Mousekiller's Works in Progress

[mousekiller]

Another week with little done, but I did finish something! This week is Vamps and Tomb Kings, and I was able to finish the Crypt Bats, so I am excited about that. I will post an army update soon showing them. I am including a picture of the Vampire Counts army so you can see how little is actually done . I have the skeletons at a fairly good stage, need to dirty them up and rust up the weapons, another few highlights as well, but I like the color combination for the unit. The skeletal giant got some highlights on the cloth bits. Also, now that I finished the crypt bats, figured I would add a summoner for the Tomb King army... does anyone remember the name of the model? It is a Reaper model, just can't remember which one.

Dwarfs: No updates. I should be able to finish the baggage train and the hero by next week though.
Beasts: Finally fixed the whip for Khazrak One Eye... it had broken. Used some wire to make a whole new whip... hopefully it holds.
Orcs and Goblins: No updates.
Ogres: No updates.
Mortals of Chaos: No updates.
Demons: No updates. Pulled some Blood Letters out to start basing.
Skaven: Worked the nasty bits on the giant rat a little trying to get it to be grosser.
Empire: No updates.

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

Looking good mate, to be honest i dislike the old cartoon style models but you have a very grim painting style which brings allot of realism to them.
Great job!

 

[mousekiller]

Dwarf update! So, I didn't get a lot done with the rest of the armies, but I did manage to finish the baggage train and the Dwarf Hero, so I am pretty happy about that. So, this week is photos of what is up next for the dwarfs. I have an older model that I have modified, Kragg the Grimm, who will get a repaint as well as the addition of the pony to pull the anvil and his two anvil guards. Also, next for the gun line will be a stone thrower. And finally, six reinforcements for the unit of Thunderers. The last will need to be done first, as well as another 10 warriors with double handed weapons to round out the 2000 points... which gives me ample time to work a proper scenic drop for the first two models. Check out the Dwarven Throng Army thread for the completed works thus far! The link can be found in the first post in this topic.

Beasts: Nothing done. The goal this week will be to finish Khazrak and the next two beast troopers.
Orcs and Goblins: I did some leather strap work on the giant.
Ogres/Bretonnia: No updates. Added a unit of Pegasus knights to the que.
Mortals/Demons of Chaos: No updates.
Skaven/Lizards: No updates to Skaven. Decided to round out all of the armies and add Lizards (and elves, later) with a unit of skinks in the que.
Empire: No updates to Empire.
Vamps/Tomb Kings: No updates.
Elves: All three elf types will fall into this category, as I really hate the skinny buggars. Added a unit of High Elf archers to the que.
Enjoy!

DUKE DANSE: Thanks so much! I tried to keep them grim, while still giving them a sense of humor. Especially the horrible zombie sculpts!

 

[mousekiller]

This week brings us to the Beasts. I was able to complete Khazrak this week, so I expect to start the topic, Mousekillers Beast Herd in the next 24 hours! Very exciting. I am including a WIP pic of him after I made the repair to his whip, so that you can see how it was done. I also completed two more of the herd, rounding us out to 5 completed with 10 more to go (I found three Reaper miniatures that I think fit perfectly with the unit and give it a little more variety). Also, pieced together 3 Minotaurs to be qued up for painting now that Khazrak is done! Hope you enjoy the update this week! On a side not, please be very critical on all pieces, I am definitely trying to improve, and I don't take offense easily!

Oh, and I also spent a lot of time this week updating some of the story lines, particularly for the Dwarves, Night Goblins, and, shortly, the Beasts. Also, since some of my older pics seem a bit blurry I am considering going back in the threads and editing the older blurry pics with new, focused pics so if you get bored feel free to take a gander. It will be a slow process, and definitely won't all happen at once. I will start with orcs and goblins since some of their pictures are the oldest.

ORCS AND GOBLINS: As part of a challenge at DAWARPATH over Christmas, I completed a Goblin Spear Chukka in less than 24 hours... so I suppose when I put my mind to it it is possible to complete a mini in less than 2 months! No other updates, but I will try to get some things done with the army this week as it is up for the update next week.

