onlyme Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Painted this up for a mates 30th. It's a couple of days late, but I think it's turned out all right. It's finshed other than a coat of matte varnish. Feedback most welcome.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidje Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 May I be the first to compliment you on your gold. It is really aces. I'm no real fan of the grey left arm, but that's personal opinion:p Overall a brilliant model Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I've only got two things: the gray shoulder pad looks like it could use more shading, and the base is kind of lacking. I would put some interesting do-dad or another on the base. Also there are some imperfections showing on the side of the base. This is a great looking model. Very good work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 wow, looking great, Id say the grey looks fine, though i would have had mithril or boltgun metal, i just like the metallic effect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. The grey was really an attempt to find something really contrasting with the gold - I kinda like it but then I am bias :cry: . The base is pretty dull but then again I completely ran out of patience with the model and wanted to get back to my My WIP Army so it's lucky to have one at all ;) Hopefully my mate will like it, it's a surprise :cry: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudge Dreadnought Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Excellent gold, and the head is very well done. Most non-helmeted marines make me want to shoot myself. I like they grey arm, but perhaps a black wash on it? Also the backpack could use some stronger highlights i think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master of fact Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Nice, as an ultrasmurf fan i would be delighted to get one for my bday. CAN I BE YOUR FRIEND :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2021782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Grey arm looks neat. Is that some sort of script or litany freehanded in tiny dots there? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2022551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 The text in the gray area is raised detail from the original sculpt of the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2022612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (Dumb question but) It's true-scale, right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 It's an inquisitor range model. These are 54mm scale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrum proeliator Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 It's minis like this one that make me want to start playing inquisitor. Great Work. Not so sure about the base though... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-code Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Fantastic model!! I have to say the base looks like a bit of an afterthought, especially when compared to the top-notch work you did on the rest of the figure. The gaps between the base and the uneven texture of the paint are really brought out by that bright silver and it's pretty distracting. ~Mike~ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Very nice mate!!! Great paint job! Looks real nice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tastytaste Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Once you explained your reason for the grey arm It really makes sense. Makes the whole model really stand out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2023940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCHAOS Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 If you added battle damage to the armour it would make it complete! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2024546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks for all the positive feedback... I'm going to have to look at the base but don't have a huge amount of time; I'm handing the model over on saturday night and I still havn't varnished the :) thing (don't ask). I'll have a think about the base but if I'm going to change it it will have to be saturady morning :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/171069-smurf-for-a-mate/#findComment-2024639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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