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Title: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 06, 2016, 01:20:14 PM
Hi there, since the bottom fell out of WFB I've been searching for a modelling direction, and now seem to have found one! Slowly attempting to build up a fairly comprehensive collection of generic fantasy models that I like for D&D or the like. I've already finished some, so thought I'd stick them up here so as to give myself a record and some accountability to keep going

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1723.jpg)
Giant Snakes, paint scheme based on gopher snakes (Otherworld Miniatures)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1727.jpg)
Bugbears (Reaper Bones)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1728.jpg)
Little Troll (Warploque Miniatures)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1731.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1732.jpg)
And Griffon 1 (I intend to do a pair given their mythological monogamy). (Games Workshop, OOP)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Rob_bresnen on May 06, 2016, 01:42:44 PM
I love classic D&D. If you haven't already seen them check out Otherworld Miniatures. They make the best in 28mm (but not cheap)

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Elbows on May 06, 2016, 02:17:35 PM
^His snakes are Otherworld Minis, boss.  lol

Great work and I love the paint you did on the Griffon.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 06, 2016, 02:42:00 PM
As mentioned, the snakes are indeed otherworld - I agree both on their quality and their price... I'll try and mention mini sources as I go, just in case anyone finds it useful :)
Thanks, Elbows!

A few more:

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1734.jpg)
Clay Golem (micro art studio)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1733.jpg)
Troll 2 (Warploque)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1737.jpg)
And both trolls together. Just chillin', in a phenomenally angry troll sort of way

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1735.jpg)
Giant lizards (otherworld)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Dirmit1.jpg)
Wood Elf Hero (GW)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Treekin.jpg)
Treants (GW)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Tm1.jpg)
Treeman (GW)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Menrathisprofile.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Menrathisfrontal.jpg)
Green Dragon (GW)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: DeafNala on May 07, 2016, 02:29:24 PM
You have a FANTASTIC array of BEAUTIFUL creations. The Warloque Trolls are my personal favorite...they are charming characters. All are WONDERFULLY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Hobby Services on May 07, 2016, 02:34:40 PM
Nice work, and a fine idea for a project.  Have to check out Warploque, never seen those figs before and I quite like the sculpting style.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Rob_bresnen on May 07, 2016, 08:49:58 PM
Nice
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 08, 2016, 10:17:24 PM
Thanks all! Glad to see the Warploque trolls getting so much love, I really like their character. Considering adding tails someday to make them look even more scandinavian, but that can wait. In case I add anything that's new to people, if anyone wants to know scale just ask and I can stick up pics with frostgrave/warhammer infantry for comparison.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 09, 2016, 08:41:22 AM
A couple more:

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1767.jpg)
Small band of heroes (from left to right: Scibor miniatures, GW, Darksword, DGS Games via the Dice Bag Lady, shield and sword added from plastic kits) Never quite finished the extravagant bard/sorcerer, might come back to him some day in the far future.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1768.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1769.jpg)
Dynwocor (Mierce) with GW Wood Elf for size comparison. Using it as a swamp troll style boss. Never seen such fine, sharp teeth before!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 10, 2016, 09:00:14 AM
More critters, and a few allies - though critters can be allies too, I guess.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1777.jpg)
From left to right: porter from Otherworld, GW mage and Frostgrave Alchemist

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1778.jpg)
Giant Weasels (Otherworld)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1776.jpg)
Black Bear (Reaper Bones)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1770.jpg)
Frog (Otherworld), rattlesnake (Old GW) and weasel (Otherworld)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1773.jpg)
Goblin Wizard (GW Gnoblar)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1775.jpg)
Bog Creatures/small lizardfolk (GW Terradon Skinks)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1780.jpg)
Walking dead (Mantic Ghouls)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: barbaric splendor on May 10, 2016, 09:02:37 AM
A lot of great work here - I think the Griffon is my favorite, followed by the giant lizards.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: **GS** on May 10, 2016, 09:11:34 AM
A lot of great work here - I think the Griffon is my favorite, followed by the giant lizards.


Yep, it's a really well done griffon.
Love it!

Keep em coming!

Cheers
GS
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Rob_bresnen on May 11, 2016, 08:30:39 AM
There all good but those weasels are fantastic.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: DeafNala on May 11, 2016, 12:17:26 PM
There all good but those weasels are fantastic.