OGRES/BRETONNIA: No updates.

MORTALS/DAEMONS OF CHAOS: No updates.

SKAVEN/LIZARDS: No updates.

EMPIRE: No updates.

VAMPS/TOMB KINGS: No updates.

HIGH/WOOD/DARK ELVES: No updates.

DWARFS: Based and primered the 6 thunderers.

Until next week!

 

[mousekiller]

This week brings us to the Orcs and Goblins, personally one of my favorite armies that I am painting! Just so much character in these figures, and such a huge range to choose from! Anyway, this week, I was sooooo close to finishing the wolfs and the night goblin boss, but it will take just a little longer to finish some of the smaller details and to get the water effect just right on the wolves. Any last minute advice on them PLEASE get in the comments in the next 24 to 48 hours as I plan to try and get them done in that timeframe. On Orcs 2 and 3 it is pretty much just base coats... going to have to start taking them seriously pretty soon because seeing them all ranked up nicely like that just does not scream Orc warriors to me... going to have to do something to really get them chaotic (in the orderly sense) looking. Also, need to find their command group,,, I am sure I have some appropriate models somewhere. For the Night Goblin Boss, he is really close to being done, just some very minor details that I missed on him that I need to hit (a piece of his cloak, some of the armour bits that I decided to color mid painting, etc). On the Giant, just the leather straps and the lion head got some attention.

OGRES/BRETONNIA: Did some leather bits on Ironguts 1 and 2. Primered and based Pegasus Knight 1.
MORTALS/DEMONS OF CHAOS: No updates.
SKAVEN/LIZARDS: No updates. Primerd and based Skink 1.
EMPIRE: No updates.
VAMPS/TOMB KINGS: No updates. Primered and based the Tomb Prince.
ELVES: Primered and based HE Archer 1. Also, hit the model with a base coat to get in idea of where to go with it. Right now, I am looking at a green white combo, we'll see. I want to do something a bit different than the normal blue/white... especially since that is my primary colors for the dwarfs.
DWARFS: Prepared a base for the Anvil model.
BEASTS: No updates.
Till next week!

 

[mousekiller]

This week brings us to an Ogre update and the very first update for Bretonnia. I did not get nearly as much done as I had hoped, and won't get anything done this coming up week as I will be completely out of the loop for work... so the next update will be two weeks from now. In any case, I got the Pegasus Knight base coated for the most part, really just trying to figure out what colors I want to use. Right now I am thinking red and yellow, with black and white accents. Was thinking to use a standard design across the army, as the story line is going to center around a crusader type army, but I think the cross is not so much fitting. It is supposed to be a fantasy army, so I will have to dig up an original design with the same concept, maybe using the lady of the lake as the centerpiece for the "religious" bit. Any suggestions?




On the Ogres, I got the whites, purples and skin pretty much where it needs to be, probably another highlight on those. The red is just base coated, as is the wood bits, and metals. So, still lots and lots to do to get them finished, but I should be there by the next Ogre update.




Mortals/Daemons of Chaos: Primed and based a bloodletter model. Posted some pictures of the gargoyles that were originally made for my Chaos Undivided army before the rules change a few years back, still a unit that I have a lot of pride in. As I mentioned, I won't be around for the update next Sunday, but I intend to try and get the Demon prince and five marauders completed before then.

Skavens/Lizards: No painting updates. For the lizards, I am going to go for realistic reptilian colors, so the entire army won't be a singular scale color, if that makes sense. Looking at pics of skinks on line, the most common is a blue skink, some with bright tails and black stripes so I will likely go with that angle. Suggestions?

Empire: No updates.

Vamps/Tomb Kings: No updates.

Elves: No updates.

Dwarves: No updates.

Beasts: No updates. I need to get the thread up with more pics of Khazrak and his individual background story.

Orcs and Goblins: Pulled out an Orc Warboss model to paint and be in charge of that huge mob of orcs. Also, pulled out a snotling pump wagon, will try to get it put together. I need to post the updated pics of the wolf riders, night goblin boss, and a chariot model that I painted a few years back that I am adding to the army.

