Mantic Forest Shambler Regiment

[silentoutsidr]

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm new here, been an off and on lurker over the years, and wanted to share some pictures most recently finished models.

 

Before I began, I was looking for ideas on how to decorate the models and a lot of the pictures that I found of these models I didn't think did them justice. So I looked at other treemen models. What I liked the most was using foliage and turf material to create "real" foliage instead of going with just painted metal.

 

I really enjoyed working on the models, it was a lot of firsts for me. The biggest one being water, I have seen a lot of videos about making water scenes and what not. Seeing the model with cattails on it I had to have it coming out of the water. I tried going for a wet dripping algae look. For a first attempt I think it did turned out pretty good. As far as the models go, I wasn't really thrilled with the appearance of the metal vines. So I created my own vines as well, which is another first. Quite fun but tedious and pleased with the look. Cattails were made from parts of floral wheat and tacky glue. Adding foliage to miniatures in general is a first for me as well, all the foliage was self made with colored sawdust and furniture foam. The only thing not made was static grass.

 

The water is Woodland Scenics Realistic Water and their Water Effects. I liked how easy it was and relatively mess free compared to the typical 2 part epoxy that I've seen.

 

After doing these minis I thought of something I am going to attempt on my other 6. I'm going to ditch the metal arms entirely and use floral wire as a support so I can then pose the vines however I want.

 

Lastly, these are going to be a part of my Elven Army and perhaps a start of a Forces of Nature Army for Kings Of War. So these aren't my first models. Just the ones I'm most satisfied with. If you have any suggestions, critiques, or questions let me know.  

[malefactus]

They are WONDERFULLY whimsical creatures, BEAUTIFULLY enhanced, painted, AND based. VERY WELL DONE!

[lowlylowlycook]

Amazing!

[Fire_Eyes]

These are very cool. Your color choices give them an ethereal and spooky vibe, which makes them seem extra menacing coming out from the water. Great work!

[Glitterwolf]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

These are wonderful!

I love the basing and the added vegetation.

You can be proud of these.

[Iridil]

These are really great - love the added foliage - very natural looking

[KruleBear]

Nice. Your water is excellent and your foliage work is well done. Thanks for sharing your work. 

[silentoutsidr]

Thanks for all the comments. I noticed I forgot to add my closeup of the water seen from the top.