Tale of Painters - Tomb Kings
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This update isn't as good, as it's a unit of basic Chariots, but hey, at least all my core are done now
I took a bit longer than I could have to make them, but it was getting quite boring so I got distracted by other stuff
This update isn't as good, as it's a unit of basic Chariots, but hey, at least all my core are done now
I took a bit longer than I could have to make them, but it was getting quite boring so I got distracted by other stuff
Time for another update! Again it's the same update copied from Tomb-Kings.net, so if you also follow my log there it won't be anything new 
I don't know if all pics will fit in one post, but here's what I've done for now.
First is my Warsphinx. I posted it before, but now he sport all the 4 crews instead of the previous 2. The initial idea was to cut down the numbe of crews so that I could more easily store and transport the model. But after a few ideas I got while building my 2nd Sphinx, I went back to it and now he's filled with Tomb Guards!
As you can see I made some kind of "leader" in there, because I think it look cool, and because it's much more space-friendly for storage than a spear poking out!
And talking of my second Sphinx, it's also finished;
Thanks to the various members that made a similar pose with their sphinxes. I decided to give it a go too to represent some Thunderstomping action! Making the crews was all kind of fun with the daring commander and the other holding tight on the howdah (I prefer to say "basket" though). I was short of 1 crew (who was used in a unit filler for my Tomb Guards), so I had to improvise one with some Charioteer legs, a VC Skeleton torso and making him some greenstuff armor to match the rest of the crews.
Both howdah are magnetized and removable, as I plan to make some kind of platform to put a king in there, and if it come close to what I have in mind, it should be interesting
Next I worked on some Ushabti with bows, to get my unit to 6. They are used Finecast Ushabti, they were primed black and painted gold, but paint was nice enough to not need striping. Metal Ushabti can be hard to strip succesfully so risking of breaking them for little benefit wasn't worth it. So I just removed some mold lines and they were ready to go. I also was able to find Finecast bitz on ebay, so I ordered some bows and arms, that way it makes me a unit of 6 with some more variation, wich is nice.
Lastly, a simple character conversion made from the Sphinx kit. I liked the idea of turning him into a Liche as we don't swim in cool Liche models. Staff head is from the metal mounted Liche, and the jar in his hand is a bits from Reaper. The statue on the base is also from Reaper, it's something I ripped off another model and was lying in my bits box. His head is from the Tomb Guard box, I used the crest for some experiment and was left with only the face. I thought it could make a good Liche head, and so was born The Blinded One, or something like that
Hope you enjoy!
I don't know if all pics will fit in one post, but here's what I've done for now.
First is my Warsphinx. I posted it before, but now he sport all the 4 crews instead of the previous 2. The initial idea was to cut down the numbe of crews so that I could more easily store and transport the model. But after a few ideas I got while building my 2nd Sphinx, I went back to it and now he's filled with Tomb Guards!
As you can see I made some kind of "leader" in there, because I think it look cool, and because it's much more space-friendly for storage than a spear poking out!
And talking of my second Sphinx, it's also finished;
Thanks to the various members that made a similar pose with their sphinxes. I decided to give it a go too to represent some Thunderstomping action! Making the crews was all kind of fun with the daring commander and the other holding tight on the howdah (I prefer to say "basket" though
). I was short of 1 crew (who was used in a unit filler for my Tomb Guards), so I had to improvise one with some Charioteer legs, a VC Skeleton torso and making him some greenstuff armor to match the rest of the crews.Both howdah are magnetized and removable, as I plan to make some kind of platform to put a king in there, and if it come close to what I have in mind, it should be interesting
Next I worked on some Ushabti with bows, to get my unit to 6. They are used Finecast Ushabti, they were primed black and painted gold, but paint was nice enough to not need striping. Metal Ushabti can be hard to strip succesfully so risking of breaking them for little benefit wasn't worth it. So I just removed some mold lines and they were ready to go. I also was able to find Finecast bitz on ebay, so I ordered some bows and arms, that way it makes me a unit of 6 with some more variation, wich is nice.
Lastly, a simple character conversion made from the Sphinx kit. I liked the idea of turning him into a Liche as we don't swim in cool Liche models. Staff head is from the metal mounted Liche, and the jar in his hand is a bits from Reaper. The statue on the base is also from Reaper, it's something I ripped off another model and was lying in my bits box. His head is from the Tomb Guard box, I used the crest for some experiment and was left with only the face. I thought it could make a good Liche head, and so was born The Blinded One, or something like that
Hope you enjoy!
Finally painted something again, so here's my Skeletons;
And to accompany this unit, what's better than a undead roman commander!
And to accompany this unit, what's better than a undead roman commander!
This is looking seriously epic. I love the army so far and cannot wait to see them all painted. I can only wonder at how many hours of conversion work you have put into it!
Massive respect for the skeleton tortoise. It's a crime not to do it with big shields and a decent sized unit!
Cheers,
u_m
Massive respect for the skeleton tortoise. It's a crime not to do it with big shields and a decent sized unit!
Cheers,
u_m
Lejontass
Zombie
Damn, this army is really just getting better and better! The hierotitan is amazing and all those small changes you are making to most of the models makes this army feel really unique. As untitled_musketeer said, I can't wait until you paint this army up.
Fantastic looking skeletons, and that is some great posing on that warsphynx, really looks like its making a thundercrush attack.
Thanks for all the kind words
Now for another update already, I'm on a roll!
For this one I'd like to have some feedback. I painted the torso in a blue-ish stone colors (planning to tie all construct units with that color), and want to know how do you feel about it?
