popg0estheworld Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Greetings, all! I just finished my Hooded Rider and I wanted to share. I think this is one of the nicest models in the Wyrd line, so I wanted to do it justice with some nice custom basing. I tried to follow the color scheme from the Rising Powers artwork as closely as possible. The base is all custom built w/ some various bits from GW and old Confrontation stuff. The bricks and paving stones are cast resin, the soil is Sculptamold with dirt and sand sprinkled in it (then painted), and the roots are, well, roots. I scavenged them from a little banzai tree I picked up a while ago, killed, and dried the remains. The trunk is actually part of a stick, glued to the roots, with the bark sculpted on. This is one of my favorite minis ever, and it was a blast to paint. A great, detailed sculpt, highly recommended to anyone (Neverborn player or not...). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osoi Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thats a very imressive piece! :congrats: You have convinced me to pick it up for my Levi crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regnak Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 :eek: Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay351 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 sweet paint job but that base is very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispep Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Simply amazing. That base just gorgeous. Excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassarus Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Awesome! I really like this one, and a great base! I have to get me a hooded rider soon, it's actually one of the few neverborn minis I don't own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 above and beyond mate that is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatnicguy Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 That is incredible, what an awesome job! Do you a time estimate? How long it took to do? That's amazing how much difference the black and white backgrounds make! Love the black backdrop pics more, please say you are entering this in a paint comp somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karn987 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 :eek: That is truly stunning man! Amazing job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gru6y Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yup, it is stunning. Great model, great base, great paintjob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfila Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Nice mini, incredible Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's a keeper. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mydnight Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Wow! That is an incredible work of art you have there! Is it a table piece, or a display/contest-winning piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyPath Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Beautiful work, all of it comes together very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 That is a very beautifully painted model. But I have to be that Guy and say there is something off: And actually the only thing that's off is the crow on the sign, it seems like it draws away from the model as it blocks some of backside of the model. It is still a very good astetic piece don't get me wrong, but I think maybe a smaller crow or none at all would be a good choice. But don't listen to me it looks very good as it is, I just think it may cover to much of the beautiful mini behind it. Overall I would give it an A+++, great job and I agree you gave the model plenty of justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 That is incredible, what an awesome job! Do you a time estimate? How long it took to do? That's amazing how much difference the black and white backgrounds make! Love the black backdrop pics more, please say you are entering this in a paint comp somewhere! I feel the same way about the black backgrounds, but the extra light reflected from the white background brings out more of the details. The actual painting process took about three days- maybe 12 hours total. The base took an evening to build- maybe three hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just lovely stuffins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 That is a very beautifully painted model. But I have to be that Guy and say there is something off: And actually the only thing that's off is the crow on the sign, it seems like it draws away from the model as it blocks some of backside of the model. It is still a very good astetic piece don't get me wrong, but I think maybe a smaller crow or none at all would be a good choice. But don't listen to me it looks very good as it is, I just think it may cover to much of the beautiful mini behind it. Overall I would give it an A+++, great job and I agree you gave the model plenty of justice. Thanks for the honest critique, and while I certainly understand your point, the addition of the crow where he was is quite intentional. The part of the model that the crow is covering is one of the only open 'fields' on the miniature that doesn't contain much detail. As opposed to having this large, light-colored horse flank diverting the eye from the most striking parts of the sculpt, I feel like the dark detail adds flavor as well as channeling your immediate attention elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Wow, that is simply BEAUTIFUL! On the one hand, makes me excited to work on my own Hooded Rider. On the other hand, depresses me because mine will likely not look as cool as this! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks for the honest critique, and while I certainly understand your point, the addition of the crow where he was is quite intentional. The part of the model that the crow is covering is one of the only open 'fields' on the miniature that doesn't contain much detail. As opposed to having this large, light-colored horse flank diverting the eye from the most striking parts of the sculpt, I feel like the dark detail adds flavor as well as channeling your immediate attention elsewhere. Ahhh I see where your coming from now. Nice choice, as it would actually draw away from the model because of the open flank, didn't notice it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Very nice. Love the dark shots. The light ones leave some weathering to be desired on the bricks, but great work. Love the base with the roots, really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 incredibly beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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