Finn Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi all, I found some free time and I decided to work on my Belial's base. I wanted it to fit with the rest of my army's bases, but I also wanted this one to stand out. I decided to sculpt some glowing pattern/rune to clearly indicate, that the mini is someone more important than your usual termie. This is the result. As it's my first attempt to do OSL, I'd appreciate advice how to improve the effect. http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6898/bases.jpg Cheers, Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captin Xavier Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 WOW ...DUDE!! thats awsome! Really well done! I think the only possible way to make this any better is to maybe lighten up some of the "brighter" spots of the light source. Apart from that you're golden Cheers Cpt X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Aardappel Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That is one awesome base! I should make bases for my models. They're all just black. :) Great work man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thanks for the compliments, guys :) I think that adding some brighter spots is not such a bad idea, I'll have to try it. However, I'm afraid that the light source might be not wide enough to add some "hotter" spots, as it may turn plain white. Still, it's worth taking a shot. Naturally, the light is going to reflect off Belial's leg armour a bit. Maybe it will increase the overall effect. I should make bases for my models. They're all just black. ;) I've recently noticed that a finished base adds very much to the look of the mini. Most of my minis look a bit crappy without bases done and after some work on the base, they suddenly start to look quite acceptable :P And here comes Belial himself: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2/belial.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ok, I've added some "hotter" spots. Before: http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6898/bases.jpg After: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8632/baseimp.jpg More advice, guys? Still learning how to do OSL and support from OSL experts would be highly appreciated :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical Cricket Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Seems like you don't need much advice, hehe. Nice job! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the akratic Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I really liked it at first, then you changed it by adding the hotter spots, and now i REALLY like it. Nice work Finn, keep it up. Make sure to continue the OSL on the actual model too though, otherwise it might look weird. But you probably already knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Aardappel Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ok, I've added some "hotter" spots. http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8632/baseimp.jpg More advice, guys? Still learning how to do OSL and support from OSL experts would be highly appreciated ;) Add some highlights on the rocks you're using your lighting technique on. They're a little bland at the moment. Just a tiny bit of nigh white should do it, I think. (Might mix it with some orange/yellow.) It's looking great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Styphus Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Keep the rocks as they are now. If you brighten it you might end up with rocks that seem to be making their own light. Nothing to do with the base, but what are your plans for those shoulder pads? If reversed the winged sword may be upside down, but as of now they have huge vulnerable gaps. A conundrum perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 What are your plans for those shoulder pads? If reversed the winged sword may be upside down, but as of now they have huge vulnerable gaps. A conundrum perhaps? Nothing, actually. I have to admit that I'm a bit worried about the durability of current solution, but my plastic glue is concrete-hard and I'm generally handling my minis very gently to avoid any damage. It should be fine. Maybe I'll reinforce the joint by some plasticard, where the shoulderpads and torso meet. Alternatively, if something bad happens, I'll file off the embossed detail, reverse the pads and add some GS/card detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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