Popular Post helldrad Posted September 21, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hello there, I m just starting malifaux and want to share my first paintjob. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requirement Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 This look super good. I particularly like your Sidir. As he is next on my painting block you have given me some inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Nice. I'm not a big fan of black-lining myself (for viewing - I think it actually detracts from your excellent blending) but for a playable crew it really helps them stand out on the table. I like the powder blue on Sidir especially, but I think the brindle-coat on Luna is knocked out of the park......I think it would be easy to overdo it on the striping (like you see on many 'Cerberus Tigers) but these stripes are subtle and just enough to show it.......nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobovalsocks Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 All good paintjobs but Luna is my favourite. The 'brindling' on her coat is really nice. Your first Malifaux minis but not your first minis I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondog Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I've got this crew, they are cool. I'm liking your paint job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks for comments ! Nice. I'm not a big fan of black-lining myself (for viewing - I think it actually detracts from your excellent blending) but for a playable crew it really helps them stand out on the table. I like the powder blue on Sidir especially, but I think the brindle-coat on Luna is knocked out of the park......I think it would be easy to overdo it on the striping (like you see on many 'Cerberus Tigers) but these stripes are subtle and just enough to show it.......nice job. Too much black lining…it’s a bad habit from too much whfb/wh40k army painting J. It seems to me that minis are more “readable” like this but reading your comments I start to think that it’s not necessary to be so “brutal” with malifaux minis…less minis on the table and more individualized minis means minis less subject to blur effect and not so many sharpening needed…I’ll trying something else for the next crew box (Damn , since my North American professional contacts were replaced by North African professional contacts, my English is everything but fluent… ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Agreed. Makes total sense when you have 50-100 models on the table. But when you only have 6-10, not so much. As long as you still use different shades and such and leave the shadows darkest where overlaps are you'll still be good.........the best example for me is the chain wielding Wastrel above......his suspenders definitely don't need it, and his rolled up sleeves/collar could just do with a nice dark shadow in there.....in his case probably a nice dark brown. It may not look quite right to you at first since you're used to the black-line.....just make a nice dark shadow keeping with the color of the material (I'd probably use like a Scorched Brown....or whatever they call it now....on that Wastrel's shirt) and it'll be good. I look forward to the next installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngair Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Good looking crew, the maccabe crew is still my favourite, those wastrels are just too cool. keep up the good work, I will be looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngair Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I find that line shading fits Into every level of painting. What i would advise is to vary the colour of the line shade, so leave black for those very dark colours, and simply use a darker blue to line shade a light blue area etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 last but not least.. MacCabbe himself well the horse head look strange... specialy on the eyes..some rework is needed 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobovalsocks Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 He looks pretty good. The waistcoat on dismounted is very good, as is the hair on the horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHero Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Really well done on the horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I really like this crew, and don't mind the black lining now I've seen more of your painting - I'd love to see a crew shot! What is your theme for the bases? Quite hard to see from this angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I really like this crew, and don't mind the black lining now I've seen more of your painting - I'd love to see a crew shot! What is your theme for the bases? Quite hard to see from this angle. I will take a group shot with more angle For the base , I put some pavement , partially hidden by mud and rock...the idea is an old poorly maintained road...Next crew is planned with a full paved base for a more "urban" look in order to have different basing but with a "compatible look". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 group shot : IMG_0538 and some bases for the next crew IMG_0533 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 here come some foes to fight against the mccabe crew ... IMG_0565 IMG_0558 IMG_0556 IMG_0562 IMG_0560 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHero Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Really like the last bell the green dress against the brick wall really pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I hired a big boy for my McCabe crew ... Not the most efficient addition to the crew but I love this mini ! IMG_0568 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherPaulos Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Loving your work mate. Long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTHATER Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Helldrad, I think you are an amazing painter and you really do use vivid colors to bring your models to life. I really like your Mccabe crew alot. I have some issues with your Seamus crew and Mr. Graves. I just don't like the flesh colors you used for any of them. I don't like that Seamus and Graves are so pale, and the belles and Sybelle are blue and green. I do like you're basing of the models. The brick wall is awesome. All in all very impressive work. The horse is amazing. Nighthater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobovalsocks Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I suppose colour palettes are down to personal taste but I also feel that the Seamus crew and Mr. Graves are missing something. For me it's the fact that in your McCabe crew, you've used layers of different colours on the fur and on the clothing that gives the models 'depth' and adds interest to them, it also makes them look more realistic whereas with your the other models, they look a bit flat and monotone. I think they'd benefit from ore blending of colours like you've done with your first crew. I also personally don't like the blue and green flesh tones but that's just my opinion. Still ,don't let me take anything away from you, you're obviously a good painter and your models look great, just some, I hope constructive feedback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks for your feedback ! All of them are welcome ! Gathering feedback is THE purpose of posting pics here Well I know the exact difference between the McCabe crew and Seamus crew (and Grave)... For McCabe I known that a want to do weeks before buying the minis...for the others I've no precise idea before taking the brush... Next minis will be Oiran...I will take some time to prepare this...we'll see where it goes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticPangolin Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Love how the Relic Hunters are on display on Gangs of New York... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorschlag Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Probably one of the best looking McCabe Crews I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldrad Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 My oiran are near finish... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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