My sentiments exactly. You have a real flair for the various natural animals. OUTSTANDING WORK!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Steam Flunky on May 11, 2016, 03:01:59 PM
Lovely painting. Really like the dwynocor thingy (looks similar to the skeksis from "The Dark Crystal")
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 11, 2016, 10:15:15 PM
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments guys! I do rather enjoy the animals, trying to get a natural look on them. Got a consignment of bipeds coming in now though - human warriors from Mierce and some GW gnoblars for a goblin horde. Might try varying my technique a bit to try some new stuff :) And then there's the second, converted griffon to finish...

I agree, Steam Flunky, the dynwocor reminded me of the skeksis. I love its evil grin, had to get it - and am looking forward to unveiling it at our next D&D session. Hopefully it will give them a run for their XP :)

Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: beefcake on May 12, 2016, 09:18:09 AM
Great work. I love the skinks you painted, great colouring. I wish I could afford some of those Mierce Miniatures as well. Yours looks brilliant.  
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 13, 2016, 09:28:25 AM
Thanks beefcake - I got it from the real thing :) https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caribbeanpets.com%2Fsite%2Fimages%2Fanimals%2Freptiles%2Fblue_tailed_skink%2Fblue_tailed_skink_01L.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caribbeanpets.com%2Fsite%2Freptiles%2Fblue-tailed-skink.html&docid=IAcREgbYCjs89M&tbnid=k3Ze8p3WIStweM%3A&w=740&h=370&bih=987&biw=944&ved=0ahUKEwjmpPTr0NbMAhXGmx4KHcE2CPsQMwgdKAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8 (https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caribbeanpets.com%2Fsite%2Fimages%2Fanimals%2Freptiles%2Fblue_tailed_skink%2Fblue_tailed_skink_01L.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caribbeanpets.com%2Fsite%2Freptiles%2Fblue-tailed-skink.html&docid=IAcREgbYCjs89M&tbnid=k3Ze8p3WIStweM%3A&w=740&h=370&bih=987&biw=944&ved=0ahUKEwjmpPTr0NbMAhXGmx4KHcE2CPsQMwgdKAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8)



(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_0207.jpg)
Not desperately chuffed by these, rather rough and ready, but they're part of the bestiary so up they go. Magda from Afar (Red Box via Hasslefree) and Stan the wonderpony (Hasslefree) lead a band of generic city guard/light infantry (Perry longbowmen with Frostgrave parts, shields from Conquest Games)


(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_0211.jpg)And WIP on Mr Griffon - reconstituted after taking a vicious swipe at my wife's cardigan when she was passing and winding up sat upon. Hopefully he's learned to have less of a temper (and I've learned to not leave minis scattered around so much) ^^
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 15, 2016, 09:51:32 PM
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1786.jpg)
First of a few batches of goblin rabble. Getting used to painting faces again after so many animals - need to tune up a bit! Anyone with criticism or advice on layering/painting clothing would be welcome.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Hobby Services on May 15, 2016, 10:21:45 PM
On a related note, I just finished up a thoqqua/lava worm proxy that I'm pretty happy with, along with a rocky pal, both mounted on 45mm bases:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ZjoAAOSw3mpXOORM/s-l1600.jpg)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/E9YAAOSwInxXOORt/s-l1600.jpg)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SH4AAOSwdV1XOORz/s-l1600.jpg)

Kitbashed out a leftover fragment of a Reaper Bones "great worm" and some MagicSculpt.  Fun and easy project, something you could easily add to your collection yourself with a little work.

Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 15, 2016, 10:24:36 PM
Ooh, where's the rocky pal from? I will need an earth elemental at some point. Nice converting :)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Hobby Services on May 15, 2016, 10:29:48 PM
Ooh, where's the rocky pal from? I will need an earth elemental at some point. Nice converting :)

It's a Heroclix "Mindless One" mini (familiar to any fan of the Doctor Strange comic from the old days when Steve Ditko was still drawing it) which appear to sell for insane amounts of money on the secondary market.  Of course, that assumes the stupid thing is still stuck on one of those hideous clicky bases instead of being mounted on a proper base and repainted to a competent standard.  Rare case where my paint job has lowered the value of a model, how embarrassing.  :)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 18, 2016, 11:10:12 AM
Fear the crumbling horde!
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1792.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1791.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1790.jpg)
All from Wargames Factory, with some weapons and shields from other kits.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: DeafNala on May 18, 2016, 12:04:05 PM
OOH! VERY COOL stuff! While it would be impossible to pick out a favorite from so many BEAUTIFUL pieces, the Gypsy Babe & the running Horse come close. All are VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Argonor on May 18, 2016, 12:10:06 PM
Very nice stuff - and a good reminder of some of those not so run-of-the-mill minis!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 18, 2016, 09:42:42 PM
Thanks! I do love Magda - and a special mention for the Wargames Factory skellies - cheap as chips, and I prefer their style to most others.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1797.jpg)
All current goblins - the red ones have had slightly less love, but I'm done for the night ^^
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Little Odo on May 22, 2016, 06:42:39 PM
Those skellies are not too bad at all.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Argonor on May 22, 2016, 10:54:54 PM
Those skellies are not too bad at all.

