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Just wow! Corpse grinder looks amazing, beautiful reds. Saw the Mando on eavier Metal, he looks phenomenal as usual per your work. Of course you’re as productive as ever, I’m jealous!!! And the...

Thanks everyone!! I sent some pics to the owner and he seems pretty happy. I haven’t progressed on big boy much, trying to get this one off the table first. It’s still slow going with the paint...

Accidentally posted before so here’s the pics
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Thanks guys!! Yea I think they’ll look good on the table. Excited to play a game with em. Gorb I’m actually worried that the putty will look worse with the primer!! We’ll see. I’m gonna keep...

Dude looking awesome Eks. Love how you’re going with the bust keep on trucking man! Love the colors. Best way to keep learning is to remain outside of your comfort zone. It’s looking really cool so...

Man I’ve missed a lot here... you e been busy dude!! The techpriest is AWESOME!! Probably my favorite work of yours yet that I’ve seen. Amazing job man!! Hairster said it right, garage build grimdark...

Nice job on this one Rhett! Super cool how it turned out. I love the feel of the piece and the palette, I think you nailed it. The fact that’s its your own sculpt makes it that much cooler. Very...

Why am I so inept at posting pics here?!?!?

Thanks gorb and Eki!! Still struggling to get my normal progress in. Life stuff, the flu, and I’ve been sidetracked by football season a little as my Ravens are crushin it right now. Anyway I’m...

WOOWWW!!!!! Congrats bro you cleaned up!! Well deserved!!! The corpse grinder looks amazing, as usual! You’re killin it dude!

So it’s been tough to get a good amount of time in, life’s been hectic. But here’s updates. Started project #1 for GD, still have a long way to go sculpting and converting (gorbs rubbing off on me) a...

Thanks Eki and Toad!! I appreciate it! The glitter is wearing of a little now as I’m trying to plan the next big project and the stress of life/work/new baby is setting in. I’m also trying to not...

Thanks guys!!! Very much appreciated.

gorb- I hope so, still trying to fine tune my plans. Every time I think I’ve decided on pieces I want to change things or retool my mental sketch. Hopefully...

Thanks gorb, I really appreciate it!!!

as for the comp, results were just posted. Drumroll.....

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Pretty stoked on this!!! They didn’t post runners up for best of show this year...

Looks awesome man!! Turned out super cool- I think the skin tones look pretty darn good, if you wanted to touch up the face maybe add some shading or darker colors to help define her features, like...

Thanks Sigmar! I need it lol. Sorry you couldn’t get around to putting something in, life has a way of messing our plans up sometimes. Good luck with the house! I know that’s a lot of work.

anyway...

Thank you guys I appreciate it!!

Sigmar yea it was a tough one trying to get her completed, I was running up agains the deadline for Miniature Monthly Masters and put in about 14-15 hours straight...

unbelivable dude... you're a magician. absolutley stunning, and incredible work on the textures and metallics!

Also, the noise marine hanging in the top 10 of 2019 doesn't surprise me, I mean when...

The orcs turned out wonderfully, beyond top notch. And i don't have words to describe how that bust is coming along, beyond inspiring. and thanks for showing the under layers and how you're working...

This is coming together wonderfully!! shading is beautiful, and the weathering is really pulling it together. Im with BaM, keep it coming!

Dude you're a machine!! killing it right now! great job, and loving all the video game inspired work

Gorgeous gorgeous work, the sculpting turned out amazing and the skin tones on everything look phenomenal. I can't wait to see what you continue to do with these

Lady A's up for voting, just submitted. this should be the link:http://www.coolminiornot.com/442698

Just telling the truth brutha!!! My pleasure

Coming together beautifully bud!! And I like seeing what you’ve done with the wires and pipes, giving me ideas for my next project!!

I got the wildfire set. With the O-12 and Shasvastii. I like the look of the O12 and am looking forward to messing with them, but wildfire was the only set my local store had, they just got infinity...

Awesome thanks Eki! Looking to start messing with a few of them tonight. That or finish my warcry orks

What do y'all think of this as the gallery pic? Prob gonna upload tonight.76771

Thanks Dex I’ll look into it!! Looking good on the ogre btw!!

Thanks all!! Glad it turned out... was a good bit o work. As mentioned I think I might go back in the future tonrefine litttle things I can seen in person but not in the photos. But I’m glad I made...

Great job dude! Glad I could help and it turned out great! Looking forward to the squish’s as well!

The minis look stunning bud!! Phenomenal as always, it’s amazing how you can paint something so gritty yet so refined.

and congrats on your post as judge at the major events! I actually saw...

Thanks all!! After a neck breaker session today I managed to finish her enough to enter the comp. Buzzer beater 2 minutes before submission deadline, but at the end, with no time left, I realized I...

