tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387207796010579202024-03-12T18:51:09.371-07:00What The FauxVirukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.comBlogger828125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-20171652475456064132022-01-16T13:26:00.002-08:002022-01-16T13:26:34.868-08:00Update, sort of<p> Not much of an update really. I realized I've pretty much fully shifted to Instagram. I will likely keep this blog as an archive of past works but all updates / pics of new works can be found on my Instagram profile here:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>https://www.instagram.com/what.the.faux/</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMET-Aw63VBBns49IyiKfVyZJGjyQkhqHaj1FU0Odbpzmgpfb0H4OSTuihXFteXuS_LC7vg_UYksJ8qzCTkup4dyFvZcf_QrmWdgvGhxWjQkd1MywV7f4qY9hQ_aqxNmdaRZYxDmm2pIqTAlPPNZ4z19UqqUnulwFxjJ_qH5xzYVS5drQA87I1utSHBg=s904" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMET-Aw63VBBns49IyiKfVyZJGjyQkhqHaj1FU0Odbpzmgpfb0H4OSTuihXFteXuS_LC7vg_UYksJ8qzCTkup4dyFvZcf_QrmWdgvGhxWjQkd1MywV7f4qY9hQ_aqxNmdaRZYxDmm2pIqTAlPPNZ4z19UqqUnulwFxjJ_qH5xzYVS5drQA87I1utSHBg=s320" width="238" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-27326128753253160042021-02-14T15:20:00.002-08:002021-02-14T15:20:23.030-08:00Exploring the Apex keyword #2 Lord Cooper and Model 9<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Lord Justin Cooper and his trusted henchman-android Model 9. I actually liked his background story as it presented a character with flaws, who can make occasional hasty and irrational decisions but is strongly driven by a primal force. He actually lost his arms and leg (+part of skull) in a hunting "accident" that was caused by a weapon prepared for him as a "gift". It misfired and he got mauled. He survived and had his body redesigned and Model 9 is an imperfect version of artificial limbs which were originally meant to be his own. As a result the robot has unshakeable loyalty and even eerily imitates Cooper's movement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">That is one of the reasons there are some parallels in paint scheme, such as similar metallics on limbs + same color of shorts. The pictures I took in light tent tend to overexpose some areas and as a result there seem to be more contrasts on the metallic areas (which are smoothly highlighted in real life - I hope the last picture shows that better)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6mnuixZ2zzg/YCmuvbwAQEI/AAAAAAAASo4/8cbrvPP-jhMlepdB8eIp4Db7XkVHwYqeACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cooper00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6mnuixZ2zzg/YCmuvbwAQEI/AAAAAAAASo4/8cbrvPP-jhMlepdB8eIp4Db7XkVHwYqeACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/cooper00.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwkBD0-YSNM/YCmuvDZeesI/AAAAAAAASo0/FXhnqeTR8R04lJIt0yiEKJOU0XPiF149ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cooper000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwkBD0-YSNM/YCmuvDZeesI/AAAAAAAASo0/FXhnqeTR8R04lJIt0yiEKJOU0XPiF149ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/cooper000.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5kZamrm5Sg/YCmuvXzSGxI/AAAAAAAASo8/cxK3qBg2bsYHf703hPfQm0e8jgNwfm34QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cooper_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5kZamrm5Sg/YCmuvXzSGxI/AAAAAAAASo8/cxK3qBg2bsYHf703hPfQm0e8jgNwfm34QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/cooper_01.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YhITBgV3bU0/YCmuv3zBq1I/AAAAAAAASpA/-_93BZsmnqAdpqFoF7ayjmrML4GWmpb6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/model9_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YhITBgV3bU0/YCmuv3zBq1I/AAAAAAAASpA/-_93BZsmnqAdpqFoF7ayjmrML4GWmpb6gCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/model9_01.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tnbX3gMZsZI/YCmuwb9WtcI/AAAAAAAASpE/mxlXb_b5auIXnhdjF7N-QIEu6BuYHOkkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/painters_challenge_Feb02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tnbX3gMZsZI/YCmuwb9WtcI/AAAAAAAASpE/mxlXb_b5auIXnhdjF7N-QIEu6BuYHOkkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/painters_challenge_Feb02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-20392094945854798492021-02-07T04:45:00.003-08:002021-02-07T04:45:53.886-08:00Exploring the Apex keyword #1 Runaways and Vatagi Hunters<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have to admit that the level of quality of minis that Wyrd releases only keeps on getting better. The Vatagi Hunters are prime examples. 6ss minions that might as well be masters - so much detail packed into these sculpts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4UmYfbltlU/YB_gRheK5SI/AAAAAAAASn8/ODZGl-BUQ2gKxtY71Ws3eaKqS0-OeqfbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/explorers_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4UmYfbltlU/YB_gRheK5SI/AAAAAAAASn8/ODZGl-BUQ2gKxtY71Ws3eaKqS0-OeqfbwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/explorers_01.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d8Tm-rhm2VQ/YB_gR5uC_RI/AAAAAAAASoE/3B8Kr4uX1pYiJnMn_Aiog7ITHieKKvZVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/explorers_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d8Tm-rhm2VQ/YB_gR5uC_RI/AAAAAAAASoE/3B8Kr4uX1pYiJnMn_Aiog7ITHieKKvZVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/explorers_02.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>The Runaways are a total of 3ss worth of totems that try to get out of the game while being shot at by their master (who gains bonuses if he manages to take one down). Again, really nice models.