Blogging about models I didn't paint myself is kinda of lame I know but this one was one I won during one of Studio/9/art's give aways !
The model is a converted Goblin King from the Hobbit set with tyrannid pieces and it's been skillfully painted by Stéphane Guèbe.
Honestly, it's the kind of model I'd never be able to think of on my own and the skin is definitely miles away from anything I can achieve right now.
The washes and glazes really give that model such a depth it realy makes me want to work on those kind of techniques. It is time consuming and therefore something I tend to avoid but for some important models, I definitely think this is the kind of technique i'd like to have in the toolbox.
Since I alway tend to paint with games in mind, I'm seriously considering converting a few goblins from the same set to give him a proper retinue. I won't rebase him or do any modifications but I'm sure he'll make a nice alien boss.
I strongly advise you to check Studio/9/art's page for plenty of cool models of all kinds !
That certainly is a gorgeous looking miniature (!?!). Well done on winning it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that level of technique could never be achieved on the majority of miniatures you game with but it would be fabulous to have that level of skill set. . . Maybe one day?
I was implying I do not have that level of skill, not you!
DeleteThere's always room for improvement isn't there ? ^^
DeleteCheers !
Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteWell thank you !
DeleteCongratulations on winning the beast JB.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a miniature painted to an incredibly high level, just to have as a reference...something to aim for.
Cool stuff man :)
It's honestly very cool for that reason, I can see which parts I know I could do and which parts I know I couldn't.
DeleteWow! Lucky lucky you. That guy would look fantastic on any hobbyist's display shelf.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I don't have one... yet !
DeleteThat painting is on this is bloody impressive. The bits bash.... not so. But then I think it's because Tyranid bits are so identifiable to me, so they end up mostly looking out of place on other models. Still, it's a lovely piece and you definitely deserve congrats on winning it mate!
ReplyDeleteWell I do love the bits bash actually, I never would have thought it would work bu tI find it does. ^^
DeleteThat skin is exquisite. But it's not so far from anything that you could paint, JB. When I first looked at it, I took it for granted that it was one of yours. Anyway, I hope you enjoy his massive nastiness.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely do something but huge blends with glazes like here are definitely out of my scope and ability for now, the result proves it's a technique worth spending time though. ^^
DeleteThanks.