Lead Adventure Forum
Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Frostgrave => Topic started by: King Arthur on June 25, 2015, 09:47:41 PM
-
and the dead come with it.....
Sitting in a box for a while now, have been a selection of models I had intended to use as an Undead Warband in Mordheim, but then Frostgrave came along and I thought what the hell! This seems like a great platform and the motivation required to paint some Undead models! I'm no expert on the system, types of 'monsters' or random encounters etc, but I do know that the Undead will feature, so here we go........
(http://i.imgur.com/4ldPKE3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mnsWtMx.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/tGs14EC.png)
I know that 'Cavalry' are not permitted in the rules, but I have 2 lovely old Ral Partha Zombie Horses and some vintage C21 Undead Cavalry riders from Citadel to use and they do look great! Perhaps they could feature in a skirmish in an out lying village or an ambush on route somewhere as oppose to City centre fighting?!
The Vampire leader, if anyone is interested she is 'Leonora' from Gamezone Miniatures:
(http://i.imgur.com/WLcnYrz.jpg)
An old citadel Chaos Hound which will be painted as a Zombie Hound, he has just finished eating 'something' which is the rib cage you see on the ground.....
(http://i.imgur.com/UkIA2YV.png)
So, this is the start, I'm waiting on a few bits to arrive in the post, namely an old citadel Fantasy Specials 'Grate' which will be used as base feature and last but not least some Crackle Paint, which is great for painting cracked ice effects!
I think I'll begin this project by painting the doggy first ;)
Cheers
Gary
-
Great pics of some seriously nice minis! :)
-
I have some old Chaos Hounds, too, just found them yesterday rummaging through a couple of drawers searching for more Undead... :D
-
Great pics of some seriously nice minis! :)
Thanks! The minis are very nice, the old C21 Undead Cavalry from Citadel are in my humble opinion, the best Undead Cavalry range ever made :)
I like the Ral Partha Zombie horses, as they have very 'evil' looking faces, which lends well to this project.
The other models I will use are 2 Zombies from Citadels OOP Mordheim range and some fantastic Ghoul sculpts from Heresey Miniatures, along with an old (again) Citadel Gandalf the Grey which be represented as a Necromancer.
I will aim for a dark and brutal colour scheme, to reflect that all the models in the 'Warband' represent creatures that either eat raw flesh or drink blood, so they should have a look and feel of depravity about them, balanced out with the stark white snow/ice bases representing the Frostgrave setting, should make for an impactful look (I hope!!).
Cheers Gary
-
Lovely stuff - a great choice of models, and the theme of emaciated corruption is just perfect!
-
OK, here's some quick pictures of the first model I'm painting, the 2 headed doggy ;)
I've gone for a Rottweiler colouration as a base before he gets covered in his gore splattered Undead palette lol
(http://i.imgur.com/lbnM8fp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/x7tcuJ2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RRNCbWx.jpg)
I'll paint the mouth, in particular, with a heavy concentration of blood as I want the model to look like it has just finished eating whatever is lying on the ground next to it!
More to follow soon!
Cheers
Gary
-
So, the bones have been painted ready to be splattered in gore! I have also given the base a few coats of white to represent snow and whilst that was drying, I have given the first Ghoul its base coat:
(http://i.imgur.com/T4XBpxN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rtXm4UF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yTmpxb0.jpg)
She will be holding her dinner........
-
So, Zombie Dog is now finished >:D
(http://i.imgur.com/a66nrhX.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LzrvOuF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4pc3B7o.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/tqs4i63.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Bpg1iLq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/v6AIwt2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/E2BrJqG.jpg)
Next up will be one of the Ghouls:
(http://i.imgur.com/qCO9kFI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FoYl4Ck.jpg)
Hope you like the update!
Cheers
Gary
-
Oooh I like that blood effect!
-
Oooh I like that blood effect!
Thanks!
It's the wonderful Clear Red X-27 by Tamiya, used it pure from the bottle for the base layer and then added in progressive amounts of Vallejo's Umber Shade Wash to give it a deeper colour.
Cheers
Gary
-
Well this all looks very exciting. :D
I can see myself dipping in here from time to time for a dollop of inspiration.
