05 August 2015

Nature's Wrath

Last night I got this fellow finished up. He’s the player character fig for the Druid in my Barbarian rpg campaign, a metal sculpt by Reaper Miniatures. I really like the character and detail in this mini and he was fun to paint. My only complaint is that he’s frikken huge (!), like closer to 35 than 28mm. Still that’ll make for an interesting 7-foot player character I guess. J

* He's also got a "Wyrdform" (Druids in Pathfinder can change shape in later levels) that I'm working on and will showcase at a later date.

Tried to give him a sun-blessed skin colour seeing as he's all out-doors-y and all.



Lighting is a little harsh, but he REALLY does have eyes painted - little beady eyes, tinged with madness or something. Maybe he got bitten by a rabid shrew?




I also slapped some paint onto the 4 remaining Viking Hirdmen. Trying to make these elite warriors look like they’ll stand out from the rest of the (upcoming) rank and file Bondi warriors in their brighter (And therefore more expensive) clothing and armour. Still lots to go on these, but they should be done by the weekend.

Paints in the background are arranged so I can remember which colours were used on each chap's clothing. I have a memory like a sieve....


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17 comments:

  1. Mad Padre05 August, 2015 09:56

    He looks fabulous, Dai, even if the moths have been at his clothing. I like the darkened skin.
    I have the same problem with my painting, especially if I try to do a lot of different figures at once.

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    1. Dai05 August, 2015 10:20

      Thanks Mike - I don't think he cares all that much about his appearance. Probably smells like Patchouli too...

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  2. Mallius Vane05 August, 2015 11:27

    Brilliant...love the colours!

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    1. Dai05 August, 2015 15:46

      Cheers Gordon. I felt they'd be suitably "druid-like".

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  3. daveb05 August, 2015 13:43

    Great mini! The paint job does credit to the sculpt. I particularly like the coloration of the beard and the face, but the green creases are well highlighted, and the equipment on the torso a nice selection of colors. Very well done.

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  4. Dai05 August, 2015 15:47

    Appreciate the critique Dave. Took some time with this one... too much time - I was up far too late last night. ~_~

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  5. Zzzzzz06 August, 2015 12:04

    He's not an attractive man, either, is he ? Possibly gets on better with critters than people. Good career choice then....

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    1. Dai07 August, 2015 15:51

      Nope, he's bloody ugly with a great conk of a nose.You make a good point.

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  6. Silver Whistle07 August, 2015 11:13

    Superb painting on a great looking sculpt. Likewise, my memory is not so good, so I keep everything written down.

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    1. Dai07 August, 2015 15:52

      Thankyou sir. I should probably keep notes as I go as well. You are far more organised than I. :)

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  7. Tony08 August, 2015 08:58

    The cloth looks great on this druid!

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    1. Dai10 August, 2015 15:09

      Thanks mate - I gave it a bit of extra effort to try to get a good effect.

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  8. Colonel Scipio09 August, 2015 01:13

    You've done a cracking job on the druid, if I had to sum him up in one made-up word it would be 'outdoorsy'

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  10. Admiral Drax09 August, 2015 13:20

    "Paints in the background are arranged so I can remember which colours were used on each chap's clothing. I have a memory like a sieve...."

    - Genius. Just genius.

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