David's 2012 Chicago GD WIP'S

[KingofEdoras]

Thanks for the help and comments everyone, one thing that I already was thinking about doing, that Beamo already mentioned, was a diorama with a Blood Angel kneeling in front of the Sanguinor showing him a great level of respect, but I really don't know if this would fit into the Diorama, Duel, or Open category. Maybe I can get some insight from all of you on this, but I guess it's up to the judges.

I have decided this is the way I'm probably going to go.

Thanks Everyone.

 

[KingofEdoras]

A little update of some progress I have made on the Diorama, it would be nice if I could get
your opinions on what I could change or add to the diorama to make it stand out at GD.

Here are some pictures of the base so far and the layout I want to go with.

 

[Pictish Mini Painting]

I like the base idea, i am entering Duel at UK GD and am working on a base using plasticard for tiling, but the idea of scoring grooves to simulate them might be easier and more accurate. hmm.

Lovely work on the sang, good luck on your entry

 

[MightyChad]

Cannot wait to see this entry, I'll be at Chicago, so you best show up!

 

[kathrynloch]

Great job so far! As for duel or diorama, don't stress over it. When you get there you can ask which division they want it in and they'll let you know. My goal is to be at Chicago too so I hope to see you there!

 

[KingofEdoras]

Thanks for the comments and advice, I will be there for sure.

I will be entering this in the Diorama Category, and I have some updated pictures, but I will probably not post many
more pictures as I want this to have some surprise towards the GD's.

Thanks Again

 

[MightyChad]

.... but I will probably not post many
more pictures as I want this to have some surprise towards the GD's....

I used to just post little bits and pieces of my entries, to keep people guessing, and keep them interested. Never showed the finished product until right before GD, it was fun.

 

[crystella333]

Good luck to you in your Golden Demon contest.
Okay you're looking for some C&C, I'll give some as best as I can. First things first, what is happening in this diorama? At the moment its looking like you have just put the Sangiour in the corner looking rather nice but what else is happening? Maybe have the blood angel in a pool of light to show that he is being blessed/gifted. Are you going to have any other models in the scene? If not, then think of maybe something happening/happened, dead bodies?
On the NMM, I think the gold is a touch too yellow as it matches up with the tiles underneath. They was a really good NMM tutorial in the masterclass book that GW put out (just before changing all the paint colours) that may help you out on the NMM.
The crystal sword lokks fab and also the shoulder pad on the blood angel looks top notch too. Keep on plugging away at it and it will all come together soon. Remember to have fun and enjoy what the hell you are doing cos that keeps it all moving in the right (painted) direction.

 

[KingofEdoras]

Thanks for the advice crystella333, I feel that your on the right track with the pool of light idea, I may just include that into the diorama, I really appreciate the advice and comments from everybody.

I also have painted up a Banner for the diorama, that I feel came out a little too big, please let me know what you think.
Anyways here are some pictures, sorry if they came out a little fuzzy. I'll have much better pictures coming up in the next couple weeks.
Thanks Again Everybody.

 

[KingofEdoras]

So A LOT has changed in terms of bases in my diorama entry for GD 2012, I really feel that this new base does the job better in terms of flow and storytelling.
I really hope you guys like it, still 1 or 2 more details on the base to add and have to finish and tidy up the Sanguinor and Blood Angel.
Really close to the finish line now, and Games Day! I can just hear it now, WAAAAGGGGHHH 'wearing earplugs' (Aw crap, I forgot how to spell WAAAAGGGGHHH correctly, lol)
Anywho here are some pictures