Now for another update already, I'm on a roll!
For this one I'd like to have some feedback. I painted the torso in a blue-ish stone colors (planning to tie all construct units with that color), and want to know how do you feel about it?
it seems it has been a long time since I posted on your blog and it looks as if it is coming alot greatly.
as for feed back I like it I did mine purple and turquoise in color as that is my army theme. But yours are very vibrant looking.
as for feed back I like it I did mine purple and turquoise in color as that is my army theme. But yours are very vibrant looking.
Loempiaketzer
Crypt Horror
i say, great work on the army. my yellow/red TK's are on a side track 
good to see you are still working on them very hard! nice one!
as far as the blue goes. I would defeneatly spice it up a bit more. Your greens come from a pretty dark to a very light green. it would be good to do this with your blue/purple also. though you shouldn't overdo it because the stone effect might go away. but just a little bit more highlighting wouldnt hurt the blue i guess.
very nice work. great army.
how does it play? like a boss? or is it still hard winning games with the good old shiny bones of khemri?
good to see you are still working on them very hard! nice one!as far as the blue goes. I would defeneatly spice it up a bit more. Your greens come from a pretty dark to a very light green. it would be good to do this with your blue/purple also. though you shouldn't overdo it because the stone effect might go away. but just a little bit more highlighting wouldnt hurt the blue i guess.
very nice work. great army.
how does it play? like a boss? or is it still hard winning games with the good old shiny bones of khemri?
Thanks guys
My other 2 Stalkers are primed and ready, and I will probably try another stone color on one of theme to see how it looks. But I'm inclined to leave the blue for the time being, maybe as a unit the color won't stand out as much!
My other 2 Stalkers are primed and ready, and I will probably try another stone color on one of theme to see how it looks. But I'm inclined to leave the blue for the time being, maybe as a unit the color won't stand out as much!
I posted already but my post got eaten. Anyway, here is what I said:
This thread is the kind of thread that inspires people to start armies. The urge to start Tomb Kings had become deafening in my ears after seeing such wonderful miniatures. You should be proud, good sir. Have a rep.
This thread is the kind of thread that inspires people to start armies. The urge to start Tomb Kings had become deafening in my ears after seeing such wonderful miniatures. You should be proud, good sir. Have a rep.
Wow thanks Count Darvaleth I love to be inspired by others works, so I'm glad my logs can return the favor!
I love to be inspired by others works, so I'm glad my logs can return the favor!
Stalker done! Tried another 'stone' color but wasn't looking good, so I kept the blue for all of them!
I really like them Mioum. They are different (in a good way), so clean and carefully painted 
Also, your bases are fantastic. I fully agree with Darv
Also, your bases are fantastic. I fully agree with Darv
I really like your stalker's I think they are now one of mine favorites mini's you have painted.
This plog is brilliant. I'm living how you made use of the Necro Knight kit by sculpting extra snake toros. My favourite piece of all is the Hierotitan, what an amazing conversion. Now go and paint it. I want pictures of this gem soooo badly!
Keep it up!
Keep it up!
Looks like I forgot to post some update for my army! I don't know how many pics we can put in a single post, I have quite a bunch to show you!
First up is the 2 Necrotect I made. Pretty basic, using Sphinx crew body with various bits.
Next we have some Liches I made to represent lore of light users, so they all use the same hat and staff top for that purpose:
Liche #1: Body and face from the Corpse Cart rider, the hat from the Empire Wizard kit, and the staff top from the Sphinx kit.
Liche #2: Body from the Empire Wizard kit, head from the Sphinx kit (the Tomb King head), and the rest the same as above.
Liche #3: Body from plastic Necromancer, the head is a Necro Knight champion mask.
And the trio together:
Following that, I worked on a "count-as" Carrion, using a Reaper Giant Scarab. It's still obviously only a WIP, but it's a bit more advanced now. I've completed a wing and will try to cast it, doing the greestuff on one is super duper long, so if the casting work it would save me a lot of trouble!
Following the update on next post.
First up is the 2 Necrotect I made. Pretty basic, using Sphinx crew body with various bits.
Next we have some Liches I made to represent lore of light users, so they all use the same hat and staff top for that purpose:
Liche #1: Body and face from the Corpse Cart rider, the hat from the Empire Wizard kit, and the staff top from the Sphinx kit.
Liche #2: Body from the Empire Wizard kit, head from the Sphinx kit (the Tomb King head), and the rest the same as above.
Liche #3: Body from plastic Necromancer, the head is a Necro Knight champion mask.
And the trio together:
Following that, I worked on a "count-as" Carrion, using a Reaper Giant Scarab. It's still obviously only a WIP, but it's a bit more advanced now. I've completed a wing and will try to cast it, doing the greestuff on one is super duper long, so if the casting work it would save me a lot of trouble!
Following the update on next post.
After that I worked on some Ushabti.
I first made 4 Ushabti with extra hand weapon, for the variety mostly, I can also mix them with great weapon. Plus they are a bit easier to rank up amongst some great weapon, so it's a bonus!
I also made one "at ease". I quite like it turned out, maybe I'll go back later and convert at least another to be like that!
With all the work on Ushabti, I can now field a massive horde of them!
Hope you like!
I first made 4 Ushabti with extra hand weapon, for the variety mostly, I can also mix them with great weapon. Plus they are a bit easier to rank up amongst some great weapon, so it's a bonus!
I also made one "at ease". I quite like it turned out, maybe I'll go back later and convert at least another to be like that!
With all the work on Ushabti, I can now field a massive horde of them!
Hope you like!
