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The interesting point with such figures is that you can try some things you wouldn't dare on a nicer model. Here for instance, I wanted to test the Wargames Foundry viking shields, and, as you can see, they're definitely too big for dwarves (even if in this precise case, it's rather a plus, for it hides many details!). I've also tried to add some celtic designs to the black cross, by looking for inspiration in the concept arts made for the excellent animated film "The Secret of Kells". Here is an example:
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And here is what I've tried to do (remember it's a test before booing me ^_^)
Hmm... I'll admit the shield maybe is to big for dwarves... but i don't remember this miniature as horrible?! (having painted one myself some 10 years ago or so) And your version doesn't quite convince me of it being horrible neither :) It really looks ok!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The beard and the hair are a nightmare to paint properly...
DeleteI don't see the problem. Jorg looks freaking great! You're way too hard on yourself. The shield coloring and design looks natural and beautiful. Love the rosy glow he has...like he stopped at the bar on the way to the battle. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mouse. I'm quite happy with the shield coloring too, and I'll try to keep that line for the next shields... provided I find smaller ones!
DeleteTu te plains d'avoir galéré mais c'est très réussi. Ta peinture rajeunit la pièce et il a un bon air de vétéran avec ce bouclier.
ReplyDeleteTu aurais une photo de l'armée de Wayne England?
Thanks heu merci :o) Il y a des toutes petites photos dans un post du mois d'octobre. On ne l'a jamais vu entière cette armée !
DeleteI wouldn't say it's an ugly sculp, he has ....character. I must admit I struggled with the hair too but I think you've done a great job. I really like the shield too.
ReplyDeleteI really like this miniature instead, can't find as horrible as you say, he's one of my favourite dwarf, because he stands out from the crow so I recently bought this on on ebay too. The only thing I don't like is that this minia is too much inclined forward. Great paint job anyway
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you. You're right, he's not that ugly, the proof is I've recently bought another one :o)
ReplyDeleteI like him, he's clearly a veteran campaigner, who clearly has seen that he who has the bigger tends to live the longest :D
ReplyDeleteLOL