ROUND 10 ‘They're coming outta the walls' vs The Last Unicorn

[Captain Blood]

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[Blackwolf]

Cracking stuff Dr. and SI

[Silent Invader]

Thanks BW  

For 6mmPhil ( ) and others interested in the miniatures I've used, four of the marines are my sculpts using Hasslefree faces and pulse rifles with the other two being HF conversions (eg, I mastered and cast the helmets, added body armour or pulse rifle, etc); the Aliens are conversions that started with cutting about a mix of parts taken from a couple of GW Tyranid sets plus hands and feet that I'd mastered then cast.  

Much more on my project thread here:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=25459.225

Best of luck to you too Dr!  

[Ray Rivers]

Much more on my project thread here:

A great project!

FINALLY we get to see some painted minis...  

[Pil]

Oh yeah, I was hoping to see some of your aliens and you certainly delivered! THe atmospheric lighting works really well and my only comment is that your Aliens could do with a bit of gloss varnish. Dr. Chimpula, your models are very nice and colourful as well, good job!

[Silent Invader]

Thanks Ray and Pil.   

The point about a gloss finish to the Aliens is a really good one and thanks for raising it.  I did gloss them first but combined with the lighting the effect was really, really bright ..... not so much melting out of the walls as reflective beacons for any available light.  The absence of any sense of them lurking in the shadows did really spoil the whole scene.  I left the jaws and mouths as glossed though that doesn't really come across in the bigger image. For the next set I might try a satin varnish to see if it works as a compromise and if it does I'll then recoat these.

[Pil]

Thanks for the explanation, it's good to hear there's a little thought to the matte varnish! In the picture the matte does indeed work as it makes them look much darker and more menacing. In game I don't think it'll make a big difference in visibility, I'm already looking forward to more pictures of the models

[Silent Invader]

Thanks for the explanation

You're welcome  .  It's definitely an interesting exercise to paint something for playing with under localised harsh lighting!

[Dr Mathias]

Wow, The Last Unicorn. Very original thinking, great job!

[6milPhil]

For 6mmPhil ( ) and others interested in the miniatures I've used, four of the marines are my sculpts using Hasslefree faces and pulse rifles with the other two being HF conversions (eg, I mastered and cast the helmets, added body armour or pulse rifle, etc); the Aliens are conversions that started with cutting about a mix of parts taken from a couple of GW Tyranid sets plus hands and feet that I'd mastered then cast.  

Ey thenk yew!


I was actually wondering so I'm made up to find my question answered in great detail before I even knew I was going to ask it. Did recognise them partially, so excellent work on your part... click!

[Commander Vyper]

You got them painted them Silent V, lovely really nice, easy vote, sorry.

The Commander

[AKULA]

Oh yeah

 

[Commander Vyper]

Thanks Ray and Pil.   

The point about a gloss finish to the Aliens is a really good one and thanks for raising it.  I did gloss them first but combined with the lighting the effect was really, really bright ..... not so much melting out of the walls as reflective beacons for any available light.  The absence of any sense of them lurking in the shadows did really spoil the whole scene.  I left the jaws and mouths as glossed though that doesn't really come across in the bigger image. For the next set I might try a satin varnish to see if it works as a compromise and if it does I'll then recoat these.

Try just glossing the head/domes and teeth/claws, that'll give you a good balance and not too glarey, but with red or blue light...really nice effect.

[Malamute]

Lovely, lovely, lovely work SI. The photo is great and the figures look pretty tidy too

[Silent Invader]

Thanks for the comments and votes. Much appreciated. 

@Commander
Thanks also for your comments on the varnish.  I picked up some satin today and idc will experiment with that and the localised gloss that you've suggested.