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zqmHACY26yg/YB_gR9n2jCI/AAAAAAAASoA/Qdg1zVqVDiA8Wpaevj4b-uMHxubRU0PsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/explorers_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zqmHACY26yg/YB_gR9n2jCI/AAAAAAAASoA/Qdg1zVqVDiA8Wpaevj4b-uMHxubRU0PsACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/explorers_1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /> <p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-11327302971367193272021-01-11T14:35:00.002-08:002021-01-11T14:56:11.931-08:00A look into the Explorer's Society <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">New Year, new faction - time to dive into the hobby side of the Explorer's Society. I will be painting two sets of the Apex keyword (neither for myself though) in the next couple of weeks. The bases were made with Milliput and I added texture by pressing other pre-cast sand/rocky themed resin bases into the putty.</div><div><br /></div>Let's start with what's inside Lord Cooper's box. First off the man himself. Fairly easy to assemble and despite rather static pose there's a lot of detail on this miniature. He looks like a steampunk version of Safari hunter and I plan to use various shades of brown while working on him.<div>Model 9, his henchman, is probably the most flimsy one of the whole batch. The main issue are his throwing knives. The hilts are so this that it's too easy to actually break them while cutting away from the plastic sprue they're attached to. I'd recommend placing a few tissues or something fairly thick and soft below them while gently cutting the pieces out with a hobby knife by gradually applying pressure from above. The skull on its base is not part of the box.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVuBgdGYl4Q/X_t8s7jKZpI/AAAAAAAASko/wKnEVjWlrekcM3h0ccrLqJcA-PxK9jFrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVuBgdGYl4Q/X_t8s7jKZpI/AAAAAAAASko/wKnEVjWlrekcM3h0ccrLqJcA-PxK9jFrACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_03.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcosr0N_-Oo/X_t8t6GrYRI/AAAAAAAASk0/EkEVIg78DM8UvjezbeSf1YpMWCw3dRNQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcosr0N_-Oo/X_t8t6GrYRI/AAAAAAAASk0/EkEVIg78DM8UvjezbeSf1YpMWCw3dRNQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_04.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Hunting dogs - Ullr and Artemis. Nothing complex about them, the pieces go together pretty well and they aren't complicated at all.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wufF7aScxxo/X_t8u9GWa5I/AAAAAAAASk4/fsWsyPFfc1Aj1giDVYzhKM0xMw4Wm8G0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wufF7aScxxo/X_t8u9GWa5I/AAAAAAAASk4/fsWsyPFfc1Aj1giDVYzhKM0xMw4Wm8G0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_05.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5FLdoi_3hY/X_t8u4n3ldI/AAAAAAAASk8/k6hZVlakKgIXjdTHHY-mY5qKnilHLx-bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5FLdoi_3hY/X_t8u4n3ldI/AAAAAAAASk8/k6hZVlakKgIXjdTHHY-mY5qKnilHLx-bQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_06.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Three runaways, Cooper's totems. These guys want to get out from the field or die trying. Both options are great for the player controlling this crew. Having read his background story, I expected a bit more variety here, maybe some dapper dandy type unfortunate enough to make a "once in a lifetime" deal with Cooper's minions, but I'm overall rather pleased with the quality of the trio. They all look like they've had enough of their host's hospitality and will do anything they can to survive and the sculpts capture this very well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQhdahhP0lU/X_t8vGBlNuI/AAAAAAAASlA/0q6fDOl4di4O2EP5dJRmVVoresPMFL0SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQhdahhP0lU/X_t8vGBlNuI/AAAAAAAASlA/0q6fDOl4di4O2EP5dJRmVVoresPMFL0SQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_07.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLvuxpRVK5c/X_t8wfeKxUI/AAAAAAAASlE/iAN82oZVo_E2KMqsVL2y7Fv1bQpAXC-vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLvuxpRVK5c/X_t8wfeKxUI/AAAAAAAASlE/iAN82oZVo_E2KMqsVL2y7Fv1bQpAXC-vgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_08.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>On the hunt</b> is a box that offers some valuable expansions into Cooper's core crew. The Vatagi Huntsmen have to be my favorites of the whole lot. So full of character, these nasty guys coming from cold Russia look really imposing and the detail level is top-notch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dulGfbQXDzI/X_t8wymwPsI/AAAAAAAASlI/2ST90LoCDaANugChLV33VijRODUgymnQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_09.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dulGfbQXDzI/X_t8wymwPsI/AAAAAAAASlI/2ST90LoCDaANugChLV33VijRODUgymnQACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_09.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrtemP-2nBI/X_t8xNEDcOI/AAAAAAAASlM/PWgITd-TnUM9rREyXhrY7dRWzNSgtvghACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ES_start_10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrtemP-2nBI/X_t8xNEDcOI/AAAAAAAASlM/PWgITd-TnUM9rREyXhrY7dRWzNSgtvghACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_10.