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Miniatures Adventure => Other Adventures => Topic started by: opponenttheory on September 18, 2018, 01:28:19 AM
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Hello
Here is my first Harry Potter model, the gencon exclusive Luna Lovegood.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1847/44686986902_a4c63d6e07_c.jpg)
I also wrote a tutorial on how I did it which you can find here (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/9/3/luna-lovegood-painting-tutorial).
And if all goes well I'll be painting the entire collection over the next year.
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That's a very nice paint job. What did you think of the actual miniature in terms of quality of material and finish?
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Lovely painting.
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Very nice.
I look forward to seeing the rest.
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That's a very nice paint job. What did you think of the actual miniature in terms of quality of material and finish?
Okay by KM standards. But it's a single piece model and has a robust pose so I wasn't expecting much difficulty preparing or handling the model but then with KM you can never be too sure what you'll receive.
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Thanks for the reply. I've got some coming from the pre order so I was curious!
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Absolutely lovely paintjob. Great detail - even managed eye colour there.
Here's hoping some sets go to the breakers soon, so I can get my mitts on the one or two I wanted...
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Fantastic, looking forward to see what you do with the rest of the range.
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Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
what scale are the figures?
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Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
what scale are the figures?
The children are 35mm with the adults around 40mm.
Here is the first set I've painted. I'm really enjoying painting these and will most likely collect a set for myself.
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c5f3fc04785d39661095245/5c5f3fc1971a1829e8f18abf/1549746144673/Professors+11.JPG?format=800w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c5f3fc04785d39661095245/5c5f3ffba4222fa3c7d3b88e/1549746201072/Professors+21.JPG?format=800w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c5f3fc04785d39661095245/5c5f40336e9a7f5815f92631/1549746257859/Professors+30.JPG?format=800w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c5f3fc04785d39661095245/5c5f406e4785d3966109598a/1549746309678/Professors+41.JPG?format=800w)
I also made a little video https://youtu.be/ccsvhBDpbto
Thanks.
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Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Very nice work. I've just started reading Harry Potter to the kids (my first time reading it too). Looking forward to more of your work.
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Very nice work indeed. Superb in fact.
I’ll admit I’m curious as to the level of interest in gaming Harry Potter - beyond card games and cluedo/monopoly skins. I’d have thought it perfect for a Star Wars minis style prepaint range, the rules could probably work too. This range looks too expensive and too much hard work for an average, younger gamer. Then again, is that the target of this game (which has been panned in most reviews I’ve read).
I’ve painted up a few stand in figures in 28mm just to see if it can be done.
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Very nice work indeed. Superb in fact.
I’ll admit I’m curious as to the level of interest in gaming Harry Potter - beyond card games and cluedo/monopoly skins. I’d have thought it perfect for a Star Wars minis style prepaint range, the rules could probably work too. This range looks too expensive and too much hard work for an average, younger gamer. Then again, is that the target of this game (which has been panned in most reviews I’ve read).
I’ve painted up a few stand in figures in 28mm just to see if it can be done.
I have no idea about how popular the game is, but, I can see why this wouldn't be the best game for young gamers. The resin is very fragile and I would be reluctant to do anything other than leave the models on a shelf. I'm not looking forward to sending these in the post even with all of the protection I use.
Anyway, I've done another tutorial. There are still some technical issues to work out with the recording and editing. Though the main problem is that I have an ipad in front of my face.
https://youtu.be/O5EdaCZy4_E (https://youtu.be/O5EdaCZy4_E)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c7083e18165f5c7fc3bfb3d/5c7083e29b747a1b498dae60/1550877704233/Sirius+Black+10.JPG?format=800w)
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Picked up a set of the Harry Potter nano metalfigs by Jada when they were being sold cheap at Target. They're also about 1.5 inches or 40mm scale. Not bad for the price; prepainted & heavy duty diecast.
Still haven't decided on a rules set to go with them.
(http://metalsdiecast.com/wp-content/uploads/NanoMetalfigs-HarryPotter-20Pack-01-1030x687.jpg)
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Good purchase. I bought a few of the streetfighter nanofigs from the dollar store. They're hefty miniatures so you won't have any problems with them breaking.
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I think that from a gaming perspective (rather than collecting figures) a lot depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you want totally Potter experience with chits and cards which have the “look”, I suspect it’s the official game or to use the pieces in a home grown game.
I painted up a few figures that will do as approximations of some characters and a few that look like vaguely eccentric wizard types. I then pitched two wizards and their loyal groundsman against a D&D troll and a D&D giant weasel which I called a bandersnatch. I used a version of EDNA to track general health and ability with each wizard having three powers each of which had a turn to recharge. The groundsman had a large axe....
Good fun but I’m still working on it
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Wave 1 complete:
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1555770467470-SI25WUBWBYTVVMMTDLXX/HP+wave+1.JPG?format=2500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1555770545599-ZT0E95X9K8BKD0BZF0IL/HP+41.JPG?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1555770582810-T4MVZMF8SRUQEIF9CELF/HP+40.JPG?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1555770610509-59SRQZTXPVWUYHB5SHR1/HP+42.JPG?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1555770467858-VHB26K3M98F24M9LF381/Voldemort+10.JPG?format=2500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
More photos on my website:
https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2019/4/20/harry-potter-wave-1-commission
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Fantastic stuff. You've really brought them to life.
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:o :o :o
I've commented on your stuff before, but f@*k sake, this is sooo much better. Your painting skills have always been jealousy inducing, but this just makes me want to throw my brushes away!
Truly your best work! :-*
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Lovely work.
You are a master painter.
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Beautiful; the subtle colour variation on Voldemort in particular.
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Simply stunning
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More awesomeness! That Hagrid in the 40mm range might be the right size for 28/32mm
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Thanks guys!
@Andym yeah, this is my best collection so far. I've picked up some new techniques from Sergio Calvo's patreon that have helped improve my blending without adding any time to the process. It's especially useful for tackling larger areas which used to take a lot.
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Amazing painting :)
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I guess I forgot to post this video of a tutorial I did for painting Sirius Black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5EdaCZy4_E
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5971f479bf629a61255745f3/5c708391e4966b8d06ae320a/1550877950355/Thumb.JPG?format=1000w)
It's not very exciting, but I'm not a flashy painter.