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Post by wolffang on Mar 11, 2007 18:37:41 GMT
 Amazing. The best empire mini I've ever seen. And it isn't even finished yet. Cheers, Wolf Fang
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Post by racssirt on Mar 11, 2007 18:38:18 GMT
Absolutely amazing Tim!! I'm glad to see you're back to your old self again, the colours are very definite in this mini and the banner is fantastic too! w00t! Tim is back!  |
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Post by mminiatures on Mar 11, 2007 23:30:52 GMT
Flawless as usual! Seems the glasses are doing their job, this mini is just as good as anything you did before.
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Post by menace on Mar 12, 2007 14:42:26 GMT
No crits, the red reflections in the armour are a class touch |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 12, 2007 19:01:47 GMT
Thanks for all you feedback he is now finished and in my Gallery so please feel free to take a look. There are things I could have done better but this is the first completed mini since I started having to wear glasses, this wasn't about quality but more about actually getting a mini finished and I achieved that so I am pleased. Thanks all. |
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Post by racssirt on Mar 12, 2007 19:12:20 GMT
Oh... my... GOD! Thatissoooooawesomemanhowdoyoudothat? *sigh* I need to catch my breath after that and maybe slow down a bit... Tim, you never cease to amaze me with your talent at this hobby!  I'm glad to see you're truly back in action again mate! |
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Post by roguetrader on Mar 12, 2007 19:14:04 GMT
top notch work, the standard is amazing, is it stock or converted, dont know much about fantasy mini's,more into sci-fi
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Post by razhburz on Mar 12, 2007 19:15:18 GMT
I have already said this quite a few times but lets do it again : it looks awesome mate its just great. the wings, the red and white and (of course) the metals are my favorite parts |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 12, 2007 19:32:47 GMT
Thanks guys I am not totally happy with the pics, the lighting wasn't right so tomorrow I will get a hopefully better set up in natural light.
Roguetrader the mini is a stock model it is a multipart plastic kit from the new Empire range.
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Post by roguetrader on Mar 12, 2007 19:47:28 GMT
the plastic gw kits are realy getting good now, i will have to look into some of the fantasy stuff, maybe skaven, i used to like them.cheers
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Post by mousekiller on Mar 13, 2007 11:21:22 GMT
Top notch work mate. What's next?
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Post by Tim C on Mar 13, 2007 12:10:57 GMT
I have started a Dwarf standard bearer from the Lotr range, I just picked up a load of these guys from lotrcrown and think I might start up a blog on a Khazad army, though don't expect me to be producing the same standard as these will be intended for gaming with.
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Post by jabberwocky on Mar 13, 2007 15:29:09 GMT
Top notch work mate. What's next? *cough* CiN orks *cough* |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 14, 2007 7:21:51 GMT
Jabber yup the CiN Orks are definately on my to do list in fact I have one prepped undercoates and in the very early stage of skin tone work. But I couldn't resist going back to my roots so to speak. Lotr brought me into the hobby well over 25 years ago and it still drives me today so I recently aquired some Khazad Dhum Dwarves from a couple of O-R members and have decided to do a Dwarf army this is quite timely as the next supplement for Lotr SBG is going to be Khazad Dhum. This is what I achieved yesterday. There is alot of reflection from the metals I will fix that with dull coat when the mini is finished. As soon as the first of my Orks is at a level worht posting I will put that up too. |
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Post by razhburz on Mar 14, 2007 7:28:11 GMT
I have already commented this dware on O-R but its so good I can't resist to do it again I really like what it looks like so far and I look forward to see the whole army once finished  BTW are you going to use GW's santa colour scheme? |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 14, 2007 7:31:00 GMT
Quite possibly as I kinda like it myself. I was thinking of doing the cloaks a darkish blue but I don't know for sure yet. This will be the test piece for the rest of the Dwarves.
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Post by razhburz on Mar 14, 2007 7:36:46 GMT
Cool the Santa scheme is pretty nice but I prefer some more earthy colours (but this is your dwarf and not mine ) |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 14, 2007 8:20:58 GMT
I think I will change the bases to resin ones but I have to order a load off Scott first.
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Post by Tim C on Mar 15, 2007 10:09:25 GMT
I have done a bit more to the Dwarf today, coming along nicely now and I am getting the feel for lotr again so it is quite likely that iwill actually see this project through lol. Onto the cloak next, this is going to be the crucial part of the mini I think as it covers a large portion of it. I am going to try some freehand on the hem as well but don't be surprised if I end up giving up on that as that is still not my strong point. |
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Post by razhburz on Mar 15, 2007 10:35:23 GMT
Thats awesome mate I love the beard. The nose looks a bit odd, though. but thats probably just the sculpt |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 15, 2007 10:38:22 GMT
Yes it is the sculpt of the face inside the helmet is not very well defined also you have to try and paint the detail in what is quite a tight area, still I like the mini and at the end of the day when he is in amongst all his chums it won't be so noticeable.
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Post by roguetrader on Mar 15, 2007 12:22:59 GMT
great work so far, i also like the beard...mmmm.....beard, the armour and helmet look good too
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Post by matty1001 on Mar 15, 2007 13:14:04 GMT
Its because you paint all these LoTR fellas that your eyes packed in lol, the features on them are tiny! And even getting the eyes in requires a bottle of champagne for a celebration!
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Post by mousekiller on Mar 15, 2007 23:52:25 GMT
I duck out for a day and all of a sudden a new project.
Really great work so far, that beard is really good looking. No critiques at this point, can't wait to see more.
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Post by mminiatures on Mar 17, 2007 16:23:12 GMT
Didn't see this one before-it looks excellent! Shame about the mouth being no good for painting, maybe you got a miscast or something?
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