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Title: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 04 February 2018, 10:28:13 PM
So I got my first boxes... ok 20 boxes of plastics. I couldn't decide who my first subject should be, so I went with someone who was mentioned in every book, but never appeared once.  Ser Arthur Dayne.

(https://i.imgur.com/YUjppvt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CJICWYF.jpg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning.
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 07 February 2018, 04:01:25 PM
Some WIPs. I used Captain Blood's recipe on Black instead of my greytone version. I likes :D

What about Dawn's blade? It's supposedly milky white and a hand and a half sword. So I painted it sort of nmm black and white. Then coated it in metallic medium like a screen.

(https://i.imgur.com/5RmDXnC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BUX2ZPE.jpg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning.
Post by: Hupp n at em on 07 February 2018, 06:58:27 PM
Looking good so far!  :)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 07 February 2018, 09:11:48 PM
I give to you See Arthur Dayne, The Sword of the Morning.

C&Cs welcome!

(https://i.imgur.com/rrp90q2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yndMgg4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lf8NPFe.jpg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Gandalf the G on 07 February 2018, 09:40:51 PM
Really nice paintjob, but what makes him Arthur Dayne? He does not have the white armor of the kingsguard, nor the livery of house Dayne.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Ogrob on 07 February 2018, 09:45:11 PM
Lovely job, great contrast on the armor! Welcome to the ASOIF circuit.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 07 February 2018, 09:46:03 PM
Really nice paintjob, but what makes him Arthur Dayne? He does not have the white armor of the kingsguard, nor the livery of house Dayne.

Even better, he's carrying Dawn! It is a sword that was forged using the meteor that struck where Starfall is located, the seat of House Dayne. It's at least as good as Valaryian steel, but unlike Valaryian's blackish color, Dawn is supposed to be a milky white. It's hard to see in the pics how the sword blade is white while I highlighted up to Chrome for the guard and pommel.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 08 February 2018, 01:39:20 AM
Lovely job, great contrast on the armor! Welcome to the ASOIF circuit.

Thanks Mate!
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: levied troop on 08 February 2018, 08:43:43 AM

C&Cs welcome!


Well, the tablecloth’s a bit garish  :) but the figure looks great and that Black has worked well.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Captain Blood on 08 February 2018, 11:16:42 AM
That's a nice looking figure - and a 'cut-n'-shut' job joining the torso to a new set of legs. Ambitious!  8)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Suber on 08 February 2018, 12:28:16 PM
Wow. The result on the metals is fascinating. Could you elaborate a little the process you followed, please?
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 08 February 2018, 05:06:38 PM
Well, the tablecloth’s a bit garish  :) but the figure looks great and that Black has worked well.
That's a nice looking figure - and a 'cut-n'-shut' job joining the torso to a new set of legs. Ambitious!  8)

Thank you so much! And high praise indeed from you Richard, The Godfather of this :D. I went back and redid his eyes and pommel and blade.  I think it came out cleaner. I'll post the new pics. Then onto more characters!

Wow. The result on the metals is fascinating. Could you elaborate a little the process you followed, please?

Thank you 😊. I start with black, dry brush first a dark steel, mid tone and then I went right to Vallejo Air Chrome and painted the highlights. So it gives a bit of a jarring effect when the armor is so dark, then highlights to chrome. But especially because Ser Arthur is an exceptional hero, he deserved the extra embellishment.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Suber on 08 February 2018, 07:53:35 PM
Thank you! I have to try that!
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 09 February 2018, 10:24:48 PM
Really nice paintjob, but what makes him Arthur Dayne? He does not have the white armor of the kingsguard, nor the livery of house Dayne.

I just found this...

"During the reign of Aerys II Targaryen the Kingsguard wore special Targaryen armor. During a flashback in "Oathbreaker," Ser Arthur Dayne and Gerold Hightower were shown wearing this armor."
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Magos Kasen on 12 February 2018, 12:30:47 AM
Looks pretty good!
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Sword of the Morning FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 16 February 2018, 05:07:01 PM
Been slapping some more plastic together!

First off, a Lannister Hearthguard (I plan to use these with SAGA)

(https://i.imgur.com/K53F8BH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wV3Sdu7.jpg)

A Stark Warrior

(https://i.imgur.com/aIaCinc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/571AF19.jpg)

And last but not least, one of my other favorite characters, The Black Fish

(https://i.imgur.com/kvbq0lQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pzcEpeL.jpg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! Lions, Wolves, and Fish
Post by: Captain Blood on 16 February 2018, 05:25:00 PM
Excellent creations  :)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! Lions, Wolves, and Fish
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 16 February 2018, 05:28:09 PM
Great stuff  :)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! Lions, Wolves, and Fish
Post by: Hupp n at em on 16 February 2018, 06:45:23 PM
Nice kitbashing! You really nailed the distinct characterization of the houses.  :)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! Lions, Wolves, and Fish
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 21 February 2018, 12:15:38 AM
I present, Brendan Tully, The Black Fish. Hero of the Viking Age

(https://i.imgur.com/6YKEuaT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Qzs45Xo.jpg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Wellington Bonaparte on 22 February 2018, 09:32:26 PM
Wonderful kit bashing and the Blackfishis superb, nicely understated with a real look of a rebel about him
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Captain Blood on 23 February 2018, 08:45:02 AM
Nice work Erik.

We are getting quite a collection of Blackfishes now...
If I may: mine, yours, James (Oshiro's) - interesting similarities. Interesting differences :)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/577-230218094319.jpeg)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 23 February 2018, 08:51:03 AM
He’s turned out a treat  8)
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Diablo Jon on 23 February 2018, 11:18:15 AM
I have literally never seen an episode of GoT or read the books no idea what its about but I enjoy seeing peoples kit bashes using various plastic sets and that last guy looks very cool.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 23 February 2018, 06:40:09 PM
Wonderful kit bashing and the Blackfishis superb, nicely understated with a real look of a rebel about him
I have literally never seen an episode of GoT or read the books no idea what its about but I enjoy seeing peoples kit bashes using various plastic sets and that last guy looks very cool.
He’s turned out a treat  8)

Thanks Mates! He was def one of my favorite characters from books and shows...
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 23 February 2018, 06:43:27 PM
Nice work Erik.

We are getting quite a collection of Blackfishes now...
If I may: mine, yours, James (Oshiro's) - interesting similarities. Interesting differences :)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/577-230218094319.jpeg)

Thanks Richard! I was first off trying to differentiate my vision of the Blackfish from others, as copy-worthy as those are. But I thought, what's the point of just recreating exact copies of other people's kit bashes?? So I wanted him to be in a mix of armor from the War of the Ten Penny Kings and something a bit more modern on the arms. The Barbarian head seemed like a no brainer, again, I was looking for a mix between what you chaps did, refined and a little wild. It's very hard to see, but I did paint in a fish just below his chin on his tunic.... But decided as an obvious prod, to put him in black scale (like the show sure) but the other Tully's in silvered scale (unlike the show), like their sigil.

But I decided the faction to do that no one else has already would be Mormont :D.
Title: Re: TBC visit's the lands of Westeros! The Black Fish FINISHED!
Post by: Magos Kasen on 25 February 2018, 12:43:24 AM
Love your version of the Blackfish! Really nice!