Back to my Hametsu project. Here are five Oni demons to pit as villains against our intrepid heroes. This is the the first group of five.
I wanted a motley bunch of rogues for the Oni, thinking they should all be unique in their overall look. Thankfully, there are a load of suitable models available on Myminifactory, so I was fairly spoiled for choice.
I printed these at 40mm to make them a little more opposing when set against the character figures which are around 30-35mm. The red edge on the base is to denote their 180 degree field of vision in the game.
From Millsy: Very nice indeed Curt! Oni are such an iconic creature from Japanese mythos and the raft of different ways they can be represented is one of the most interesting facets from a modelling perspective for me. You've got a great bunch here, ranging from the more humanistic versions right through to the more beasty types, all tied together with a great colour scheme. If I had to pick a favourite it would be number two who has a distinctly Hellboy vibe for me. Lovely brushwork mate and another 35 points for your tally!
There is something so evocative about the bright Red Oni, so characteristic of Japanese Mythos. I have a bunch awaiting attention in my 'pile of potential' - I hope they come out as nicely as yours have. (I particularly like the contrast of the skin and clothing with the turquoise armour) What a great and fearsome collection!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul. Yes, I thought my Oni had to be the traditional red. Looking forward to seeing your demons in the future.
DeleteThese are great!I particularly love the way you have defines the armour edges. I'm off to google Hametsu.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alan. I think you'd enjoy Hametsu. Very small model count required and yet has great potential for tale-telling.
DeleteLovely skin tones and that touch of turquoise armour.
ReplyDeleteCheers Barks
DeleteExcellent work Curt. I know next to nothing about Oni, yet I remember encountering back in the ad&d days many moons ago. These really look great.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stretch back to be sure! Glad you like them. :)
DeleteLove these, never really liked oni figures but these changed my opinion
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin. My outreach efforts on behalf of all Oni are coming to fruition. :)
DeleteThese Oni are wonderfully painted an will no doubt be hard to deal with on the battlefield. Really love the pallet.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tom. One-on-one the Oni are not too scary on the tabletop, BUT when encountered in well-commanded groups they can introduce some real problems for the heroes.
DeleteYour choice of colours is, as per usual, sublime. It really enhances the detail on the miniatures and creates this dark and foreboding atmosphere around the figures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sander!
DeleteGreat addition to your range !
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez. Yes, I'm happy to have these ready to roll for our next game.
DeleteLove the red lady Oni in particular -- a real Mercy Sparx vibe to her!
ReplyDeleteHaha, absolutely. She's definitely channeling some 'Mercy' there. :)
DeleteVery cool , like those
ReplyDeleteCheers Matt. :)
DeleteWow! Fantastic as usual Curt
ReplyDeleteThanks Benito!
DeleteAbsolutely fantastic Curt. I’ll be dropping Scooby snacks to avoid these guys.
ReplyDeleteYes, a poison rice ball here and there would not go amis with these nasties. :)
DeleteGood Job! I like how the color scheme brings them together visually as a fighting unit without a formal common uniform. Also like the use of red edge on based to mark the front 180 .
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. Yeah, I'm not a big fan of having too many markers on the board and thought simple paint-to-the-edge would suffice for vision arc.
DeleteBrilliant entry again Curt - amazing red skin -it works so well
ReplyDeleteCheers Kerry! They look like many Canadian 'Snow Birds' found on southern beaches during winter. :)
Delete... the skin tone that is - definitely NOT the physique! :P
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray! Glad to have you back.
DeleteLove this project. That red really pops
ReplyDeleteCheers Brian, much appreciated.
DeleteA fantastic addition to you ever growing range of figures, the painting is superb as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kent!
DeleteGreat balance of eclectic and yet tied together - the red really works for that. I specially like the female Oni to add more variation.
ReplyDeleteYeah, she's one of my favourites.
DeleteSorry I missed this one dude - these guys look amazing! The red is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks dude!
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