Top notch work man!! You’re killin it right now! And to second gorb damn you’re fast!

Updated scythes! Now they need handles and eyes...

Thanks all!

Graishak you’re so punny!! Lol I love it. And yes thank you guys, I was trying to figure out how to make them beautiful yet scary/creepy at the same time- she is a demon after all. I...

This looks wonderful! Love everything about it- what did you use for the vines? Just garden picking?

and the minis are looking good, wonderful start to the flesh tones!

Looking great, definitely gives more of that alien look!! And yea don’t be afraid to go darker like at the back of her neck. Like mix a little Payne’s grey and purple and glaze it down for the deep...

Looking good dude. Don’t worry about the highlights on the back, I feel like we as painters and artists need to bend reality a little to create an interesting piece from all angles. I would just make...

Sigmar and yote, Thank you guys for stopping in and for the support! They have been a challenge to say the least and to put it cleanly... highlights and shadows were even more work than the freehand,...

Congrats for smc! Well done and deserved. Grumpy smurf is looking fantastic, loving the blue skin tones!!!

Exactly eki

Just adapt the shape from round to what you have

Close, but smaller. You don’t need much of the dark color. Here’s a pic of a sketch I just did for the project I’m doing, we’re both working on eyes! See how there’s a dark ring between the white and...

Congrats on AoP! Nice job, everything’s looking good. I really like the tones you have on the head tentacles on your monster there. Also a suggestion for his eye- maybe add in a darker tone to...

Welcome back to the hobby, I just got back in myself a couple years ago after about 10 years out. Great work, very clean, and definitely looks very Eavy Metal. For the base, add some more shadow in...

Thanks guys!! I appreciate it. Being impetuous and impatient I just decided to nut up and paint it over the wonky surface... still haven’t placed highlights but I’m going with gorb here and I’m just...

Super cool- love me some dinos... lizards were my first love in warhammer fantasy. As for the painting keep at it, maybe desaturate that blue. The more you play with it the closer you’ll get, it’s...

Thanks Arkaan! I’m doing my best but this is giving me hell.

i have the skulls sketched out and have been working on the eyeballs. I didn’t quite like what I had so I wanted to try for a more...

Thank you yote, gorb, and Dex!!!! It’s encouraging to hear as I power through the tedious parts. I’m glad I’m starting to be able to get the vision from my head, through the brush, and on to the mini...

Dude this is sooooooo coool!!!! Wonderfully well done it really takes you in there

Thanks Eki! I’m feeling a bit better about the progress, prob being too hard on myself. And that’s a great observation about the wings- my plan is to actually do them all pretty uniformly, and them...

Thanks Clouds! Glad you stopped in to be a part of it. Eki- yea the head, arm, and right hand have pins just so I can slide them in and see how the whole thing looks together. I won’t glue them in...

Thanks BaM and Eki!!! Glad you’re all enjoying it and that I can share it all with you. I just hope she meets my expectations and vision in the end. I’m doing my best to try and level up with every...

Wow I’m gonna have to pick some of that up... looks awesome!

and the veins on the head are looking much better. You’re going in the right direction with this bud

Thanks graishak! I’m procrastinating doing the other panels.

heres where she’s at for the moment. I ditched the dagger thing and redid the skin process for her right hand. I think these are the...

Your greenstuff skills blow me away every visit gorb... seriously. Always love seeing what you have in the works, the tech priest looks amazing!

He kinda looks like he’s got a little cone head thing going on... but the paint part looks on point so far. Excited to see where you take this, especially liking the metal collar thing. I think this...

I’m liking it all so far dude! And thank you for the compliment though I feel I have a loooong way to go to get to where I wanna be! I can’t help with the photo stuff I suck pretty at that part...
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Duuuude I LOOOOOOVE that weaponry!!!!! Came out wonderful! I’m gonna have to try to adapt that somehow to future projects... if I ever get to them...

Awesome piece!!! Love it

Thank you guys!! Happy to have the support- this has been a daunting project.

gorb- I’m glad it fooled you at first glance!! That means I at least did something right. It was easier on the scythe,...

Thanks Arkaan! So I’m atrempting NMM Copper on her weapons. It really is kind of a pain... especially since I picked a complex shape, one of the hardest NMM metals, and the fact that I rarely do NMM....

Thank you guys!! I feel good about it.

And Hairster you are 100% on that process.... that’s the truth! Especially the “be open to adaptation and change” part! Very much a part of my process. It’s...

No prob man I hope you make it, Sam Lenz once told me he won a big comp with a mini he spent 12 hours on... so you never know man just do your best!!

Wow man that really came together, great job dude!! And don’t give up on the NMM, just keep playing with it until it looks right, that’s one of the things you just have to do imho

Wonderful work Arkaan!!! I love the grittiness of your unmade, I need to get on a warcry warband myself! I may use yours as inspiration... love the gangers too, the freehand on your paneling and the...

