Ultramarines Chaplain

(Converted from Space Marine Imperial Fists Chaplain)

From : Warhammer 40,000

Armies : Space Marines

Unit type :  HQ

Scale : 28mm metal figure 

Manufacturer : Game Workshop

The last figure of this first set is converting from Space Marine Imperial Fists Chaplain and some leftover parts from my friend scrap box. That is why the mace (Crozius Arcanum), the left arm and the gun look different from the original. I also sculpted a skeleton with Ultramarines badge and placed it on the left shoulder. The Chapter Banner is made from Alteco’s epoxy putty, thin plastic sheet and tube to give some story to the figure.

For the coloring, I tried to integrate all techniques that I learned from before on acrylic water-based colors, including glazing, blending and wet-on-wet technique. The color tone was also changed to black with red, yellow and some blue  to give the figure distinguish appearance. And also used a NMM technique on all of the metal parts.
Last but not least, for give this mini's are more unique. I tried to painted my own style pattern on an armor and the Chapter Banner by referenced from a skull pictures and gothic style pattern and applied it by consideration of the composition and suitability with these figure.

After having tried making four miniature Wargames and studied these kind of figures from various websites
(especially CoolMiniOrNot which has many top-notch Modelers), I have gained a new perspective on my work and painting techniques. Also, I’ve got a chance to seriously work with acrylic water-based colors and I will try to use the knowledge that I have gained to improve my own work in the future (Military and Historical models). 

Certainly, I hope to add more of these miniatures into my collection. :)

If you are interested in this type of modelling, check out ARTIST'S : MINITURE WARGAMES on the right menu and www.coolminiornot.com (recommended)

Ultramarines Captain

From : Warhammer 40,000 Assault on Black Reach

Armies : Space Marines

Unit type :  HQ
Scale : 28mm plastic figure 

Manufacturer : Game Workshop

The third figure is not painted according to the original. I Changed the color inside a shawl (or cloak?) with a black tone and used a red tone for a cloth for more contrast of a blue tone armor. And I also applied an additional graphic and NMM technique coloring on the metal parts.
This time, I learned much more to used a glaze technique for blending when using a water-based colors. A Retarder mediums and Glaze mediums from Vallejo are very useful for this method. 

I used two backgrounds in this figure. The Atmosphere of the mini's look a little bit different between a white and green backgrounds

Wolf Priest Ulrik

From : Warhammer 40,000

Armies : Space Wolves

Unit type :  HQ
Scale : 28mm metal figure 

Manufacturer : Game Workshop

For the second figure, I tried Non-Metallic Metal (NNM) painting technique on all gold parts with yellow and brown-toned colors (the color of steel is achieved by gray and white-toned colors). The colors were painted in a technique aimed to produce effect of light in metallic reflection such as brass, copper, iron and aluminum, without using actually metallic colors (gold, silver and etc.). 

This figure is painted according to the Game Workshop's model with patterns and cracks added to the armor.

Imperial Guard Storm Troopers with Grenade Launcher

From : Warhammer 40,00

Armies : Imperial Guard

Unit type :  Elites
Scale : 28mm metal figure

Manufacturer : Game Workshop

My very first miniature wargames figure that I finished. I used Vallejo paint which is quite different from solvent-based lacquer colors that I usually use. Since Vallejo acrylic is water-based, it cannot be thinned once dried. Thus blending must be done while the paint is still fresh or wet with water. The paints would be blended from dark to light colors; a job that I still require more skill and practice.

I painted this figure without using any color or pattern reference from Game Workshop and I also tested NMM techniques on the pistol and bullets.

Miniature Wargames.

This is my first time making a Miniature Wargames figures. All of these four figures are from Warhammer 40,000 (40K) produced by Game Workshop. They are made from metal and plastic. They are also quite detailed but a bit too expensive given their small sizes.

The four bases are expanded from their original sizes (Round black plastic bases) with DAS modelling clay and decorated with crushed plaster plate for dramatic effects. The raised bases only make the small figures more stand out.

Comparison between 30 mm. Warhammer figure and 1/35 military figure, approximately 52 mm.

This is also my first time working with Vallejo Acrylic paint for painting a figures. (Before this, I used it only for weathering an AFV) I'm not sure how they will turn out. I guess we will see soon :)