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Crypsis Corps, Cooper's expert snipers, are the other two minis from that box. They certainly have a unique look, nothing like these two in the whole Malifaux range. Thick cloaks and imposing rifles make them look quite menacing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5e6uqDyUl0E/X_t8tNiCVtI/AAAAAAAASlQ/3Did4lIm4ywhh4Mpxvkx81bnpxGApqSUgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/ES_start_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5e6uqDyUl0E/X_t8tNiCVtI/AAAAAAAASlQ/3Did4lIm4ywhh4Mpxvkx81bnpxGApqSUgCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/ES_start_01.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7funjKk9_AA/X_t8s5PiWaI/AAAAAAAASlk/P2RoJMpUG5s62rLzCEr54wRiIbNl9WXUQCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/ES_start_02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7funjKk9_AA/X_t8s5PiWaI/AAAAAAAASlk/P2RoJMpUG5s62rLzCEr54wRiIbNl9WXUQCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/ES_start_02.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Overall, I must admit the level of quality of Wyrd models continues to improve over the years (and I have been observing that from 1st edition when they were cast in pewter ). There is pretty much no need to use Green stuff or any other putty as the pieces fit together perfectly. The only places where I felt an extra layer of putty would help keep the texture coherent were the coats and some parts of hounds. Other than that they're all pretty much ready for painting right after assembly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My only issue (and not a big one) with these are the bases. Wyrd has switched to using the ones with deeper indentation in the middle (on the left in the picture below). These used to be flat. It causes two problems.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UB3_5VijaeU/X_t9vZazIqI/AAAAAAAASlw/qnoONKyDiRUSD_C7jYI3ViVsJU-xYIMAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/ES_start_11a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="828" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UB3_5VijaeU/X_t9vZazIqI/AAAAAAAASlw/qnoONKyDiRUSD_C7jYI3ViVsJU-xYIMAQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_11a.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">First of all, the plastic base inserts don't fit very well as they're too small. As you can see in the picture below, there is some space around the inserts. Yes, it can be filled with any type of modelling putty and no, you don't have to use the inserts (one for Cooper, one for the sniper) as they can easily bo put on any kind of base. However, if there is an option to use them, it would be great if they added at least one old base with flat top, as the inserts fit perfectly there (pic on the right below).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The other issue I have is that I typically glue small neodymium magnets below the base as I store and transport my minis in my old trusted metal A-Case. The new versions of Wyrd bases don't have enough space below them for a magnet so I will need to buy some extra round 30mm magnetic stickers wo work around that.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Mhuc0KTa4g/X_t9vfJwIJI/AAAAAAAASls/uiG2xlSRWScViEkUS2vFHwlJuB3GFc0swCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/ES_start_11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="828" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Mhuc0KTa4g/X_t9vfJwIJI/AAAAAAAASls/uiG2xlSRWScViEkUS2vFHwlJuB3GFc0swCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_11.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1e9fAoy7EBM/X_t9vfT_WhI/AAAAAAAASlo/7TGGx5LCWXAEyHP8ksuO_qjDY_CPkqYGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/ES_start_12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="828" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1e9fAoy7EBM/X_t9vfT_WhI/AAAAAAAASlo/7TGGx5LCWXAEyHP8ksuO_qjDY_CPkqYGwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/ES_start_12.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Please note that neither of the "problems" above is a serious one and both come from my personal hobby preferences. I can strongly recommend these minis to all who enjoy collecting/playing Malifaux or want to start doing so (both from the gaming and the hobby perspective). </div><br /> <p></p></div>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-10094374548652555782021-01-07T03:53:00.003-08:002021-01-07T03:53:41.203-08:00Finishing the Nightmare keyword <p> With these my nightmare models for Malifaux are pretty much complete. </p><p>Insidious Madness are like some twisted and complex 3D puzzles. Assembling them is a real challenge but it feels very satisfying once they’re put together. I’ve started using bright base coats recently and the final effect is definitely affected by this choice as the colors are way more vibrant.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04Jbktev-eE/X_b14NzD0tI/AAAAAAAASjk/HfuvUARmK3YzQoJiUIKE9PkL4Qp08B0LQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madnes_06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04Jbktev-eE/X_b14NzD0tI/AAAAAAAASjk/HfuvUARmK3YzQoJiUIKE9PkL4Qp08B0LQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madnes_06.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cmOXsU2rxHo/X_b14JleXGI/AAAAAAAASjg/fMk2y1gqSKQUkgwj0NpRxcBAIpDvRMXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madness_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cmOXsU2rxHo/X_b14JleXGI/AAAAAAAASjg/fMk2y1gqSKQUkgwj0NpRxcBAIpDvRMXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madness_01.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d3lj5cRvZkM/X_b13xI094I/AAAAAAAASjc/zE-aXJcBCUkjdeKV5XiK0JfiYRdyYhvFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madness_02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d3lj5cRvZkM/X_b13xI094I/AAAAAAAASjc/zE-aXJcBCUkjdeKV5XiK0JfiYRdyYhvFwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madness_02.