It's actually a plastic toy I picked up at a National Parks & Wildlife shop at Fitzroy Falls, in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW. That's three bucks well spent!
It's actually a 1:1 model, but I'll be using Mr Stabby as a tabletop piece in 28mm. Here's a shot for scale purposes.
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| "So you've been a good arthropod this year? Forgive my scepticism." |
I worked the beastie up from a black undercoat using Vallejo Gory Red, Citadel Mephiston Red, and the old Citadel Blazing Orange for edge highlights, and then inked the hell out of it with a wash of GW Agrax Earthshade.
My gut feeling is to score him as a 28mm cavalry fig, so 10 points would seem appropriate, but any and all such decisions on the matter must rest with the Snowlord.
More next time - stay tuned!
Ev
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What, it's 1:1 scale?? Good Lord, I may have to rethink our travel plans to Oz...
Great paintjob, Ev! The red you've come up with is excellent (and this reminds me how much I miss the old Citadel Blazing Orange...), and your arid groundwork is ace as well.
I love that shot of Santa staring him down. 'Santa, I'm here to apply for the Reindeer position. Sure, I know what you're thinking: I'm a little left-of-field for the job, but I'm a team player...right, and just check out my red nose...<click, click...>'
Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteDamn good!
ReplyDeleteNice scorpion Ev :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool model, for a toy!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, WHERE'S MINE? At $3 a pop surely you could have stretched to a pair? Secondly, that's really really cool Ev. The carapace colour is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThereby hangs a tale (tail) - I did get another, but it turned out to be missing a leg! If you're up for a bit of prosthetics work, you can have it.😁
DeleteGreat find Ev. Great paint job too!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! I imagine he has quite a sting...
ReplyDeleteIt does look dangerous Evan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Great bit of toy repurposing! Lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Impressive lobster! 😂 great painting work
ReplyDeleteYou want lobsters? I'll give you Lobsters...
DeleteVery nice job on the skin gradation
ReplyDeleteThat's a great find and great painting. Nice one! Cheers
ReplyDeleteThat is one mighty impressive arachnid, well done!
ReplyDeletehad me checking my shoes this morning! Well done Ev.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome (and a little scary). I may have to go check out my local toy store now. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kinds word, folks, I do love painting monsters! Plenty more waiting in the garage too...
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