Monday 22 February 2016

From SimonM - 28mm "Frostgrave" Medium Construct (5 Points)

This 28mm metal model of a Medium Construct is made by “North Star Military Figures” and can be bought together with a Small Construct as code FGV303 from their “Frostgrave” range. As I originally planned on painting the artificially created object all the same colour I initially undercoated my 'wood golem' with “Vallejo” Heavy Brown. However I then changed my mind and applied some Heavy Sienna to some of the animated creature's limbs, and washed all of these areas with “The Army Painter” Strong Tone Quickshade.
I actually tried to let the ink pool in certain places on the model in order to try and give the impression of the wood being somewhat rotten on account of Felstad's chilly damp climate and frequent snowy weather causing the construct to become wet and somewhat slimy. As a result, believing this would make the miniature look too dry, I decided against lightly brushing the figure with more "Vallejo" Heavy Brown and Heavy Sienna in order to bring out the sculpt's detail.

What a goofy looking figure Simon.  Well done on the wood tones and wet rot effects.  Will we get to see the Big and Little Constructs too?   They sound rather like the three Billy Goats Gruff.
I have realized that I have not mentioned you lead in the Pulp Side duel.  I don't think this figure counts (I leave that to you, Curt and Byron to work out), but the Aliens might well.    At start of play, you have a 105 to 70 lead over Curt. Given the Snowlord's tendency to bounce from period to period, you never know when he'll drop a bomb in that direction.
Other than last minute submissions (Adam?), this should be the end of our scheulded programming for the day.  Tamsin, I've left a half bottle of Pinot Grigio in the fridge for your shift.

10 comments:

  1. Very nice, the rotted wood effect really comes off

    Ian

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    1. Thanks Ian. It was very tempting just to paint the mini in one tone and dry-brush him. but I thought I;d try something different.

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  2. Nice work Simon :)

    Peter - cheers! *hic*

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  3. I've been seeing these constructs posted on FB lately and I like them. You've done a nice job with this one.

    Do constructs have to be made of both metal and wood? Or can one be made of rusted out metals?

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    1. Constructs can be made out of anything in the Frostgrave game. Mine for example are "Scarecrows" straight from the fields. So made out of old clothes and straw!

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    2. Ooooh I like that idea. There's such diversity in Frostgrave and the community is growing exponentially.

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  4. I like the fact that you have used different browns for different woods. Very good job mate.

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  5. Nice one, really captures the essence of a construct the way you've painted it!

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