See you in two weeks!

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

Looking great dude.
Really liking the detail on the Bretonian Pegasus, old models need love as well.
It does look great seeing simple little things though like painting the end of the lance like a barber shop pole as it should be like a tournament Jouister.

Forget about the pump wagon and make one from scratch, on of the easier models to make as anything tuely goes and damn it will look cool.

 

[Henning]

bro, your stuff kicks ass

 

[mousekiller]

The trip went really well, I wish I could talk more about it, but suffice it to say it was a huge success. Of course, between that and coming down with the crud, I did not get nearly as much done as I had wanted, but I did get something done. I finished Abyst, so I will get him posted up in the Demons Army page in the next day or so. For Marauders 11-15 the only thing left is bone, base, and sharpen up the metallic a bit, but they are pretty close to done, then on to the last 5 to complete the unit. The Ogre is getting pretty close as well, same items left to get done, then on to #2 of 3. The Bloodletter only has a basecoat of red and brown with a wash of black so far.




No updates for any of the other armies, but I will list them anyway so I don't lose track of which army is next!
Skaven/Lizards
Empire
Vampire Counts/Tomb Kings
Elves
Dwarves/Chaos Dwarves
Beasts
Orcs and Goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
See you next week!
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HENNING: Thanks for the confidence, I am trying to get better
DUKE: I know it is finicky, but I have two of the little buggers hanging around...maybe a great deal of modification will be in order?

 

[mousekiller]

This weeks update brings us to skaven and lizards. On the Skaven Lord, I finished up the rat skin saddle bits, both underneath the rider and in front where the chains connect to. I also added another highlight to the skin, but still not completely happy with it. Needs more gore! On the skaven troopers, I did up the bases for the next two and applied a skin and brown base coat. The skink test model is pretty much done, some very minor details to touch up... thoughts? Is it the right direction? I have a suspicion that I will use other colors for other units, or at least between the types of lizard troops.







So, whats up next and what else did I get done (not much):

Empire
Vampire Counts/Tomb Kings
Elves
Dwarves/Chaos Dwarves
Beasts
Orcs and Goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
Warriors/Daemons of Chaos
See you next week!

 

[Mad 'At]

The rats look great. The big rat looks truly disgusting, a very suitable look.

Nice colours on the skink too. The yellow of the plume and the orange scales look great together. Both work well with the skin too. Not sure about the eyes though, I tend to like eyes in colours that clash more with the surroundings, but I can see the point in having them green.

Keep it up!

 

[mousekiller]

This week proved to be another with very little done, maybe about 3 hours of painting total. Brings us to the empire update. For the mortar crew I worked the red and yellow wood bits on the mortar, worked the white bits, added some skulls to the front of the mortar. On the hero, I hit the white bits again an worked the armor a little. On the knights, I worked the armor a little bit. For the banner bearer, I started working what might become the banner, depending on how it turns out and the reviews it gets here. This is my first banner that I am making on parchment, so we will see. So far, its just a base coat, and obviously needs highlights and outlines.







Coming up next:
Vampire Counts/Tomb Kings
Elves
Dwarves/Chaos Dwarves: Base coated the 6 gunners, going to try and knock them all out in one go.
Beasts
Orcs and Goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
Warriors/Daemons of Chaos
Skaven/Lizards



Mad At: I debated about doing them yellow, and I can always go back and do that. I am happy that you saw them as green and not blue, when I looked at the photo I wasn't sure if it could be noticed!

 

[Angie]

I love your work! The giant is absolutely great with all the heads and a dwarf hanging from his belt, as is the anvilcart with the pony.

What model is the warrior priest? Is it an older GW one?