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EH6zNmOq-MQ/X_b14sjdCLI/AAAAAAAASjo/SkS3YEJ3hUYphZTUbRFtJh44BYjBF9LNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madness_03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EH6zNmOq-MQ/X_b14sjdCLI/AAAAAAAASjo/SkS3YEJ3hUYphZTUbRFtJh44BYjBF9LNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madness_03.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEt1OqqG4xg/X_b1462zg-I/AAAAAAAASjs/JRoatcpk0PQRmZgcQU6IyeWXDTz3fVgwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madness_04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEt1OqqG4xg/X_b1462zg-I/AAAAAAAASjs/JRoatcpk0PQRmZgcQU6IyeWXDTz3fVgwACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madness_04.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OW99k8TwZjY/X_b143b6KFI/AAAAAAAASjw/xQZN2rOtrjM7V5NtyPvZ-9uIorVEKjjTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/madness_05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OW99k8TwZjY/X_b143b6KFI/AAAAAAAASjw/xQZN2rOtrjM7V5NtyPvZ-9uIorVEKjjTACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/madness_05.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Lord Chompy Bits has always been one of my favorite characters. Ancient Tyrant who has a very unusual relationship with a boy from Earthside. I wanted to make him look like stuff of nightmares so I used numerous shades of purple for different washes and glazes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhBoIgS0-As/X_b2LBlWnJI/AAAAAAAASkQ/sDdOLX96HPc6vgLOyubAKm1ZnvuLFES1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/new_chompy_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhBoIgS0-As/X_b2LBlWnJI/AAAAAAAASkQ/sDdOLX96HPc6vgLOyubAKm1ZnvuLFES1wCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/new_chompy_01.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzGA-WZGYFU/X_b2LB20OHI/AAAAAAAASkM/yKs1awyIpB0YPwV9KyQJ2gx5zHmA4CaRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/new_chompy_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzGA-WZGYFU/X_b2LB20OHI/AAAAAAAASkM/yKs1awyIpB0YPwV9KyQJ2gx5zHmA4CaRQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/new_chompy_02.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This old avatar model is a consequence of my earlier choice - using Dreamer miniature as a single 30 mm miniature. As a result I needed to use the M2E version to accompany Chompy as he walks out from a portal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7dGbNcm3z4/X_b0EPvMo5I/AAAAAAAASjM/tHh6cRzngSID8btfMWh2-RFtPlX6b__9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/dreamer_av001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7dGbNcm3z4/X_b0EPvMo5I/AAAAAAAASjM/tHh6cRzngSID8btfMWh2-RFtPlX6b__9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/dreamer_av001.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdwazmNx5H4/X_b0EDOLCBI/AAAAAAAASjI/Hgg6wgN4m_QC100E9oPoRjsLKYFLXWHLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/dreamer_av002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdwazmNx5H4/X_b0EDOLCBI/AAAAAAAASjI/Hgg6wgN4m_QC100E9oPoRjsLKYFLXWHLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/dreamer_av002.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p>Now I will be focusing on some Explorers, starting with the Apex keyword - watch this space :) </p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-8592562636360721652020-12-23T15:18:00.002-08:002020-12-23T15:22:52.134-08:00Widow Weaver, Stitched, and a surprise Bayou guest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Those will likely be my last minis painted in 2020. With Stitched Tigether and Widow Weaver, my Nightmare keyword is almost complete - only Madnesses left. Don't think I will be painting Teddy as there seem to be better alternatives to him in the keyword.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9udglqVOqQ/X-POWVFW67I/AAAAAAAAShA/Xe7rBP91X1MixBhcZd7Fc6RPhjw8yn6EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/WidowW_1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9udglqVOqQ/X-POWVFW67I/AAAAAAAAShA/Xe7rBP91X1MixBhcZd7Fc6RPhjw8yn6EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/WidowW_1.JPG" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lxFeZ29riI/X-POXKv4iwI/AAAAAAAAShI/AAUP9uK48-A2wKfvrnxzhpKXGxWKHdb2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/WidowW_3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lxFeZ29riI/X-POXKv4iwI/AAAAAAAAShI/AAUP9uK48-A2wKfvrnxzhpKXGxWKHdb2ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/WidowW_3.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdGkVLPh2Po/X-POWQDcM-I/AAAAAAAASg8/kLx8eSez4tUDF8OpbSGUpvdyFiThhGsHACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/WidowW_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdGkVLPh2Po/X-POWQDcM-I/AAAAAAAASg8/kLx8eSez4tUDF8OpbSGUpvdyFiThhGsHACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/WidowW_2.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wb5yk8GLsao/X-PRK6eP1dI/AAAAAAAASh4/juMZn29D3qIy6EL6IZKtGY1OOEFvtkYegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/stitched1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wb5yk8GLsao/X-PRK6eP1dI/AAAAAAAASh4/juMZn29D3qIy6EL6IZKtGY1OOEFvtkYegCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/stitched1.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPegDF3wzUs/X-PRK9uOrgI/AAAAAAAASh8/2FawmImOJdkG3A4HtoHUJuhE9Ky_JE76ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/stitched2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPegDF3wzUs/X-PRK9uOrgI/AAAAAAAASh8/2FawmImOJdkG3A4HtoHUJuhE9Ky_JE76ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/stitched2.