Garbin Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi guys, I've been reding Malifaux forums for some time and finally decied to register and truly join community. I've been playing loads of different wargames, but now I only stick to Warmahordes, and now Malifaux. There are few reasons I got into Malifaux. Not too many models needed (I'm not that much hooked up on painting), great story that reminds me of Deadlands and lack of dice (I seem to have more luck in cards than dice). Some sculpts are awesome and some not so much (IMHO only OFC), but everybody will find something for themselves. It all started in my LGC in London when I saw few mates playing Malifaux next to my table. There was something about the dead hookers that pulled me in (also the game was much like Mordheim I love). I checked Wyrd online store and found minis that were spot on: LaCroix. I've been also considering Ortegas, but quick search on the forum and I confirmed what I expected: very strong crew, that is so similiar to WM/H and I wanted something lighter with more 'fun'. La Croix then. I didn't have much playing time with Malifaux so far (2 games), but I love how simple base rules work with complicated combos you can do using right models. I see lots of uncler stuff in rules, but considering the way I treat Malifaux (friendly game with more story, instead balls'to'the'wall WM/H game) it doesn't bother me at all. So to finish this bit to long prologue I wanted to say hello to everybody and share my recently finished crew. Now I wait for Slop Haulers and Young LaCroix. LaCroix part of the crew: And the rest, finished yesteday. Gremlin rocker is my definite favourite, he has GuitarHero like banjo and Les Paul banjo on the rack behind him. I even managed to imprint word RAWK on the back guitar. I will try to make bigger photo session during weekend to show single Gremlins separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 These look great. I like the muted pallet a lot. It really makes the models believable, for gremlin swamp hicks anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetang22 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 The models look nice. However, it feels like the camera made the models too muted. If it wasn't the camera and was an intentional choice, good job I suppose...but it seems to me like it was just a side-effect of the camera. Care to elaborate on the paintjob/photography? Are the minis more vibrant in real person? Good job either way...I'm just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadeau Gorgon Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like the dusty look. Would love to know the details on how you did it. Is it just a series of drybrushings or was there something else done to them? They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hillarious. Love seeing the the whole group. Did you to a bit of modifying to that fella doing the V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbin Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) If you ask how I did the main LaCrox then I can't tell. They were done really bright and when I varnished them I did something wrong (not shaking enough I guess) and they all went frosty white. I was nearly crying. To rescue situation I gave them liberal, heavy devlan mud wash. Twice I think. Pere and regular Gremlins are just Devlan muded twice on top of normal colours. I'm no artist and this is just tabletop painting. I really wanted to have them ready for next week tournament. PS. This is exactly how they look. I just adjusted brightnes a bit in Photoshop, but only for the true colours. I'm happy you like it. Edited October 29, 2010 by Garbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 If you ask for the main LaCrox then I can't tell. They were done really bright and when I varnished them I did something wrong (not shaking enough I guess) and they all went frosty white. I was nearly crying. To rescue situation I gave them liberal, heavy devlan mud wash. Twice I think. Pere and regular Gremlins are just Devlan muded twice on top of normal colours. I'm no artist and this is just tabletop painting. I really wanted to have them ready for next week tournament. PS. This is how they look. I adjusted brightnes a bit in Photoshop, but only for the true colours. I'm happy you like it. Heh, that's funny that the muted colors were a mistake even though I came in and thought they looked fantastic that way. Gave them a real "dusty, windswept, Western" feel to the models. Regardless, they look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbin Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I loved them as soon as I saw them dry. And I knew that's got to stay. I just wasn't able to repeat the same stuff for the rest of the crew so they look bit different. Still I'm most happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchausen Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Simply astounding! I would love to see them on a tabletop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oozeboss Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 For somebody who (supposedly ) doesn't like painting - and who came about this wonderful finish (supposedly ) by accident - you've done one heck of a job there! The fantastic banjo player is sheer genius, & there is no way on earth you can ascribe that superb piece of creativity to anything but your own vision & talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriverakc Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Your minis look really great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron M Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Nice. I like the faded western look. The banjo slinger almost looks like he has a ZakkWylde bullseye Gibson strapped on.. sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigur Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Very nice worn and dusty look - goes well with the western theme. I think that maybe they're a little too tone-in-tone for gaming miniatures. Probably just a matter of taste but I'd add a little more colour or contrast to the minis. anyway, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxvon_d Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Excellent. Good to see you on here. Perhaps I'll get to face them on November 6th at the tournament, though I'm kinda dreading that eventuality! Great paintjobs though. As people have said, that dusty look has come out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I like the dusty look, however, without knowing this it also makes your pics look washed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbin Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for all warm words guys. It makes me very happy people enjoy my work. Not the level of painting, but some ideas I had and how I did it may actually inspire somebody. I'm bit of a lazy b'tard so I didn't take separate pics of every gremlin in the crew. I'm giving you one more family photo and solo pics of my favorite. Sorry for the quality, I'm still trying to tame my camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced2020 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I think it is a very well themed and painted gang. Good work. Lighting is the only issue with the photos, but we get the general idea of nasty dirty low-down lil swamp critters! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Nice looking group of Gremlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenn Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Very cool! I have to agree that I like the dusty western look too them. Also, nice guitar gremlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbin Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 So we've got a tournament last weekend at my local club and I'm most pleased with how my gremlin did. We had 16 players I was the only gremlin player. There was no Perditas, nor Pandoras and only one Lilith! Gremlins of the tournament were Raphael (gunned down Ramos in first game and did 14dmg headshoot on Peacekeeper 3rd game killing it outright), Rami (gunned down Sonia Crid in 3rd game) and Pere Ravage (blew himself up in games 2 and 3 killing a lot of models). In the end this trio supported by Ophelia won me 2nd and 3rd game tabling the opponents and set me on the second place. I'll post tournament report soon for you to see (I even have some photos!). Go gremlins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netfrost Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Love the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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