|
|
Post by Beav on Feb 11, 2011 18:00:32 GMT -5
OMG that head is MUCH better than the previous one, infact I started giggling (then stopped incase anyone was nearby)
|
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 12, 2011 6:02:20 GMT -5
syphon - Glad you like em! I used a bunch of the real hats as reference pics Ymmot (M.I.A) - Thanks so much, I'm glad you approve! I carved away some of the sneer on the original face, and painted outside his mouth a little to extend it. Covering his frowny eyebrows witht the hat was the last bit. I'm glad you think it works - I was going for a kind of laughing smile he was trying to surpress ;D 3ff3ct - Thanks so much! I do actually really like those hats, I'm looking to get one for myself  @beav - Thanks, buddy! It was your comment that kind of kicked me into changing it, so thank you. No update today (and I'm supposed to be working, so should really make this quick), but just to say these guys arrived in the post today: (Obviously, these aren't my paintjobs)   and I got a few of these from ebay too:  Scavvy dogs, anyone? They're not on my to do list any time soon, but more a measure of how willing I am to impulsively buy things around exam time. Looking forward to painting them though!
|
|
|
|
Post by Walrus on Feb 12, 2011 6:12:41 GMT -5
I almost had a heart attack when I saw those models... then i read the post and became sad
|
|
|
|
Post by RedsandRoyals on Feb 12, 2011 9:17:31 GMT -5
What model range are those from, and are they the right scale with 40k? I may buy some...
Reds
|
|
|
|
Post by dreadpirate on Feb 12, 2011 10:33:36 GMT -5
I would also like to know what model range those are from so I can get some!
|
|
|
|
Post by 3ff3ct on Feb 12, 2011 14:48:09 GMT -5
I like how the sci fi lady has proportional boobs rather than the usual hindenbergs found on female 28mm....
And the gas mask guy is very cool, interested to see what you do with them!
|
|
|
|
Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Feb 12, 2011 15:57:40 GMT -5
The hat makes him look kind of like Jayne from Firefly. I too would like to know where those minis came from. They look really good! |
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 12, 2011 17:44:15 GMT -5
Wow, sorry guys, thought I'd put the link up, wasn't trying to be a tease! They're from sedition wars, the new line from studio mcvey, and as such are exorbitantly expensive. They're coming out in metal eventually, and will be cheaper, but they did a limited resin cast - I'm a sucker for limited casts, and will tend to buy anything if you stick a number on it!  They sync up really well with 40k stuff (though obviously, they're more realistically proportioned than GW's "hydrocephalus and clown hands brigade"). Here's my two latest acquisitions alongside a Tanith ghost and a catachan:  The girl will be joining the 21st Jackals, so I've made a few changes to de-tech her and make her gun a little more 40k. I got rid of the 'future grooves' in her armour plates so I can make them look a little more improvised too. Hope that helps you guys out though! @trooper 1974 - A couple of other people have said that too! I really need to give it a watch, I'm a big fan of Red Dwarf  |
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 12, 2011 17:45:22 GMT -5
Oooh, and you can click the pic to make it bigger.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gabriel Lupus on Feb 13, 2011 4:46:20 GMT -5
The hat makes him look kind of like Jayne from Firefly. That's exactly what I was thinking - and, with him looking like Jayne, makes him even cooler |
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 17, 2011 9:38:04 GMT -5
Thanks so much Gabe ;D Todays update - RiffRaff's been painted. IGNORE THE BASE - I've done three coats of Woodland Scenics 'Realistic Water' and it keeps bloody shrinking, so I couldn't be arsed to wait for this one to set before I showed you lot. I'll get a base shot up once it's done It turned out that her face was absolutely covered in clear superglue that I hadn't noticed (got the head in a trade), so I had to pretty much remake her mouth before painting. I took the opportunity to give her a cigarette! Hope you like, and as always, there are bits I like and bits I don't.   In this shot you can probs just make out a few details that'll be visible once the base sets clear - some rusty handles and gubbins, a few tattered papers and some mud.  And finally, after a billion changes, this is almost complete!  As always, please let me know what you think - it's the best way to improve, so be as criticismerific as you like ;D |
|
|
|
Post by Walrus on Feb 18, 2011 5:12:34 GMT -5
That looks pretty nice... it would have been better if you got a straighter arm for Coop...
