Sunday, 4 February 2024

From Rhunt - Fantasy and Sci-Fi ( 140 pts)

This week is a mix of Sci-fi (Star Wars Legion) and Sci-Fi. First off I'm finally done with the elves. This is the wizard for them. She was really hard to paint.



There is so much detail on this model. I tried really hard to make her look right but she was very hard. Dad showed me a sculpture where it looks like she is wearing something over her face and this model has the same thing. (edit: the Veiled Virgin by Giovanni Strazza)

She has parts of the model going in all different directions.

I'm really glad to have the elves done. I was saving this one for last because she made me so nervous with how hard she'd be to paint.


Next up is an elf that I'm using for Pathfinder and a knight in a bucket helm.



The elf is an Oathmark elf my dad gave me and let me build by myself. I used one of the shields from the GW elves.

The knight is a Bones model but the other one is really cool. My dad got a lot of Oathmark models and I really like elves.

Bones in the bone cold winter.

This is a Bones bandit or rogue. he's out in the snow, so I put snow on the base and on his hood/cloak thingy.

The snow on his back. It looks better from farther away.

I was surprised that we had snow cover but Dad found an old package of GW snow that I was able to use for this model.

This next one is a metal miniature. She's going to take me on the library cart from the first room to the Sci-Fi section.



Dad didn't know he gave me this one. (Editors note: I did not, in fact, give him this one, wretched child. She is a great model though so I understand why he grabbed her).
 

We think this one is a rogue from the Rangers of Shadow Deep line. She's really cool. 


Next up is more Bones. These are all female models that dad gave me. They are also in the snow/winter.




I was all over the place this week. I also have some more role playing models.

The Tortle and viking go with the rogue. Dad printed these for me.


The last entry is some Star Wars Legion models. This is two commanders, a crashed X-Wing pilot and some droids. Dad made me go back and add more paint to the commanders.

Before on the commanders.


And now after I added more paint to the two commanders.



That's a new room in the library and the cart and 18 models.

5 x 32mm x 7 pts = 35 pts

13 x 28mm x 5 pts = 65 pts

Library Cart = 20 pts

Sci-Fi room bonus = 20pts

Total = 140 pts


Great job Rhys, and a lovely collection of models once again. I think the extra time put on the commanders was well worth the effort, though would also remind you to paint the base rims a similar color to bring harmony in the army. It adds extra Universal Force to your gaming, something very helpful in Star Wars gaming I hear. 

Some great bits here to pick out though. Especially the elves' veil work. Not an easy thing to do, but great effort here. Can see what you were trying to achieve which is all that matters!

And the snow effect on Bones. Great use of the GW snow flock. Could suggest to help push it more, is to add a bit of light grey or light blue paint to the areas that you will add the flock. It will emphasis the snow effect, and give it some extra depth. 

Smashing through the models (legally acquired or not) and the sections as well. Great job. 

140 pts for you
Kyle

14 comments:

  1. Great looking winter models, nice star wars types and the wizard is ace!
    Best Iain

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  2. Blimey, that varied output is amazing! I really like that elf wizard model and you’ve done a top job on her, well done.

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  3. That elf veil has come out well!

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  4. Great work Rhys! I love that your Dad is giving you an art history lesson as part of the painting journey. Every day is a school day right?

    I think it is wonderful the way you think about your models in the environment, like the snow effect on the figure, not just the base.

    Can I suggest ask your Dad about using washes on your minis? I painted a bunch of those Oathmark elves and the chest armour and mail really pops well with some Nuln Oil on it.

    Keep up the great work!

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  5. The elf wizard looks really difficult, well done painting it, and all of the other models.

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  6. The veil looks particularly challenging, well done!!

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  7. Good job on the commanders, dad's push really helped you to make them better. If you keep "receiving" more minis him without he noticing, he might be pushing you more in the future. ;)

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  8. Well done Rhys keep up production.

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  9. Well done Rhys, great job on the elf and I like the snow on the clothes idea on the bones figure

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  10. Good job Rhys! I know it was a difficult job but I really like that elf wizard you did. Well done!

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  11. Great work here, that Elf is a complicated looking model.

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