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bxqdfyxIApc/X-PRK4pbKQI/AAAAAAAASh0/fJ4_nNjim6EV1PP_SVa-ImaFWnhmc2RywCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/stitched3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bxqdfyxIApc/X-PRK4pbKQI/AAAAAAAASh0/fJ4_nNjim6EV1PP_SVa-ImaFWnhmc2RywCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/stitched3.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Somer - Avatar of Opulence, eating his life away on the back of Peaches. What a fun mini to paint, although assembling it was a bit complicated...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKseDlD9KU8/X-POXm-uvkI/AAAAAAAAShM/cftcAi4W7VMst79uHC8ZgYHVDe7_W1JOACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/somer_avatar1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKseDlD9KU8/X-POXm-uvkI/AAAAAAAAShM/cftcAi4W7VMst79uHC8ZgYHVDe7_W1JOACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/somer_avatar1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iocz9sOCrvA/X-POYbQ8BLI/AAAAAAAAShY/lhDgJbFsfxUvNoF10T9PfTzrvcF3srpTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/somer_avatar_3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iocz9sOCrvA/X-POYbQ8BLI/AAAAAAAAShY/lhDgJbFsfxUvNoF10T9PfTzrvcF3srpTACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/somer_avatar_3.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dmT1IoEGQUg/X-POYHqHZmI/AAAAAAAAShU/fnzC32yb27AqpM_LnVSiVZ8P_v5FrObvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/somer_avatar2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dmT1IoEGQUg/X-POYHqHZmI/AAAAAAAAShU/fnzC32yb27AqpM_LnVSiVZ8P_v5FrObvgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/somer_avatar2.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Three little Gupps - old metal versions back from M1E just to add some variety to my collection.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCLoDVsYmvU/X-POXsYbs2I/AAAAAAAAShQ/W-OtouX78CEkNMCeeCCdOvBpMKLLyYFQACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/gupps.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCLoDVsYmvU/X-POXsYbs2I/AAAAAAAAShQ/W-OtouX78CEkNMCeeCCdOvBpMKLLyYFQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/gupps.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div>And an odd model from the Ressurectionists faction, painted for a buddy.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPjNQpmZCmQ/X-POWk0U-lI/AAAAAAAAShE/b7cYeQKHLG4WR7R37D4Lkc0N0gGs5TEXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Manos_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPjNQpmZCmQ/X-POWk0U-lI/AAAAAAAAShE/b7cYeQKHLG4WR7R37D4Lkc0N0gGs5TEXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Manos_01.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p></div>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-63105172877719548682020-12-13T10:09:00.002-08:002020-12-13T10:09:57.709-08:00Expanding the Nightmare keyword<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Getting slowly into full Nightmare keyword with these recent additions. Old Chompy Bits - metal model from the first edition + my take on Dreamer using arm from new Chubby bits (M3E) and Dreamer avatar model.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vIPa7IckgE/X9ZYSmE59yI/AAAAAAAASeE/cxx0EY_1cZUZAWjDo5lPeTr-J_0B2VeswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/old_chompy_02%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vIPa7IckgE/X9ZYSmE59yI/AAAAAAAASeE/cxx0EY_1cZUZAWjDo5lPeTr-J_0B2VeswCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/old_chompy_02%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygrH965g1rc/X9ZYSeDed_I/AAAAAAAASd8/hjvJtbDMitYhH1V69tO79UOmXxQvPlhGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/old_chompy_01%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygrH965g1rc/X9ZYSeDed_I/AAAAAAAASd8/hjvJtbDMitYhH1V69tO79UOmXxQvPlhGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/old_chompy_01%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NWXo1XQBCw0/X9ZYRdWnRbI/AAAAAAAASds/gjA-BASdu5U7_CCmDWV3JABKjpWGyRs-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/coppel_01.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-65953198263710598032020-11-26T14:13:00.005-08:002020-11-26T14:13:56.410-08:00More Nightmares<p> Finally working on my own stuff, some minis from the Nightmare keyword, more to follow soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjq6VVre4JA/X8AoKsn_0mI/AAAAAAAASbA/RzgaiflOG8U4mR09Xm4VBjaPP_SAD3R0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/daydreams_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjq6VVre4JA/X8AoKsn_0mI/AAAAAAAASbA/RzgaiflOG8U4mR09Xm4VBjaPP_SAD3R0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/daydreams_01.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cTReKE1i3uE/X8AoK93jKXI/AAAAAAAASbE/9ezLg0pPgewGTV1ER7bpTUSh_uNCwMqvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/daydreams_02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8oVa_Nrc7Xg/X8AoJnZBUuI/AAAAAAAASas/LdVTUrIV9I00lEc-cuZDmcIlTdAbBno2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/alps_01.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_yi_-3_0ASw/X8AoJttjJqI/AAAAAAAASaw/iax7X73N7tgpiUrdeTctmGlaiPwCFsZqACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/alps_02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_yi_-3_0ASw/X8AoJttjJqI/AAAAAAAASaw/iax7X73N7tgpiUrdeTctmGlaiPwCFsZqACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/alps_02.