Thor Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hey all. Long time, no posts from me here, and no pics that I promised... Well, that's about to change. Have been doing a lot of commissions lately, so I had very little time for my own minis. Here are some I managed to photograph today. Not the best quality pics, but much better than my home setup nevertheless. So, without further ado, here's Dr. McMourning, his assistant Sebastian, and they're adorable Chiuahua pet: Soon I hope to show you my brother's Lady J and Rasputina crews I'm in the process of painting (if commissions give me enough time to finish what I started, lol). And get some paint on the rest of McMourning's crew... Anyway, I hope you like these, and feel free to comment, criticize and ask any questions you might have. Cheers, Miljan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenz Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I love the dog it looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeLapse Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Looking awesome, though thats alot of blood... quick question about sebastion, why is he covered in blood but his saw is as clean as if it were brand new? I get why the blade would be cleaner because it spins but would there not be blood spatter on the tool itself, I ask because im thinking of painting the same model and have been thinking about it and wanted to get your thoghts on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispep Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Looking awesome, though thats alot of blood... quick question about sebastion, why is he covered in blood but his saw is as clean as if it were brand new? I get why the blade would be cleaner because it spins but would there not be blood spatter on the tool itself, I ask because im thinking of painting the same model and have been thinking about it and wanted to get your thoghts on the matter. A true craftsman always keeps his tools in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 A true craftsman always keeps his tools in good condition. You stole the words from my mouth! Essentially, I wanted to show that the only thing he cares about is that his tools are in as good a condition as possible, that he keeps them clean, although he obviously can't do anything about the wear & tear. My idea for the whole crew is that they don't wash they're aprons, but they've gone out to do their grisly work "just now"', so as to set the mood for the scrap or brawl being played. That's why McMourning's cleaver and Sebastian's steam-saw are so clean. That will reflect on all the future models, like Nurses and Flesh Construct for instance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeLapse Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Oh cool, thanks, I may be stealing that idea for mine in the future! Love the army and I can wait to see more!!! MOOOREEEEE! MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE! Sorry got carryed away. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosLenny Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 These might be the nicest Body Thieves I've seen:)...I love the 'Freddy Krueger' sweater on McMourning and the Chihuahua is awesome. Base style and painting are awesome too. Great choice in colors as well. Looking forward to seeing the nurses and flesh construct:) that being said my only criticism is these guys blow my own Body Thieves away and that made me cry a little bit:(...j/k...seriously really nice work man:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alemon Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I was just about to mention the freddy sweater he's wearing o-o nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alemon Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Do you do commissions? ...:ahhhhh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbdrand Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 The McMourning model has always bothered me. I get why Sebastian would be bloody, but McMourning is just now pulling on his gloves. He should be clean (like he is about to start his work). I did my Sebastian as bloody, but left McMourning clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 The McMourning model has always bothered me. I get why Sebastian would be bloody, but McMourning is just now pulling on his gloves. He should be clean (like he is about to start his work). I did my Sebastian as bloody, but left McMourning clean. You have never looked at those gloves closely(or look at the concept art closely). Lets just say someone is giving McMourning a hand, or at least the skin off one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbdrand Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hmm. I've never noticed that. The model certainly doesn't make it look like he is putting on skin gloves. Where is the concept art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hmm. I've never noticed that. The model certainly doesn't make it look like he is putting on skin gloves. Where is the concept art? http://wyrd-games.net/shop/product.php?productid=16244&cat=265&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbdrand Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hmm. I guess you could infer that from the box shot, but I still don't think that the model (to me at least) looks like he is putting on skin gloves. The gloves are way to thick and not nearly bloody enough to be freshly cut human skin. I much prefer to think of him as putting on normal medical gloves (thick, heavy rubber). But that's just my personal take. Anyway, I can't see how human skin gloves would even be practical in his line of work (yes, I know he's pretty much crazy, but still, crazy doesn't mean stupid and human skin just wouldn't hold up for his work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandubh Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Anyway, I can't see how human skin gloves would even be practical in his line of work (yes, I know he's pretty much crazy, but still, crazy doesn't mean stupid and human skin just wouldn't hold up for his work). Human skin and pig skin have a lot in common... ever try to tear pig skin? It would probably hold up just about as well as pigskin gloves. And before anyone thinks I'm a total sicko: pig skin is used in skin grafts at times. A buddy of mine needed it in '91 in Iraq and is why I looked up info on it. -Patrick U.S. Army, Retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yeah, the concept art gloves struck me too as human-toned in color. But I have to agree that on mini it doesn't exactly "feel" like flayed skin. So, to avoid any confusion, I painted them yellow (inspired by Mom from Dexter's Lab ). I thought it would look cooler and more disturbing if they were already bloody. From fluff standpoint, remember that Malifaux is set in roughly mid-late 19th century. Rubber was a know material, but not yet that common in making household items (first mass-produced rubber gloves were made in 1960.). And, city of Malifaux is set on the other side of a dimensional portal, so I guess it would be pretty hard and tedious for Douglas to go Earth-side every time he needed new gloves (i seriously doubt that Malifaux general stores sell rubber gloves, which are a rarity even Earth-side). So, he has a pair, after every use he gives them a quick rince in water, still some of the blood and gore stays on, and after a dozen uses we get the bloody gloves we all love. Do you do commissions? Yes, I do. PM me about it, if you'd like. Oh, and thank you all for nice comments! I'm really flattered! If anyone cares, here are these pics on CMON, cast a vote if you want. http://coolminiornot.com/259048 http://coolminiornot.com/259049 http://coolminiornot.com/259050 Thank you all again! Cheers, Miljan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truename Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Good stuff. \aR/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenn Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Very cool! Need bigger pics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfuetzi Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 how did you do the bases. I was thinking about something similar but I am not sure how to make them exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 how did you do the bases. I was thinking about something similar but I am not sure how to make them exactly. The Chiuahua base is from GW's WHF basing set, a little spiced up with static grass. McMourning's and Sebastian's base were created out of plasticard. I measured the tiles and then scored the lines with scalpel. I sanded the top a little with very fine sandpaper, and then painted them. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alemon Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 skin gloves....Mcmourning is a lot more scary to me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Moar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyeru Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 very very nice. i'm still not very good with blood. do you have any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 very very nice. i'm still not very good with blood. do you have any tips? Tnx! There are many, many mixes for blood around the web, but I still use one that I found out a couple of years ago. It's simple, yet gives good looking results. It's GW Blood Red and GW Flesh Ink in 1:1 ratio. Sadly, Flesh Ink is discontinued at GW, but you can try any similar ink, from Vallejo for example. The ink gives it great thinning and a slight gloss effect, so you cut your work there too. The splatter can be achieved in many ways, depending on it's source, ie. what kind of damage you want it to represent. Wyrd Chronicles V2 had a fantastic article on painting Killjoy that also discussed ways for achieving blood splatter. In a nutshell, you can drybrush the blood on a weapon for a cutting effect, you can sprinkle it, you can load your brush, then blow it on the mini (very messy!), you can dab it to create smudges, you can load it on a sponge and dab with it.... my best advice would be, don't be afraid to experiment, and less is more. I hope that helped. Cheers, Miljan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. Male Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Wow, they all look great, but the chihuahua is top notch, great presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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