Brother Captain Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Seems I'm on a painting spree lately! I think Inquisitorial minis are accepted here so I'll post him now before they remove henchmen from the new Daemonhunters Codex. :o Let me know if you think I should alter anything before varnishing. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0006.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0005.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0004.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0003.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0002.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy.Gee Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Love it. You should give the plasma coils some colour though. Glowing blue or green would be cool but glowing purple would rock socks. Keep it up. JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks Jeffy.Gee! I was expecting some criticism about the plasma gun but TBH I can't bring myself to paint a glowing effect on any plasma weapon unless it seems the the weapon is about to be fired. I always imagined that the coils would light up as the weapon is charging to fire. I know it's slightly absurd to try being realistic on a 40k mini but I just think it would look odd. On the other hand I never wondered how 10 marines can fit in a Rhino. Go figure. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Myself I would assume that the plasma core is kept glowing constantly because it is powered up fulltime when on the battlefield - why else would you keep the plasma core out in the open if it wasn't for it to cool down? When it fires, it'd ofcourse give off extra light as it heats up, but I like to think that it is glowing as long as it is "loaded". On the other hand, it is still plasma in there, and isn't plasma more colourful than grey? ;) That is just what I think, however! It is a wonderful model. Is the robe red with a very heavy wash or? And the face is wonderful, is the eyepatch greenstuff or is it actually from somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hmm good point. I always imagined that the plasma core is under these iron vents. You're correct that it must be switched on at the battlefield but this mini looks more like a wandering traveler and less than a warrior. It may also be that this mini is going to be a hierophant in an Inquisitor's retinue and since he can't take a plasma gun it'll be ceremonial (aka just for show) so I didn't want to draw that much attention to it. :) Now about the robe... It was the result of a failed experiment with a new recipe for reds (started with a mix of Scab Red & Chaos Black and highlighted all the way to Blood Red - works well on power armour though) so after the highlights appeared too chalky I washed it with Badab Black, rehighlighted it and then glazed it with undiluted Baal Red. I liked the dark colour so I kept it. And yes the eyepatch is a part of the mini itself. Cause horrific scars covering most of his face are not enough to show us what a battle hardened missionary he is. B) In case you wana try the recipe for the face: - Basecoat with Talarn Flesh - Wash with Ogryn Flesh wash - Highlight with Dwarf Flesh - Highlight with a 1:1 mix of Dwarf Flesh & Elf Flesh - Highlight with Elf Flesh - Glaze lower lip with Baal Red - Wash Scars and a little bit of the surrounding area with Baal Red - Rehighlight scars with Elf Flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nezulius Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cool model, haven't seen anything like it before. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Great model, it oozes character! As for the Plasma gun i think it looks fantastic as it is. People have said that it should always be active when on a battlefield, but what if he isn't on a battlefield? You'd only activate something like the weapon as you close to battle. Very much like the flesh tones, i have saved your recipe so i hope to try it out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Varnished and ready to enter my display cabinet! CMON voting link: http://www.coolminiornot.com/270875 http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0010.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0007.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0005-1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0004-1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0003-1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i243/Brother_Captain/Misionary/IMG_0002-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy.Gee Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 What parts is he made from? I can't see him on the GW site. JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy.Gee Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Scratch that, I found him. I much prefer your colour scheme to the one on GW. JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Flawless victory brother. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 What no glowing coil effect? I thought this was de rigur or however you spell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Okay he looks awesome! Where is the mini, cause I can't find it anywhere? EDIT: Thanks for your help. You got my vote 10 out of 10 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Trooper Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I know I'm late, but by 'eck mate that's delicious! I really love the muted green military style casings on the plasma and chainsword. How did you get that colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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