I like zombie dog. I was going to use some of those for the wild dogs ... they look nice and hungry.
-
YUK. I mean that in the best possible way, great job.
-
OK, the female Ghoul is finished in all her gruesome glory!
(http://i.imgur.com/zkGoFFJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kzAHMhO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RxPV3L1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TfVvTE7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/M2zJ3ID.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DDRuZEP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WhCIqbj.jpg)
As I stated in my earlier posts I wanted to go for a look that reflects the Undead for what they are, depraved flesh eaters and Ghouls are certainly depraved beings!
The Ghoul had been feasting on a cadaver which she has dragged closer to her and in her arms she is clutching a dead baby. A difficult subject to paint being a Father myself, but it fits in with the theme of an Undead warband wandering around Frostgrave and its surrounding hamlets raiding for food.....
I hope you like the latest instalment, next up will be one of the Cavalry models.
Cheers
Gary
-
Damn, that female ghoul diorama is great if just a bit sickening :o Love the blood effects, I really need to work on my Tamiya Clear Red.
-
I agree just the perfect ghoulish vibe there... a lot different from most pop culture treatment of the undead.
-
Thanks Chaps!
I agree just the perfect ghoulish vibe there... a lot different from most pop culture treatment of the undead.
I concur and that is certainly the look I didn't want ;)
Damn, that female ghoul diorama is great if just a bit sickening :o Love the blood effects, I really need to work on my Tamiya Clear Red.
Tamiya Clear Red is wonderful to work with, I begin by using the colour straight from the jar to define where I wanted the blood and blood splatter to be, then I darkened it by adding Vallejo Game Wash Umber Shade and for the recesses etc or where I felt the blood would be pooling and congealing most I added Vallejo Game Ink Black.
Cheers
Gary
-
Sorry, not much action recently, I went on a nice holiday for one month and have been finishing off the first of 2 'Zombie Cavalry', of which I'll post a proper picture of soon! In the meantime here's some images of how the Undead Group is shaping up:
(http://i.imgur.com/PVHeNxl.jpg)
A mix of some classic Citadel with Ral Partha and some newer Heresy Ghouls! As per the first 2 models in the thread, I'm going for interest within the bases too, trying to create a story around the Undead Group being discovered and then going on the offensive, such as the Necromancer (an old Citadel Gandalf the Grey!) raising a fallen warrior from the snow and the ghouls scurrying forwards to attack and eat some fresh meat.....
(http://i.imgur.com/bEGmOLG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/D9zf6EV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dr8ObeB.jpg)
The white gooey looking mass on the base next to the Mordheim Elf Zombie is White Crackle Paint, I have applied a decent thickness and once it dries out it will (hopefully!) give the appearance of cracked ice!
More to follow soon!
Cheers
Gary
-
So, here's the next instalment of the Undead, a Zombie Cavalry'man'
The horse is from Ral Partha (still available to buy via Ironwind in the USA) and the rider is a classic C21 Undead Cavalry model from Citadel Miniatures:
(http://i.imgur.com/oTuBEuh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CgPh5Ye.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ukkQW4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/79zWG1g.jpg)
Here's a group shot of the 3 models finished thus far:
(http://i.imgur.com/XUk5BS5.jpg)
Next up is another classic Citadel model, a Zombie Elf from their Mordheim range!
Cheers
Gary
-
Well, not long to wait until the next model :)
Here's the first of the 2 Mordheim Zombies, an unfortunate Elf! I need to finish his Gem stone details and then move onto the base:
(http://i.imgur.com/DsMRSnz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Yp42m9U.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MNTpjIe.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yq6mEAc.jpg)
Here's how the Crackle Paint turned out once dry; I'm happy with the result and once painted and tinted I do believe it will look like the splintered/cracking ice I imagined.....
(http://i.imgur.com/zLasVY9.jpg)
And finally, the rest of the gang in the painting que :)
(http://i.imgur.com/CMpYmdE.jpg)
-
Wow, great painting on characterful models. :)
-
Wow, great painting on characterful models. :)
Thank you kind Sir! The models thus far have been great fun to paint!
