Author Topic: Famous by Our Swords minis sculpted by Talos Miniatures (Update) (Read 3317 times)

Captain Harlock · « **on:** November 07, 2022, 05:40:17 PM »

This is a mini commissioned by the creator of the Famous by Our Swords rules. The setting is heavily influenced by Irish mythology and while personally Im more of a modeller than a gamer, I found them really interesting. The character is supposed to be more or less a Roman officer with abit of a fantasy twist. It was also required to wear a face mask helmet. He is supposed to be the leader of a mercenary band confronting his employers who need some ''encouragement'' to pay for rendered services.
I went for a pretty much historical scaled armor with pteryges but augmented with fantasy elements like a demi-thorax decorated with a Solar symbol (they are supposed to worship the Sun God), and a flamberge radiant crest. For the helmet I drew inspiration from the Roma auxiliary cavalry parade masks. Most of them appear to have a hellenistic aesthetic, so I added Alexander-like hair strands and sideburns on the helmet with laurels on top.
There are plans for the production of the miniature in the near future, so stay tuned. You can find more details about the Famous by Our Swords rules here: https://ko-fi.com/s/8f3371f9c4 and here: https://www.instagram.com/eoinmcminis/

In https://www.instagram.com/talos.miniatures/ you can check this and my other projects.

I will also post later the creative process from a quick sketch to armature and final result.

fred · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2022, 07:04:32 PM »

A very cool sculpt.

In a couple of photos he does look a little off-balance, with his foot on the heads, it might just be the camera angle, or the blu-tack holding the pose. But might be worth something just checking in person?

Captain Harlock · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2022, 08:47:42 PM »

Quote from: fred on November 07, 2022, 07:04:32 PM

A very cool sculpt.

In a couple of photos he does look a little off-balance, with his foot on the heads, it might just be the camera angle, or the blu-tack holding the pose. But might be worth something just checking in person?

Thanks! Its the blue tac

fred · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2022, 10:21:38 PM »

That’s good news

commissarmoody · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2022, 05:22:44 AM »

Dude looks pretty metal. Get a fantasy Roman fallower of Sol Invictus vib about him.

tikitang · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2022, 05:54:12 AM »

Love it!

The severed heads beneath his foot are amazing: it's a perfect juxtaposition between 'classical' and 'barbaric'.

Captain Harlock · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2022, 06:09:42 PM »

Quote from: commissarmoody on November 08, 2022, 05:22:44 AM

Dude looks pretty metal. Get a fantasy Roman fallower of Sol Invictus vib about him.

Thank you! That was exactly the vibe I was going for!

Captain Harlock · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2022, 06:10:32 PM »

Quote from: tikitang on November 08, 2022, 05:54:12 AM

Love it!

The severed heads beneath his foot are amazing: it's a perfect juxtaposition between 'classical' and 'barbaric'.

Thank you!

Pattus Magnus · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2022, 08:49:39 PM »

The Roman/ barbarian juxtaposition fits - historical Romans were no strangers to imposing barbarity on pretty well anyone who got in their way… some of the stuff they got up to, such as mass crucifixions, makes Celtic headhunting look tame in comparison.

Captain Harlock · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2022, 03:01:43 PM »

I got the first sample of the resin casts, and I have to say that Im very happy. They turned out really good! No bent sword, practically no mold lines.