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Post by mutantpotato on Jan 21, 2007 17:07:11 GMT
Golden Griffon is Norway's answer to Golden Demon. Last year I took 2nd place in the large scale category. I was really happy with last years result and I will enter this year too. I have two entries and one possible entry. My entries are: - Nurgle Champion - Warhammer Fantasy Single - Gorkamorka Ork Nob - Warhammer 40,000 Single - Grey Knight Justicar - Open Category I have made display bases for them, but they can not be used in the competition unless I enter them in the open category. Therefore I will enter a Grey Knight Justicar with display base in the open category. The minis are just held together with blue tac at the moment, I just opened them and wanted to share my ideas. Champion of Nurgle:  Champion of Nurgle with display base:  Gorkamorka Ork Nob:  Gorkamorka Ork Nob with display base:  Grey Knight Justicar:  Grey Knight Justicar with display base:  |
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Post by jabberwocky on Jan 21, 2007 17:16:10 GMT
Cool looking display bases. I can't wait to see this one progress.
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Post by razhburz on Jan 21, 2007 17:25:44 GMT
Looking forward to see these guys progress!  Is the nurgle bloke a convertion? i have a simliar model with a spear another head and no shield. other than that he looks just like him. |
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Post by mutantpotato on Jan 21, 2007 17:49:46 GMT
Yes he is a conversion. Swapped the head and have him a sword and a shield.
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Post by razhburz on Jan 21, 2007 17:53:11 GMT
cool I have made a convertion out of mine too. added some stuff.
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Post by greenstuffguy on Jan 21, 2007 20:36:10 GMT
When is GG?
GSG
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Post by mutantpotato on Jan 21, 2007 23:10:14 GMT
Golden Griffon have no actual date yet, but it will be held in about 3-4 months. |
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Post by dansemacabre on Jan 22, 2007 9:53:57 GMT
Cool conversion on the nurgle guy!
I think the minis are very interesting and a good choiche for a competition, i'll wait for the evolution of them!
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Post by Tim C on Jan 22, 2007 17:46:42 GMT
Nice convo's I personally think that the bases are a little large for the minis but that thought may change as these develop. It is difficult to get the true feel until you see some paint on them.
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Post by mutantpotato on Jan 22, 2007 19:05:22 GMT
The large bases are just for fun, and will only be used in my display cabinet. But I might enter the Grey Knight with a display base in the open category, but that is only if I have enough time after I have finished the other two entries.
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Post by menace on Jan 22, 2007 21:58:15 GMT
Great selection of figs to paint with plenty of challenges to keep you interested... i like the nurgle champion best, there is a mountain of painting techniques you could play with on him, he is one figure i have always wanted (since seeing Jakobs version) but never got round to buying him  convo makes a cool unique fig. . i'll post up my gg wip soon  |
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Post by mutantpotato on Jan 30, 2007 19:59:58 GMT
i like the nurgle champion best, there is a mountain of painting techniques you could play with on him, he is one figure i have always wanted (since seeing Jakobs version) Yeah, Jakob is a major source of inspiration too. I have drawn inspiration from the nurgle champ by JRN and the nurgle champ by Cyril Abati. I think I will do a combination of those two, it will be a real challenge for me and I get to practice my metals ;D |
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Post by racssirt on Feb 3, 2007 12:17:41 GMT
Can't wait to see you progress with these minis MP! Good luck in GG, let's see you take 1st place this time! |
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Post by mutantpotato on Feb 4, 2007 20:42:20 GMT
1st place? I don't think so, especially not because this year menace maybe will also be competing in the same categories as me. Me against menace? Anybody want to bet?   I would be really really happy to make it among the top three, and to win gold would be just awesome. My goal in painting competitions is to win gold in Golden Griffon someday in the far future....... |
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Post by mutantpotato on Mar 11, 2007 0:29:19 GMT
I have finished modelling and undercoating the Nurgle Champion and the Ork Nob. The Nurgle cha,pion turned out quite different then what I had planned. I filed of the icons on his shoulder and added a pike. I am not so sure if I like the pike or not, and i might remove it. What do you think? The Ork Nob:  The Nurgle Champion:  |
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Post by matty1001 on Mar 11, 2007 0:50:17 GMT
I personally don't like it, looks like a mushroom to me! I would also take 10mins filling all the recesses with watered doen black paint. It could make ALOT of difference when painting.
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Post by mutantpotato on Mar 11, 2007 12:07:44 GMT
I would also take 10mins filling all the recesses with watered doen black paint. It could make ALOT of difference when painting. Yeah of course. I allways do that. I took these pics right after spray painting them so I haven't done it when I took the pics. |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 11, 2007 12:23:40 GMT
Looking good Mikkel I shall watch this WIP with interest.
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Post by jabberwocky on Mar 11, 2007 15:47:38 GMT
Now the fun part begins....
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Post by mutantpotato on Mar 11, 2007 16:09:36 GMT
Now the fun part begins.... Yes indeed! I have been modelling for a long time now, and it felt so good to finally be able to paint again. I have started on the skin of the ork, and I hope to finish it by the end of next week. |
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Post by mutantpotato on Mar 18, 2007 0:22:55 GMT
I have been working on the skin of my ork nob lately and I am very pleased so far. I have been following Tim's tips on ork skin, and I am very happy with how it turned out. Thanks mate It is my second attempt at ork skin, and my first attempt at blending skin colours. Please tell me what could have been done different/better. I will appreciate some constructive critisism.5 I have one problem, I have used many layers of paint to get the blendings right and many laters of glazes. In the recesses the paint have started to crack some places. Is there a way to sort this out? Front:  Back: (the pictures is lighter than it is irl)  Closeup:  Cheers |
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Post by Tim C on Mar 18, 2007 7:41:37 GMT
Nice work on the ork so far, a couple of muscles on the back look a little odd as the highlights seem to start late if you now what I mean but I like the way this is going.
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Post by razhburz on Mar 18, 2007 11:42:50 GMT
ahh finally some pinting ...and good painting too I don't think I have any criticism, excpet what Tim allready mentioned. keep it up Cheers, André |
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Post by mutantpotato on Mar 18, 2007 12:20:30 GMT
Thanks mates ;D
I know what you mean. I will try to make the highlights start earlier. I am working on the mini right now (just having a short break). I am working on the hands and legs, maybe I'll finish them today and I'll post up some pictures.
Cheers
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Post by jabberwocky on Mar 18, 2007 20:45:46 GMT
Good looking skin. I can't wait to see more of this one!
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