 

[mousekiller]

This week gets us back to Tomb Kings and Vampire Counts. The right leg (as it is in the mini, not as you see it), and the right arm are complete- the rest of him still needs some polish but those two bits are what the rest of him will end up looking like. Still not sure about the glowing green on the inside of him... maybe if I go back and turn the red gem on the lower sword to green? For the Tomb Prince, pretty much just base coated. Was trying to get a feel for the colors. On Skeles 1-3, I worked the weapons and metal bits up with some rust. I thought they were done, but looking at the pics I think the need something more. Finally, I pulled out a skeleton champion to add to the VC army.

Up next:
Elves
Dwarves/Chaos Dwarves
Beasts
Orcs and goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
Warriors/Daemons
Skavens/Lizards
Empire

Nerevarine: Thanks, I am trying to add a bit of character to them. The giant has been on the table for over three years now, lol. The Warrior Priest is from Reaper Miniatures Warlord range.

 

[mousekiller]

Well, this week brings us to the first ever Elves update! Keep in mind that these three miniatures still have a LOT of work left before they are done... but I am already a week and a day late in posting. One other note, I do not like the white background... but also wanted to try something different from the grey
The Wood Elves get a treeman, made by Ultraforge Miniatures. So far, he has a few browns and quite a bit of grey, but this big guy is going to be a lot of work.

For the Dark Elves, I have chosen an older Games Workshop Sorceress. So far, I have fleshed out the flesh and purples, but both still need a lot of work.

For the High Elves, we are starting with a unit of shooters. Not sure if I am in love with the color scheme, seams like he needs something more... maybe after I get everything else colored up. Want to deviate from the blue color scheme, but we will see...

So, thoughts or critiques?

Up next:
Dwarves/Chaos Dwarves
Beasts
Orcs and Goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
Warriors/Demons
Skavens/Lizards
Empire
Tomb Kings/Vamps

 

[Shadespyre]

I like the elf: he looks like a soldier. Makes a change from the pristine parade ground look you usually see on High Elves.

 

[mousekiller]

So, this past week (ok ok, TWO weeks), I have been working up Dwarfs again. The first that need to get done are the shooters, so the front three are pretty close (still need the leather bits, metal bits, and accessories done), and the back three are just base coated. These 6 will round out the unit to 16, which is a pretty nice number to balance the 16 crossbows that I already have. Also, Kragg the Grimm got some love. I thought I was getting close with his beard, but from the picture it looks like it needs a lot more contrast. Other than that, the entire model still has a LONG way to go. The stone thrower and crew got a base and a primer coat, as did the Chaos Dwarf Bull Centaur.

Any thoughts or comments welcome!
Up next:
Beasts
Orcs and Goblins
Ogres/Bretonnia
Warriors/Demons
Skavens/Lizards
Empire
Tomb Kings/Vamps
Elves

Shade: Thanks mate, that was what I was going for. He will brighten up a bit once I color in the accessories, but I do want to maintain a bit of the dirtier look.

 

[mousekiller]

So, I suppose that I can just pretend like I have not been gone for almost a year... Will anyone notice if I just pick up where I left off?

Sorry guys! I have been busy this year though. I got married, am having my first baby, and switched to a new job. That is no excuse, I know! I have still painted a little... not nearly as much as I should have.

Also, I am really upset with Games Workshop... I don't really care what they do with the game style but if you recall, I base all of my paintings on the story and world that they had created! Now they have completely destroyed that world. So, if it is perfectly fine with you all, I will stay in the world that was!

That being said, I do like that they divide the armies into force types now (sort of like the old alignment system), so when I do my WIP updates I will do them in the following five categories:

Neutral - Lizards, Dwarfs, Wood Elves
Order - Empire, Bretonnia, High Elves
Chaos - Beasts, Demons, Warriors of Chaos
Death - Tomb Kings, Vampire Counts, Dark Elves
Destruction - Orcs and Goblins, Ogres, Skaven

I don't think that I forgot anyone, but if I did than I will add them into the appropriate category.

So, to kick it off again, we will hit up a Neutral update. Mostly, I have been working on Dwarfs. Lots of Dwarfs. I finished a catapult and some reinforcements for the hand gunners, so I will post those updates against the Dwarf Army thread in the near future. I also finished a little work on the treeman, who will be the initial center piece of the wood elf army and a good way to get them started. Other than the original skink, I haven't really dabbled with the Lizards, but I need to get something start that I am motivated to finish soon.

