Count Mannfred

(Mannfred Von Carstein)

From : Warhammer

Armies : Vampire Counts

Unit type :  Lords & Heroes

Scale : 28mm metal figure 

Manufacturer : Game Workshop 

  
This model has some problem in its attachment to the base; if poorly placed, the figure could snap off from the base due to the weight of the metal. All parts must also be painted separately before assembled together. This project would be easier to make through careful planning on which part to paint first. 

For the Count Manfred’s armor, besides putting in a detailed pattern, I also tried a new NMM technique: using red as the foundation and tracing the reflection with the NMM technique; the result is a metallic red and reflective armor

(click here for more information on NMM technique ). 

I also tried the Object Source Lighting technique (OSL) to give an impression that a spirit is emanating from the cape. This technique is an attempt to show how the tone of the surroundings determined by the light source.

Looking at the example image, the candle flame is giving out yellowish light; as a result, the part of the skeleton touched by the light also has yellowish color. 
(click here for more information on OSL technique ).

I believe this is one of the most difficult painting techniques because one must have extensive knowledge in lighting to achieve the desirable results. This is a thing that I must keep practice to improve my skill.

Dark Elf Hero

From : Avatars of War

Armies : Dark Elves

Unit type :  Lords & Heroes

Scale : 28mm metal figure

Manufacturer : Avatars of War 

For this model, its legs seem disproportionally small right out the box. This also makes the heads looks oversize. So I sculpted shin armors and shoes from Alteco’s epoxy putty to give the figure a more proportionate look. 

Meanwhile the coloring was done through glaze and blendind techniques to balance out the colors. The NNM coloring technique was still being used on this piece’s metallic parts (click here for more information on NMM technique ). 
The paints were mixed to closely resemble brass and iron. I also studied lighting and reflection in order to give an appearance of real metals.

A Fantasy Miniatures

After having done many sci-fi miniatures, this time I tried my hand on fantasy pieces. Most likely, I will continue to make miniatures since I’ve already fell in love with them and feel happy when working with them.

This is probably because I have always been working with military models in which their paints and camouflage patterns must be accurately rendered to the real things and references. Even though, I have fun painting them, my creativity is restricted by these realistic requirements.

This is quite different from miniature wargames which are designed purely through imagination and allow me to put my creativity into them at will. Because of this, making them gives me a different sense of satisfaction from working with military models.

 

some of work in progress.

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