CrimsonGuard's Retribution!

[CrimsonGuard]

I recently started a Retribution army, but wanted it to look completely differen't from my red/white/grey Khador. I ended up with this colorscheme:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC00936.jpg

I haven't got much experience in taking pictures of miniatures, and before yesterday I've never put them on the internet. Comments are welcome!

[TimVanBoening]

I like! I like how his eyes remind me of a comic book character. I couldn't tell you which one, just that it looks like that to me.

Well done overall!

[Loveless]

The eyes made me think - Garryth, Raccoon of Retribution!

But don't worry, I love Raccoons :p I actually like it, it's pretty unique.

[Mod_Plarzoid]

Good scheme, and I love the (I think) leaves on the base!

[Joroth]

I like! I like how his eyes remind me of a comic book character. I couldn't tell you which one, just that it looks like that to me.

Well done overall!

Might you be thinking of Dr. Manhattan? The blue armor really seals the deal for it I think.

I like it, just as long as you do everyone's eyes like that, or else you may end up with a shattered theme.

[paradogmatic]

Looks like he's somehow the child of Wolverine and Deadpool ;)

http://movieoverdose.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/deadpool.jpg

[Justin Kase]

I like the detailing of the blades - any chance of a shot from the opposite angle to see the work there?

[Tevesh]

Looks like he's somehow the child of Wolverine and Deadpool ;)

http://movieoverdose.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/deadpool.jpg

Deadpool was my first thought too on the comic book eyes.

[CrimsonGuard]

Thanks for the compliments guys! `Here are some other pictures. The models aren't completely finished and need a touch-up before I seal them.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/garryth2.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/mhcmndr.jpg




I like! I like how his eyes remind me of a comic book character. I couldn't tell you which one, just that it looks like that to me.


I understand what you mean. Now I think of it they look like a comicbook character drawn by Chris Bachalo.




I like it, just as long as you do everyone's eyes like that, or else you may end up with a shattered theme.

I was planning on doing all of the eyes like this. I always liked the blank stare of completely white eyes, and the black around the eyes makes for a strong contrast.


Looks like he's somehow the child of Wolverine and Deadpool ;)


I like that thought, 'cause Deadpool is one of my favorite Marvel characters (and a badass assassin! garryth aproves of the comparisson :D)


I like the detailing of the blades - any chance of a shot from the opposite angle to see the work there?

I tried to make a close-up, but the camera refuses to make sharp pictures (unless you want to see a very sharp background, that is)

[CrimsonGuard]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/sentinel.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/myrmidion.jpg

I really dislike the original head of the Friffon (as a matter of fact, I hate all the myrmidion-heads), so I customzed it to my liking. I this way it gives the jack more of a "face".

[TimVanBoening]

Might you be thinking of Dr. Manhattan? The blue armor really seals the deal for it I think.

I like it, just as long as you do everyone's eyes like that, or else you may end up with a shattered theme.

I do see some Dr. Manhattan. It's a good thing Garryth's elf junk is covered up by his tunic. No one wants to see elf wang. (IT DIDN'T GET CENSORED!)




I understand what you mean. Now I think of it they look like a comicbook character drawn by Chris Bachalo.
I was planning on doing all of the eyes like this. I always liked the blank stare of completely white eyes, and the black around the eyes makes for a strong contrast.
I like that thought, 'cause Deadpool is one of my favorite Marvel characters (and a badass assassin! garryth aproves of the comparisson :D)

I don't see Chris Bachalo, of course I haven't read any comics he's drawn since the Age Of Apocalypse Generation Next, so maybe his art has changed slightly in the....fourteen or fifteen years that has been.

Deadpool is a good comparison.

I really do like the raccoon eyes and no pupils on them. I approve.

[Justin Kase]

Thanks for the extra pics - I really like the way the tan amd teal work with each other. The pink glow in the crease of the armor along the shoulder works well :)

The 2nd model is very nicely executed (and likely executes very nicely).

and i just noticed your bases!! Very nice autumn look, where did you get the mini-leaves? Skullcraft? If so, which set did you use? I'm still just using the plain 'natural' leaves and have been debating trying some of the dyed types ;)

[CrimsonGuard]

Chris Bachalo's style has evolved dramatically since Generation X. You should do a quick google on his name to see what I mean. More manga influenced, but in a good way. He's still one of my all-time favorites.

As for the leaves, they are from Skullcraft like you already guessed. I really like the feary-mix and blood-mix, but I used the autumn-mix for these bases because of the nice contrast with the Meridius Blue on the figures.

[canadarobc]

Excellent work. Gives me some ideas for my newly purchased Retribution. Many thanks.

[CrimsonGuard]

I finished my first unit and my first Myrmidon, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. When I first saw the Retribution Jacks it definitely wasn't love on first sight, but the little sucker has grown on me.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC00960.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC00961.jpg

[CrimsonGuard]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC00979.jpg
I use this one as a proxy for Narn, but the scale is just a bit off. He's probably the same size as Kell Bailoch. The colors ara also a bit different, but that's because I painted him before I settled on my final colorscheme for my Retribution.

[gaminguy]

The contrasting blues are nice, and they go very well with the khaki cloaks. Awesome bases.

I'm not crazy about the purple/pink color in the recesses, but for the life of me I couldn't say what I think would go better with that aquamarine. I'd have gone with an ivory or a really light gray, just for not knowing what else to do with it.

If you like the effect, stay with it. They are definitely eye-catching.

[CrimsonGuard]

So I finally managed to finish some of my Retribution stuff. I'm quite happy with how they turned out, especially the red hair. I would have made more redheads but I was afraif that would be too much.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC01321.jpg

Mage Hunter Strike Force


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC01325.jpg

Narn


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC01323.jpg

Nayl


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC01326.jpg

Mage Hunter Assassin

[Sam Lam]

Looking good, great color contrast going on there.

[TimVanBoening]

I understand what you mean. Now I think of it they look like a comicbook character drawn by Chris Bachalo.


YES! Or Dr. Manhattan, as pointed out. I really like. I feel the MHSF would have benefitted from their black eyes being turned into Bandit masks. Why? Because it'd be cool, that's why.

[CrimsonGuard]

Because of my time-consuming study I forgot to upload new pictures of additions to my Retribution army. Feel free to comment!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC02101.jpg

Rahn; not to happy with the picture. He looks nicer IRL.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC02104.jpg

Phoenix (multi-jack); I customized that uglu head just like I did with the light jack and I'm really happy with how he turned out.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC02098.jpg

Stormfall Archers

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s281/marctimo/DSC02096.jpg

Invictors

[BLUTAXT]

After looking up all your panited armies, i must say: i like the Retribution above all. Just for the whole feeling, it must be really cool to play.