From Curt - Figures for 'Forbidden Psalm' and 'Kill. Sample. Process.' (45 Points)

Hey there!

Though I've been a little quiet of late I've not neglected my brushes entirely - like Bilbo with toast and butter, I'm just spread too thinly over too many submissions (typical). 

While translating all this distraction into completed work has been a bit of a struggle, I do have a few things to show for my efforts with this small group of fantasy figures that I did up for a recent 'Forbidden Psalm' game, and a rather odd pantalooned chap for the sci-fi rules, 'Kill. Sample. Process.'

Morka Porkas are fairly common beasties in both 'Mork Borg' and 'Forbidden Psalm'. I find them kind of hilarious and thought I'd do up a few for a recent game with the guys.

While they are rather ferocious, they can be tamed, but at a steep price. A 'lost limb condition' typically sets you up with one of these cuddly fellas as a steed. Most find it's just easier to simply climb a tall tree and let them rumble past. 3d prints from Tytan Troll Miniatures.

This big chap is 'The Feasting Wendigo', another wandering horror for 'Forbidden Psalm'. 

The original 50mm print was a little small for my tastes, so I have him here as a much more imposing 85mm. Design from Yasashi Kyojin Studio.

Finally, here is a super characterful mini from Knucklebone Miniatures. He'll be a member of my crew for 'Kill. Sample. Process.' which is the sci-fi version of 'Forbidden Psalm'. His cube head cracks me up and I really like the various textures and surfaces of his clothes, cybernetics and gear. Very fun to paint.

That being said, he's been sitting on my hobby desk for the past few months while I pondered on how to paint him. Inspiration finally came to me at work the other day when I saw a colour test pattern on a video editing machine. Bingo. 

I'm calling him 'NoSignal'. 

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So, as to points:

We have three 28mm Morka Porkas @ 5 each for 15 points.

'The Feasting Wendigo' (85mm) for, say, 15 points?

'No Signal' (54mm) for 10 points.

Hmm, 40 Points total? I leave it to our worthy Wednesday Minion to provide final adjudication.

Thanks for popping in!

- Curt

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I know many Challenges will relate to the tribulations of getting the "figures started to figures completed ratio" fine tuned. Even so, you continue to impress and amaze with your brushwork my friend, on a variety of unique and interesting figures and games. These are all fascinating sculpts - while the "Morka Porkas" certainly look the fear part, they also cause me to crave BBQ pork chops, so I see that as positive. The leopard-style spots on the pelts (?) are really well done.

As for "No Signal", not only is that a hilarious sculpt - brilliantly painted - but I just see that figure and name as a perfect symbol for so much of our current political moment...

That leaves "The Feasting Wendingo", which looks utterly terrifying, and I'm sure will not, in any way, show up in anyone's dreams offering a walk in the forest...I love/am horrified by how the varying flesh/skin/bark(?) tones come together from the different angles, really accenting the horror, and how whatever Psalm this thing is associated with should absolutely remain forbidden.

For points, I think Wendingo should step up a little bit more, to 20 points, just for the size, the sheer terror factor, and the fantastic paint job. Plus, I'm hoping the extra points will keep it away from me! 45 points for you!

Great work as always dude.

GregB