BloodASmedium
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You know me diggs hoping to place somewhere in the vast amount of entries, but if I get in the finals with some or all of the entries ill be stoked with that.
Showing my newest works before I get into things!
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fluisterwoud
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These guys look great, BAM. Hopefully CB doesn't combine categories again and screw you out of another trophy!
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Loooolllllooolll they just did!!! All categories HAVE BEEN MERGED. :/ tell me a little later next time Jen!!!llooll
Captain927
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Crystal Brush = CB
Bailey03
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Yeah, we had rumors that Crystal Brush would be making some changes to their categories, but I hadn't seen any specifics yet. But BAM is right, they made some pretty major merges! I posted a summary of the changes here in case anyone wants to take a look
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums...New-Crystal-Brush-Rules-and-Categories-Posted
Of course you can check out the official site to see all the details. I understand they're trying to streamline things so the competition runs smoother, but it is a shame to lose some of those categories. Looks like we're going to have to help BAM decide which pieces to enter!
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums...New-Crystal-Brush-Rules-and-Categories-Posted
Of course you can check out the official site to see all the details. I understand they're trying to streamline things so the competition runs smoother, but it is a shame to lose some of those categories. Looks like we're going to have to help BAM decide which pieces to enter!
BloodASmedium
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Your all amazing but baily your just a SAINT!!! Thanks man!!!
Foxtail
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BloodASmedium
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Thanks guys!!!
Meph
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BloodASmedium
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View attachment 54137View attachment 54138This will hopefully be my monster cat. And I hope I can finish it as I would've had 5 entries now only two as they've merged them. Now lets get this out there I'm NOT afraid if competing against a larger number of fantastic artists, after all I am a multi CB winner. What I am mad at is that they've made this announcement 3 and 1/2 months left to go and I've spent time and money on 3 unit category entries that leaves me only to pick one. Now I have to reboot, rethink and paint up other entries so I'm not only going with 2 entries for a 2,000.00 dollar trip. I don't have the finances like most to go to other comps and recycle good entries where if they don't place I have other shows to try and enter them and have them place in those. Jennifer was very sympathetic , apologetic etc. it was mentioned that I wouldn't have problems as my work is as good as others who place. That put a smile on my face in this very upsetting change. Anyways this model is huge I have 2 models I've ordered to try and make up as other cat ill try my luck in. Basically this is not where I wanted to be at 3.5 months out from a major miniature painting comp. anyways the show must go on:/ lol
Captain927
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Very nice work so far BAM. You have done this mini a much greater justice than the box art your showed earlier. Looking forward to seeing it finished up!
Bailey03
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Looking good, BAM. It's a shame about the categories, I really wish they had come out with that info earlier. It's definitely not fair to all the people who've spent time working on pieces that they can't use. But, there are other shows. As I mentioned to you before, MFCA is close by you. The Long Island Model show isn't too far. When I lived in Baltimore, a couple friends and I went there as a day trip. It's a long day, but the cost isn't that bad when it's just tolls and gas and no hotel. There's also NOVA Open in DC and NCMSS also in DC. Also keep an eye out for Jerseyfest. Their focus is usually larger scale garage kits, but you can enter small scale stuff there too.
I like your monster entry. To try and help, I'm going to be a bit picky. This is my favorite part for the skin work. The shading going up the thigh is really nice. And of course the cut on the knee is great weathering.
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I'm not sure if you're planning to do more work on the skin, but the face looks a bit flat by comparison. You've outline the main shapes, but there are big areas on the top of the head that look pretty flat (ie the same shade). You may still be working on them of course. But, either way, I'd shoot for shading like you've got on the leg here.
Also, while it's not painted on, the reflection from the lamp on the end of his quad actually looks really nice. I think it'd be really neat to actually paint that on. You'd need to blend it in (not just put a white dot there), but adding really concentrated highlights on tiny areas like this could create a really neat final result. I'd do it there, on the knee, and to a smaller amount on the other side of his quad. Then you'd do the same for the other leg, his arms, and face. The trick is keeping the positioning consistent. It's got to look like the same reflection (from a light in the same location) whether you're on the leg, arm, or face. You can take a look at my version of Redghar (the pirate orc) and the Celt to get an idea of what I'm talking about. It's up to you whether or not it's something you like or want to try. If you do, I'd suggest doing it on just part of the figure first and seeing how it goes. That way if you don't like it you just have to cover up a little bit instead of areas all over the figure.
I like your monster entry. To try and help, I'm going to be a bit picky. This is my favorite part for the skin work. The shading going up the thigh is really nice. And of course the cut on the knee is great weathering.
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I'm not sure if you're planning to do more work on the skin, but the face looks a bit flat by comparison. You've outline the main shapes, but there are big areas on the top of the head that look pretty flat (ie the same shade). You may still be working on them of course. But, either way, I'd shoot for shading like you've got on the leg here.
Also, while it's not painted on, the reflection from the lamp on the end of his quad actually looks really nice. I think it'd be really neat to actually paint that on. You'd need to blend it in (not just put a white dot there), but adding really concentrated highlights on tiny areas like this could create a really neat final result. I'd do it there, on the knee, and to a smaller amount on the other side of his quad. Then you'd do the same for the other leg, his arms, and face. The trick is keeping the positioning consistent. It's got to look like the same reflection (from a light in the same location) whether you're on the leg, arm, or face. You can take a look at my version of Redghar (the pirate orc) and the Celt to get an idea of what I'm talking about. It's up to you whether or not it's something you like or want to try. If you do, I'd suggest doing it on just part of the figure first and seeing how it goes. That way if you don't like it you just have to cover up a little bit instead of areas all over the figure.
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Got it on way back to la face...that's actually tomorrow's menu to see if I can get them to look similar...I've been all over this guy and back so I def value your opinion David!!! Goes without say!! I've also took the liberty of ordering a few grot tanks from forgeworld.hopefully this will end and round it off in the vehicle category.thanks so much Daley.
I've also took the liberty of ordering a few grot tanks from forgeworld.hopefully this will end and round it off in the vehicle category.thanks so much Daley.
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I just sent away for a forgeworld grot tank, only problem is this big guy I'm doing above is in the same category !!! Lllllllllllllloooooolllll
It don't matter to me anymore now that baily informed me and Janet has surprised me that every year aside CB and MFCA ILL NOW BE ATTENDING NOVA OPEN IN WASH D.C.
BAAAAAHHHH COME AT ME MUTHA FERKERS!!! Lllloooollll
It don't matter to me anymore now that baily informed me and Janet has surprised me that every year aside CB and MFCA ILL NOW BE ATTENDING NOVA OPEN IN WASH D.C.
BAAAAAHHHH COME AT ME MUTHA FERKERS!!! Lllloooollll
