G'day All!
Submitting two weeks in a row, and hitting two circles of Hell, it might be time to check if we need to crack out the ice-skates down there.
My submission for the first circle of Hell is Darth Vader, in all his 32 mm plastic glory from Atomic Mass Games. This has sat in
limbo on my painting desk since its release in 2018, as I find painting black a challenge and didn't want to stuff up such a signature character. I have done my best to differentiate between the materials of his suit by varying the shades and highlights for the black.
My second model is the character Rincewind
, a failed wannabe wizard, from the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. It is a 28 mm figure from Micro Art Studio in Poland. When I was a wee lad of 12, I remember walking into a local book shop with some birthday money to buy a specific book, and walking out instead with a copy of
The Colour of Magic, after being mesmerised by the cover. 30 odd years later and I still love the world and writing of Mr Pratchett. Rincewind has always been my favourite character, and I have been itching to get my hands on a mini to paint up. It is great to have my
lust for all things Discworld slightly sated by adding this figure to the display cabinet. I almost kept this miniature for the Inconstant Circle, but couldn't hold out. I think the miniature captures his belief that certain doom is only around the corner quite well.
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| Wizard spelt with two Z's. That's how you know he is the real thing... |
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| The book that started the obsession... |
2 x figures for 10 points and a 40 point bonus for the two locations, hopefully netting 50 points all up.
Cheers,
Steve
From Millsy:
I have the same Darth Vader in my collection but I think you've done a better job on the blacks Steve. I also opted for a gloss finish on the helmet but your pained highlights look more realistic which is weird but that's painting minis for you!
Rincewind is such an iconic character and you've packed him with every bit of it. The basing in particular is really cool and gives the mini a real sense of place.
Nice work! 50 more points.
Cheers,
Millsy
Two great characters from two great universes, well painted! Thank you Steve!
ReplyDeleteI think Vader turned out very well; you've nailed differentiating the various black elements.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on these iconic characters.
ReplyDeleteGreat brushwork on these. The blacks are terrific.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the blacks and the freehands. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteDarth Vader is very good in his black attire, but your Rincewind is absolutely awesome! You painted the eyes exactly right to give him this half scared, half apprehensive look. brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe Rincewind figure is perfect. Excellent paint job.
ReplyDeleteGot to agree with everyone great detail on both figures, blacks look spot on but man i love the work on the wizard
ReplyDeleteGreat painting on those figures - very fine work.
ReplyDeleteThe Ricewind figure is really special Steve
ReplyDeleteFully black or white models are always a challenge, so Star Wars always presents issues. You've done a lovely job here though, great Rincewind too. I'd love to see some luggage!
ReplyDeleteI‘m not familiar with Discworld Novels (Shame on my, I know) but that Rincewind fellow looks fun! Also very nice work on Mr Vader of course
ReplyDeleteImpressive, most impressive.
ReplyDeleteThe different black materials on Vader have come out well. And I love the symbols on Rincewind's cape.
Nice figures Steve.
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