|
|
|
|
Post by Gabriel Lupus on Feb 18, 2011 6:24:46 GMT -5
I particularly like the shotgun and the radio - some groovy little extra details there. Is that a home made shotgun?
|
|
|
|
Post by fatuous on Feb 18, 2011 9:37:12 GMT -5
As always, nice work  I might have to invest in some of those sculpting tools. I still use my old desiction kit, but they are all metal, so may have to find some of those |
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 19, 2011 10:15:31 GMT -5
Walrus - Thanks! Though I quite like the retracted arm - like he's playfully keeping his hand just out of reach @gabe - Thanks so much! The shotgun isn't really homemade so much as a bits box explosion - it's partly an escher shotgun, some grey stuff, the butt of a MaxMini heavy machine gun, the handle off of a lasgun(?) and some GS to hold it all together! The radio itself is almost entirely green and grey stuff, so I'm really proud that you like it. Thanks for the compliments - a "groovy" from you is one of the highest honours! fatuous - Thanks so much! And I'd maybe move away from the dissection kit - you wouldn't want to accidentally put one of them in your mouth! ;D I've heard good things about using vaseline to stop GS sticking to metal tools, but I'm not a fan of it myself. You end up having to clean the model before you paint, and it goes everywhere. Might be worth trying before you make the plunge though? Though a set of 5 clay shapers is only about £10, so it might be worth just going ahead Today's update is a rather mammoth fluff one. Hope you like! Riggs moved through the shattered entranceway, following the glow of the fire. He could hear them talking - low and cautious, still unsure of themselves. He smiled. It would be good to get some new company. The dog growled, leaning into the rope around her neck as the campfire came into view. Riggs bent down, pulled her in and patted her side as her hackles rose.
"Easy, Cass. Calm down, girl. They're friends, ok? No one's trying to kill me today."
The strangers by the campfire turned towards him, the male half rising. His hand was at the holster hanging off his belt. The girl spoke first.
"Uhh... hey. You okay, man? We're new. Murdock's cleared us, so... no need for the dog, alright?"
Riggs laughed, raising his arms in what he hoped was a disarming gesture. "She's not that bad, honest - just talks a big game. She'll be fine once she's used to you." He tied her off against a door frame and patted her muzzle once more. "You mind if I join you?"
The man sitting opposite the fire still hadn't lowered his hand. The girl turned to him, and he nodded, sitting back where he had been. He smiled, and appeared to relax. Riggs pulled a bottle optimistically labelled "Wildsnake" from his bag and offered it to his new companions. The girl took it and drank deep before spluttering a few times and passing it back.
"Not the best, huh? Got it in Jento - should have been warning enough, I guess." He took a sup of the spirit and passed it on to the man opposite him. In the light of the fire, the thick gouges in the newcomer's arms were thrown into relief. "Name's Levin Grigg, though the folks round here tend to call me Riggs." He sighed. "Guess two syllables was a little much to ask. The girl growling at you on then end of that rope is Cass. I know the welcome Murdock gives to strangers can be... a little less than friendly, so I figured I'd stop by and say hi. What're your names?"
"Coop." It was the man who had spoken first. He was tall and heavy set, but probably no more than 20 years. Fresh cuts lined his features, and fresh bruises covered much of his face. His nose was set at an awkward angle - a look that seemed recently acquired, based on the crusted blood underneath it. Riggs could make out the profile of a penal collar beneath the man's coat - an interesting one, no doubt. "My friend here is Riff Raff." He paused for second, and grinned a smile with more than a little wince in it as he extended his hand. "Nice to meet you."
"Riff Raff?" The girl laughed. She was about Riggs' age, with dark eyes and bright green hair cropped short to her head. Slung at her side was a heavy backpack, filled with what looked like computer equipment.
"It kinda stuck! I grew up in Haverbrook, you know?" Riggs looked blank. "Haverbrook! Oh, come on. Big, fancy, posh oppressive arsehole community, couple miles outside the hive? Lots of trees? Back when there were still trees, that is. You'll know it if you see it." She paused for a second. "You know what a tree is, right?" Riggs smiled wanly, took the proffered bottle from Coop.
