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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: majorsmith on March 06, 2012, 12:43:10 PM

Title: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: majorsmith on March 06, 2012, 12:43:10 PM: hi folks, heres a few bits and bobs ive been painting recently, skeleton warriors, Medusa, a Cyclops and also a Minotaur, the wip Greeks in the last picture are wargames factory with a few head changes, one has a crooked dice metal head the other a gw flagellent head
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010584.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010585.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010586.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010588.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010589.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010590.jpg)
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: Chairface on March 06, 2012, 12:45:58 PM: Looking sharp! A great start!
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Post by: Aaron on March 06, 2012, 12:47:36 PM: Very nice! Is that Medusa a modified Reaper model?
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Post by: pierrebi on March 06, 2012, 12:58:14 PM: Who makes skeletron? Are they "classic" 25mm or 28mm?
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: majorsmith on March 06, 2012, 01:02:56 PM: i think medusa is a dark sword casting, the skeletons are gw, a few weapon swaps, and metal spears replacing the over sized gw ones, the shields are plastic wargames factory
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Post by: Ray Rivers on March 06, 2012, 01:14:56 PM: Yikes!

That is an awesome project start! :-*
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Post by: argsilverson on March 06, 2012, 01:48:30 PM: very nice project and good luck.

the meduse is very good!
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Post by: War In 15MM on March 06, 2012, 04:43:41 PM: Beautiful. Richard
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 06, 2012, 04:59:24 PM: Beatiful! Good choice of minis and great painting! Like a lot the idea with the heads swap. Keep it going, can't wait for more.
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Post by: Mad Doc Morris on March 06, 2012, 06:44:34 PM: Very nicely painted. Pushes all the right buttons for me.
And again, it shows the hidden qualities of WF figures brought to light by a careful paintjob. Looking forward to see them finished.
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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on March 06, 2012, 06:46:45 PM: Are the shield desings transfers? If so who by? If not....... :o
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 06, 2012, 07:06:46 PM: Quote from: The Dozing Dragon on March 06, 2012, 06:46:45 PM
Are the shield desings transfers? If so who by? If not....... :o

Little Big Men Studio transfers:
http://www.littlebigmenstudios.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/2199?osCsid=807f0466c4c3bddcf1024b7cf8b149fc

(http://www.littlebigmenstudios.com/catalog/images/HOP2.jpg)
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Post by: Svennn on March 06, 2012, 07:37:13 PM: Very nice indeed. Cracking painting and the model choices show just how far off the mark Foundry are with their latest efforts.
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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on March 06, 2012, 07:47:20 PM: I love the transfers - cheers for the link. I'll look out for them at Salute.
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Post by: joe5mc on March 06, 2012, 09:00:32 PM: Paint more! These are looking fantastic!
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Post by: Sterling Moose on March 06, 2012, 10:12:29 PM: Those skeletons are beautiful.......................in fact everything is top notch. Great job.
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Post by: Marine0846 on March 07, 2012, 01:41:15 AM: Great painting.
Really love the Medusa figure. :-*
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Post by: Blackwolf on March 07, 2012, 07:07:31 AM: Lovely :-* :-*
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Post by: Gibby on March 07, 2012, 07:59:14 PM: Amazing stuff! I love the Medusa and I think you've made the Wargames Factory Hoplites look incredible!
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Post by: tim in saskatoon on March 08, 2012, 05:21:32 PM: Inspiring stuff Major Smith!
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Post by: aggro84 on March 10, 2012, 04:20:41 AM: Fantastic as always majorsmith!
Really nice paint jobs.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 10, 2012, 12:12:17 PM: Very nice indeedy :-*

The skellies are particulary good 8

cheers

James
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Post by: oxiana on March 10, 2012, 10:20:45 PM: Is it me, or does there seem to be a lot of Greek mythology about these days? ???

That said, always happy to see more when it's as gorgeously presented as this. :D

Looking forward to seeing how the project progresses from here. :)
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: Chairface on March 11, 2012, 03:37:44 AM: Quote from: oxiana on March 10, 2012, 10:20:45 PM
Is it me, or does there seem to be a lot of Greek mythology about these days? ???

It's not you. I think that Foundry's new Mythology rules set Tribes of Legend had a lot to do with it.
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Post by: n815e on March 12, 2012, 05:57:57 PM: Don't forget Labor of the Gods by Scott Pyle.
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Post by: Chairface on March 12, 2012, 06:12:04 PM: Quote from: n815e on March 12, 2012, 05:57:57 PM
Don't forget Labor of the Gods by Scott Pyle.