Started these old GW miniatures, originally dubbed as Bugmans Rangers. I have 17 of them total, so I will have to dig through my Reaper bits to find some appropriately sized companions to round us out to 20. The first is pretty much done, need to add snow and do another blue highlight. The second is close, have to finish his shield (not in the picture), the leather bits, and the metal parts. Of course the third only has a base of blue on it, and the fourth has a layer of primer that was applied almost 10 years ago.

The next is the forge. This was a repaint, from long ago. I have worked up the wheels on one side, the warriors in the front. Lots more to do on this one. It is in a few pieces right now, which is why some of it may look tilted (the carriage, the anvil, the two warriors, and the hero on top.

Also started this Hero. Have to work the metal, a bit more on the blue cape I think (it seems like it needs some sort of flair, suggestions??), and some pouches and other little things.

Then we have some Dwarfs from the Mantic range. I think they are going to fit in well. Side by side they are less robust and a little taller (especially against classic GW and some Reaper minis), but as a unit they will be fine.

And I have a unit of 10 pig riders from the Dwarf Wars range by Westfall Miniatures. I have wanted to paint these for quite some time, but since there was no room for them in the armies of old Warhammer I waited. Thanks again GW for giving me complete artistic freedom to change the old world into whatever I want! The blue and white on the cheeks and the striped pants were afterthoughts, so I am still working them up. Need to finish the blue highlights on these, plus the metal bits, wood bits, and leather bits.

Finally, the treeman for the Wood Elf army. I have, for the most part, finished his back side. Started on the front, but if you see the back that is how the front will end up. Debating on adding foliage or not...

I have done work on a bunch of other things, but I will update them in the perspective week. For me, the story is as important as the painting, it really gives life to my miniatures as I add color to them.

If anyone is interested as to why these three races will be neutral: The Dwarfs will fight for gold, but for the most part prefer to stay within the mountain holds and not involve themselves in mankinds business. Lizards, although the Slann are majestic creatures, I feel govern much the same way - sticking to themselves. And Wood Elves, unlike the High Elves, retreated to the forests to get away from the world. So, to me, these three races represent the races who, if left to their own devices, would not bother the world one bit but if pulled into conflict will fight to the bitter end.

Anyway, next week we will update the armies of Order! Until then my friends, and I am happy to be back!

MK

 

[Mad 'At]

Welcome back @mousekiller
And congratulations on getting married and becoming a parent!

Very glad to see you are are still finding time for warhammer. The dwarf minis look charming as always. About the forge, is that the Skull Pass pony pulling it, or is it some older model? The pig riders are really cool, great models and lovely paintjob.

About the Treeman, I'd vote against foliage. The tree looks too old for that IMO.

Looking forward to plog updates

 

[mousekiller]

Mad'at, thanks! It has definitely been a year of beginnings.

You called it, that is the skull pass pony. The original model had no puller, so I figured that big anvil needed something to plod it forward in battle.

I was thinking the same on the treeman. He is going to be the centerpiece of the wood elf army (at least for now), with a very vengeance induced theme. Something along the lines of wood cutters... just not sure who from yet!

 

[mousekiller]

This week brings us to:

Order - Empire, Bretonnia, High Elves

And up next:

Chaos - Beasts, Demons, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs
Death - Tomb Kings, Vampire Counts, Dark Elves
Destruction - Orcs and Goblins, Ogres, Skaven
Neutral - Lizards, Dwarfs, Wood Elves


So, this week I pulled out the old WIPs from the Order armies and started working. First up, we have Prince Imrik and his faithful dragon. This will be the first dragon I have ever painted. So far, he is pretty much covered in basecoat to define the color direction I want to go in, with the exception that I worked the red up just a little bit. Does anyone know a company that still sells larger square bases? I would like to put him on a 60mm by 100mm. I will have to sink the base he is on now into the new base scenery somehow, because he is solidly connected! I tried prying him off and the feet broke in three places.

