tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post4167708806628993896..comments2024-03-29T02:11:52.445-07:00Comments on Fantorical: 'Oldhammer' - Albino Skink ChampionBlaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-296510092798281982014-12-13T02:11:18.907-08:002014-12-13T02:11:18.907-08:00Thanks very much Finch. That's an inspirationa...Thanks very much Finch. That's an inspirational website - almost makes me want to put all my current minis to one side and paint WW2 :-) I do usually try and avoid white I assure you - good advice from Master Paine. I think the NMM feel comes more from the gloss varnish than the model but spookily, my first attempt on the head etc, when the wash simply merged with the white to form a 'silvery grey' did make me think I'd created a cyber-skink :-oBlaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-80181673254636036982014-12-12T19:39:42.056-08:002014-12-12T19:39:42.056-08:00"The ultimate (and rather shameful) answer to..."The ultimate (and rather shameful) answer to the problem of white uniforms is to avoid them whenever you can, particularly when you are just starting out." Sheperd Paine, 1980<br /><br />Mr. Paine was something of a modeling/painting rockstar back in the day. His work for Monogram remains iconic. (http://sheperdpaine.com/Monogram_Brumbaer.jpg) If painting white gave him trouble, you certainly have nothing to hang your head about.<br /><br />Taken on his own terms, Gluckle looks quite good. There's almost a NMM silver vibe about him. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129945734586365556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-78574284628442336062014-12-11T13:13:13.965-08:002014-12-11T13:13:13.965-08:00LOL. Grateful to you as always Roger :-) I'm a...LOL. Grateful to you as always Roger :-) I'm already close to finishing a few of the skinks. But I must admit I have (momentarily) put them to one side as someone very kindly sent me some minis which I simply must paint first for the Analogue Challenge. Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-86296501139745699012014-12-11T12:16:54.118-08:002014-12-11T12:16:54.118-08:00I really don't see what your problem is with G...I really don't see what your problem is with Guckle, I think he looks great and much more natural than if he were a stark bright white. As a champion i think a bit of "wear and tear" gives him moreof the look that he's "been there and done that".<br /><br />When you paint a poor figure I'll tell you, but ain't done it yet. <br /><br />Now quit moping and get on with the rest of them! you hear.<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-29373303341566251882014-12-11T09:44:59.496-08:002014-12-11T09:44:59.496-08:00Cheers Bob!! I thought putting it up as my entry w...Cheers Bob!! I thought putting it up as my entry would motivate me to get it done seeing as my enthusiasm for this project has taken a bit of a beating whilst painting Gluckle.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-23902035129359778372014-12-11T09:42:01.863-08:002014-12-11T09:42:01.863-08:00Thanks Anne. I think he'll look better when he...Thanks Anne. I think he'll look better when he's surrounded by his blue-skinned unit. He's done now anyway, so on to the next skink. Not sure I want my painted dino-rider compared to yours on a Challenge Theme page though as that's a big no contest in your favour. :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-36805262342048567692014-12-11T09:41:05.275-08:002014-12-11T09:41:05.275-08:00Nice work dude!
Cool entry for the mounts catergor...Nice work dude!<br />Cool entry for the mounts catergory.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-32798191939777508722014-12-11T09:38:08.352-08:002014-12-11T09:38:08.352-08:00Cheers Chico. I genuinely appreciate the sentiment...Cheers Chico. I genuinely appreciate the sentiments coming from the person I consider the Master of 'Oldhammer' :-) And I'm trying I'm trying!!! :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-73439300077721488292014-12-11T08:28:48.108-08:002014-12-11T08:28:48.108-08:00I think the white turned out well. White tends to ...I think the white turned out well. White tends to "swamp" the camera and overcome greys quite nicely. <br /><br />I'm doing a dino rider for my Mounts/Riders entry as well! Great minds think alike!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-47961550815178083342014-12-11T07:15:14.597-08:002014-12-11T07:15:14.597-08:00Glucky is great looking, no need to worry on that ...Glucky is great looking, no need to worry on that front. But paint faster :P heheChico Dankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209424634551876747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-83196134732017681892014-12-11T04:13:44.339-08:002014-12-11T04:13:44.339-08:00Thanks Bryan. I genuinely don't know what went...Thanks Bryan. I genuinely don't know what went wrong with him as its a tried and tested technique I've used before and imho works well. I suppose I could have used a grey wash or a blue rinse (as these seem to work well too) but such is life. My hope is that when formed up with a unit of bright blue skinks he'll still stand out like a sore thumb (as any Champion should) and perhaps look a little whiter as a result :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-72321096054465493942014-12-11T03:36:11.868-08:002014-12-11T03:36:11.868-08:00Gluckle the Grey is all too sadly, well named. It ...Gluckle the Grey is all too sadly, well named. It is such a shame he hasn't turned out as well as you hoped for. Your other Skinks look good and the Skink on the Cold One ought to be a cracker when fully painted. Onwards and upwards, eh?Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.com