So now the Elf is finished, the jewels painted and the base too:
(http://i.imgur.com/lzZwIdR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LCcYOax.jpg)
and now work has begun on the final Ghoul models:
(http://i.imgur.com/OJkpTMR.jpg)
Stay tuned for more updates soon(ish!) :)
Cheers
Gary
-
Soooo, a long time coming with an update, but here they are!
Next up is another Ghoul:
(http://i.imgur.com/gjAcEtq.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/OdaSLOa.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/l62Lp8o.png)
The 3 and final Ghoul of the loathsome group:
(http://i.imgur.com/hzgnh48.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9v4vbz0.png)
Next up is the Necromancer, an old Citadel Miniatures Gandalf the Grey, I have modeled him mid spell, raising a Skeleton from the frozen wastes.....
(http://i.imgur.com/2DpO2B6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3QVTZP2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rfqRqCn.jpg)
The next Zombie, another great miniature from Citadel, an unfortunate Sigmarite Sister!
(http://i.imgur.com/TvakhNQ.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/qiRpYgt.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/GN45E6u.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/0p7jv7M.png)
Last up for now is a great model by Ral Partha (now available from Iron Wind) a Zombie Horse! Originally I had planned him with a rider, but after painting the model and re-looking at the pose I felt it looked best alone, the stalking stance is perfect.
(http://i.imgur.com/QtX3btH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/s6Zwc4k.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cMFbYG1.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/M25qZHb.jpg)
And finally a Group shot:
(http://i.imgur.com/FPn5ypF.jpg)
The final model to complete the group is of course the Vampire! She's currently on the painting table :)
I hope you like the update!
Cheers
Gary
-
Great update. In fcat great to see this project log updated. Really different (and horrific :D) take on Frostgarve.
Do you think the horse is aa bit tooo white ... I can't help thinking it might look better looking a bit more green around the gills to fit in with the rest of your merry band. Just a thought.
What are you plans for an opposing warband?
-
Really excellent storytelling on all these miniatures, the way you have positioned them on the base with other elements really adds to their character. I love seeing Gandalf raise a skeleton; he seems to be looking up to the wizard with some affection!
-
Excellent, if gribbly, stuff. That horse is very disturbing!
-
Very gory stuff! I really like the ghoul, the glimmer in it's eyes is a great contrast to the leathery skin and brings it to horrible (half)life.
-
Wow... that Ghoul is crazy and horrifying.
-
Great update. In fcat great to see this project log updated. Really different (and horrific :D) take on Frostgarve.
Do you think the horse is aa bit tooo white ... I can't help thinking it might look better looking a bit more green around the gills to fit in with the rest of your merry band. Just a thought.
What are you plans for an opposing warband?
Thanks Harry!
The horse is whiter in the pics, the coloured layers are quite subtle as I wanted to give a look of the skin turning opaque. I researched (not for the squeamish!!) online, decomposing horses (yes it was nasty.....) and saw one that was white skinned and to my surprise the skin was still white, whilst other parts had started to rot and turn a tad bad ;)
So, that's my reasoning for being lazy ;D
-
That necromancer is too cool, man. I didn't totally buy Gandalf as a necromancer until I saw the green on his robes, that's a nice touch. :)
-
What are you plans for an opposing warband?
To answer this one Harry.....
I don't actually game anymore. My Son is sadly, at the moment, not interested (11 yrs old, You Tube/ipad generation!) so I now paint as my hobby, some I sell on, others I keep. For example, this warband I will offer up for Sale once the Vampire is completed.
Wow... that Ghoul is crazy and horrifying.
Thank you! I'm assuming you mean the Ghoul Hag with the baby for dinner....... a great model, very disturbing, but fitting the theme.
Very gory stuff! I really like the ghoul, the glimmer in it's eyes is a great contrast to the leathery skin and brings it to horrible (half)life.
Thanks! I went for a light blue across all the models for the eyes, again to tie them together under the influence of their Vampire Mistress.
Excellent, if gribbly, stuff. That horse is very disturbing!
It is indeed! The sculpt is just perfect! It's unnatural for a horse (I think?!) to be stooping and stalking, so it really plays upon your perception of the animal! Coupled with a bloody maw and its the stuff of nightmares (no pun intended, honest!)