Whats this all about? A game? A book?
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 12, 2012, 06:32:52 PM: Quote from: Chairface on March 12, 2012, 06:12:04 PM
Whats this all about? A game? A book?

a game:

http://wargamedownloads.com/item.php?item=951&pics=2

demo - http://wargamedownloads.com/demo/LaborsoftheGodsSample.pdf

(http://wargamedownloads.com/preview/Labors%20of%20the%20Gods%20Cover%20Thumbnail.jpg)
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: tim in saskatoon on March 12, 2012, 06:36:43 PM: Quote from: Chairface on March 11, 2012, 03:37:44 AM
It's not you. I think that Foundry's new Mythology rules set Tribes of Legend had a lot to do with it.

I think he may have meant in popular culture as a whole... The remake of Clash of the Titans... That Immortals movie... Percy Jackson and the Olympians (novels, graphic novels, movie, etc and other spin-of series by Rick Riordan).... The new(-ish) Olympians Rule graphic novel series by George O'Connor... I've read no less that four Graphic novel adaptations of the Odyssey published in the last couple years...

AND THEN the foundry miniature line... and their rules...

I'm sure there's plenty more, that's just off the top of my head.
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 12, 2012, 06:44:22 PM: Quote from: tim in saskatoon on March 12, 2012, 06:36:43 PM
I'm sure there's plenty more, that's just off the top of my head.

..our shiny new Ancient board :D
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Post by: kenohhkc on March 15, 2012, 02:24:26 PM: Fantastic start. Love it all. I have not even started on mine, but will eventualy.

Scott Pyle's ruleset(Labors of the Gods) is a cherry though.
Title: Re: the start of my Greek mythological collection
Post by: Little Odo on March 29, 2012, 04:30:50 PM: I really like those skellies too - very Jason and the Argonauts a la Harryhausen. Hmm, I see a SoBH warband or two coming along soon.
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Post by: hable2gerber on March 31, 2012, 01:37:29 PM: Done with utmost precision.Great work
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Post by: Doomsdave on April 02, 2012, 04:40:11 AM: I just realized I have extra hoplite shields/spears/swords from my Amazons box. Now for some old GW skellies and I can copy your success. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
Title: Re: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: majorsmith on April 13, 2012, 01:16:40 PM: plastic wargames factory greeks, now the first 5 of jason and his argonauts, jason is pointing, two head changes :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010694.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010693.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/majorsmith/greek%20mythology/P1010695.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: uti long smile on April 13, 2012, 01:58:33 PM: Superb! And I recognise that last head swap... ;)
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Post by: Ray Rivers on April 13, 2012, 02:25:10 PM: :-*

Yep, looking real good.

Want to see more... ;D
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Post by: Cherno on April 13, 2012, 03:09:55 PM: I'd love to see a Charon miniature, based on the character (?) from the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans... You know, skeleton guy in a black shroud/cloak, not saying a word, just holding out his hand for the coins :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKsOpYkwqbQ

And speaking of which, that classic Ray Harryhausen Medusa begs to be represented, too.
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Post by: aggro84 on April 14, 2012, 04:30:49 PM: Superb paint jobs. It's hard to believe they are wargames factory plastics! :o
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Post by: Little Odo on April 14, 2012, 06:16:38 PM: I agree Aggro - my thoughts precisely. They are much better than I thought they would be. This may tempt me into grabbing a box or two.
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Post by: Chairface on April 14, 2012, 06:19:19 PM: Quote from: aggro84 on April 14, 2012, 04:30:49 PM
Superb paint jobs. It's hard to believe they are wargames factory plastics! :o

I was kind of waiting for the new Victrix to come out, but now I'm not so sure. You made the Wargames Factory figs look phenomial Major Smith. Well done. What paints are you using for the flesh?
Title: Re: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: Chairface on April 14, 2012, 06:37:29 PM: Quote from: Cherno on April 13, 2012, 03:09:55 PM
I'd love to see a Charon miniature, based on the character (?) from the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans... You know, skeleton guy in a black shroud/cloak, not saying a word, just holding out his hand for the coins :)

There is this one from Reaper, but not really what you're looking for I think

(http://www.reapermini.com/graphics/gallery/4/02696_G.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: majorsmith on April 14, 2012, 07:47:08 PM: Cheers guys! The wf Greeks are very good I think, detail on the greaves is a bit :/ but with a few head changes they look great, also the backs of the shields are a bit crap to no recess for a hand to fit in, makes gluing a pain, as for paints on the flesh I just use games workshop dark flesh, dwarf and elf :)
Title: Re: UPDATED the start of my Greek mythological collection new pics page 3
Post by: Chairface on April 15, 2012, 12:41:04 AM: Quote from: majorsmith on April 14, 2012, 07:47:08 PM
as for paints on the flesh I just use games workshop dark flesh, dwarf and elf :)

Effective! It's been a long time since I've seriously looked at GW paints.
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on April 16, 2012, 09:45:25 AM: Amazing! High quality painting combined with a clever choice of figures and dome conversion work. Well done, hope to see it going.