"So it's an ironic thing?"
"Sort of. fornicateing hated that place, ran away the second the factories blew up. I like it - kinda burning out my roots, y'know? Guess my family got evacced though, so maybe I shoulda stayed." She laughed.
Riggs thought for a second. "So how did you guys end up in Rukob?"
"Series of coincidences, I guess." RiffRaff grinned. "Coop, me and Twitch - have you met Twitch? You'd uh... You'd remember if you had." She giggled. "We were working as guards for this [not a very nice person] guilder, going place to place. Nothing too serious, just -"
Coop, who had been valiantly swigging at the bottle, cut her off with a smile. "Aw, come on Riff. He wasn't that bad. For a guilder." RiffRaff glared at him.
"He was a solid gold prick. He ripped off everyone he met."
"He was a guilder."
"He charged more for drugs if people were sick!"
"He was a guilder."
"He mixed sumpwater in the liquor!"
"He was a guilder."
"He shot that trader in Saltash!"
"The one who tried to stab him?"
"When he ripped him off!"
"Like a guilder!" Coop broke into a playful smile, which was apparently a little too wide as he grunted and rubbed bruised jaw. He turned to Riggs. "Carson was an underhanded, backstabbing con artist, but that just meant that he was good at his job. With us though, he was a good guy. We sat shotgun on his caravan between settlements. Easy money, apart from the odd raider or underhive moron. Between us though, they didn't really have a chance."
"So what happened?" Riggs took another swig of the 'wildsnake' Coop had passed him, gagging a little as the aftertaste hit him. It really was foul stuff.
"Well," RiffRaff muttered. "like he said, we covered his ass between settlements. If Carson wants to shoot his mouth off to every guy in every drinking hole in Skillett, we can't be there to stop the guy who... well, shot his mouth off, I guess." Coop laughed and put his arm around her shoulder, but stopped when she threw him a look. "Turned out he messed with some local hired gun, a real badass apparently. And apparently he wasn't in the mood for Carson's nuts talk." A look of sadness spread momentarily across her face, before her features quickly hardened. "Either way, we found ourselves between employments." She passed a bacc-stick to Coop, lighting her own off the campfire. "You want one?" Riggs shook his head."Eh, your loss, they're good."
Riggs smiled, patting his shirt sleeve. "Got my own. From uphive." RiffRaff looked briefly impressed, but pulled it into a good natured sneer, rocking her head from side to side. "So how'd you find yourself here? Skillet's what, like, 10, 15 miles East?"
"Business venture." Coop replied. "Whatever we think of Carson," a glance to RiffRaff,"he went out owing us a fair few creds in backpay. He also left behind a fair few crates of spirits, munitions and condensor parts that he was no longer using. We heard of a trader who didn't ask many questions out at this end, but unfortunately didn't quite make it all the way here. The guide we hired was the same guy who gave us the tip, and said he knew the fastest way from Skillet to Rukob - yeah, yeah, I can see in your face that you know where this is going. It was stupid as hell, I know." Riggs raised his hands and shook his head, trying to repress a grin. "There were 20-odd armed men - thugs hired by the local guild interest - waiting for us in a pass about 5 miles out. We did what any sane people would do in that situation - gave em everything." He paused for a moment. "Twitch was raging, practically frothing at the mouth. Couldn't stand the idea that we weren't going to fight them. We managed to calm him down before he shot anyone though, or I'm guessing we wouldn't be here." He spat in the fire and watched it hiss. "Still, I'd love to meet that 'guide' again. Just the once." RiffRaff cracked her knuckles.
"They let us live, which was an unexpected courtesy. Took everything, of course, but let us go. Not before their boss had given me a "lesson about trade rights" though." RiffRaff put her hand on his shoulder, but he shrugged it off and smiled at her. "We made it though. It's almost hard to hate them, they did it so well."
The dog had been whimpering for a few minutes now. Riggs pulled another bottle from his pack, set it on the rubble he'd been sitting on.
