uh, sorry. . .mnkylord is no longer allowed to post pics on this forum, the depression caused to those of us not this good is too great, and the metal army paintjob is becoming a fad!!
uh, sorry. . .mnkylord is no longer allowed to post pics on this forum, the depression caused to those of us not this good is too great, and the metal army paintjob is becoming a fad!!
YAY! Well, that's pretty much it, folks. I declare this thread a win, and my most successful achievement in life.
Aw, man, I really do appreciate it. But there are so many folks here more talented than I am. I've been in this hobby for, what? almost 20 years? I ought to be better than I am. I'm always very squeamish about posting my stuff here, because I've seen what other folks here have done, leaving me to wallow in self pity and shame. You guys have been very kind, though, and I really appreciate it!![]()
Last edited by Mnkylord; 02-13-2012 at 12:53 PM.
A Skron beasty is a Tron bike combined with a tortured animal, in this case the Archidon.
P.S- Really coming along well there, bud!
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I'd say this is pretty damned awesome.
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That is straight awesome. Really like the details on the wings; makes up for the super flat surfaces.
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That looks incredible! Very nice!
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Would it be weird to steal this scheme and use it on a Gallant? I love the idea and execution is doable, but I has no beasties to speak of. . .
(PS I's use the blue/purple with teal highlights around the black stripes.)
That is one exceedingly nice model, the blending is superb. Does this mean your Skorne are going to win through massive Deus ex Machina from now on![]()
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I feel sorry for Mnkylord's local group, they'll never hear the end of this now...
Okay, yes, now you must make an entire army of Archidons painted like this, led by Morghul with webbed fingers to look like wings.
"The question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?" Albert Einstein
Really nicely done. Someone with lesser skills could easily make this like like crap but you have executed the idea perfectly. It's really beautiful with the subdued markings being a favourite point of mine.
that looks AMAZING. Really inspirational, great job!
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Awesome!
I shall tell Brian when he gets here how much you have enjoyed this model. Brian does great work for sure!
If you come to Lock n Load or PAX Seattle I'd really like to see this guy up close and personal. I love seeing other people's work and this is work to be proud of. Looks like you've got a good handle on airbrushing as well since the transitions are nice and smooth. And the wing designs are very nicely executed. Do you have a pro light set up for final shots?
Less talk more work & pics posted...
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Painted/Total points (5 points per caster per Steamroller) Cygnar 872
While it will be a stretch, if I can make it out this year, I will definitely bring him along. Maybe I could learn a thing or two while I'm there.
The airbrush was certainly handy for this particular project, especially since there was a lot of flesh to work with. I originally bought it a few years ago for vehicle models from "the other firm", for pre-shading and what-not, but I've since re-discovered its virtues in painting my beasts. I cannot WAIT to get my hands on a Colossal...
I do have a home-made light box for taking photos. When I wrap this guy up, I'll break it out, and see if I can't take some zazzy pics of the final product.
That one looks really nice, specially the background. Looks like he is flying![]()
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Wow!!! That paintjob is bursting with badassery!
Excellent work. Can't wait to see the final product!
If I get the nerve to try it I'll be stealing this paint scheme as well. Nice job!
is he done?
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Clearly the model was so well-painted that it came to life and killed its owner. That is the only sensible explanation for the lack of new pictures.
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That or he bonded to it and they are flying around kicking some serious butt.
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Painted/Total points (5 points per caster per Steamroller) Cygnar 872
Where's the "like" button when you need it?
Both of your comments are awesome.
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Hah!
No, I have not touched ponytail wieners with my alien bird yet. But I'd be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind.
He's almost done, I just have a few more touch ups, and I'll be taking some photos this weekend. SO LET IT BE WRITTEN! SO LET BE DONE!
Last edited by Mnkylord; 03-01-2012 at 06:57 AM.
Whoa. I think my favorite part of this paint job so far is the beautiful blue-purple-orange gradation in the mouth area, which Mnkylord certainly didn't need to do, but man, it makes the whole thing stunning and otherworldly. The light striations and veining in the underside of the wings are very nice and subtle. It's not something you'll see on the game table, but the attention to detail makes this truly display-worthy.
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Sorry, guys.![]()
I would have loved to have finished him up this past weekend, but we had the small matter of a tornado blitzing its way through the area, destroying some neighbors' homes and what-not (including my father's next door neighbors). Needless say, it was a pretty hectic affair that didn't allow much time for self indulgent super fun hobby times.
Don't worry, I'm not letting this one go!
That's terrible!
Also, I have started on my own blatant ripoff/homage to your Archidon, which will naturally never look half as good as this, but is still probably the most exciting paint job I've ever done!
Last edited by patisarat; 03-07-2012 at 03:03 AM.