Next up, I am still not quite happy with my High Elf test model. Would red be a better color than blue for the sash? Also, I changed the tint of the white from a gray to a more blue undertone. Need to bring the greens out some. Other thoughts? I want to have this test model done before the next order update.

On to the Empire! The forces of Sigmar are getting lots of reinforcements. First, the Warrior Priest I have been working on for a while. I added a twin tailed comet to his shirt, need to work that up. Thinking of adding a black one to the underside of the cape as well. Have to add some script to the open pages of the book, then everything needs more highlights! This is a Reaper Warlord model, anyone remember the name of it?

Wizards! I have two from about two years ago that never got finished. They are not far off, except a few things I want to change now. On the Heaven wizard, he just needs some shading and highlighting all around. I am pretty happy with the colors unless you have suggestions. The fire wizard though... I think that his pants and shirt need to be darker, like black and the outer robes need to be a darker red color. Right now he is just too bright! The flames will be bright, his clothes shouldn't be glowing. Thoughts?

The Mortar. This is really close to done. Worked up the metal bits, but I just need to finish the little details on the crew and highlight the red a little more, then do something fancy to the base. I should have this wrapped up before the next Order update. Suggestions?

The Knights Panther. Worked on knight 4. Did the hatch work of the blue and highlighted the armour a bit. Need to finish the cape, base, and some small details and we will have four of these guys done. Oh, and fish out a shield for him. Then only 5 more to go, should have them all done in no less than 5 or 6 years.

Flagellants. These are new old editions to the paint table. I had painted two as test models a long time ago (like 10 years or so), back when I still used gloss coat to protect them! Anyway, they are getting a redo. Worked up the robes, still needs a wash and some highlighting on them. The plan with the robes is to paint them all with the same brown tones, but vary the wash color between browns and reds to give them a uniform yet varied look. All the rest is just base coat so far. Thoughts?

And finally, the forces of the Lady. These knights... I feel like the knights themselves should come across as bright (which is not the way I normally paint), so that is what I am going for with the colors. I need to do something completely different with the shield emblems... maybe use horizontal stripes?

Well, time to pull out the forces of Chaos for next weeks update, see you then.

MK

 

[mousekiller]

Across the horizon the combine armies of the Empire stared, into the face of absolute evil. The forces of Chaos were on the march once more, a massed horde of corruption the likes of which had never been seen. Chaos reigns again...

And so, this week brings us to the forces of Chaos. Also, take a look at the pics, I changed the background to a blue from the grey I was using, trying to get clearer pictures. What do you guys think?

So, I finally finished the third rank of Marauders. These took way too long, hopefully the final rank doesn't take nearly as long! Any comments on them? Once I find where I stashed the last five I will get them primed and ready to go.

Ogres of Chaos! This guy is getting close to being done. I rusted him up a little, but the areas that still need to be done is: the second ogre head neck... completely missed it when I painted the skin. Leather bits need to be done. Bone bits need to be worked up. That should just about do it besides a final highlight on the metal bits, and some scarring on the mace.

Demons! This guy is coming along nicely I think. I want to be able to do more to bring out his face though, any suggestions? It should still come off as red but something to help distinguish it?

Beasts of Chaos! Worked up two more beasts, and they are not far from done. I need to separate the skull staff from the horns and hair a little... maybe a blood rune or something. I think the reaper beasts will fit right in with the unit as well! Thoughts?

Started this guy from scratch this week, trying to work out exactly what type of skin color I want. I did the belly and soft spots in normal skin tones, and the back and rougher spots in browns, but I think I want a more reddish skin tone in the middle, and a darker skin tone on the back? The metal bits are just a base coat.

Chaos Dwarfs! I love where Mantic is going with there models, but the models themselves still have a lot to be desired compared to the detail that you get with newer models today. That being said, painting them reminds me of painting older Reaper and GW models, so its a bit nostalgic. The detail in the armour is just hard to make out. Right now I am just trying to flesh out a color scheme for this guy... I am thinking golds, silvers, red outlines, and a darker color for the boar body? What do you guys think?

