It was a busy Christmas so I didn't get much painting done, but I did manage to get some base colours on a bunch of models and at least this one model done, so I am posting it alone this week. It is a figure that has caused much consternation with the wife, as she despises the colours I am using. However, how could I not do an evil demonic king in any colour other than yellow? So, I present to you my version of the Kingdom Death (KD) king as the King in Yellow.
I wanted to do him yellow since I first got him a few years ago, but delayed and delayed as painting anything in yellow sucks! It's such a hard colour to work with, and its so easy to get it wrong (which unfortunately I probably did as I am not super happy with it but nothing I did made it better so I just left it). Over all though, despite the yellow being a bit muddier than I wanted, since I was looking for more of a shade of ochre through yellow, I think it suits the model. It makes the fleshy bits a little harder to see and they blend in a bit, but overall I am not un-pleased with the result, just not thrilled with it either, if that makes any sense.
This is a huge model at almost 6" tall as shown with the already fairly tall KD survivor next to it!
As with all KD models he is full or strange, dark, twisted details. For
KD that usually means tentacles, penises, extra body parts (normally
arms and hands), and babies and the King does not disappoint. While
there are no tentacles or penises, the whole King appears to be made up
of human arms and hands and babies. No idea why, and really not sure I
even want to question or know. All I know is that it is creepy and
disturbing to many people, but I love it! Heck, he even has a flowing
chain of babies around his neck and back. I normally don't paint pupils
on models as it always looks like they are shocked with wide eyes, but I
felt in this case that look would work on the babies, as it gives them a
confused "why the F am I here" look to them, so I went with it.
Anyway, since we have always counted KD as 40mm scale, I am submitting him as a vehicle/monster of 40mm scale for 25 points. Please feel free to adjust as required if that is incorrect.
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Yes, Kingdom Death figures are typically very strange and disturbing, and this one certainly does not break from the norm. That being said, as a study in yellow, I think you hit the mark, Byron. It has depth and warmth while the grey bits provide a nice contrast. I also find that the colours benefit from the high definition of the figures details. Very creepy but well painted. Mission accomplished!
I'll go with your points assessment and mark you down for 25 points. Great work Byron!
- Curt
Nice work
ReplyDeleteThe yellow looks great, but the rest of the figure is pretty disturbing. Well done, Byron.
ReplyDeleteAren't disturbing models the best though??? :-D. maybe just my inner 13 year old.
DeleteA "repairer of reputations" indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteWell that’s a stunning piece - and the yellow is excellent given it can be one of those nasty colours
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Still not thrilled that it turned out so muddy looking, but it does work, so I will take the win.
DeleteVery cool
ReplyDeleteYour yellow turned out well. The piece is disturbing, as well it should be for a demon. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bruce, almost every KD model has some disturbing elements, which is what makes the figures so awesome! especially with my gaming group who all have very dark and evil senses of humour!
DeleteSpot on Byron, that looks really good mate, personally love the Ochre base on the yellow looks ace
ReplyDeleteI really like the King in yellow. It's a bold choice and well carried out. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteYuck but wonderful Byron. I agree on yellow, but this model came out very nicely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter. Wait until you have to fight him at Curts... it is yet another insanely hard and nasty KD fight...
DeleteLoving that
ReplyDeleteLovely work, properly disturbing.
ReplyDelete"While there are no tentacles or penises," - this can only be Kingdom Death, each creature more disturbing than the last!
ReplyDeleteOh just wait Greg there will be more coming over the course of the challenge! Including "hopefully" their version of Santa.... Atnas the baby eater!
DeleteUpsetting as always, nice work Byron!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely piece of work Byron
ReplyDeleteSuitably creepy. That's some nice work.
ReplyDeleteVery well done Byron! That yellow probably wasn‘t easy to pull off, but you‘ve nailed it
ReplyDeleteMarvellously creepy and a great shade of yellow.
ReplyDeleteThat is a horrific model Byron! I think you can count that yellow as a happy accident as too clean and bright would not be right for KoD It still looks quite regal as bright yellow would age into that sickly ochre. I have not played the game, but I really like seeing the models especially when they are painted well as is this one! ;)
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