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Hi guys, super-quick update from me today – it has been a ridiculously busy time, but I managed to finish one half of my Ostium Guide duo over the last week. I’ve really pushed the woodsy, lo-tech look with this guy – I’m particularly pleased with the lance like blade that mixes the technological with a medieval European vibe and an almost oriental blade shape, and with the mix of technical doodahs on headwear that looks like something from the dark ages. I think these bits sum the genre-straddling nature of this guy up perfectly really! I kept the palate muted, with mostly natural tones and just a few brighter spot colours here and there. I also added a bit of freehand to up the ante a bit – the chest shield was fun, and the obligatory cheques are there as well… I’m really pleased with how well the Chapel sigil on the scroll came out – nice and tricky!
That last photo makes me wish I had a smoke machine – that is quite a menacing silhouette! I just need to finish up the other guide, and then I can start my warband proper… can’t wait ;-)
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OMG man. So F-ing cool!!!! The last pic is awesome. Really captures the imagination. I like his blade. The free hand is as great as usual but I did think it was a Union Jack at first but my eyes aren’t what they used to be haha. Great stuff alex. I can’t wait to see more.
Cheers dude, he was good fun to do, and I do like that ridiculous sword thingy :-) glad you like him too!
I really liked him too, as well as the scenery he was posed in. Lol, like IRO I also thought it was a Union Jack until I clicked on the image. :)
Thanks Ann – funny, I didn’t even think about it looking like the union flag! If I squint I can just about see it
;-)
I think it is one of those things like the Old Man in the Mountain in New Hampshire (before it crumbled away) that is one of those things that isn’t really there but the (my) brain’s expectations fools me into seeing it.
This is really, really good! The conversion, the painting and the colour balance are all top-notch. Well done mate :)
Thanks matey! I did work hard on getting the balance and mood right, so I’m chuffed that you like him :-)
Very nice kitbash here with subtle yet essential additions.
Why, thank you sir – that right arm was a bugger to do, so to have it referred to as ‘subtle’ is a big win!
Nice work, Alex. The blade is cool. You brought all the bits together very neatly. The paint job is spot on.
Thanks mate, much appreciated – hooray for good old greenstuff ;-)
Thats great Alex, really nicely done.
Cheers dude, glad you like him :-)
Sweet!! Nice work my friend. Your freehand is coming along nicely and you’re really capturing the mood of the Albino Woods. Great pics.
Cheers Mark, I must admit, the Chapel sigil was a bugger ;-)
I’m definitely getting into the vibe of the Albino Woods – got some nice tree conversions in progress!
Excellent! I’m going to focus on the Albino Woods as it’s the first game. Hopefully have something to post soon.
Awesome :-)
Woooow! That’s inspiring! Oh, such a cool job! (Drool, drool)
Thanks matey, glad you like him – now go wipe your chin ;-)
Looks great Alex! What’s this whole Chapel thing that I keep running into?
Thanks matey, so The Chapel is an invitational collaboration being headed up by Mark over on Heresyofus.com – it is well worth checking out ;-)
Will do, thanks!
Love this guy! Such an evocative model! I am especially fond of the sword and the tweaks you have made to that flagellant head.
The paintjob is rather lovely as well. The shield may draw slightly too much attention away from the rest of the model, but then the freehand is really gorgeous, so I think we can let it slide ;)
Thanks Krauty, yeah, the shield is in an awkward spot really – covering the hole from the press-fit in a rather lazy way!
Hopefully it’s the kind of model that invites a second look ;-)
Great model & paintjob – really like the freehand :)
Thanks mate, I do enjoy doing things like this – tricky but rewarding. Glad you like him :-)
My general experience in life is that all worthwhile things that are rewarding require work :)
Great work here Alex. Lovely freehand work on the shield, and as others have noted, the selection of parts has worked out very effectively.
Thanks Az, he was fun to do ;-)
He really is cool lookin dude Leady! The staff/lance thingy really sets him apart from an “ordinary” conversion I think. Great freehand too, a real bugger at times to get right IMHO.
Top shelf :)
Cheers Papa, glad you like him mate – the lance blade thingy is good fun isn’t it? Probably more dangerous to the user than to any opponent though – I reckon that’s why he has a robotic left hand ;-)
Fantastic — a very cool and atmospheric character.
Why thank you :-)
Great model and the shots do it justice too. Love it.