Next week will bring us to the forces of Death!

 

[Mad 'At]

I think the grey background works better. The blue is a bit distracting.

The picture of the marauders is a bit small so it is hard to make out all the details. But they look nice. Maybe the beard on the guy on the far right is a tad flat, could use another highlight.

The ogre looks really sweet, you doing the other chaos ogre models of that era?

The banner top could definitely need some more defining. Blood runes sounds good, but maybe doing the hair in another colour? A bluegrey or a reddish brown might work. The Reaper model there should probably look fine in a unit, will you mix in more or just the one?

The idea for skin colour on the minotaur sounds good. Just don't fall into the same trap as 'Eavy Metal did and make the contrast between skin and hair too big. Let them blend in a bit together, only using the really light skin tones around the face and chest perhaps. Otherwise they look too "naked" imo.

Not really a fan of the mantic models but the paint scheme sounds quite nice

 

[mousekiller]

In the heat of the desert, a warm wind blows across the sands. A place that reeks of ancient empire, and carries the silence of death with it...

This week brings us to the armies of death, the Tomb Kings, Vampire Counts, and Dark Elves. I had considered the Dark Elves for the armies of Chaos, but I think that their sacrificial activities aligns them closer to death and bathing in the blood of the defeated.

TOMB KINGS:
This is Reaper Miniatures Warlord Model 14236 Neb'nesew Nefsokar Warlord. An absolutely beautiful model that will represent the start of the Tomb King army well. Sculpted by Tim Prow. He still has quite a ways to go until completion, but I like the colors so far. No significant questions right now, but any comments or suggestions are always useful!

This miniature is from Reaper Miniatures Dark Heaven Legends model 02911: Colossal Skeleton sculpted by Jason Wiebe. I considered pushing through and just finishing him, but on my second thought I wanted to get some advice first. The glow effect to me is not completely convincing... from the eyes, mouth, and undercarriage of the ribs. How can I make this look better? Any tips would be helpful. For the desert base, I am going to highlight up to a nice sand color, but I am thinking red toned rocks? I also have to paint the ropes that are wrapped around the upper arm. What else do you think can be done to help bring this mini to another level?

These are models from the 6th edition Games Workshop Tomb Kings. Not sure who sculpted them, if anyone knows please let me know. So far they just have a basecoat on the bones and the blue bits done up. Not sure on the shields... obviously I haven't weathered them yet, but I am thinking of making them red instead?

VAMPIRE COUNTS:

This is Reaper Dark Heavens 02449 Callus Darklore, Necromancer. What do you think of the colors? Are they working together? Do the runes on the front of the robe pop enough? I need to add some script to the scroll. What else would you do to make him pop more?

These are 8th edition (I think) or maybe 7th Games Workshop Skeleton Warriors. If anyone can confirm this, and who sculpted them? I threw the box away a while ago. The first three are pretty close to done, need to bring the red out a little more and another highlight on the bone, some more rust work. The last two just have some base coloring on the bones.

DARK ELVES:

This is the Games Workshop Dark Elf Sorceress, fairly certain she is 5th edition, maybe 6th. Again, if anyone knows the sculptor or can verify the edition? Still working out the colors on her, I think I like the gold trim, and the purple, and the red... but I think I need to give up one of the colors to incorporate Green into the model. I plan to have some of that really nice looking green marble that I have seen done in other armies. I could always do the skull in green, but I would need to accentuate the green in other parts of the model to make it work. Maybe replace the red armor bits with green? Is that too many colors? Also, I need to work up some make up on her face, if anyone has good experiences with this?

I also primed some DE Crossbows as well, but didn't think some them worth the picture without any paint on them at all. Next update I will start working them up.

Till next week! Destruction will reign with Orcs and Goblins, Ogres, and Skaven!!!