Alright... after waaay too much stress over what to do I got a good sketch of my wing design out. I’m feeling good about this, but any feedback on it compositionally is very welcome! It’s still...

That funko pop has to be one of the best I’ve seen anyone do. Amazing job!!! The sheep’s looking pretty baaaaaaadass so far too... sorry I couldn’t resist...

Good luck in your upcoming comp, and getting him done in a week!! I know I couldn’t do it... as for taking pics I prefer LED lights the closest I can get to pure white. Before I go a macromat I just...

Man thanks Eki!!! I really appreciate it. I looked through tons of pics before I started and I really think I just went to hard on taking artistic liberty and trying to mash things up without...

Eki I think you’re right. I went too hard. I have another design and scheme picked out that is much more subdued and will be more natural. My original idea was to do one side full of color and life...

Your work looks amazing! Very inspirational, and congrats on making volomirs list! Looking forward to tracking more of your work

Lovin’ em man. You make me want to paint up set!! I still need to get my hands on the warcry box I finally got to actually play it the other day.

Doing an awesome job bringing it all together bud. It’s looking great!!

And Eki yes I saw the new models. The queen of Malifica looks insane. Something I would love to paint if I had 6 months to devote to a single model... I also really like that orc that might be more...

Thanks Eks! I hope so. Doesn’t feel like it at the moment but I really really appreciate the encouragement it goes a long way! So even though I’ve picked a model now I’m having trouble with color...

Thanks BaM!! Glad you liked it. Eki- thanks for the heads up I went and checked it out, but honestly I’m pretty disappointed to see they’re not going to have the Eavy Metal masters division here,...

You’re making great progress, looking good bud! And don’t worry about the base, sometimes it’s easier to build the base to the model when it’s done, let I speak to you. That way you can tie it in...

Thanks coyote and Eki. It was a decent little quick project. Did everything in about 1.5 days (painting wise). I think it turned out well for such a small time investment. Anyway I’m back from...

I think most of the others have hit pretty much everything you’ve asked. Just wanted to throw a couple things out there. Using flow aid to thin, I love flow aid but be careful to either dilute it or...

Thanks Gorb! Yea I was pleased with it for the short ish amount of time I spent on it. Client was overly thrilled so that was rewarding as well. Good little break project. Can’t wait to get stuck...

So I figured I’d post this since it’s my most recent project, however minor. Finished the cake topper and snapped a few pics. It’s far from perfect but I think pretty decent for 1.5 days. Especially...

It’s been a crazy busy week back home, haven’t had time to work on the projects I want to work on, guess they’ll have to wait until after my Cali trip. The little extra time I’ve had was spent making...

Your freehand looks great!! I’m loving the whole thing man. And your greenstuff skills blow me away every time I visit here... keep it coming!!

I’m loving it man. Keep pushing! Did you take a break on that bust?

I think the base is looking great. I actually thought the ferns were plastic. I’ve heard good things about brass etch also, that is if you can find them, want to shell out for them, and do t break...

Man these are looking great. Thanks for posting so much it’s really nice to see your progress step by step. And don’t be so hard on yourself about the candy bars. Just go on a big ass run, burn off...

I saw your tutorial on toad chapel as well, thank you for doing it I thought it was very informative and plan on using the techniques in the near future. If I were to suggest another maybe how you...

These are looking amazing- as usual. Honestly I’m liking the skin tones and everything so far even better than the garreks reivers you did recently.

So after a non-vacation in SC (thank you Hurricane Dorian) consisting of constant packing and unpacking and moving around and about 36 hours of driving vs 3 hours of fishing, I’m back home for a...

Looking good bud... keep it up! If you decide it looks too pink glaze it with a diluted yellow and you can bring it closer to orange, and saturate it it a bit more. I’ve always been a fan of...

You’re gonna love em. And I love that bust can’t wait to see what you do w the real one

This is very interesting to hear. I know Josh is a local guy from near me, I only met him once briefly back in 17 during Armies on parade. He got best 40k and I AoS. He’s put out some great pieces...

Thank you!!! I’m out of town but itching to start on my next project already!

Looking good man!! Can’t wait to see what you can do on something this size. And inks are amazing...

Thanks Rhett! I had a ton of fun man. I visited the road chapel finally- great stuff I’ll be a regular reader from here on out. Also it Won’t be on eBay, pawn shops easier! Next challenge I’m unsure...

Damn your skin tones are good...

but man you deserved those awards, and to be among those names. At one point I saw Vince and Erik Swinson looking over the entries and over heard them talking....

