Gujozec Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've been working on my counts-as Kirai crew for several months now, and it's nearing completion. So I decided to show off what I've got so far. The whole crew was initially inspired by the art of Santiago Caruso, especially his illustrations for the book "La Condesa Sangrienta" : http://galleries.santiagocaruso.com.ar/the-bloody-countess.html , but as I advanced through the work the theme sort of evolved. Beyond recognition. Basically, my Kirai is The Bloody Countess, Elizabeth Báthory, who worships an ancient pagan god of underwold.The god provides her with magical powers, a small army of netherworld spirits, a chance to be reunited with her dead husband, and eternal youth. The Countess is in firm belief that she is in control of the situation, although in truth she is the heathen god's puppet. And his true intentions are unknown. I'll have to write some nice little fluff text after the fluff and the models get their final shape. I still don't have final names for some of the spirits, so I could use some help with that. Ideas and opinions abouth anything else are appreciated as well. Now, let's meet the crew. counts as Ikiryo No name yet, let's call it Grim Reaper. The Reaper is a manifestation of the Countess' sadistic and murderous nature. Big claws. Covered in blood. Yeah. GHEISTS count as Seishin Small spirits shaped as human skulls trailing with white vapours. They keep the Countess from harm. And freak people out. The spirit of COUNT FERENC NADASDY counts as Lost Love Elisabeth's late husband, also a heathen worshipper. Died of a mysterious illness many years ago. Perhaps a part of the pagan god's scheme? Anyways, the god allows his spirit to follow the Countess on her quests. The DEAD RIDER counts as Dead Rider One of the Pagan god's more powerful servants. counts as Onryo No name yet. Spirits of young women killed during gritty pagan rituals. Corrupted and forced to serve their own torturess. LESSER BLOODFIENDS counts as Gaki Ravenous spirits from the underworld. NETHERSPHYNX counts as Shikome The NetherSphynxes live on the many belltowers of Underwold palaces, cathedrals and fortresses. Work in progress counts-as-Datsue-ba: ---------- Post added at 05:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 PM ---------- Some counters and markers I've done so far: Evidence of the Countess' pagan worship (yep, slavic idols were of a really interestig shape...) Claim marker: Corpse counters: And the start of the second crew I'm working on, my brother's Freikorpsmen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 those guys are awesome! Seen some of them "in the flesh" and they ooze fluff! great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidiot Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Very nice all around! I really like the Claim Marker. That makes me want to get some objective counters of my own built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickienogger Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Duuuuudee. love your ideas. As a viewer we just know that you put alot love and individuality into your creations. awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjelmen Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very cool! Nice work :1_Happy_Puppet2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Awesome. Like your painting style :congrats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evaine Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Really like the ideas behind the Kirai crew. The models and paint job are great too. I particularly like your Dead Rider - it has a creepy, terror-provoking look to it. I definitely wouldn't want to meet it alone in the woods... The conversion on the Freikorps looks really good. The muted colours on their armour look great. Your brother is very lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gujozec Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks for your comments everyone. I'm attending a tournament in less than two weeks time, and this is the list of models I have to paint and/or convert until then: -Countess(Kirai) -Datsue-ba -2 Freikorpsmen -Von Schill -another FK Trapper -supply wagon -various markers. After the tournament: more models for both crews, a carry case and custom stat cards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soseito Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I am quite interested in how this is coming along. I'm especially interested in how the blood countess will come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96p Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Stunning work... How about "Nightwraith" for your Onryu http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Nightwraith The Countess ? Edited July 3, 2012 by 96p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gujozec Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks. I like the name "Nightwraith", thanks for the suggestion! And yes, Isabella von Carstein shall be the Countess. She's sitting on my desk waiting for a paintjob. Stunning work... How about "Nightwraith" for your Onryu http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Nightwraith The Countess ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 She's sitting on my desk waiting for a paintjob. 10 days to go, better hurry up :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96p Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 can't wait to see her done... ever thought about a big scenery Base to present your crew ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupusFerreus Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 This is an incredibly well-converted idea. I had one for basing the Kirai crew off Jade Chan and the Shadow Khan from Jackie Chan Adventures, but this idea just blows it clean out of the water! Not only is the theme awesome, the models are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I like these . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gujozec Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 @96p- I might make a display base, but it ain't gonna be soon. UPDATE The Countess: Datsue-ba: Freikorpsmen: Another groupshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Nice! awesome stuff. can't wait to see them in person! (I'm still stuck at 4 minis to go...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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