GraemePaul Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Awesome pose. Beautiful paint job. No offense though, my eyes went straight to that base. How in the world did you do that snow?? :) Was your eye drawn to the base because its good or bad? The snow was quite simple. I made a mound of mulliput on a 40mm base and while it was setting pressed down my Ragnar conversion so it appeared to be soft snow. The wolf prints were also done at the same time using a paw from the WGT wolf pelt. Once it had all set I used shadow grey as a base coat and then built up multiple layers of skull white. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2758275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well, legitimately b/c it was the brightest part of the model, but yes I think it's really good! It's super simple which gives it an elegance, but I see so many people trying "snow" flock and sometimes it works, but it doesn't really look like snow. This however does. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2758448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoll Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 So, with the arrival of Logan Grimnar years ago, it suddenly became clear to the (atleast SW) players of this game that the more dynamic the model, the more impressive and the more presence they provoked on the table. However, with that came the dissatisfaction of the old Ragnar, Ulrik, and Njal models and their stagnant, lifeless poses. Thankfully, Njal has been updated, but encased in TDA. I am curious as to how you fellow wolfbrothers have updated the classics with pics of your own versions of the Ragnar, Ulrik, and Njal (power armor) models...or any others I've forgotten. To start, I'm submitting my current WiP model of Ragnar. I'll be out of town for a couple weeks and was eager to get this thread started, so he's not as complete as I'd like him, but w/e. C&C welcome. There's my old, painted Ragnar in the background for comparison. (Blurred on purpose.. yuck!) I hope you dont mind me stealing this idea, I was planning on converting ragnar because of the extreme derp of his model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2758589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Nope, don't mind at all! I mean, I sorta took the idea from DV8, so.. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2758821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Has anyone thought about converting the Kor'sorro Khan figure? I am debating that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2759789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Has anyone thought about converting the Kor'sorro Khan figure? I am debating that. DV8's Ragnar in the 2nd post of this thread uses the Kor'sarro model as a base. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2759812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ah, now I just have to aspire to DV8's level of quality!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2759820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 DV8: Where is a DV8ed pa~Njal, Arjak, 'regular sized' Ulrik and Logan? :P Well I already have Arjac; it's not much of a scratch-build, but he does well enough. I don't field him enough to really care to build another one: ARJAC ROCKFIST, THE ANVIL OF FENRIS http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/greatcompany/arjacrockfist.jpg As for Njal, I don't use him at all. He's meh in my books fluff-wise, and a terrible character. And why would I build a "regular" sized Ulrik? ;) I know that you have a soft spot for Templars too, so you might as well do a Grimaldus whilst you're at it B) His proportions are wrong, which is a shame considering how formidable he is in Helsreach. Actually, I love Templars, and for a long period of time (almost the entirety of 3rd Edition), they were my primary army. I am seriously considering picking them up again, not necessarily as an army to paint, but predominantly as a labor of love. But we'll see; I still have a lot on my plate and the last thing I need is another power-armored army. DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2760290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Excellent... love the hammer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2760394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Ok, I took a break from my Summer Advance oath to work on Ragnar a bit more. Nearly finished with the GS work (enough to where it's not noticeable in these pics.. I hope!) and then it's off to prime and paint. C&C welcome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2802540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 your gonna have to do green-stuff tutorials one day! your Ragnar is looking great! very feral, and ready for combat Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2802541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 your gonna have to do green-stuff tutorials one day! your Ragnar is looking great! very feral, and ready for combat Yes please. That fur is amazing!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2802565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Sant Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Love the GS fur and his gauntlets, looks very nice indeed. I must say I personally dislike the PA wolf helmet that you have used for the shoulder pad, it looks to rounded. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2802712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 While I agree that particular helm has always looked rounded to me too, I hopefully trimmed enough off the dome to where it's not AS rounded.. my camera skills are just lacking. And even still.. that helm is 5x better than the original shoulder wolf head thingy, imo. Hey, DV8. If you happen to pop in here.. I've been trying to see it on your model, but did you happen to sculpt on those two sidelock braids on the original Ragnar model (sitting on the left side of his head) ? Oh, and thanks all for the compliments on the GS! Sadly I can't take all the credit. I used this to get most of the back done ( I HIGHLY recommend it!), and patched up the multitude of seams later. The stuff around the shoulders is all me though >.> Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Wulfen Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 @Dv8 I never thought of using njal that way I like the Seth converstion the most. To me it just seems to be holding more action to it. And if and when I do it that's will be the way I go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Sant Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Oh, and thanks all for the compliments on the GS! Sadly I can't take all the credit. I used this to get most of the back done ( I HIGHLY recommend it!), and patched up the multitude of seams later. The stuff around the shoulders is all me though. Do you let the GS cure and then blend it in or do you blend it in while still un-cured? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hey, DV8. If you happen to pop in here.. I've been trying to see it on your model, but did you happen to sculpt on those two sidelock braids on the original Ragnar model (sitting on the left side of his head) ? I did indeed, although they're not exactly sculpted. I simply cut them off another head and stuck them on, green-stuffing the gap to blend it in. http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/wip/DSC09017.JPG DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Sant Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 @ Wolfebane Maybe you could add some GS teeth to the wolf helm like DV8 has done in the above pic. I think its the lack of the teeth thats making it look odd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Do you let the GS cure and then blend it in or do you blend it in while still un-cured? You know what.. I've been letting it cure and blend it in after, and now that you mention it, it'd be so much easier and less stressful to not wait. Though usually I press a batch of fur before going to bed, letting it cure overnight, so I'd have to readjust my timing to use it un-cured. Reason being, even though GS is still very pliable when cured, it still requires glue to keep it in position b/c there's still retention of its previous form. Blending an only slightly-cured press would work waaay better. Silly me.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 @ Wolfebane Maybe you could add some GS teeth to the wolf helm like DV8 has done in the above pic. I think its the lack of the teeth thats making it look odd. A fair point. I'd forgotten all about those teeth. I'll see about doing that tonight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Teeth placed, other putty work finished, even redid his "dogtag" runestone at his throat. I'll hopefully get an updated pic tonight with some base colors. This was brought up in my WiP thread. Someone suggested that I remove the metal studs over his right eyebrow. I left them for aesthetics, but the commenter didn't think Wolves used studs. I know they do, but it made me think whether Ragnar would have any or just not have bothered with them. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 This was brought up in my WiP thread. Someone suggested that I remove the metal studs over his right eyebrow. I left them for aesthetics, but the commenter didn't think Wolves used studs. I know they do, but it made me think whether Ragnar would have any or just not have bothered with them. Thoughts? I believe some of the SW "sergeant" from 2nd edition had studs, at least I know the Long Fang "sergeant" did, as he was and still is one of my favorite SW models. I think the Grey Hunter one also had studs. Should be enough reason for you :P don't over complicate it by thinking, do it with what feels right. If it looks good and adds to the models character, then do it. Don't let it or anyone stop you for adding character and individuality to your models.....and trust me when I say it :mellow: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2803801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 First stages of blocking out colors. When I start getting into the details, I'll make an actual effort to setting up some proper lighting, etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2804147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus-92 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Here is my rendition of Ragnar, finished him about a week ago, very happy with the result. He is built around the 'wolf guard with power claws' model, which was released a few months before the new codex. Yes, he's a baby blue space wolf, deal with it. And yes, i know about the black mark on his right foot, and the metalics shining through on the bottom of his feet, i don't have any more recent photos but he has since been touched up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2804229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Great paint job and pose. Personally though, I think he looks a bit pale, but that could just be the pictures. I'd consider giving him a VERY thinned out Ogryn Flesh wash to bring back some color. Oh, and I like that the three of us (including DV8) gave him mutton chops. :whistling: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229678-old-school-ragnar-ulrik-and-njal/page/2/#findComment-2804374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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