tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post5780190565268910807..comments2024-03-25T09:47:02.594+01:00Comments on LEADPLAGUE: Rogue Quest Level Three : The WizardAsslessmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-42100767382128151232015-10-26T09:07:57.398+01:002015-10-26T09:07:57.398+01:00I always consider giving some form of diversity to...I always consider giving some form of diversity to the models when the sculpt allows it, I suppose in the future, ethinicities will be blended even more than they are now. I'm really fond of how this one turned out in the end.<br />Cheers !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-26809744906280341782015-10-25T23:45:21.804+01:002015-10-25T23:45:21.804+01:00You've really outdone yourself, rarely do I se...You've really outdone yourself, rarely do I see anything other than Caucasian skin (unless we're talking orcs and other beasties), his skin tone lends to the contrast between orange and green, the cape looks phenomenal as do his his eyes, you do great justice to bob olley. 24_Cigaretteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235772450092467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-69555858383903986802015-10-07T09:58:17.123+02:002015-10-07T09:58:17.123+02:00Cheers ! I quite like Dopethrone too yes. I've...Cheers ! I quite like Dopethrone too yes. I've actually only known electric wizard for a couple of years (thanks to Matt Darrow) and have to check Cough now !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-41716361571769695592015-10-07T09:39:33.557+02:002015-10-07T09:39:33.557+02:00Those eyes are fantastic: very unsettling. Nice so...Those eyes are fantastic: very unsettling. Nice soundtrack too. I've actually only got the first two 'Wizard albums, although I know <i>Dopethrone</i> is supposed to be their best. Have you checked out <a href="http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Cough/97661" rel="nofollow">Cough</a>? Garethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486311422850536804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-66416419598770482032015-10-06T13:08:14.599+02:002015-10-06T13:08:14.599+02:00Cheers, I find it's all about breaking the cod...Cheers, I find it's all about breaking the codes and using them at once with this group. I want the wizard to say "wizard" but I don't want to give a pointy hat to a 40k model or a bionic eye to a fantasy one to do so if you see what I mean.<br />I'm really eager to see Jon's next entry and to work on the models I have left !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-83111296380612546822015-10-06T12:33:09.912+02:002015-10-06T12:33:09.912+02:00Echo everyone else on applauding the skin tone, I ...Echo everyone else on applauding the skin tone, I think this is the first black 40K psyker I've seen. It's sure to be the first of many. I have this guy and had never noticed the, "Beard", though the choice to do it wizard white was the right one. Really impressive.Ernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106035249657749275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-83702213955214669592015-10-06T11:00:44.737+02:002015-10-06T11:00:44.737+02:00I'm a bit torn for teh scenery, I could either...I'm a bit torn for teh scenery, I could either use old tiles from Space Hulk/Space crusade or I could do them myself. The latter is far more probable but thereare different ways to do this so i'l be loking at the most cost-effective. I'm still investigating for now but the result of my thoughts will be presented to your judgement for sure.<br />Thanks for the kind words and do treat yourself with an Olley, sometimes , there's nothing like a stand alone model just for a change to boost your motivation I find.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-16271137352538657102015-10-06T10:53:42.479+02:002015-10-06T10:53:42.479+02:00JB, that chap is a credit to you. Bob Olley sculp...JB, that chap is a credit to you. Bob Olley sculpts just cry out for paint. I haven't touched a 40k figures in quite some time. <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to this dungeon rogue trader game - how are you planning on doing terrain? Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-61239287597485871242015-10-06T10:12:26.358+02:002015-10-06T10:12:26.358+02:00You're obviously a man of great taste ;)You're obviously a man of great taste ;)Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-3884730908630712772015-10-06T10:04:29.874+02:002015-10-06T10:04:29.874+02:00Gandalf and Merlin do have competition from the fa...Gandalf and Merlin do have competition from the far future. I like the skin tone and the colors of the clothes. They do interact in a fine way to give your character a perfect adventurer look. Seems like he'll be a perfect mate for your fighter ! Oh and great choice with Bakshi's movie poster !Docteur Halfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031870168083484547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-78058939831283704732015-10-06T09:32:26.991+02:002015-10-06T09:32:26.991+02:00Cool and sinister, I'm good with those. The sc...Cool and sinister, I'm good with those. The sculpt could very easily lead to "funny" and I wanted to avoid that at all costs. I think he really looks serious but with his own sense of cool !