maelgwynn Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Still have to do the shield, metallics and some details, but I've loved this sculpt since I first saw it in a magazine ad in the early 80s, and I'm thrilled that The Viking Forge is keeping these old figures available. Painted with Reaper paints over Humbrol enamel primer, though I'll probably use enamels for the metallics when I get there. Comments and criticism welcome! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlylowlycook Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Yeah, that is a really striking orc design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Very cool mini! Welcome to the Forum! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoroaster100 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Nice work so far on a cool mini! Edited May 10, 2020 by zoroaster100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigel Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 That design is straight-up Frazetta! Good stuff; looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loth Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Looks good, cool mini. why the enamel metallics ? Just a curiosity question Loth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelgwynn Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks all for the comments and welcome! I'll have another progress pic up shortly, as apart from the shield I'm nearly finished with this guy. Loth, the sensible answer to "why enamels" is in my experience, metallic enamels tend to have a finer ground pigment than metallic acrylics, and thus look more like metal than glittery paint. At least as important, though, is that I just enjoy playing with different mediums when painting, and I actually enjoy the smell of enamels and thinners (in small doses). Thanks again! More pics coming up! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelgwynn Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Here's a few more progress pics. The steel is Humbrol metalcote enamel, and the bronze is Coat d'Arms bronze acrylic. Still some lining and detailing to do, and I'm planning something freehand for the shield design. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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