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-12256254146459067352020-11-23T02:06:00.003-08:002020-11-23T13:38:08.491-08:00Nightmarish WIP<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jM9Uj3E904/X7uD-xcNr_I/AAAAAAAASac/D5w0wGrfdTQ14xYhSysgXt5ip7CqmVi5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nightmares_wip_00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jM9Uj3E904/X7uD-xcNr_I/AAAAAAAASac/D5w0wGrfdTQ14xYhSysgXt5ip7CqmVi5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/nightmares_wip_00.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My hobby plans for 2020 remain ambitious - the picture above shows what I plan to paint before the end of year. This is actually the 8th Dreamer crew I will be painting. I plan to stick to my swamp theme I have in the Neverborn but to make this keyword stand out a bit more I will be using resin skull bases from Micro Art Studio for the most part.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will start with Alps as I really like the new plastic sculpts and plan to use dark purple + worn out red on the robes to make them pop more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been into watching some Vassal reports and can give a big shoutout to <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvA8y4xJaP4Q-DrGxXZ2lgQ">James Dyson</a></b> who regularly provides quality content on youtube. As they are not too dynamic, they can work well as background video while I paint minis - can't really do that with bat reps that show actual minis and have different camera angles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And speaking of youtube, here's a new video from one of my favorite bands.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EsC-1XHhIEQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="EsC-1XHhIEQ"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-1217073448987583072020-11-14T10:16:00.000-08:002020-11-14T10:16:00.892-08:00Colorul Ladies and new approach to taking pictures<p>A few weeks ago some cables in my old trusty Foldio lightbox snapped and I was no longer able to take decent pictures. I bought a new , smaller one from Green Stuff World and started experimenting with different backgrounds. My initial goal was to start taking pictures with black background but... well, that will take some time to master. I have, however learnt that you can easily adjust exposure while taking pics with iphone (duh! should have started doing that long time ago!). </p><p>What it means in a nutshell is that I can adjust the focus on miniature(s) so that the background becomes pure, bright white. A good friend who is a professional photographer has once told me that the less work you do with editing pictures, the better. In the samples below there is no edition and no filters needed to be used.</p><p>Let's start with Cassandra and Arcane Effigy.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMVpGWAEdIo/X7AeVgtwAHI/AAAAAAAASZQ/ms5csrNNZqQO6bun1xGntMgtzwT3B1o1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cassandras.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMVpGWAEdIo/X7AeVgtwAHI/AAAAAAAASZQ/ms5csrNNZqQO6bun1xGntMgtzwT3B1o1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/cassandras.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAPZFWiKBxg/X7AeVpJJLwI/AAAAAAAASZU/Xzi_CFtAhFQn5HAbLAdvHGiNQd9dIXbZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/arcaneeffigy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAPZFWiKBxg/X7AeVpJJLwI/AAAAAAAASZU/Xzi_CFtAhFQn5HAbLAdvHGiNQd9dIXbZACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/arcaneeffigy1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Followed by Baritone Lola - really great sculpt and I had some fun working on the skin tone with oil paints.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBba-nixu10/X7AeW4wfueI/AAAAAAAASZg/X1zxHtiPlvIgTtg5hFmLpVct7GwCcGSJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s807/lola.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="807" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBba-nixu10/X7AeW4wfueI/AAAAAAAASZg/X1zxHtiPlvIgTtg5hFmLpVct7GwCcGSJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/lola.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The last one is the most interesting example. Hinamatsuri, also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is an annual festival in Japan. Celebrated on 3 March of each year, platforms covered with a red carpet-material are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period (info from Wiki). Hinamatsu is a Doll that made it to the world of Malifaux. It took some considerable effort to buy it as it's been unavailable in pretty much all stores worldwide for months. I managed to get it on eBay from the US with a bundle of other M2E boxes.<p></p><p>In game it is one of the most efficient pieces. Armored, can deal damage that ignores armor, has a lure and good mobility. I can't wait to try it in game!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJgmYXAo6Lg/X7AeVuJH-AI/AAAAAAAASZY/4bb1RpRQzYMqtAQq_MscLTH1ui-6RgBmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/hinamatsu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJgmYXAo6Lg/X7AeVuJH-AI/AAAAAAAASZY/4bb1RpRQzYMqtAQq_MscLTH1ui-6RgBmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/hinamatsu1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHgbEMq_PLA/X7AeWqgx02I/AAAAAAAASZc/FkTE3LVxQsg4-ZGJfoQSdA2AyisF1FrjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/hinamatsu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHgbEMq_PLA/X7AeWqgx02I/AAAAAAAASZc/FkTE3LVxQsg4-ZGJfoQSdA2AyisF1FrjACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/hinamatsu2.