<br />I'm looking forward to your next post, different approaches is all I like so surprise us !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-18877367678039611352015-10-06T09:16:33.198+02:002015-10-06T09:16:33.198+02:00Lovely job JB, I love the colour choice, and the s...Lovely job JB, I love the colour choice, and the skin tone is really cool - takes this classic in a whole new direction and manages to look cool and sinister at the same time! Love it :-)<br /><br />Thanks for the mention too dude, funny you went for the magic user, I'm working on my mage at the moment as well, though I've taken a somewhat different approach ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-89421235361934023652015-10-06T09:06:55.262+02:002015-10-06T09:06:55.262+02:00Cool, I'm taking any sign of approval from tho...Cool, I'm taking any sign of approval from those who like you know how to handle brighter colours !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-75520067846880709572015-10-06T07:18:28.199+02:002015-10-06T07:18:28.199+02:00Nice work. The bright gloves and cape really give ...Nice work. The bright gloves and cape really give it an authentic Heroquest flavour.<br />cheetor/sho3boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903788038870748272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-23916676035231028102015-10-05T23:03:00.278+02:002015-10-05T23:03:00.278+02:00Cheers Edward, I think he looks a bit different fr...Cheers Edward, I think he looks a bit different from the fighter who is all weathered and dark but it does bring him more character which is what's needed for such a project I believe.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-67297220049109761002015-10-05T22:49:36.595+02:002015-10-05T22:49:36.595+02:00Wow! I absolutely love him! Nice to see a differen...Wow! I absolutely love him! Nice to see a different take on this fig. His red details contrast so well with that excellent green cloak of his.Shaitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133644752973972045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-32852173772580575502015-10-05T22:18:58.659+02:002015-10-05T22:18:58.659+02:00Glad you loved the music too, it's an importan...Glad you loved the music too, it's an important part of the process I find !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-27786229013812113712015-10-05T22:03:31.391+02:002015-10-05T22:03:31.391+02:00Great music and a great read. I like your idea of ...Great music and a great read. I like your idea of sci-fi dungeon raiders commissarmoodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453787431294606707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-1514253012765626592015-10-05T21:31:19.717+02:002015-10-05T21:31:19.717+02:00Yeah, don't worry, I'll get back to my usu...Yeah, don't worry, I'll get back to my usual red and off white with blue !<br />Joke aside I really like the colours on this one so I'll try to be daring a little more often in the future.<br /><br />Thanks !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-1216109594484802142015-10-05T21:26:41.533+02:002015-10-05T21:26:41.533+02:00Sweet! Your renewed palette works strikingly good ...Sweet! Your renewed palette works strikingly good on this one, I like your take on the mini. You're gettig quite a colourful group!Suberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005091019027411799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-73999135406179709432015-10-05T21:04:55.639+02:002015-10-05T21:04:55.639+02:00Cheers, I really wanted to use bright colours to m...Cheers, I really wanted to use bright colours to make him pop but didn't want to turn him into a rainbow as the 2nd ed psykers !<br />Using striking colours and lots of neighnouring grey areas was a little audacious but I think it turned out OK.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-63394776638791269372015-10-05T20:59:10.141+02:002015-10-05T20:59:10.141+02:00Spot on JB! You've spurned the usual pale skin...Spot on JB! You've spurned the usual pale skin seen on most psykers, and painted something very striking instead.<br /><br />I love the contrast between beard / eyes and the flesh tone. The orange and green really is an unexpected set of colours, but looks fab :)axiomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598298167403563382noreply@blogger.com