Combat_Vet Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Greets, Fresh from finishing my LPC work and moving along. Because of the input here, I think my modeling and painting skills increased 100% from just one miniature. So not to let a good thing go to waste, I've decided to attempt to build a Rune Priest. He will be just about the last of my HQ units. http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010796.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010797.jpg Should I stick to actual FUTHARK runes on the armor or should I just use random stick letters and symbols? He does look a little "wonky" right now. He will be taking a step down from a curb. I'm thinking of a kind of "you shall not pass" stance for him. Like Gandalf in Lord of the rings. That's why the head is slightly up raised and the arms are so far from the body. I know it's early, but any advice or input would be great. better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 honestly? keep the runes they look great, as does the rest of this mini so far. nice use of the new marauder horsemen head, that looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kable Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think the Runes are great a swell as the rest of the model. I'm definitely keep track of this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Damn that looks nice so far, very promising. I agree, that head is a very fitting choice for a Rune Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Beork Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'd use the futhark runes, maybe try and use them all spread across his body, would be a nice gimmick. I'd try to make them a bit thinner though, else his armour will be engulfed. Beork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Some excellent progress you have there. Looks like this will be a very promising Rune Priest yet :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapturowski Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yeah, this is looking excellent. The runes remind me of the old Njal the Stormcaller model. I posed my own Rune Priest in a similar fashion but i used the arms with the standard and power weapon from the SM Command Squad box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Greets, I've got a little more work done on the mini. I'm really liking the model so far. http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010813.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010814.jpg He will be armed with a frost weapon and a rune staff. I still have to add a few runes to the lower arms and "fancy up" the staff. As always, any C&C is welcome. As are any ideas to help improve my skills and the model in general. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 He looks great; his wrists look a little on the chunky side but i'm sure it will look better with legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konskrypt Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 That is very awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Greets, Started on the legs. They still have a ways to go, but I hope it will give a little more perspective on the arms. Finding problems early is the key! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010815.jpg I think I can manage 6-8 runes per lower leg. Maybe less on the left leg. I will place a wolf tooth necklace and a small pouch on a strap there. The torso is too busy for the necklace and the staff will have wolf tails and "trinkets", so it too will be too busy. Should the upper legs get runes as well? The right hip will have a holster for a pistol. Thanks for all the replies. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'd keep the runes to the lower legs, save the model getting cluttered. On another note: Someone is determined to get the Wolf Totem onto a model aren't they? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 @Ferrus - LMAO, I will find a way to use it! It was part of my first "real" conversion. Of course if I get too many complaints, I'll make something else for the staff. Maybe the totem could be used as an objective marker? "the chew toy of Russ", or something. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Your Rune Priest is coming along great. Definitely full of character and life. Great work :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackblade68 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Awesome job on th GS, and I'd keep the staff head. It's cool. No runes on the thigh, it'd be too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Greets, I decided not to add the strap to the lower leg. I see that I have a habit of putting them there. I tried to move the strap up on the leg and add a few pouches. Does it work? http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/meadows88/P1010816.jpg I started on the runes. I will add one more to the upper right side (in the pic). Maybe too many? Any thoughts or ideas would be great. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice to see an update from you 200, and a very good one at that! I like the progress you've made on him and I just can't get over how cool that head looks. Have you considered sculpting a small 'screaming eagles' style mohawk onto his head, I think it would fit the model perfectly. Good sculpting on the wolf pelt and that chainsword looks to be the best choice for this Rune Priest. Looking forward to more updates from you, and quick too. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13skullz Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Cool! more wrinkles on the pouches! -Skullz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 @Darth - the only thing I can think of as a "screaming eagle" mohawk, is the old glider troops from the 101st in WWII. Is that what you mean? @skulls - I see what you mean. I'll try to fix that and if I can't I'll redo them. Thanks for pointing that out. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Very nice work 200 :D The pouches are a very nice touch (especially versus the typical waist pouches, very Rune Priest appropriate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmane Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 hi there SupA Nice RP maybe you could consider making 'Helle' carvings along the upper edges of the greaves to break the amount of stand-out runes and keep the shadow grey showing on the model Frizze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice going though i think the staff should be raise somewhat upwards. Unless you get the feeling that it will start looking like gandalf in powerarmour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 @angelus -thanks @Blackmane - I'm just learning to use GS, I have no idea how to even start engraving something this small - any ideas? @Spacefrisian - gandalf is what I had in mind when I started this guy (and the old njal model). I agree that the staff should be held straighter, if the model was straighter. It's kind of hard to see with him on the mount, but he will be leaning slightly forward. Almost like he is bracing for a charge. That is why the weapons are held at a lower angle. Thanks to everyone for the replies. i should have another pic update late tomorrow. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 @Darth - the only thing I can think of as a "screaming eagle" mohawk, is the old glider troops from the 101st in WWII. Is that what you mean? Yep, that would be exactly what I meant. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 @Darth - the only thing I can think of as a "screaming eagle" mohawk, is the old glider troops from the 101st in WWII. Is that what you mean? Yep, that would be exactly what I meant. What do you think? as much as I dislike the one-oh-worst, I'll give it a try. I'll post it up tomorrow. Better days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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