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FFhJtzn5Sc/X7AeXMeZabI/AAAAAAAASZk/wMuRdhMjZC4tz937IIBoY1pgA5LyN7pYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/hinamatsu3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FFhJtzn5Sc/X7AeXMeZabI/AAAAAAAASZk/wMuRdhMjZC4tz937IIBoY1pgA5LyN7pYACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/hinamatsu3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Virukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682344308400039839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538720779601057920.post-8611199952951325392020-11-07T09:18:00.003-08:002020-11-07T09:18:15.792-08:00Long-overdue update<div style="text-align: justify;">It's been almost three months since my previous post. It doesn't mean that I haven't painted anything during that time. On the contrary, these last three months have been pretty good hobby-wise, but let's start from the beginning. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">August and part of September were a bit challenging due to lat renovation. We initially wanted only to repaint the walls but ended up doing much more. I used this opportunity to prepare a new hobby corner. One of the main goals was to make sure both of my daughters have their own room, which meant that I had to move my workspace to bedroom. I wanted to have plenty of storage options so I chose modular workspace from hobbyzone.pl I also bought desk with adjustable height from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/easydesk_biurka_gamingowe/">@easydesk_biurka_gamingowe</a> Solid and heavy with some additional options (such as led lighting or media port). Now that I work from home most of the time I wanted to have plenty of space to combine work section with hobby part. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the result as it uses the space to the fullest, combining high functionality with very good quality of all the elements. Below you can see the space before renovation and pictures "after".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PNjOSup0YBI/X6bQv9M4FcI/AAAAAAAASW0/SShFPvJHpYcZxJiqgSFe77lRjfykbxM1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s555/workspace1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="555" height="196" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PNjOSup0YBI/X6bQv9M4FcI/AAAAAAAASW0/SShFPvJHpYcZxJiqgSFe77lRjfykbxM1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h196/workspace1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5y7U85oL_M/X6bQv7tSFWI/AAAAAAAASW8/_fo0eepix5IDUtDhDcADUGdmNzncUoK6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s566/workspace2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="558" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5y7U85oL_M/X6bQv7tSFWI/AAAAAAAASW8/_fo0eepix5IDUtDhDcADUGdmNzncUoK6ACLcBGAsYHQ/w197-h200/workspace2.JPG" width="197" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBF_yu0f3zA/X6bQv_HW9WI/AAAAAAAASW4/LCEt30heU-MV6jSYt8fdbnOZBeqHmXMhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s562/workspace3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="530" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBF_yu0f3zA/X6bQv_HW9WI/AAAAAAAASW4/LCEt30heU-MV6jSYt8fdbnOZBeqHmXMhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w189-h200/workspace3.JPG" width="189" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grvqKdFWJbk/X6bQwWABrHI/AAAAAAAASXA/4tFJ1WunvkYQU1H1bbXvdkfbaLmrZhfugCLcBGAsYHQ/s567/workspace4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="532" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grvqKdFWJbk/X6bQwWABrHI/AAAAAAAASXA/4tFJ1WunvkYQU1H1bbXvdkfbaLmrZhfugCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/workspace4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I also finally played some games of third edition of Malifaux and even took part in two tournaments. My results were rather poor but I did enjoy several games I played. M3E does eel much faster and more streamlined and the keyword system means that I got to use miniatures I had painted for years but never used them beore (such as Gorar, Adze). I played a ew games with Eurypides, Titania, but in the end settled or Zoraida as my main master - still the aesthetics appeal the most to me and the way this crew plays is fun too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And as for painting - more pictures can be found on my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/what.the.faux" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a> but below you can see an overview.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3nhpBiKxwg/X6bVWfp5lpI/AAAAAAAASXY/SdbUvBMvg0YMagfwxE-hrK9vA5j8ZxglACLcBGAsYHQ/s1103/1988ready.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="1103" height="78" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3nhpBiKxwg/X6bVWfp5lpI/AAAAAAAASXY/SdbUvBMvg0YMagfwxE-hrK9vA5j8ZxglACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h78/1988ready.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqwbtAuS5PM/X6bVWBo3RCI/AAAAAAAASXU/KMAoAp3E6nsYnqmfM_sljaI4ZaW56ab6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/acolytes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The new sculpts for Arcanist minis are pretty well designed and the flames are places in a way that adds a lot of dynamism.The Fire Golem is a believe a third version I've painted so far. No airbrush was used - I initially planned to do so but became frustrated after it got clogged again and ended up using brush only. I've used more flue colors this time. 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Basketball has always been a game I enjoyed both playing and watching most. This book is a story of how one of the most popular Polish websites about the NBA came to be. It also adds a highly personal touch as the author digs deep into his personal experiences along the way. </div>