Really excellent storytelling on all these miniatures, the way you have positioned them on the base with other elements really adds to their character. I love seeing Gandalf raise a skeleton; he seems to be looking up to the wizard with some affection!
Well, Gandalf deserves the respect and devotion he is getting :) Thank you for the comments! I followed and read your first Family HQ game over at the Oldhammer Forum, great stuff! Jelly Bean treasure counters :D
That necromancer is too cool, man. I didn't totally buy Gandalf as a necromancer until I saw the green on his robes, that's a nice touch. :)
Yeah, I agree at first I thought how will the model look, hand in pocket, hand outstretched, pipe hanging from cloak..... but it turned out alright in the end! Painted using Vallejo WWII German Uniforms colours mixed with Fluro Green wash done the job!
The Vampire is based and painting will begin tonight ;)
Cheers
Gary
-
To answer this one Harry.....
I don't actually game anymore. My Son is sadly, at the moment, not interested (11 yrs old, You Tube/ipad generation!) so I now paint as my hobby, some I sell on, others I keep. For example, this warband I will offer up for Sale once the Vampire is completed.
Nooooooo.
I heard that ... I have lost my 13 year old to Minecraft and online gaming. :cries: Sad times.
I was really looking forward to some Vampire slayers.
-
Nooooooo.
I heard that ... I have lost my 13 year old to Minecraft and online gaming. :cries: Sad times.
I was really looking forward to some Vampire slayers.
Sad indeed, but alas that is Generation z, they are surrounded by instant technology and sitting for hours building and painting is simply something from a different planet for them!
"what do you mean I have to paint the model myself? Isn't there an app that does that for me....."
I'm really passionate about WHFB 2nd & 3rd Editions, so after these I'm back to painting my pre slotta Chaos army for 2nd edt ;)
-
Alright! Last model of the Frostgrave meets Walking Dead group..... the Vampire :)
(http://i.imgur.com/06zPMkk.jpg)
Not 100% happy with the photo as I think the blue background is slightly saturating her skin and dress colour as they are both based upon a bluish grey colour.....
A great model to paint as you get the feeling that the Vampire is merging with the dress and is almost ethereal, which is why the skin tone and the base tone of the dress share the same colour palette. Again, to tie in with the theme of a desperate band of unholy things, I wanted the Vampire to be carrying a decaying sword which fits to the sculpt as her dress is clinging on in tatters in most places!
I hope you like the lastest and last addition to the Undead!
Cheers
Gary
-
Messing around with a different backdrop....
(http://i.imgur.com/lrH6mIa.jpg)
Stalking on the outskirts of a hamlet in the dead of night.....
-
I wouldn't like to meet her in a dark alley (or would I?)
-
I wouldn't like to meet her in a dark alley (or would I?)
You'd end up with one serious love bite!
-
You'd end up with one serious love bite!
lol
-
Here's a group shot of the 3 Ghoul models:
(http://i.imgur.com/sl3qRPx.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/CWPfWfX.png)
-
OK Frostgrave-ers..... I have taken some proper photos with the correct lighting which shows the models in a manner similar to the 'naked eye'..... I hope you like them, first up is the Vampire
(http://i.imgur.com/rFjt8zH.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Awkqd1z.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/X6qOHHr.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/iA3BIja.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/V6F6yNQ.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/aJ8wDJo.png)
And after a long night hunting hapless villagers and adventures, she returns to her ruins to get some rest ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/tGH6bk5.png)
-
Next up, is the Vampires trusty 2 Headed Zombie Hound..... it's just finished eating something and is on the prow for the next meal......
(http://i.imgur.com/Rg12q2v.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/nQ8gcej.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/J9X6nFJ.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/tZAlP0v.png)
-
3rd up is a loathsome Ghoul (Ghoul Mother from Heresy Miniatures). Now in case you are joining this thread late, I wanted a story to my Undead Group, told through the basing and the painting, as Frostgrave and its surrounding hamlets/villages began to thaw out, more and more people began to appear, my Undead are centred around a degenerate band of scavengers whom feast on blood and flesh..... this particular Ghoul is carrying her next meal..... I wanted to portray the models in a gruesome light as a band of Ghouls, Zombies and a Vampire would not exactly be a friendly, squeeky clean looking bunch of individuals ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/7COt2Sd.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/R5n9Xln.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Hnde1Li.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/qtIh56Y.png)
-
Next up is the secon Ghoul, a male, scuttling across the clean picked remains of one of his meals....
