There is no official fig for this character so I used an old school metal GW Minotaur which I think is rather cool and is a whopping 60mm tall (not including his raised axe). I worked the brass up through 3 different layers and washes, and then detailed his equipment to break it up, deliberately avoiding contrasts other than red - which I used in a few spots to bring it all together. Pretty happy with how it all came together in the end.
While he waits for some buddies to join him, I'll claim 10 points for my tally. He sports 2 skullz, and as I also think he is rather terrifying so I shall also claim him for the Pit of the Pendulum!
* If you want the long version of his backstory you can find it here:
I dunno, maybe if someone rubbed (polished) his tummy and offered him skull shaped marshmallows he'd be less angry all the time. :)
ReplyDeleteAt 60mm and sporting a name like 'Slaughterhorn' I'm going to add a few more points to your total Paul. Great work!
Thanks Curt, he would indeed need a good washdown and polish after a hard day's work at the slaughteryards!
DeleteNice, I have never painted a Minotaur.....I might need to pick some up
ReplyDeleteYes you do Matt! Ive got 9 more to go...
DeleteGreat looking minotaur! I remember collecting 7 minotaurs for my Khorne 40k army ,by the time I got to painting them they weren't in the army lists (which they were now calling codexs!) Great finish and really impressive, apart from the skulls quota obviously!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain - yes, malleable army books can be frustrating
DeleteYou'd be angry all the time too if you were made of metal - just think how hot he gets sitting in the sun. Fantastic mini. I'd love to see a pic of the entire army at some point
ReplyDeleteI'll do that! A few things to finish during the challenge first though :-)
DeleteGreat work on this beast. Love the bronze hide.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, appreciated :-)
DeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam!
Deletesome pretty good nostalgia here, great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander - next will be some old style models to keep him company
DeleteAwesome work, Paul! I'm sure I must have been to a few parties in the past with people called Slaughterhorn and Bloodbeast... but admittedly, they weren't mixing the cocktails (thank goodness!!). I love the painting - they'll be really impressive on any table, for sure!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sidney! Never get into a vehicle driven by someone called Slaughterhorn or Bloodbeast either I'm tipping!
DeleteThats one scary thing 😳
ReplyDeleteRegards KenR
Thanks Ken - I hope my opponents will think so too :-)
DeleteAwesome looking minotaur. The metallic skin is very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stuart - took a bit of contemplation and a few layers to build it up
DeleteYikes! Wonderful blood effect mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate!
DeleteGreat Oldhammer work!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate- more to come too!
DeleteHe is very impressive, the blood on his teeth and weapons is very good and he came out very well. Spent quite some time just looking at the photos, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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