Wispy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu84/Matrias/ragnar.jpg So this is the third time I tried to get a Ragnar going. The first time was was just GWs model, and while it served on the table top, I hated the look.. I stripped it, cut up some pieces, and tried combining it with the new plastics for a better pose, but it was just as bad. I decided to try one more time, this time using the WolfGuard w/lightning claws as a base. 5th edition made that model useless, as it was no longer cost effective. The cloak was kosarro khan - not sure where I got it, but I vaugely remember trading for it awhile ago. The shoulder was the only thing of old Ragnar I reused. Arms wer sanguinary guard, everything else was Space Wolf So Dv8's Ragnar conversion is always on my mind - so awesome.. However, unlike DV8, I'm a terrible sculpter. however I have a steady knife and brush hand. I compesated by carving details from my bits collection and carefully gluing them in place. The bracelets - some critical pieces of Ragnars imagery, are all freehanded. End result is... Well what do you all think? I tried my best to hit all to hit all his unique details. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Master Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I like the model very much. I've been wanting a proper ragnar for a while but I've never managed to convert one. You also did a fine job painting the model. The only part I'm not too convinced of is the head. It looks unnatural, somehow. Mostly around the mouth. In the top left picture, he looks like he's trying out lipstick, but not entirely sure just how much to use, or where it goes. I'd fix that if I were you. The eyes also don'l look to convincing, much like someone's given him two black eyes, or he added eyeliner to his experiments with makeup. I'd just use a slightly darker shade of the skin tone for the eye sockets and definitely make sure that the pupils aren't too big, or he'll just look like he's gone completely nuts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Model is for a bit above average tabletop quality. Head's fine, I've already caked too many layers trying to get it as is, that the detail to go back and fix it so it's perfect would cause more trouble then good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthpig23 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 nice conversion. I recently did the same thing. getting ready to lay paint to it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I think it is a great job. Always a pleasure to see your work! :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyInDeath Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Definitely more dynamic than most. Don't try to compare to Dv8....that man's models cannot be matched, I swear! But this is a solid Ragnar, though I would like to see him in the original blond, rather than the black hair that has come into fashion as of late! The blackmane was from the blackmane wolf he killed! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Wolf Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Very good, I've also wanted to make a decent regna but I suffer from a chronic case of being lazy so I never got around to it, but this may get me off my backside to do it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Definitely more dynamic than most. Don't try to compare to Dv8....that man's models cannot be matched, I swear! But this is a solid Ragnar, though I would like to see him in the original blond, rather than the black hair that has come into fashion as of late! The blackmane was from the blackmane wolf he killed! I'm not trying to compete with DV8, that's for sure! :P I only mentioned him because he is the gold standard at this point, and if this was going to work, I had to figure out how I could get similar (if a little more subpar) results with my own skillset. I've only seen once piece of art of blond Ragnar, and everything else is black hair. Decided to not buck the trend. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2568660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeken Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I like it. Great mini. Only thing I would say is his frost weapon is a bit normal looking. I know you bit bashed him so that totally works. Other than that I like your work & painting a lot. And yes DV8 is awesome. I had him make me (and my daughter for her school project) a Logan because of his Ragnar & Ulric. Definitly an awesome centerpiece to my army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2569256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Great mini but you should have used the origina ragnar head as it was more dashing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2569329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ragnar's hair needed to blow in the direction of the cape. His head is molded to his hair, which is molded to the rest of his body. Wouldn't have worked. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2569487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Don't try to compare to Dv8....that man's models cannot be matched, I swear! Everybody starts somewhere man. Links so as not to hijack the thread Grey Hunters from about 10 years ago. Wolf Lord from about 7 years ago. Wolf Lord from about 5 years ago. Ragnar Blackmane from about 3 years ago. The Logan Grimnar I painted for Taeken The bottom line is that it's all about practice. The only reason I am at the level I am (and even I don't think I'm that good compared to so many others out there) is because of practice and dedication, painting as much as possible as often as possible, and always pushing myself to do better than before. With regards to your Ragnar, great concept. Just keep practicing and never settling for anything less than your best. DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2569989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalver Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Don't try to compare to Dv8....that man's models cannot be matched, I swear! Everybody starts somewhere man. Links so as not to hijack the thread Grey Hunters from about 10 years ago. Wolf Lord from about 7 years ago. Wolf Lord from about 5 years ago. Ragnar Blackmane from about 3 years ago. The Logan Grimnar I painted for Taeken The bottom line is that it's all about practice. The only reason I am at the level I am (and even I don't think I'm that good compared to so many others out there) is because of practice and dedication, painting as much as possible as often as possible, and always pushing myself to do better than before. With regards to your Ragnar, great concept. Just keep practicing and never settling for anything less than your best. DV8 Don't you understand? We want you to tell us that it is a natural gift so that we are absolved from any responsibilty to improve. Don't tell me that it just takes hard work and persistence, thats the one thing I am trying to avoid :). So come on, be honest, there was a pact with a devil right? Or you got an artisans hands transplanted onto yours? Maybe you fasted on a mountain top for 40 days and emerged with new found painting skills? Wispy, I love the model, it really gives the impression of Ragnar slashing through a melee, cutting down any foes he encounters but his focus is keep moving, keep moving, get to where he needs to be. Fantastic conversion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2570025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwulf133 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Definitely more dynamic than most. Don't try to compare to Dv8....that man's models cannot be matched, I swear! But this is a solid Ragnar, though I would like to see him in the original blond, rather than the black hair that has come into fashion as of late! The blackmane was from the blackmane wolf he killed! Amen brother! I am so sick of the dark hair. Why would a wolf lord bother dying his hair? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2573518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Little do you know, the blond hair was the result of unfortunate bender the night before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215545-ragnar-conversion/#findComment-2577912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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