big Dragon Diorama for the contest. It never got finished mainly because I left it for my wife to do it, and she never really got into painting. But, I mean, I have already pondered a vertical dio and have ideas. So if you want to bounce ideas off each other, don't hesitate to drop me a PM.