Eki it was awesome meeting you at Nova! I’m sorry about the results, I really think you should have medaled for some of your work. Did you get a chance to ask the judges about what they thought and...

Rhett, awesome hanging with you this weekend and again congrats on your category win!!! I guess we’ll be with John in masterclass next year... that’s a scary thought. Anyway I have your award, and I...

John, a deep and sincere thank you for coaching me through this past weekend and my first major painting comp in 16 years. Your support and feedback have been invaluable and really look forward to...

Sorry the pics are wonky and out of order, I’ll get this right eventually

Just got back home from Nova and Capital Palette. First off I wanted to just say how awesome it was to meet everyone from the forums in person and see everyone’s work, Eki, Toad, and BaM. I had an...

So I managed to get it “presentable” today and turn it in, but forgot to take photos before I did. I snapped a crappy one of it in the case. We’ll see how they do in judging, I’m hopeful but...

Super close... almost finished before my last class at 5. Bout to do it now, I’ll submit them in the am. Thanks Gorb, I pulled out all the stops as it was easier to bring everything than just bring...

Saw your minis in the case today, they look awesome!!! I’m spotting distance from being done my last entry, hopefully tomorrow

Thanks guys!! It’s prepped to add the dudes and everything looks better all together. but I still have some fine detail work to do. I’m dropping out of one of my kill team mini tournaments tomorrow...

Thanks Gorb- put In a hell of a day today. Finished the base in one go. Well almost finished, mushrooms to add if I have time. Small bits on each mini to finish tomorrrow. Clocks ticking but I need...

Thanks guys!!! Definitely glad I joined up here, really feeling the community love/support.

Toad- glad to have you here on the thread. I’m looking forward to seeing the Elvis hobbit in person too-...

Pieces together some of the base today, basic layout. Not crazy about it... but I think I can make it work. Also made more progress on the gor, I like the skin tones for the most part but still iffy...

Looking good Eki!! They’re both awesome!!!

Hmm.. not sure about a category switch I would doubt it. I think you can enter all the way up til Saturday you just miss out on voting for fan favorite. But you’ll enjoy that class with Sam, he’s a...

Eki- thanks! He’s looking better now that I’ve worked on him a little more. And yes I’m cutting it very very close... good thing I’m off this week to work on it and pack. I’m going to South Carolina...

Thanks for the advice gorb, for now I’m stuck doing this just on my phone, I have no internet connectivity at the house since a recent storm blew out my router. I tried doing some rotating/cropping...

Man this is epic, so impressive!! Definitely inspiration to try some more scratch building when I finish my current projects. Looking forward to tracking your progress!

Thanks BaM!! Glad to have you here- would love to hear your input on the current project! Also, maybe you read Eki and I were debating what divisions we should enter at NOVA- maybe you could give...

Eki I’ll probably bring a couple of the others, packing is an issue I’ll tackle when I get there lol. As for division, I was really unsure myself what I should enter as I’ve never been to NOVA and...

I’m lovin’ em bro they look great! If they’re the grass tufts with the semi sticky bottoms maybe try lightly setting them on the base and see how it looks? Maybe add them by the water like where the...

Eki this is awesome I love this idea

Eki carrying things probably won’t be an issue, I’m used to lugging a bunch of cases around when I play local. I’m only playing in kill team events so that’s a small amount of minis. Novas also only...

And for an actual progress update...

got some weathering done on the metals. Still playing with it but I worry the realism contrast a little too much with the style of the rest of the minis?

Gorb: thank you!! Yea I’m pretty happy with it, which is why I’ve been putting of the weathering and freehand. Still debating on it...

Eki: thank you I’m going to do my best! And maybe I was...

Thanks Eki! I’m goong to do my best to finish these up, the original plan was to also have a gor and two ungors, but ungors are dropping off as the clocks tick. Hopefully I’ll get to the gor to...

Hey man, thanks for your feedback I do appreciate it. I saw this and forgot to respond, but will try your suggestions in the future. I actually scrapped the project because I didn’t like the way the...

BaM that sounds awesome, I really look forward to it and would love to pick your brain about things, would love to meet the master behind your work. I’m sure there’s a ton I can learn from you. And...

Hey all, I’m new here though I’ve trolled around on the site a fair bit before signing up a few weeks ago. I figured this would be a good way to get more involved with everyone here and to hopefully...

It looks amazing... I look forward to seeing it in person at NOVA, I’m going for the first time this year. The only thing more impressive than your paint job on this model is how fast you completed...

This is really cool, I love the terrain. I’m about to embark on some similar projects myself so this is cool so see. And I for one like seeing the Tau on there, I’m a hardcore Xenos guy myself!

Has anyone had trouble with color shifting paints? I recently picked up a couple colors from turbo dork and just tried putting them through my airbrush and they did NOT want to play. Constant...