"That's one hell of a way in. Look, I need to move, or Cass here'll never forgive me." He gestured at the bottle. "That's yours, if you think you can stomach it. Sounds like you guys could use it." He untied the dog from the post, pushing her back as she licked his face. He stood upright, turned again to the two newcomers. "Welcome to the Jackals, guys. It's been a pleasure." If you got through all that, kudos to you. There's a Riggs style introduction to the two of em still to come, this is just a little flavour. I wouldn't believe their story, either Please please please comment if you like it, or if you don't. I'd love ANY input you might have. Scarp
|
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Feb 21, 2011 20:21:14 GMT -5
No takers on the fluff then? Fair dos, I suppose it is technically the wrong section New update for today's a little lame, but here you go: Some shots of Riff Raff's base, now that it's all settled down a little. The lighting is incredibly hard to get right, as it's either pitch black or reflecting. Still, hopefully you can see enough to get an idea.   And finally, here's a crappy WIP shot of the complete team. What, you wanted a good picture? Pssh, I'm saving that for the finished article! Feel free to click and zoom etc., it's a pretty big photo.  And as always, please don't hesitate to let me know what you think! Scarp |
|
|
|
Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Feb 21, 2011 22:17:22 GMT -5
Looking awesome! I was really worried about how the water effect would turn out, based on the difficulties that you were having with it earlier, but it looks really good... |
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Mar 1, 2011 14:42:34 GMT -5
Aw, thanks a lot Trooper! It was kinda tough to work with, but I really like the final effect too ;D Sorry for the mini lag - I had exams then a big project deadline at uni, and this latest guy has been a nightmare, which has been kinda demotivational. Seriously. Cocked up his face at a late stage 3 or 4 times, dropped him and ruined a ton of GS work, not happy in general with the paintjob, couln't even get a good frigging photo. One of my first GS jobs, so the sculpting himself isn't great either. Here he is, anyway. Not finished, but I really don't want to look at him anymore.    Looking forward to my next guy, anyway ;D As always, any input appreciated, and I can imagine there are a fair few potential improvements for this guy... |
|
|
|
Post by Walrus on Mar 1, 2011 18:24:54 GMT -5
Where did you get the shotgun?
|
|
|
|
Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Mar 1, 2011 18:30:36 GMT -5
You're welcome! He's looking good. Ready to pump excessive amounts of hot lead into somebody! |
|
|
|
Post by Gabriel Lupus on Mar 3, 2011 5:19:12 GMT -5
Looks groovy enough to me - I think you're too hard on yourself sometimes...
|
|
|
|
Post by Beav on Mar 4, 2011 2:15:23 GMT -5
Look noices |
|
|
|
Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Mar 5, 2011 7:20:19 GMT -5
I really like this thread it's always great to see what your latest figure's like, as they're always really good!
|
|
|
|
Post by Scarper on Mar 6, 2011 11:55:23 GMT -5
Walrus - it's from maxmini. All three variants are pretty cool! @trooper 1974- Thanks again! ;D @gabe - Thanks a lot, that's really kind to say. I think I'll probably be happy to work on him again in a day or two - having a bit of a tough time at home at the mo, and my usually relaxing modelling seemed to be going wrong at every possible moment. When I messed up a little on the final layer of camo on his cloak I almost stamped on him... I know he's not terrible, it's just that I know in my head all the bits that could have gone better. It's pretty stupid, and I'm sure I'll get over it and be able to paint some more of him in a little while Beav - Thanks a lot, buddy Shostak(AWOL) - Thanks so much! That's a really big compliment, and I really appreciate it. Glad you like em! Today's update is rather a non-update I'm afraid. I'm heading home for a funeral in a few days, and haven't had anything like the time I'd like to paint or model, so I thought I'd throw out all the character ideas I've been having, to give a bit of a flavour for the gang. I don't anticipate being able to do much painting or modelling over the next week or so either, so I'll write up the rest of these instead when I get spare moments. I'm also going to write up some short blurbs for the other factions in the campaign - a scavvy gang, a mysterious inquisitor and her retinue, and the much alluded to QA. These have all been proxies up til now, so it'll be a glimpse into future models as well! Apologies that there's not much new here, but I though someone might be interested, and I'm trying to keep my mind occupied Murdock Leader of this Jackal cell. Claims to have been a sergeant in the PDF, but carries equipment that should never have fallen into his hands. Has spent many years on the scavenger teams, training new recruits in the Remnants. He tells