Deanster Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Hello! I'be been hanging around the forums for awhile, and I have just recently started painting my models and playing Malifaux. I thought I'd post the first two completed models and maybe get some feedback. Perdita and Papa are my first two. I have Francisco and Nino almost finished. I'm waiting to finish Santiago until I know if I'm able to get the alternate "Santana" sculpt. Without further wait, I present Perdita... ...and here is Papa... Thank you for your indulgence! Tonight I finished Nino... Francisco is being a bit bothersome, I'm not quite happy with his frilly shirt or his sword. Perhaps another Gin & Tonic and I'll get him finished later! Here is Nino... As always, your comments are appreciated. I just finished Francisco AND my Enslaved Nephilim, here are the pics... I finished Santiago this evening, I'm still waiting on Santana to arrive, but I'm ready to field my Ortegas! I'm working on an objective marker and pondering what crew to start next. Here's Santiago... And a group pic... Stay tuned for more! Finally, Grandma Ortega... Always bring your pocketbook to a fight! Edited December 9, 2012 by Deanster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride365 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 These look amazing! I just got my Alt Santiago and she looks amazing worht every penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I am particularly impressed with the detail on papa loco's sign. I struggled a great deal with getting any sort of writing on it... and not only do you have clear letters, but you have a beautiful wood grain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Pretty awesome stuff indeed. I think it's cool you gave Perdi some lucious full lips. Great way to accentuate a usually non visible face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Nice work , those look awesome would love too see the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog6750 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Really nice painting there and great bases too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentbadger Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I love the way the bases add to the overall miniatures, especially the dynamism of Papa Loco jumping off the gravestone. The painting is excellent too. I like the way you’ve managed to paint some life into Perdita’s face; I found that a rather drab sculpt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Pretty great all around. Nice attention to detail. Bases really add to it. Nice work on the faces...agree with Argentbadger about Perdita's face....I really like her lips. Papa's pants look great. One bit of constructive criticism. I think you went overboard on the blue-black hair for Perdita. I like it, but too much blue. I would hit it with a black wash to tone it down some. Also, it is too big. With hair (especially black hair), smaller highlights are better since it keeps the black as the main color. Going smaller and highlighting even higher (I go all the way to white) creates the effect of nice, clean, healthy, vibrant hair. Not highlighting light enough can make the hair seem dirty or greasy. Papa's hair on the other hand is perfect. It looks grey and a bit dirty....perfect for a crazy old geezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thank you everyone for the kind words! The writing on Papa's sign was indeed "challenging" I must have started over a half dozen times. That little detail took me about an hour to complete. I happy everyone likes how I painted Perdita's face. I have eyes painted under that sombrero too! I really like that Wyrd sells the base inserts to finish the model with. I have seen many well painted models that would have been so much better with a decent scenic base. The fact that I only have to paint 5 of 8 models to complete my "army" allows me to spend more time on details like the bases. Thank you for the constructive criticism, I have the alternate Perdita sculpt as well as her avatar, I will employ your advice on those two models! I am nearly finished with Francisco and Nino and will most likely post their pictures tonight. Once again, thank you for all the kind words and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I finished Nino this evening and attached his photos to the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaggisMcMutton Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Welcome to the world of Malifaux! I'm loving the shading work on the models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Just finished Francisco and the Enslaved Nephilim... pictures have been added to the original post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Those look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nice additions to the crew. I really like how your little Nephi looks. I always wondered if the blood on his hands is from enemies he has killed or his own from the backbreaking work Perdita puts him through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I just finished Santiago. New pictures attached to the original post. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Very nice! I am actually going to receive an Ortega crew soon. Seeing your thread makes me hyped to paint them. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Very nice! I am actually going to receive an Ortega crew soon. Seeing your thread makes me hyped to paint them. Haha. Kewl! I look forward to seeing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Kewl! I look forward to seeing them! Heh. Yeah. They are going to be an experiment. Going to use the green bases that Wyrd offers. Some Wyrd inserts to go with them and a color scheme in green, tan and brown tones. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 The Gunslingers are the next crew I'll be painting so this is one hell of an inspiring thread for me. Great work all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Nice this crew looks tight ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride365 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Are you not going to do grandma ortega? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Are you not going to do grandma ortega? Oh yes. I will get to grandma. My schedule just became a bit cluttered with something called "work", blah... Maybe a bit later this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Work ... boo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneon Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Very good work, I'm loving the clean color palette and shading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanster Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I just finished Abuela Ortega. I posted her pics in the original post. Enjoy! I also finished Santana Ortega, look for her in a separate post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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