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Title: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 24 July 2012, 04:09:55 PM: I recently came into one of the much sought after MM15 Dwarfs and am having a blast painting him up. As several folks have asked me to outline how I achieve the saturated colors that I favor I have decided to do a thorough walk through of the painting process on my Blog: http://bluesmarauders.blogspot.com/

The first part is up now and the second will be up soon.

Here is the figure in question...the one I refer to as the "Hat Waver"

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15%20Walkthrough/01PrimerRedu.jpg)

and this is how far I get in the first Blog post....check it out in full for the details.

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15%20Walkthrough/09Flesh4Redu.jpg)

The next post will include the description of how the White and red portions of the figure are handled.

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: DeafNala on 24 July 2012, 05:28:22 PM: EXCELLENT START! Seeing how the Oh-So-Cool Little Guy turns out will be a treat; considering your other accomplishments, this should be something special to look forward to. Have FUN with the painting et al.
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Svennn on 24 July 2012, 05:39:59 PM: I remember that little fella :)
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Thantsants on 24 July 2012, 08:14:30 PM: This little chap (great mini by the way) always makes me think of hillbillies for some reason - looking forward to seeing him develop.
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 24 July 2012, 09:13:10 PM: Thanks guys! I've just posted up the second installment of this walk through...which brings the figure up to this point

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15%20Walkthrough/17Red4Redu.jpg)

here's the link for the details: http://bluesmarauders.blogspot.com/

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Andym on 25 July 2012, 07:39:06 AM: Good start! Great character in those figures!
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: thebinmann on 25 July 2012, 10:03:11 AM: Nice mini (on my ant list if you have a twin....)

Lovely job so far (for me that would be more a less a finished mini)
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 25 July 2012, 05:04:12 PM: Oh no....not done yet....needs more layers...can't get enough layers!

The putting together of this walk through has really illustrated the ridiculous amount of layering I use...no wonder it takes me a lifetime to get anything finished! lol

Oh well...I'm too old to change my ways now! o_o

Third Post is up now....and get the figure to this point

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15%20Walkthrough/22Blue6Redu.jpg)

Only the fiddly bits and his beard left to do...hopefully tonight!

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Finarfin on 25 July 2012, 06:50:38 PM: I have a soft spot for those old dwarfs. Love to see more!
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 25 July 2012, 08:18:02 PM: Most edifying to see how you do your thang. Notes have been taken.
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 26 July 2012, 05:38:02 AM: Cool and well painted
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: DeafNala on 26 July 2012, 02:31:16 PM: WONDERFUL PROGRESS! Watching the Little Guy come to life is a real treat.
With the price of minis, especially the collector's item types, taking your time is a FINE idea.
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 26 July 2012, 09:22:19 PM: :) thanks all.

The final installment is now up. All thats left to do is the base...

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15%20Walkthrough/30EyesRedu-1.jpg)

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Spooktalker on 27 July 2012, 05:07:58 AM: Looks good! I recommend some color for the nose and cheeks ftw!
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Mason on 27 July 2012, 09:36:54 AM: Really nice to see your methods in step-by-step process.
It certainly gives a great result!

Great paintjob on a wonderful classic sculpt full of character.
:-*
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 31 July 2012, 03:54:05 AM: Here is the final ...with a few friends

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/csabick/MM15ThunderRedu.jpg)

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Thantsants on 31 July 2012, 08:00:03 AM: Lovely stuff! 8)
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blackwolf on 31 July 2012, 08:10:35 AM: Cracking work Blue!!!
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 31 July 2012, 08:22:38 AM: I guess that decent enough,... lol

:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Faber on 04 August 2012, 07:28:15 PM: Added to my pics collection :P
Great work as always Chris. The little gang is super cool :-* :-*
The thunderers you sent me are still lying in my dwarves box...stupid real life :'( Am I too young to dream a retirement?
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Blue in vt on 04 August 2012, 08:35:11 PM: Thanks all! He was fun to work on and I'm looking forward to moving on to the next puff and slash figures in line...WKs greatsword dwarfs.

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Faber on 05 August 2012, 05:43:50 PM: Quote from: Blue in vt on 04 August 2012, 08:35:11 PM
I'm looking forward to moving on to the next puff and slash figures in line...WKs greatsword dwarfs.

Great news! Waiting for a topic :D
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: DeafNala on 06 August 2012, 11:49:36 AM: Sorry to be last...again. He painted up WONDERFULLY WELL; he really looks the part of the Dashing (for a Dwarf) Leader. GREAT WORK!
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: white knight on 06 August 2012, 12:07:32 PM: Quote from: Blue in vt on 04 August 2012, 08:35:11 PM
Thanks all! He was fun to work on and I'm looking forward to moving on to the next puff and slash figures in line...WKs greatsword dwarfs.

About time! ;)

The hat-waving dwarf looks great though.
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: dijit on 06 August 2012, 12:22:11 PM: As always beautiful painting!
Duncan
Title: Re: Painting up a Classic MM15 Dwarf
Post by: Hubbynz on 06 August 2012, 12:37:29 PM: Lovely work but you really need to paint more miniatures.