people that it’s because he upset a high ranking officer, but others have suggested that he hates the compound, is fighting to his death to reunite with a family killed in the rebellion, or simply that he enjoys the work. All such suggestions result in scorn, and hard labour. Brusque and unfriendly, but will go out of his way to protect those under him. Trinkets and gifts have also been found in people's packs after visiting a trading post, though Murdock denies any knowledge of this. Farrell  Medic and plasma gunner. Found in the wastes a mile outside of Rukob, bleeding badly from embedded buckshot and a (clumsily stitched) stab wound to the stomach. He was carrying an infant girl, unharmed, but with a strange symmetrical birthmark on her back. Both were carried back to Pinepoint, an (ironically named) Remnant settlement. His wounds were infected, and the fever almost killed him as he raved about mutants and monsters. As he recovered, he first asked about the girl, then about others who may have come after him, names like Eli and Clara. The medical staff became concerned that he may have a bounty on his head. Many of the Remnants don’t trust him, and from his strange arrival to his refusal to explain where he came from, he hasn’t helped himself. The plasma weapon he carries is also a rare find, unusual to see outside the slaver camps to the North. Leaving the girl in the safety of the camp, he joined a Jackal team to pay back the kindness he was given, believing that his skill with medicae and especially work with bionics (again, an unusual skill in the underhive) would be invaluable. He regularly writes in a small book, which Twitch stole to show to the others, believing that he was a spy. Whilst he did write of what he was doing, the book was filled with letters to a woman, none of which it appeared had actually been sent. Murdock spoke to him about it, but saw no reason for concern. He is friendly and jovial when spoken to, but a little quiet, with a tendency to stare into space and tune out of conversations. Skragg Gunner and inventor. Apparently mute, but able to build technology from scrap, Murdock considers Skragg an idiot savant. Many of the others in the team think his silence is not a result of lack of intelligence. Further story incoming, but I don’t want to spoil the bit I already wrote for him! Crow  Before finding the Remnants, Crow scavenged the rocky and mountainous wastes outside the hive with her brother. After serving as a construction worker in the compound, Crow volunteered to join a Jackal team to rediscover the adventure and excitement of living rough. She may or may not regret her decision. Agile and sure-footed, Crow tends to stay high above the ground, shooting from vantage points wherever possible. She is good humoured and friendly, though with rather a dark sense of humour. She rarely takes off her rebreather, citing the case of her brother, who left their camp and shot himself after he realised that his laboured breathing was slowing him down. She is still angry with him for taking the decision without her. Ferret Joined the Remnants after being caught attempting to steal food from the Pinepoint stores with her teenage son. Both agreed to serve in Jackal teams and eventually join defensive patrols if it meant access to the compound. Ferret is very fast, and a good shot, but has been injured several times whilst in the 21st Jackals. Keen to return to base, Ferret rarely socialises, but will scavenge during her own time, hoping to find some archeotech valuable enough to merit transport back to Pinepoint. Riggs Friendly and affable, Riggs was born inside the Remnant compound. Initially charged with sump-farming and looking after the animals, he joined a Jackal team as soon as he could, and acts as a friendly second-in-command to Murdock. Despite his friendly demeanour, Riggs has a natural gift for negotiation and persuasion, and often accompanies Murdock to trading posts or to form treaties with rival groups. He tends to know a lot of residents in the settlements they regularly visit, and takes care of the dogs, Loki and Cass. There's more to come, but that's all for today. Please let me know if anyone sound to cheesy or cliched, or if you like anyone! p.s. also, so this isn't a total non-update, heres a minor repose I did on one of the studio McVey line. I wanted him to use his gun as little as possible, so I took it out of his hand, and put it on his hip. The pose is supposed to be a "Stay there, I'll be back" kind of thing as he runs to deal with a different wounded. Hope you like! 
|
|
|
|
Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Mar 6, 2011 14:47:50 GMT -5
As always, your figure looks great!
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but I haven't picked up who the renmants are actually fighting? Do you think you could possibly fill me in?
|
|
I might have to invest in some of those sculpting tools. I still use my old desiction kit, but they are all metal, so may have to find some of those 