Mad'At: I know, I stuck with the blue still... that was mostly laziness. I might switch it out for a black background. I will hit the beard with another highlight. I have 6 total, but I will have to convert three of them a bit, since they are basically two models each of three models. Will do on the banner, I think those additions will help it to start popping! I have three total models to mix in to the unit as a whole, which brings the unit to 15 I think. Definitely agree on the hair bits, they are supposed to be much more hairy then the model represents. I am starting to paint more of the Manitc stuff, and they are definitely lacking in detail! Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments, this is exactly the sort of feedback I am looking for!

 

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Across the fractured mountains they came, and from the darkest caverns and deepest tunnels! It was carnage and death to step in the path of the hordes of destruction...

So, this week brings us to the Forces of Destruction: Orcs and Goblins, Ogres, and Skaven.

First up, Orcs and Goblins:

I started this guy quite some time ago, and have never really been happy with how he is turning out. I didn't do a lot to him this week, but I went back through and started to re-evaluate the skin, adding some more tones and highlights to it. In addition, I blackened out some tattoos that I think will be appropriate. Probably need one more on his upper back as well. Please be very critical with him... areas I am particularly not happy with are the face, the scales on his arm, and a few other spots.

Manufacturer: Games Workshop 7th edition
Sculptor: Brian Nelson

Now that I am introducing Orcs to the predominantly goblin army, they will need a suitable leader. Thus I bring you, Borgut Facebeater. Who better than Grimgors Ironhides second in command for this?
Thus far, have really just base coated him, but you should be able to see the direction I am planning to go with him! Never too early for suggestions.

Manufacturer: Games Workshop 6th Edition
Sculptor: Colin Grayson

These guys are pretty run of the mill orcs, each carrying two separate hand weapons. I am going to have to lop of the hands and arms and replace a lot of the weapons to get rid of how uniform they are going to look if I don't (I have about 30 of them). But, with a little converting I think we should get some proper disorganization. Anyway, you can see by these three I am still trying to work out how I want them to look. The highlights all need to come up some, but the one with the checkers is the closest to finished and the one I am leaning towards using as a guide for the rest. Big question is do I change the colors of the tops/pants as you can see with these three? Are the checkers working? I added some to his back also, just feel like they are too clean for an Orc.

Manufactured: Games Workshop 6th edition
Sculptor: Unknown. If anyone knows let me know, thanks. These were the ones that came in one of the WH kickstarter sets (maybe the one for 6th edition).

This one is nearly complete, just a bit of highlighting and small details to go to call him done. Last minute critiques? Be very critical please. Also, I don't remember who manufactured or sculpted him, so any help with that would be great.

Manufacturer: Unknown
Sculptor: Unknown

I have to say, I am very happy with this one. Mostly because it is the first miniature, in a long time, that I have completely started and finished in less than a week. And he was a lot of fun to paint! Anyway, we have 9 more to go (2o, but I plan to convert the other 10 into night goblin spider riders). If you have any critiques please let me know! Also, if there is interest in me doing a tutorial on painting him start to finish I would be happy to do that, just let me know if there is interest.

Manufacturer: Games workshop 7th edition
Sculptor: Brian Nelson and Dave Thomas

SKAVEN:

I love this model, but there is just soooooo much going on with it. First, after the last three moves since I started painting him, the base that I created started to crumble. It was made with standard air dry clay... so, I went in with some elmers glue and to help keep it together. Hopefully this works. Anyway, painting wise, I am still not happy with my "blood and gore" effect. I feel like I am missing a critical color that would really set it off, just can't put my finger on it.

Manufacturer: Forge World
Sculptor: Unknown.

Ok, I think I finally figured out how I want to do these guys. Please be very critical with comments since I am calling him done but still have the rest of the unit to paint!

OGRE KINGDOMS:

Ok, these are the first two of about 8 of these. Still working the weathering and basing, and lots of little details. Really want to get them finished so I can work on something with a bit more character... not that these don't have character, but they are the same sculpt over and over again. Bring on the critiques!

Manufacturer: Games Workshop 6th edition
Sculptor: Alex Hedstrom

So, this ends this week. Overall I think it was pretty productive. Next week we will be back to the Neutral armies!