I concur. I think I am going to get some when I start expanding my GoB LoU army.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 31, 2016, 10:31:45 PM
Thanks again guys. I do heartily recommend the skellies - I like their natural look (no evil eye sockets like the old GW ones or Mantic) and they're nice and cheap, unlike the new GW ones. Only problems would be lack of armour and fragility - all those lovely thin bones!

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1802.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1803.jpg)
Only a couple done over the last little while - a demo dwarf (GW) and a gnome hero (Alternative Armies) for current campaign. First attempt at OSL (that didn't look utterly and completely awful! Tried to put colours into the steel to make it a little iridescent, fairly pleased with the results. Doesn't entirely come out in the pictures.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1807.jpg)
And an elf druid (Heresy, via Dice Bag Lady) and another gnome (Alternative Armies)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on June 28, 2016, 10:28:03 AM
In an attempt to add some muscle to any goblin adventures, here is a bugbear warband (wendigo from Crocodile Games). Not that pleased at how the fur has come out under the lens, it's a bit better in person!

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1809.jpg)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1810.jpg)

And for EVEN more muscle, a bigfoot/yeti/etc to play giant parts as necessary. Also I just love its face.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1811.jpg)
With some reference models for size
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1812.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: beefcake on June 28, 2016, 10:40:45 AM
Wow. They make great bugbears. I love the Crocodile game minis but have never got around to getting any unfortunately.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Little Odo on July 01, 2016, 02:39:50 PM
Those bugbears look great.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on October 21, 2016, 11:09:56 AM
After a long break... an Ogre/small giant (actually Fir Bholg hurler from Mierce). Haven't finished the base, so gave him a silly background instead.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1877.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1881.jpg)

Also a smallish construct (Hoist from Guildball)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1883.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1885.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: **GS** on October 21, 2016, 01:35:29 PM
I love your wookie Bugbears!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: manic _miner on October 21, 2016, 03:08:29 PM
 The Wendigo are great miniatures.Nice selection of miniatures you have.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on October 23, 2016, 10:46:38 AM
The bugbears are wonderfully characterful, I agree :) Lovely models.

Reinforcements for the undead in the form of some heavily armoured skeletons (Wargames Factory skulls on Perry bodies)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1887.jpg)

And a wraith/spectre/ethereal gribble (GW)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1888.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on October 23, 2016, 01:24:17 PM
I like your work and your collection - well done :-*
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: manic _miner on October 23, 2016, 02:09:06 PM
 That is a great idea using the Perry plastics with skeleton heads.They look great.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on October 23, 2016, 09:48:23 PM
Thanks! I thinks that the skellies turned out pretty character full, thanks to the Perries' poses. For completion, a drake/small dragon which I'm not super pleased about - I will attempt to excuse myself with the loss of detail that comes from it being a Bones model and my being tired and ill, but I didn't have a particularly clear idea of what I was going for hear and it's led to a rather gaudy result. Oh well! I did get a nice bit of iridescence in e scales (not sure if that shows on the picture) so that's something.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_0013.jpg)

Also a wee shot of a poor lost porter for fun, and an idea of scale.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_0011.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Argonor on October 23, 2016, 09:49:40 PM
Pure gold!  :-*
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Elk101 on October 24, 2016, 08:18:31 AM
What a great selection of miniatures and all with such great paintjobs.  I really like your painting style.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Rob_bresnen on October 26, 2016, 08:40:36 AM
 :o :o :o Looks  amazing!

I have to say your armoured skellies came our really well- the skulls are exactly the right scale for the bodies. well done.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: manic _miner on October 26, 2016, 10:01:39 AM
 A great mix of miniatures that work well together.

 The Dragon looks good to me.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: DeafNala on October 26, 2016, 12:07:12 PM
You have quite a SPLENDID assortment of BEAUTIFULLY painted creations. INSPIRING STUFF!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Steam Flunky on October 26, 2016, 03:49:32 PM
Lovely painting and great collection!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on October 26, 2016, 07:28:46 PM
Thank you so much everyone! I do like the skeletons, and even more now that they gave my players a solid bloody nose last night. Before the wraith spooked in...

