The Horde of Countess Bella Lugosi

[Tall]

Seeing as I've just started my Vampires off I thought I'd post up what little bit of work I've gotten done so far.
It's not much I know but it was the end of my shift so I was rushing to get something done before home time.
The shield isn't all that good but it was the best of bad bunch with what I had on me at the time.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can Vamp it up some more?
Thanks for your time,

 

[TMS]

Mmhmm, I do really like the look of what you've done there. The excessively tall spikes on the horse's barding might give off somewhat of a Chaos-y feel though, perhaps they could cut off or filed down to a more reasonable size? I quite like the look of the helmet though.

 

[The Dark Sheep]

Wait... You're saying that you bring bitz to work and put together your models there? Now I just got some ideas on how to make school a bit more interesting XD. Anyways he looks good, but like MS said you should do something about the spikes. Perhaps you could even file away parts of the arrowheads so that there are only lines on the model?

 

[Tall]

Yeah, I work in security at an empty warehouse so I have plenty of time on my hands. (I painted 3000 points of dwarves and 90% of my WoC at work)
I was thinking of taking the points off the model just to leave a little detail on the armour. Any ideas for the shield as I'm not convinced it looks right.

 

[The Dark Sheep]

I think the shield looks great. Its not too big and it fits the model nicely. Besides it makes him appear even more massive and scary, so its just pure win .

 

[Swissdictator]

I agree, remove the spike bits. If you need something to fill in, a flesh hand or a skull can fit it... but I'd try to get it to be smooth if you can.


With the spikes removed it'll look less like Chaos, and more like a Dark/Evil steed.

 

[Tall]

Cheers for the advice, if I get chance over the weekend I might break out the files.
I've had a partial idea for when it comes to painting this chap, well the steed anyway.
I'm thinking black horse (just for the originality ) but the furry bit around the hooves, paint it like flames similar to the horse from Ghost Rider.

 

[Sanai]

Like these?

 

[Tall]

Oh yeah, their the kiddies!

 

[Tall]

Well here is my first shots of my Vampiress Genevieve Lugosi.

I struggling to find a nice pale way to paint her flesh so any idea's would be most helpful,

I thought I'd just add this as well, Gene with some Skellies for her amusement....

TP

 

[Bug16]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can Vamp it up some more?

I'm really not sure about the helmet, it screams Slaanesh to me for some reason.

File the spikes off the top rear of the horses barding and off the front of the horses front leg armour. I've found that with the Chaos Knights the trick is to remove some of the spikes to tone the Chaos feel down. I've seen people remove all of the Chaos spikes and iconography but they looked a bit weird imo.

Like yourself I'm not convinced with the shield, you could consider using the GW metal VC shield pack for these models (I've done this). Initially I was concerned that they might look a bit too small compared to the Knight but they actually look pretty good imo. I'll up some photos of mine at some point (they're still in pieces at the moment).

 

[Tall]

Cheers for all the advice, when I get a chance I'll go back and try and implement some of it.
In the meantime as a swan song to painting at work (We've a new client taking over on Monday so I can no longer paint at work. BOOO! :'()
I thought I'd finish off Genevieve. I've done her skin but I'm not convinced on how it turned out. The idea was to make it blue/purple tinted flesh. I think the biggest thing is my expectations far exceeding my abilities with a brush.
Well here she is please, please give me C&C on the skin.

I know about the heavy shading on her "rear" I've touched that up.

TP

 

[Bug16]

I know about the heavy shading on her "rear" I've touched that up.

I'm sure that you have! :lol:

 

[Tall]

It was the most fun I've had painting..........
Anyway she's finished now.

Genevieve Lugosi

The red on the blade isn't as bright in real life, and the eyes don't look as good in the photo.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

I've been staring at the second photo for far too long The skin is very nicely done, I think perhaps the purple could do with some highlights to contrast the shading more. Is the model as shiny as that in real life, or is that the flash?

 

[Tall]

It's the light that I use at work, it's not the best thing in the world but it's portable. The skin looks strange, the more I compare the picture and the model I'm not sure which looks better. In the flesh it is more blue/purple and has a slight mottled effect the camera hasn't picked up on. The eyes look a lot better as well, I'll try and get some better shots when I leave work. But thanks for staring

 

[Mannerheim27]

I've been staring at the second photo for far too long The skin is very nicely done, I think perhaps the purple could do with some highlights to contrast the shading more. Is the model as shiny as that in real life, or is that the flash?

Walk it off DoN!!!

Very nice! Nice references to the Warlock Mount from World of Warcraft, haha, that's what I used to have!

I second DoN's remarks about adding a bit more definition via highlighting. I do agree though that cameras can and do kill some color work, but try adding a few more subtle shades on the purples and on the skin, specifically her badonka a donk, and I think you'll be set.

Have a good one!

Jake

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

Walk it off DoN!!!

Or I could do another certain activity which I am sure would be much more satisfying........

 

[Sanai]

DoN, I am not sure what turns me on more at the moment, that ass or your mention of that activity.
There is something wrong with me.

 

[Tall]

I'm getting worried now as I've at least 3 more ladies to paint up.....

 

[TheNosferatu]

Walk it off DoN!!!

Or I could do another certain activity which I am sure would be much more satisfying........

Oh no... one handed typing!!!

On topic; I think she's an really interesting model and you've done a good job. The photo quality isn't the best so I'll have to ask; have you highlighted the edges of her blade? If not, maybe think about that. A little highlighting can make all the difference on swords & armour.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

I'm getting worried now as I've at least 3 more ladies to paint up.....

Well at least it is a good way to get attention to your plog

Or I could do another certain activity which I am sure would be much more satisfying........

Oh no... one handed typing!!!

Nope I can still use two hands.......I have a missus :devil2:

 

[Tall]

I've just finished making up my first 10 new skellies which will form part of the new vanguard for my VC. I've already got 70+ 6th edition built up and I've started painting, but they looked a little dull so I'm going to replace them all (eventually) with examples like this little lot.
I know they're pretty rough and not all the mould lines have been removed but the glue is still curing so I can't do anything about it as bits will drop off!!
Apart from that, C&C always welcome. Oh and idea's for an Empire colour scheme would be much appreciated.

Cheers
TP

 

[Sanai]

Sexy Looking Unit.

Perhaps the colour scheme for the empire uniforms could be a nice muted graveyard earth/ dark gray pattern.

 

[Devo]

Those look great. I can't wait to see a whole unit like that!