Popular Post haychdee Posted January 3, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I spent most of 2015 playing with Guild but running a pretty un-competitive Lucius list. So, for 2016 I thought I'd stick with my Guild but run a more competitive crew. So I decided to start with the Ortega's as my main focus with Lady J & co as back up. I started to play about with themes before I settled on the Mexican Day of the Dead festival (Dias de los Muertos). For those that aren't aware of the festival it celebrates the dead and passed love one. It features awesome elaborate costumes, lots of skulls, painted faces (sugar skull), flowers and just generaly cool decoration. The modern day festival differs to the traditional as it's kind of been commercialised over the years (from what I've gathered). So with that being said, I'll be doing my own version which features a little bit of everything and all a bit better accustom to my painting style and with a hint of Malifaux. So the aim of the project is to convert up a nice themed crew, whether small details or extensive conversions. Starting with Perdita: I decided to go for big flowing hair and to add roses and bows in. A little hard to spot in the green form but should hopefully come out well once painted And followed by her fellow converted master in crime Lady J: She is made up from some TTB parts as well as some plasticard and the usual green stuff. She originally started out as a Student of Conflict proxy but the more I worked on her the more she started to look like an Ortega themed Lady J. So that's how she came to be. And that's it for now, if you're part of A Wyrd Place on Facebook you may have seen some of my WIP's. I've currently got Abuela and Loco on my workbench and I'll be posting up some detailed pics this week as I sort them. All C&C is welcome and any input into the project will be much appreciated. Thanks HD 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR TORGUE Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 absolutely amazing. I can't wait to see them painted. I understand how fragile and finicky the m2e casts are for converting so have insane respect for your work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Really, really good. Those conversions really take some skill. Since you're so amazing, do you think you could maybe fix Lady Justice's suspenders? They shouldn't hug the boobs like that but rather make a straight line along the tangent of the boob. You'd need to shave a part of them off and replace with a strip that's a bit in the air so it might be impossible but those suspenders really drive me crazy. I'm planning to just shave them completely when I end up using that particular torso. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR TORGUE Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Math Mathonwy said: Really, really good. Those conversions really take some skill. Since you're so amazing, do you think you could maybe fix Lady Justice's suspenders? They shouldn't hug the boobs like that but rather make a straight line along the tangent of the boob. You'd need to shave a part of them off and replace with a strip that's a bit in the air so it might be impossible but those suspenders really drive me crazy. I'm planning to just shave them completely when I end up using that particular torso. Boob Tangent = SCIENCE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malebolgia Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Woah! Excellent conversions. Really nice stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGIxJOKERx Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Looking forward to seeing some paint on these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallghost Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I love it when people take my hobby and turn it into art. I am nowhere near your level of ability so I have no suggestions, but thanks for sharing as a inspiration to keep trying and pushing to do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabbi Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 WOW. Your skills are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleezy Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looking great, roll on further updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haychdee Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks for all the positive comments folks! I've been away snowboarding last week so I'm only just getting back to my work bench but I do have a few WIP's of my next family member, Abuela! So if you frequent A Wyrd Place on Facebook you may have seen this a while back. I basically decided that I'd scrap Abuela's wheelchair for a slightly more unusual mode of transport.....her own personal Executioner: Apologies for the slight white glare to the pics, not the best quality. So this is kinda my first proper time sculpting arms and muscles. I'm pretty happy with how they're turning out so far. I have had a go at some hands but they are proving a lot harder to get right. I used Johan's arms as a reference when sculpting as he's a similar size to these big guys. I try to keep my work bench full with several models at a time as I try to only sculpt small amounts at a time to avoid squashing my fingers into still setting green stuff. So throughout this project you might see many WIP's but I assure you they will all see completion. I expect to be tournament ready from end of March so I need to get cracking! So, just a little update for now but much more to come over the weekend (we'll be meeting some more family members!). As per, all C&C is greatly appreciated and any questions I'm more than happy to answer. Cheers HD P.S. @Math Mathonwy, I will be sorting out those suspenders. It's something I didn't notice until I was a good way into the conversion unfortunately. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLSFK Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very good conversion work man. While Wyrd models are mostly awesome, with a bit of effort, they become fantastic as your work shows. Keep it up and good luck with the painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulous Von Schill Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ok, first things first, those conversions are awesome. Second, im a little sad because i have the idea of painting the Ortegas like el dia de los muertos for about 3 or 4 months now, thinking it was a really original idea... now i see it wasn't . I hope to see some paint on theese miniatures soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybarite Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Really cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post haychdee Posted February 8, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hey all, It's been a while since my last update but I've been working away on several of the crew members and I have a few more bits to show you all. First of all, I have made some more progress on Abuela and her now named Senor Hordor! And I'm pleased to say that I've finally started some painting on my Santiago. Love this figure and been trying out my new Scale 75 paints with him. Happy with is so far. In his converted state: With some early WIP paint: Again, all is WIP at the moment but things are slowly coming together. The other crew members are starting to take shape but I try and post them up once there's something good to look at. I'm giving myself some deadlines so that hopefully by the end if the month we should be seeing some big things coming out. As always C&C is more than welcome! HD 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Oh thats amazing! Your sculpting and ideas are total brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingInBlack Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 22 hours ago, haychdee said: With some early WIP paint: Again, all is WIP at the moment but things are slowly coming together. The other crew members are starting to take shape but I try and post them up once there's something good to look at. I'm giving myself some deadlines so that hopefully by the end if the month we should be seeing some big things coming out. As always C&C is more than welcome! HD This is amazing, love it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scap Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 When i first saw your Santiago conversion, i wasn't sure how the hat would tie with the rest of the mini Upon seeing him painted, that impression quickly vanished, and he does look amazing. You are doing a very good job of enhancing the models while staying true to both them and your theme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loftybloke Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Every time I visit these forums I'm inspired to keep painting and keep (hopefully) getting better. Seriously nice work mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutter Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Awesome stuff, can't wait to see more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlon_di_Rodean Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Dunno if someone already said that but I'd love to see perdita with a flowing flamenco skirt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post haychdee Posted February 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hey all, Another update for ya'll and an intro to some of the other family members. First of all here's a group shot of the family all converted and based up finally A bit more work on Santiago has been done. I've brightened up this shirt and waistcoat and begun the freehand on his coat. It's still early WIP for the freehand and I'll be adding more detail in before shading it. I felt it's the best way to get some contrast on a rather plain black area without breaking theme Abuela and Senor Hodor are now all done and ready for the brush. Some of the proportions are a little off but overall I'm pretty stoked with how this concept turned out and I'm looking forward to painting them up. I also changed out her hat as the sombrero just covered her up too much And now we have the big bro Francisco. First things first I removed that monstrous sword and fitted him with a machete. Then I thought, what's better than a model with a machete? A model with 2 machetes! His pose looks a tad odd but I tried to make him look more dynamic. I can tell you from lunging round my apartment that his pose is entirely feasible but now my neighbors think I'm a bit odd. And lastly, introducing Nino! I gave this little fella some height and I modded a scope on his gatling gun for those extra snipey feels (still need to add a muzzle, oops). Converted him a little bit to allow for some colour in the painting stages. Added a sash around his waist and the usual flowers in his hat. The extra folds in his jacket are to help make the details look more realistic in the painting stages And there we have it! Some of those pics are a bit ropy so I apologise. Once I get seriously stuck into the painting I'll be taking a bit more care with the photography. On 2/13/2016 at 5:03 PM, Marlon_di_Rodean said: Dunno if someone already said that but I'd love to see perdita with a flowing flamenco skirt No-one has mentioned it but it is something I planned to a dress (address...get it?!). When I started out I kinda loosely looked at the theme and starting with Perdita I thought just doing the hair would be enough. But the more I research the festival and the more pics I dug out the more I realised Perdita needs to be in a dress. So I've been looking and I have 2 options. Now bare in mind I'll also be converting up Lady J to match the theme. Option 1 - Use Lady Ligeia from the Jack Daw crew, add a new head, add some big hair and a honking great revolver. Downside to this is I'm buying a £30 box for 1 totem model. I've also considered magnetising the model to have 2 sets of arms and 2 heads so I can alternate between Perdita and Lady J but that would be a very fiddly project. Option 2 - Use the Coryphee box to make a Perdita and a Lady J. Have Perdita as the one with 2 hands forward and model her with 2 pistols. Then have lady J as the one that's kinda already in the Lady J pose. The dresses they wear are exactly traditional but they'd definitely fit the theme I reckon. They'd both be extensively converted and I'd have a bit more freedom of the magnetised idea. Failing that, these 2 would make excellent Pistoleros as well. As always, your C&C is welcomed and any questions or ideas, just fire away! HD 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingInBlack Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Or Option 3: Take some Greenstuff and start making a dress over Perdita's legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munindk Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Rotten Belles could be an alternate source of dresses, they're cheaper than buying the Jack Daw box but $3 more than the Coryphee box. There are also a few dresses in the Female Multi-part Kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 13 hours ago, haychdee said: But the more I research the festival and the more pics I dug out the more I realised Perdita needs to be in a dress. You need a Cordelia from Anima tactics. Perfect fitted scale) Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahmaul Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Beautiful work once again, this is a supremely impressive crew of which you should be proud. Can't offer much over what has already been suggested for Lady J or Perdita but I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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