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Miniatures Adventure => Call of Cthulhu => Topic started by: Roebeast45 on September 03, 2013, 04:09:12 AM

Title: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Roebeast45 on September 03, 2013, 04:09:12 AM

While I'm waiting to get the last of the Zombie Plague minis wrapped up I decided to get my painting chops back by tackling a Reaper Bones C'thlhu mini. I traded this with a buddy for the soon to arrive Riddick figure from Sedition Wars so I made out like a bandit. Now I just need to get Ol' Squid Head painted up.

First off I did some reading about how to paint Bones and as is often the case I got several different opinions about how best to handle it. Some said no priming was necessary, some said to prime with certain plastic friendly spray-paints, some said to only prime with acrylics etc. I decided to go with brush priming with acrylics since too many times aerosol enamels will make this type of vinyl tacky and never completely dry. I've had this problem while trying to repaint toys and wanted to avoid it at all costs, even if it meant brush priming. I washed to pieces thoroughly with Lestoil and let them dry overnight.

I hate brush priming. Even with two coats I kept getting small divots where the paint didn't want to adhere. But I finally got a solid base of black down and let this completely dry.

I decided to not be overly precious about how I painted Mr. C'thulhu and instead went with what seemed right at the time. I let myself quit worrying and just enjoyed myself. I think the paint job turned out better because I wasn't being overly fussy.

Painting was a few layers of drybrushing followed by copious layers of Citadel Washes. I used a 1" hog bristle brush to create mottled skin coloration, especially on the head and wings.

Finished pics now posted plus a comparison shot with my other Cthulhu minis.

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhuwhite_zps81c4aaa1.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhublack_zpsc7731fc5.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhubase_zps34245239.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhuheadunder_zps78d30623.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhubrushing_zps8a6343b9.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhu2_zps4ba972fc.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhufinal3_zpsa5564fda.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhufinished1_zpse54bf574.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/acthulhucomps_zps77bf8b3e.jpg)

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu.
Post by: diehard on September 03, 2013, 04:32:24 AM

Coming along very nice for just a couple of dry brushes and citadel washes, i really like your color choices and it all blends together very nicely. I've been putting off picking this up for a little while now, but after seeing yours I think I'll be giving in shortly. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu.
Post by: von Lucky on September 03, 2013, 11:54:50 AM

She's beautiful. Looking forward to the finished piece.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu.
Post by: styx on September 03, 2013, 12:59:48 PM

Great start there!

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: supervike on September 04, 2013, 11:22:29 PM

Thats damn good, if you ask me.

I have this sculpt too, and I think you really brought it to live!

Very impressed sir.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: joekano on September 05, 2013, 12:22:45 AM

Wow! :o

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Roebeast45 on September 05, 2013, 03:19:27 AM

Thanks everyone. :D

I had requests on the Reaper board for the colors that I used so I figured I'd post those here as well.

Black primer with a damp-brush of Scorched Brown.
Damp-brush of Orkhide Shade.
Dry-brush with Orkhide Shade lightened with Khaki and then White.
Washes of Thraka Green, Agrax Earthshade, Reikland Fleshshade, and Leviathan Purple. On the flat smooth areas this was stippled with a bristle brush to create a subtle patterning.
Otherwise I didn't highlight things to too many levels, maybe three maximum.

I tended to drybrush far too much and then knock it back with washes/glazes. This creates a depth that I like. I'm doing something like a dip method but just trying to control it more. It's fast, fun, and effective.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Alejandro on September 05, 2013, 03:06:51 PM

Amazing! very good.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: styx on September 05, 2013, 04:56:34 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Manchester Mike on September 07, 2013, 09:09:56 AM

Looks great. Love the comparison shot

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Relic on September 18, 2013, 08:12:41 PM

Whoa... Thats amazing

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: grant on September 22, 2013, 05:02:24 AM

That is super cool.

I have a Cthulhu bobblehead.  :D

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: obsidian3d on September 24, 2013, 05:49:16 PM

Beautiful work really. I hope mine will turn out half as well.

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: sundayhero on September 24, 2013, 08:33:31 PM

Really cool !

Did you make any photo with some standard 28mm mini comparison ?


thanks

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on September 24, 2013, 08:51:48 PM

Well done

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: DoctorPete on September 24, 2013, 09:50:57 PM

Makes you want to go insane when you look at it...it's that well done!   lol

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on September 24, 2013, 10:06:47 PM

Brilliant paint job. I ave the Horrorclix version and would like the Reaper one. The main thing I don't like about these bones minis is removing the flash lines. Annoying on metal, exasperating of soft plastic  >:(

Title: Re: Painting a Reaper Bones C'thulhu. (Finished Pics Up.)
Post by: Melnibonean on October 29, 2013, 03:01:00 AM

Lovely work.

I saw one of these at Eureka Miniatures a couple of weeks back. Lovely figure and a great price too. However, I just don't think he's big enough for 28mm. Although he'd be perfect for 15mm.