Another undead contribution, a Draugr. While I understand that some RPGs seem to use them for aquatic undead and I first ran into them in the form of the Witcher 2's war-spectres and Skyrim's ice-mummies, I've decided to go back to the sagas (or at least Wikipedia) for inspiration. Here they are swollen and decayed, animated by greedy or nasty souls and capable of considerable magical power over weather, dreams and shapeshifting. Their considerable strength is further boosted by the ability to enlarge themselves to the size of an ox - a particularly nasty move when the draugr has settled on your chest in the form of a cat... Thus we have a fleshy, bloated and blackened figure that will be an extremely high level foe for my PCs to get crushed by in the future. The figure is slightly converted from the GW's Nurgle Lord.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1903.jpg)

Also, a grimalk with misty powers (Malifaux),
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1908.jpg)

a rather rough Bones demon,
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1907.jpg)

some giant spiders (Otherworld)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1905.jpg)

And a human/elf dragon knight banner bearer
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1906.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Argonor on October 26, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Great banner, and nice alternative colour scheme on that High Elf model!

The Draugr is aces, too!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: WimVdB on October 27, 2016, 07:03:36 PM
You got a great collection of fantasy miniatures!

That banner/flag of the dragon knight looks perfect!
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Garder on October 27, 2016, 08:50:02 PM
Those perry knights with skull heads looks great.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on November 01, 2016, 08:18:00 AM
Thanks all for the lovely comments :) Here are some somewhat hurriedly painted kobalds - I've gone with a very different look to the D&D dog/reptiles, based more on the knocker mining goblins of german (and other) myth. In my game they're filling a sort of dual role of duregar/kobald. GW components.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/IMG_1909.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on March 20, 2018, 09:33:47 PM
Well, it's been a while, but finally picked up a paintbrush again. The arrival of the rather ridiculous AoS gryph chargers have provided a nice base for a hippogriff - not the best blending I've ever done, but I'm happy enough with the result - especially after the long break. Will hopefully add more of the family in the form of an opinicus and some gryph hound based keythongs.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hipp4.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hippo1.jpg)

Griff off!
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/hipp5.jpg)

Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Ethelred the Almost Ready on March 21, 2018, 04:33:35 AM
Very nice.  You have done the plumage much better than my effort on a griffon.  The giant eagle is particularly good.

Edit:  I have just seen the earlier pictures and see that the "eagle" is in fact a griffin also.  Even more impressive now that I have seen the whole miniature.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on March 28, 2018, 03:05:00 PM
Thanks! I do love a bit of plumage, always fun doing some drybrushing. On that note, more griffids! In this case, an opinicus - my first finished mini from Mythic Battles Pantheon. Boy do I have a lot of lovely greek stuff to get through from that, so much plastic... Anyway, tried to go for something a bit lighter in colour. Apologies for phone photos.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/29693992_10160310669060235_935460967_o.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/29830968_10160310669075235_979913308_o.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/29693192_10160310668475235_1613305532_o.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/29748678_10160310669015235_502316543_o.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 04, 2018, 01:28:05 PM
Not a lot of progress since griffondom, but a couple more monsters are taking shape. Firstly, the gates to the beyond creak open and a vile spirit steps upon the mortal plane...

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/LordChompy.jpg)

I love the Lord Chompy Bits sculpt, amazing character to it. It can run around as a major demon in frostgrave or any number of gribbles in DnD.

On a less arcane note, an unfortunate WIP elf knight facing a Corpse Grub.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Corpse%20Worm.jpg)

And while nothing else is finished, I've finally summoned up the courage to make a start on Goldislaug, here to put the grub in its place. Quite pleased with the belly plates so far, and looking foward to getting it finished off. Very enjoyable model to paint :)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Goldislaug%20WIP.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 11, 2018, 07:53:34 PM
More WIP shots of the new biggest beastie - Mierce's Angrislaug - if only to keep my keen up! Lovely model to paint, but there sure is a lot of it. Now that the wings are on it has graduated from huge to gigantic. Really enjoyed mixing metallic and non metallic colours in this gold scheme, and trying out more daring shading tones than I usually would - in this case, purple to give an even richer hue.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/AngriWIP.jpg)

The big head, all scales and character, has been particularly fun to paint. I've very much reverted to layering, and am bracing myself for delving into more blending on the large, flatter areas of the limbs and wings. 'S gonna be a challenge...

