Here's a classic old mini for you. 'Sukiyaki The Inscrutable', a Games Workshop chaos warrior, first released waay, waaay back in 1985, and then advertised in White Dwarf 81, September 1986.
I've done him as a Japanese demon, an Oni, or at least a flamboyant multi-chromatic one! As a bit of fun, I indulged myself with portions of his lacquered armour, using some riotous shades from Greenstuff World's 'Colourshift Paints'. After that, I thought a bone breastplate, helmet and sword would be suitably creepy, and provide a counterpoint to the rest of his flashy kit.
'Sukiyaki' is a gift to my good pal, Sidney Roundwood, who is madly working on his to-be-released samurai skirmish rules (which we've already been treated to a tantalising preview). I know Sid has a great affection for Aly Morrison's early Samurai models, so I thought he might enjoy 'Sukiyaki' capering around, causing mischief in some future game.
Sukiyaki should be worth 5 points, with another 20 for The Gift Shop.
- Curt
This is beautiful Curt, Sidney will be chuffed. Love the lacquer armour
A fantastic use of the colourshift paints, Sukiyaki will definitely stand out on the tabletop. Sometimes I think it's sad that GW don't make figures like this anymore. Their early figures were very characterful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift! His lamellar armour is superb and I really like that creative bony armour. Fabulous work, Curt!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work, Curt! I'm sure that Sid will love it! :)
ReplyDeletethat's superb
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful paint work
ReplyDeleteFabulous Brushwork Curt! I do remember this figure also, we must be getting old…
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Matt
Great work, Curt!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking gift!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
This Warrior is in the best paint scheme I ever seen! I like the pastel hues on the oriental armor against the black lacquer. The red fists are a wonderful counter punch( pun intended) to the hues you picked. You are getting a sweet model,Sidney!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work, dude!
ReplyDeleteLord Sidney is a lucky man indeed! That is one brilliant little paintjob!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Sid's a lucky guy!
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff Curt, equal to the task of fitting in with Sidney's work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your kind words. I'm sure Sukiyaki will enjoy his new home amongst Sid's collection.
ReplyDeleteCurt, this is so kind. And it's a stunning model. Thank you so much. I love the lamellar armour and the little glimpses of the Oni's red hands. Just marvellous. Thank you again. I am, indeed, very chuffed!
ReplyDeleteDelighted you like him. Sidney. You may need to replace his base with one of your large circular numbers so he blends in better with your collection.
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