jah-joshua Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 hey B&C... this is my first sculpting project... a custom built Mephiston for the new millenium... hopefully i will get the chance to tackle another project like this in the future... i would like to improve on my Greenstuff skills... this mini is painted to my basic commission standard... i've gone for a classic 'Eavy Metal style... the freehand skull trim on his cloak was a bit of a rush job (each skull is so tiny!!!)... there are a few other things i would have liked to do better, but this guy has to go out the door... here he is for your viewing pleasure... more views are available in the voting link: http://coolminiornot.com/246697 http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/Mephiston.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/Mephistongreen.jpg i hear Meph is a beast in the new Blood Angels codex... hopefully this guy will see a lot of action in the customer's army... thanks for lookin'... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ash Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Amazing! I believe I was following you on a WIP thread of this. Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I had a look at your WIP thread when you were building this mini and was very impressed. Much much better than GW's aged sculpt. (they really should have re-done him for the ne 'dex, but then if the had you might not've got to make this one :D). Now you've got him painted, I'd like to re-iterate that this mini looks stunning and the client should be very happy with this unique mini that captures the best parts of the existing one and is well painted to boot. Nice Job Jah. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Great work, both the sculpting and the painting. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tiger Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 definitely better than GW's lame excuse for a model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eberious Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Very nice, I see taking molds of the detailed parts shoulders, chest and torso paid off. Nice sculpting on the sword handle and little glass tube thingys with blood in them(I'm guessing). Will be doing somthing like it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garden Ninja Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 That is some very nice looking work you've done there. The mini seems far more understated than the original (which I think would be the case if they were to update their older mini- it happened with Yarrick). Also, you make me want to do something really crazy with some Blood Angels, so this mini is clearly a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Nice work all round like the GS work, you've got the eavy metal style spot on. The only thing that that plays on my mind is the height of the figure he looks a little squat and could maybe use a little more height. great work though :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 thanks guys... glad all the hard work has paid off... of course, now that he's done, all i can see is the stuff i would have done different... the customer is very happy though... i can't wait to hear how they react at his local shop when he shows Meph off on Saturday... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 He is a very lucky customer :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunchb0x Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 lose the fangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 lose the fangs. ^ agreed, but the rest is downright ace. nice work -CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 lose the fangs. thanks for such a helpful critique of an already finished mini... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYEB79 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Stunning jah just stunning. Will have to go and find the wip thread for it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild001 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Personally I dig the vampire mythos associated with the Blood Angels. Excellent work JAH. Meph will be melting faces and ripping out hearts on the tabletop. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 This, sir, wins. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen-Shugar Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Brilliant work one this one jah! The sculpt is as profesional looking as anything GW have done, and the paintwork is just as good as 'eavy metal too. Good job mate. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Damn, that turned out awesome. I want to give it a go now. My paint job would, of course, do it no justice. Haha, implying I ever paint anything. lose the fangs. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Caliban Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 definitely better than GW's lame excuse for a model Are you taking the piss? This model is nice but the GW in flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verythrax Draconis Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I can't say I like the original mini, but surely your conversion and painting skillz are CRAZY! :( Could you please post pics of both sides of the model, so we can check the gree stuff work there? EDIT: nevermind, just followed the CMoN link :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haunter! Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 That Dark Elf sword worked out great for the model. The dynamic pose really works a lot better for the character's fluff as well. You even kept his receding hairline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tiger Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 definitely better than GW's lame excuse for a model Are you taking the piss? This model is nice but the GW in flawless. no I'm not :D , unless I'm taking it over the GW model hoping it will melt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Caliban Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 What the **** **** No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 you have got to be kidding me, Brother Caliban... GW's Meph is static, boring, and looks like he has something stuck up his arse... this version is on the attack, and scary as hell, as he should be... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tiger Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 this version is on the attack, and scary as hell, as he should be... indeed, if GW's was as animated like this I would of liked the model........but still would of hated his fluff and him as a character in general, but it would of ticked one box at the very least and I would use such a model as a bog standard libby with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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