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/AngriheadWIP.jpg)

Angrislaug really is a monster - the sizeable Imperial Griffon is looking severely outside its weight class (not to mention the poor survivor). So much more to paint! Getting some good money's worth in terms of entertainment time out of this one.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/DragonVsGriffon.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 23, 2018, 04:09:45 PM
Taking a break from the dragon until my blending skills and confidence have improved. With that in mind, thought I'd try painting up one of my least favourite sculpts from Mythic Battles Pantheon. Not sure why they thought this was how Orion should look, but it's not the image I have! Turns out he's a pretty good canvas for practicing skin blending, especially as I haven't got too much of an attachment to it, and he will make a nice half-ogre to throw around. Few bits that I couldn't quite be bothered finishing off, I'm ashamed to say, like the severed heads (not sure how they should look...) Despite that, I'm quite pleased with how he's turned out, particularly given my initial dislike for him  :) Might come back in the future to tattoo him.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/HalfOgreFront.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/HalfOgreBack.jpg)

Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 25, 2018, 04:29:49 PM
Back to big again for some construction. I'm going to try and build a version of a tarasque, based more on the French legend than the D&D kaiju - i.e. a near impenetrable six legged tortoise dragon thing from the swamps. Taking the Age of Sigmar Maw-Krusha as a base, as it's nice and grumpy and super stocky.

I'm going to have to build an extended central abdomen, as well as an extra set of legs. Here's hoping that it doesn't look like a total mess by the end...

Dry fit of the front and rear hull sections.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T6.jpg)
And as it's going to be, with an old paint brush keel. I'm going to need a lot of milliput...
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T5.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Golgotha on May 25, 2018, 06:34:26 PM
Very impressive going to be following this one closely. Particularly like the trolls.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 26, 2018, 08:18:55 AM
Thank you! I love the trolls. Warploque miniatures have so much character stuffed into them. Death kiwis and the new fjord dragon are definitely on my shopping list.

Bit of a change of topic for a wee plug: my wife and some of her friends have been working on a podcast series. It's a comedy drama chronicling the misadventures of a bunch of Victorian occultists in Glasgow, and has just launched here: http://www.hunterhoose.co.uk (http://www.hunterhoose.co.uk)

If anyone is in need of a new podcast may I heartily recommend giving it a shot :)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on May 30, 2018, 10:59:52 AM
The arrival of milliput and fresh greenstuff means more flesh on tarasque.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/bca1c9c7-f112-4e63-af14-17f02bcaa991.jpg)

First, filling in the hull (I'm still going to use that). The basics of the extra legs are next, then the first layer of belly greenstuff.
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T9.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T10.jpg)

I'm a bit apprehensive of adding the detail layer, but I'm happy with the overall shape of things at least.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T12.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T11.jpg)
It's uncanny really:
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/tarasque%201.gif)

Once that dries, detail. And then the shell...
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on June 06, 2018, 03:47:35 PM
Bit of painting done: set up the rider from the Maw-Krusha as an ogre-orc hybrid or something.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Orog1.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Orog2.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on July 03, 2018, 10:20:49 PM
Finally got together the courage to tackle the hydra from Mythic Battles. It's my favourite hydra miniature, indeed concept, and basically the reason I made my pledge. The cast could be better, some details smudged, but it's still lovely.

I tried for a mackerel pattern, which has ended up darkening slightly (accidentally, if appropriately, to Alpha Legion colours) as I went along. It still has a metallic sheen though, not particularly visible in the photos. All in all, I'm pretty satisfied. C&C welcome, every day's a learning experience :)

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hydra3.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hydra1.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hydra2.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Hydra4.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Spooktalker on July 04, 2018, 04:50:05 PM
Nice work on the hydra! Have admired that figure.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on July 06, 2018, 08:57:40 AM
Thanks! It is a lovely figure :)

Tarasque is continuing slowly. Basic muscle and skeleton stuff is there, if a little rough, with shoulders attaching the extra limbs. Now I "just" need to work up to scales and get some ideas for the shell. Really liking milliput.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T15.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T14.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/T13.jpg)
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: Bloggard on July 07, 2018, 09:55:28 AM
great stuff.

love your paint job on the dragon a page back in particular. fantastic figure too - if only their prices weren't quite so eyewatering (and I've yet to be able to navigate the Mierce website successfully - find it way too labyrinthine).
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on July 09, 2018, 03:05:05 PM
Thanks :) I need to gather my courage and finish it off soon. I agree, their website is somewhat... difficult, but they've updated recently which is a marked improvement. Check them out around holidays too, they have pretty frequent 25% off sales.
Title: Re: D&D Bestiary
Post by: pelonas on August 16, 2018, 11:45:22 AM
It may have got me right in the age when I asked for a Kemmler mini and the GW staffer gave me a blank look... but here, in all his classic glory, is the Lichemaster himself.

(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Kemmler3.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Kemmler1.jpg)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/flty/Kemmler2.jpg)