Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Draconic Paladin


This very fun miniature was created by Minx Studios.  It was cast in resin.


She is standing on one of my favorite marble/tile bases... a design that I just love. :-)

It's featured in this video that I made for my Painting Pyramid series:



She's also here:



War Avatar


I have only painted a tiny handful of Avatars of War figures over the years.  Not sure what this one is called, but it's the first one in quite a while!


As you can see, it was painted to match a number of other manufacturers in theme.  It joins the Privateer Press, Reaper, Red Box Games and Mierce miniatures that are all a part of the same group.


That has been a tremendous challenge, especially when the figures rotate in and out over many months.  All you have are pictures and memory to work from in many cases.


Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Time to Die


I know that I have painted this Reaper figure a few times over the years, but I had a lot more fun with it this time around.


I've been using the earth tones and muted colors so much since the return to fantasy style figures and Steampunk, I felt like I could try out some interesting combos here.


Oh yeah... and the bark bases make a nice wild rocky landscape for her to stand on!


Reaching Out


This is another of the older set figures from Dark Sword.


Many of the figures we originally obtained from Dark Sword were boxed sets based on original paintings by Larry Elmore.  The tradition has continued over the years, as other fantastic artists have provided inspiration for fantastic miniatures!


She's also here:



Monday, November 9, 2015

Fury of the North


Now it's time for some of my favorite Wulfen figures, from Norsgard Miniatures:


This is from their first campaign, one of several wulfens.  The assembled versions have already been featured earlier.


As you can see, the poses are quite dramatic and dynamic!


There are lots of fun detail, particularly on the faces, which is all important!


They now have a second campaign, which is under way right now!!



Notch another arrow...


The Scalpers are back, this time with some long range support.


This kneeling pose is a trademark of the Hired hands sets.  Just about each one comes with one of the ten figures in this type of pose.


Again, each of the ten figures in the Hired Hands box sets is a completely unique pose, divided into five Close Combat and five Long Range.  Stay tuned for more!!


Sunday, November 8, 2015

Death from the Webway


Time for Part Two of the sci-fi versions of the Stingray Riders.


As was mentioned in the first post, I thought that these could be either Hellions or Beastmasters... but I lean heavily towards the latter!


I recall when I first pondered a Dark Eldar army, that a "Brookfield Zoo" theme could be very interesting... as many critters as I could squeeze into the army.


I think these would do just the trick... really heightening the angry critter effect!


As usual, the close ups reveal all kinds of fun details...


The masks make them look even more sinister.


But yet so elegant!


Coming up next... the Draahk riders, which are just as amazing as the Stingrays!!  Stay tuned.