popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Best KiraiI have ever seen. Period. Amazing work... especially the face.. incredible! Thanks! I was tempted to go the whole "Geisha" route with makeup, but I decided to go the "I've given up on life and I've been crying a whole bunch" look instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heldrak Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Absolutely brilliant! Can we see a picture of Ikiryo against a brighter background? I'm losing a lot of the detail in the darkness of the photograph, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Absolutely brilliant! Can we see a picture of Ikiryo against a brighter background? I'm losing a lot of the detail in the darkness of the photograph, I think. I'll do you one better- I will post an UPDATE!!! I have the crew attached to their bases- now to finish the woodwork and the bases, then attach the mural and clear coat. Here is a close up on the corpses on the base- note the Kanji on the foreheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGIxJOKERx Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thank you for sharing this with us. Your paintjobs are inspiring. These are far and beyond better than most studio paintjobs, regardless of company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannibalBob Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Have you thought at all about fitting Kirai's avatar into the group somehow? Or else how to tie it in with the rest of the crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Have you thought at all about fitting Kirai's avatar into the group somehow? Or else how to tie it in with the rest of the crew? I have considered it... I guess I could work something in to replace the Ikryo and Kirai models- not sure with the base sizes, though. I might just do a similar basing. Not sure if I could do the screens- I'll have to see the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Behold- The crew magnetizes together. It doesn't really make them easier to move, but it helps line up the bases so they are flush when they are in the display case. The scroll on the mural reads "vengeance" (I hope). Overall, I am happy with the results. There are a few things I would change, if I had it to do over again (making the bricks wrap around the sides of the wall, adding some source lighting around the Seishin, which I didn'tdo due to the construction of the bases not allowing it, a few other little issues). Anyway, thanks for following my progress on this crew. I'll post the other models as I get them finished. I think Datsue-Ba and the Onryo will be next. Also, thanks to Ratty for the idea for switching the claws on Ikryo with GW Ghouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Lol you put a mural of the Fisherman's wife on the back,that is just awesome. As allways your painting is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Deliciously awesome. Just...No words can describe it, just great. I love everything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntRus Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Fantastic minis, really captured the feel that I got from the background, amazing paint job and diorama. Favourited for inspiration for my Kirai crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I only have one thing to say: wow! :congrats: ok, maybe one more thing: :jawdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaslyne Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Oh my god. This looks absolutely incredible. I love how you made each part to be their bases and how nicely it comes together, this was a fantastic idea. For the tiny little half circles on the kimonos, did you use a micro pen or did you paint those on with a brush? The free handing is just gorgeous. Amazing job on the whole thing, this is a serious inspiration for dioramas with mali figures. Hoping to be able to do something half as awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 micro-pens are the Devil's tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kerr Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wow, I'm amazed. Excellent work! I agree about the OSL on the Seishin, it would be nice if they glowed, but they still look great without it. Will the rest of the crew fit into the diorama too eventually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radium Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome stuff there, mate. Keep up the great painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 micro-pens are the Devil's tool. Agreed. No, it is all done with an 18/0 liner brush. Thanks, everybody, for the praise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Will the rest of the crew fit into the diorama too eventually? No, the rest have a distinct vibe in various basing-themes that are relevant to the individual model. I figured that if I kept going a.) I would take forever b.) It might start to be "too much." My initial plan was just for this small crew, and I am happy with it. I'll post more pics as the others are finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Here are a few more pics- The separated crew- Kirai- Mural crew- better angle- Trimming the hedges- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxXhayzelXxx Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 OMG this is beyond amazing. Im literally in awe. well done! cannot wait to see what else you come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 :eek::eek::gurney::nurse::dead: I didn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEiRD sKeTCH Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wow! Just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Yea verily the bar it beith raised. Wow, just...wow... Edited August 11, 2011 by Keltheos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergoth Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 /boggle I'd be so afraid of breaking all of that just by looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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