Jon Kerr Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Hi all! This is my first proper post on the forum, so I'll also make it a quick introduction. I've been wargaming since I was 8 years old, mainly playing Warhammer Fantasy. I've dabbled in 40k, WarmaHordes, Mordheim, Necromunda, Magic and many other games, but it's always been Warhammer thats my favourite..... though since my discovery of Malifaux it seems like thats about to change! Painting and modelling comes second to gaming for me, and thats what I enjoy most. I run a commision painting service called Clan Kerr Miniatures to pay for me to live while I'm studying at University (ok, so it pays for plenty of beer too....) I became captured by Malifaux immeadiately after hearing the back-story for The Dreamer. I fell in love with that crew completely- but then I found the Nightmare Edition Lord Chompy Bits, and my heart was broken. I simply don't have the money to pick up that beautiful model off eBay at the £200 mark its selling for, but I also couldn't possibly do a Dreamer crew without him.... Thankfully, I also got hooked onto another model- Lucius Matheson! So, after my huge essay about myself, this blog will be about my journey through painting up my Lucius crew, and also building a pretty display board for these beautiful models to sit on- a small section from Lucius' mansion. Maybe in my next post I'll also try and talk less..... so here's some pictures of the humble beginnings. Took a little while to add an update as I've been busy with commisions/eBay minis (a WHFB Black Dragon and Cockatrice, on eBay here and here check them out) Managed to slap a little paint on Lucius this evening. First ever attempt at NMM and I'm actually really pleased- it was certainly much easier with the mask being such a small area.... I usually just use metallic paints but for Lucius I wanted to do something a bit special. Any comments/criticisms are very welcome! Still very WIP. Unfortunately no progress on Lucius OR the Mansion again- but I do have some Malifaux stuff to show off. I've been distracted by a painting competition in my area- the Leeds Iron Owl Painting Competition... as such I've been working away on a piece to enter. Decided to do something a bit quirky and go for a working clockwork base. Paint job is VERY WIP at the moment, the shirt will be completely redone as it was just a test. Not quite pulling off the NMM either (the robot hands are the most complete section), but not done any washes or anything yet. Sorry, its been a while since I posted. Firstly, I managed to get C. Hoffman finished and managed to take away a runner up prize at the Leeds Iron Owl painting competition. Given what I was up against, I was very pleased! Unfortunately I wasnt so pleased with the paint job I did on Hoffman, it certainly wasnt my strongest work, but given the competition on the day it would have made no difference whatsoever- the winning pieces were outstanding. I also managed to finish up work on Lucius himself. Quite pleased with the finished model, especially given that the face was my first proper attempt at NMM. The base includes part of the carpet from the inside of his Mansion- a sneak peak of what is to come when I get around to working on the display base! Managed to get some paint splashed onto the Lawyer (despite him being the model I never actually use in games, havent got him figured out yet....). Awesome sculpt. Edited August 10, 2011 by Jon Kerr Updated with images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 That is really cool. Can't wait to see your paintings as well. PS. WELCOME TO THE WYRD WORLD THAT IS MALIFAUX!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Currently painting one of the new GW Dragons for eBay, so I need to finish that before I start work on the Malifaux- I'm hoping to make a start on at least one of Lucius' crew by tomorrow though. Thought I'd give you guys a glimpse of what I'm aiming for in the long run with the mansion: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket_boy101 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nice, looks good, Jon. Can't wait to see it all painted. Subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Took a little while to add an update as I've been busy with commisions/eBay minis (a WHFB Black Dragon and Cockatrice, on eBay here and here check them out) Managed to slap a little paint on Lucius this evening. First ever attempt at NMM and I'm actually really pleased- it was certainly much easier with the mask being such a small area.... I usually just use metallic paints but for Lucius I wanted to do something a bit special. Any comments/criticisms are very welcome! Still very WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiedwhiskey Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Everything is looking nice and tidy. If you have/want to do any shading on his reds, add a (little) bit of a green to your base color of red, doesn't take much. What size brush are you using on the face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osoi Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Lucius is coming along very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Everything is looking nice and tidy. If you have/want to do any shading on his reds, add a (little) bit of a green to your base color of red, doesn't take much. What size brush are you using on the face? Thats for the tip, I was planning to go back to the red. The only bit thats about finished is the face, and I might still add a couple of glazes to that. As for brush size, im using a standard Windsor and Newton... I think its a 1? Why do you ask? There are some very fine white 'sparkles' on the mask that havent really photographed very well, I think my light was too bright and got some glare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiedwhiskey Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I mentioned brush size because having a smaller brush (I don't know what "fine detail" from the Citadel range translates to in proper brush sizes) gives you neater lines when you're doing those final highlights. Very, very handy and it makes a noticeable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Very nice so far! Sweet building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigkid Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Love the idea of the mansion display base. I'm doing the same for my Seamus lot (otherwise they do seem a little lost just stood on a shelf). Will be following your progress and blatantly stealing ideas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Box Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Mate, i love your work, Lucius is looking brilliant, i just purchased him, and i hope i can come close to the job you've done on him. Subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Unfortunately no progress on Lucius OR the Mansion again- but I do have some Malifaux stuff to show off. I've been distracted by a painting competition in my area- the Leeds Iron Owl Painting Competition... as such I've been working away on a piece to enter. Decided to do something a bit quirky and go for a working clockwork base. [ame] [/ame] Paint job is VERY WIP at the moment, the shirt will be completely redone as it was just a test. Not quite pulling off the NMM either (the robot hands are the most complete section), but not done any washes or anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osoi Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Nice base concept. I do like how the colour progression is coming along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGIxJOKERx Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I really dig it. I want to see how the mansion turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sorry, its been a while since I posted. Firstly, I managed to get C. Hoffman finished and managed to take away a runner up prize at the Leeds Iron Owl painting competition. Given what I was up against, I was very pleased! Unfortunately I wasnt so pleased with the paint job I did on Hoffman, it certainly wasnt my strongest work, but given the competition on the day it would have made no difference whatsoever- the winning pieces were outstanding. I also managed to finish up work on Lucius himself. Quite pleased with the finished model, especially given that the face was my first proper attempt at NMM. The base includes part of the carpet from the inside of his Mansion- a sneak peak of what is to come when I get around to working on the display base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Amazing job on Hoffman, love the gears and the plinth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWraith Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Both look fantastic. Lucius's mask looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Managed to get some paint splashed onto the Lawyer (despite him being the model I never actually use in games, havent got him figured out yet....). Awesome sculpt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I love the rich reds on both the Lawyer and Lucius- really sets the models apart as distinct, important leaders. Also, love the mansion. I can't wait to see what Ryle's cage looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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