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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Patsuriku on 24 February 2014, 05:52:47 PM

Title: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Patsuriku on 24 February 2014, 05:52:47 PM
Hi,

Long time lurker, I thought it was about time I registered here ! And a painted mini is always a good first post.
I just finished Captain Whistlocke from Red Box Games, it's my first miniature after a quite long break from painting. I was very surprised how well it took the paint, as the tiny size of Tre minis can be a bit initimidating (for me at least!).

The pics!


(http://i60.tinypic.com/14o3eyq.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/ws5hxc.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2uzb3tu.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/xfoyft.jpg)
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Faust23 on 24 February 2014, 06:27:13 PM
Allow me to be the first to welcome you and say, "GREAT first impression!"

Welcome to the group. I think you'll like it here.

Bob
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Elbows on 24 February 2014, 09:02:40 PM
Yep, that's amazing all right.  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: DeafNala on 24 February 2014, 09:19:18 PM
WELCOME ABOARD! That is a BEAUTIFULLY painted & based little hero, AND a FINE introduction. The freehand on tabard & shield is OUTSTANDING. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: mweaver on 24 February 2014, 10:54:45 PM
OOoooo nice!  Like the color choices and you did an excellent job applying them.

-Michael
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: DowVooVoo on 25 February 2014, 04:21:52 AM
Wow I really like the paint job!!!! WOW! :o :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 25 February 2014, 06:08:00 AM
Lovely cool colours you have chosen. The shading is beautiful. Welcome to posting!

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: FramFramson on 25 February 2014, 06:43:43 AM
What a great paintjob.

And ace basing too! Look at all those little details.
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Michi on 25 February 2014, 07:04:51 AM
Welcome! This is a very artistic introduction of yours, I´d say. Very good! And of course a valuable addidition to the painter pool around here!
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Doomhippie on 25 February 2014, 10:18:48 PM
I second all the comments above and of course would like to welcome you here as well.
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Peithetairos on 25 February 2014, 10:29:30 PM
An excellent paint job. I really like your subtle changes in color and smooth transitions. Using a range of pastel shades really suits this miniature and the free hands are outstanding. They really look three dimensional and have a lot of depth to them. I also like the base, especially the "fern". What did you use to depict this?

To get the best presentation possible for your artwork I would suggest using a neutral background or scenic backdrop.
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: warburton on 26 February 2014, 02:24:51 AM
Excellent work!
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: AndrewBeasley on 26 February 2014, 07:40:18 PM
Do not like it
Poor work
Not a good base

You should never show it again - send it to me and I'll love it and treasure it  lol

Failing that - welcome to the board and WOW what an entrance.  Very neat and tidy paint work with a great wild base to go with it.

Lets see some more please!
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Patsuriku on 28 February 2014, 09:35:14 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Peithetairos, the ferns are etched brass items, I think those were bought from Hasslefree. The rest of the base is just regular static grass and the leaves are natural thingies from the real world (I think they're called birch pods) painted over with washes and a few highlights.
Title: Re: Captain Whistlocke (and hello too)
Post by: Blackwolf on 01 March 2014, 12:45:24 AM
Lovely paintjob :-*