This 28mm metal model of Judge Death in Spirit Form was
sculpted as part of the October 2012 "Judge Dredd Miniatures Game: Block
War" kickstarter by “Mongoose Games” and can be purchased as code JD20129
from "Warlord Games".
This miniature is based upon the spirit
form of the undead lawkeeper from a parallel dimension, and is my penultimate
submission for Zomtober 2014. As I wanted the incorporeal spirit to fit in with
a number of ghosts I painted over four years ago, I had to dig deep to try and
find some ‘out of production’ pots of “Games Workshop” paint. The model was first
undercoated with “Vallejo” White and then heavily washed with “Citadel” Thrakka
Green and, once it had dried, Devlan Mud. I then drybrushed the entire model
with “Vallejo” White.
This really brought out the detail of the sculpting and
helped me see which parts of the undead spirit I wanted to solidify. As a
result I painted most of the figure’s head with “Citadel” Abaddon Black and
then set to work painting the Deadworld Judge’s face, teeth and portcullis-shaped
visor. Once completed I started the process of trying to mix the black of the
villain’s helmet in with the white of his spirit form. This was accomplished by
alternating drybrushing the adjoining areas with “Vallejo” White and “Citadel”
Abaddon Black until they merged to form a slightly greyish layer.
The original
posting of my ghost miniatures by the “Newark Model Soldier Company” can be
found here: http://fantorical.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/i-aint-afraid-of-no-ghost.html
Having completed Judge Death’s spirit form, I’ve now started painting this “Mongoose
Publishing” model of a corpse he’s inhabiting. There seems to be many different
variations as to his uniform and its colouring but I plan to go with bone for his right shoulder
pterodactyl, elbow pads and left shoulder pad and green for his belt and
kneepads.
Great shading on the spirit form of Judge Death. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the completed Judge Death himself. He's looking good so far.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vampifan. For such a small mini he took ages to paint. Just blocking in Judge Death's main colours for now. Really enjoyed this Zomtober, so I would like to get him finished before the month is out.
DeleteThat's a wonderfully creepy miniature, but the shading is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. Its a simple but effective technique that has worked for me in the past. Perhaps one day I'll get round to painting my LOTR Army of the Dead. Maybe next Zomtober :-)
DeleteGreat job dude! As a massive 2000AD fan, I fully approve of the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Bob. Really nice little model. I think the spirit forms were actually made by Mongoose Matt as an additional extra to the four main Dark Judges unlocked in the Kickstarter. In which case its one of the few things which have turned out as a bonus for backing it :-)
DeleteThat is pretty darned cool. A weird subject, nicely painted. The gloss finish works well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Finch. Much appreciated. Hopefully the corpse version will turn out as nicely. That's some superb 'drowned zombies' you've posted on your blog btw.
DeleteLooks good!
ReplyDeleteSo, how *do* you kill this guy :-) ?
Many thanks Colgar6. The simple answer is you don't. But if you have a proton pack, trap and containment unit handy :-)
DeleteLooking good, just need the other Dark Judges and of course Anderson painted now.heh
ReplyDeleteCheers Chico :-) That's another project in its own right unfortunately and for the next month I've Mo'vember to concentrate on and I'll be starting to dip my toe into a bit of Oldhammer - well 1996 Lizardmen anyway.
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