(http://i.imgur.com/TOcG9VI.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ywSx3bZ.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/dsgnZun.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/AGX5c6A.png)
-
Here's the 3rd Ghoul of the group, scurrying into action over a ruined pillar.....
(http://i.imgur.com/M3UWll7.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/yQ3tVdk.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/vv0rQjH.png)
Coming later will be the Necromancer, Zombie Horse, Zombie Cavalryman, Elf Zombie and Female Zombie, plus some 'atmospheric' shots, stay tuned ;)
-
Here's the Zombie Cavalryman, the rider is a classic C21 Undead Cavalry piece from Citadel and the Horse is a great Ral Partha sculpt, available from Ironwind Metals:
(http://i.imgur.com/vOLjU4J.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/mhLD9S7.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/jPZyXip.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/UJ7HwfI.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/0hERrhz.png)
-
Up next is the troupes Necromancer! It's a classic Gandalf the Grey model from Citadels original LotR License from the mid 80's! Here he is raising a long dead warrior from the frozen ground to do his bidding.....
(http://i.imgur.com/KGxo0zr.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/r8wEl8K.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/EAsciPG.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xe8jRrn.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/KEAiW7d.png)
Really characterful model which was fun to paint!
-
Next up is the first of 2 Zombies, a great sculpt this one, a Mordheim Elf Ranger Zombie from Citadel Miniatures! Shambling across cracked ice and snow in search of his next bite....
(http://i.imgur.com/18oihqc.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/4FW2pjK.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/h7ubRwT.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/aPlMlKd.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/BlwUBCm.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/3F53SZi.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/UdIOXLz.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/mcKICre.png)
-
Second Zombie, again from Citadels Mordheim range.... a Female Sister of Sigmar model clutching a snack in her hand ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/61IGJhx.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/woX6AUz.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZYayFxR.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/JsKepin.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/B1Nexov.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/IfMn3fl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/mrcqdoF.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/lV3xpUc.png)
-
The final model in the group of 10 is a nightmare inspiring Zombie Horse!!! A fantastic, feral sculpt, again from Ral Partha, available from Ironwind Metals:
(http://i.imgur.com/suWabCP.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/YCZ3hdc.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/KOhxgzL.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/bKxBpir.png)
So that's it for the Undead in all their gory, gruesome glory! Up next will be some groupish shots.
-
OK, to wrap up the pictures and projects here some further shots of the models together:
(http://i.imgur.com/7Ev7cli.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/CiNsL0G.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/CosMxkC.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/eN7ESzf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pqX6MDr.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9fRJVy2.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/PoDfU7e.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/qLJuhQj.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/IQ7A3se.png)
-
I really hope you all like the models, it was a fantastic project to work on, allowing me to use several model manufacturers from across different eras to bring together a bloody and loathsome band of creatures to stalk through the nights of Frostgrave :D
If anyone is interested, this group of models is for SALE, so please PM me if you are interested?
Cheers
Gary
-
How I long to have that Undead Sister model. Oh well... You did her justice!
-
How I long to have that Undead Sister model. Oh well... You did her justice!
Thanks Daniel!! I have seen a few renditions of her, but all a bit to clean looking for my personal taste and interpretation of a Zombie, that's why I went for a grimy look and feel across the models.
The Mordheim Undead models are tricky to find and usually go for a large chunk of money too!!!!
Good luck with tracking her down :)
Cheers
Gary
-
Ciao Gary!
Great paintjob here! :-* :-*
Marco
-
Ciao Gary!
Great paintjob here! :-* :-*
Marco
Grazie mille Marco :)
They were a joy to model and paint!
Cheers
Gary
-
Hi All
I just posted the Warband for SALE in the Bazaar.
Cheers
Gary