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"<i>Mr. Harrigan’s Phone</i>" is the one that immediately made me feel at home as a Constant Reader. A story of growing up, great portrayal of suburbs. The unnatural/horror elements are subtly introduced and don't break the flow of the narrative in any way. </div>
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Seems like painting winter-themed models while the weather outside is all sun and heat (and occasional thunderstorms) is a bit counter-intuitive, but it works for me. Two Blessed of December, one with scratch built base (that makes it look as if it were 50 mm rather than 40), and one that had positions of her limbs slightly changed. Otherwise it would be really tough to fit her into a 40 mm base.</div>
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A few small minis I've painted recently. I like the new daydreams as (similarly to previous versions), each one is distinctly different. I've split three hoarcats into two 40 mm bases as it's really tough to fit them all onto one base and that way these can be used as two separate minis in game. For the Stitched together I've tried to get a color that was something between old sack and skin tone + some random blood splatters.</div>
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Those are probably the ugliest minis I’ve ever painted from Malifaux range. Grotesquely mutated, hulking giants. The Geryon actually make me think of cancerous growth as depicted in Don Hertzfeldt’s “Rejected”. Painting them was a bit tricky as I needed to come up with a color scheme that would make the main surface there look more three-dimensional. Their skin doesn’t have really well defined structure, it is mostly flat surface with major muscles and some folds in the fatty parts visible. I went for a blueish pale skin tone to match the other models with “Savage” range I’ve painted with some darker shades around areas where there is additional growth of limbs/heads. Plenty of glazes/washes along the way. Oil Brushers from MiG were used to finish things off and give the highlights a smoother look. </div>
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Fun fact - in Greek mythology Geryon was a fearsome giant, often considered a monster with three heads and one body, while other sources describe him as having three bodies as well (Wiki).<br />
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And while we're at it - I also managed to put some paint on this Alternative Guild Sargent, really mean looking lady. It felt nice to paint a "normal" human after all these robots and mutated giants.</div>
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This book has a strong Orwellian feel to it. 26 young boys are locked in a tower with very limited access to terrain around it. They are brought up by a figure called D.A.D. and educated to a very high standard by an assembly of teachers. They are trained to be prodigies and life in the Tower is all they are allowed to know. They have no knowledge of the outside world and of the opposite sex. </div>
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Some steampunk spiders and robots this time round. I've used mainly colorshift paints from Green stuf world + spider serum on the bases. I felt they needed an extra touch so I used some oil paints and added light blue/purple washes in some recesses. </div>
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I read the first part a couple of months ago and enjoyed it thoroughly, so reaching out for #2 was a no-brainer. I'm a huge fan of Slavic folklore and this one is filled with it. There is a short background on even more unusual creatures here and the book is filled with wonderful illustrations. I really like the structure here as all are prepared by the same person, which gives the whole thing a sense of coherence. However, it feels like some of the creatures presented here are like an extension of what has already been presented in the previous one and reading about them didn't seem as fascinating as about the ones in book #1. Nonetheless, I will be definitely checking out the other books by these authors.</div>
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This crew was a of fun to paint. I really like working with large, humanoid, strange creatures as they allow me to play with colors. I aimed for overall cold color scheme with some small differentiation between crew members. I'm afraid pictures don't do them justice as plenty of browns/greens/blues went into making the skin what it is. Blue is not the easiest of colors to work with so I wanted to make sure I give the skin plenty of definition and depth with more extensive use of colors.</div>
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In the fluff Euripides and his Gigants return from desolate mountainous areas to help Titania. I wanted to use this knowledge when working on their bases (larger pieces of rock), but at the same time I wanted to make sure they fit in thematically with the rest of my Neverborn crews (swamp-themed). And of course I've put some extra touches into painting Geryon and Euripides as they are the leaders and should stand out a little more.</div>
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Now I only need to field them and see how they perform in game. It's going to be a major challenge (not only due to pandemic) - I haven't played the game since Fall 2018...<br />
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