Tzimisce169 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hi guys, I had this idea on the way home last friday, I started to think about what I had in my bits box and how I could use it. Saturday morning I build the frame and selected the parts, Saturday afternoon I started to green-stuff the lower torso and by Sunday morning I was fiinished and the King of Bones was born. I've used a lot of grey plastic to cover up the fact that my GS skills are rather basic, however I am very please with the results. What do you think? http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle07_zps3822fae7.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle06_zpsae4d1c78.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle05_zps65e1dad7.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle04_zps876741b5.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle03_zps8976946b.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle02_zps89855846.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/lucianvanguard/Chaos%20Daemons/nurgle01_zps68bec0ac.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wow, stunning idea and very well executed! I'm not very skilled with GS either, but I really love the idea of this model, and the way you've played into your own strengths and weaknesses is very creative. I'm sure others here may have advice on how to improve your GS technique, but let me be the first to say you've done a great job so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzimisce169 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks Reichfaust, I can't wait to start painting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torva Minoris Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Awesome model! Kind of looks a bit like gravelord Nito from Dark Souls. Once painted up I'm sure the green stuff will blend well with the rest of the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razerz Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That's awesome! Reminds me of the Draug and Draugir from The Witcher 2. If you want to get better at using green stuff I woudl recommend a couple of clay shapers. They make wonders for getting smooth surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggnuggath Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 The boney hands near the head reminded me of the 'helping hands' from the movie Labyrinth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have to agree with Torva- the first thing I thought of was Gravelord Nito- not that there is anything wrong with that, Nito is awesome! I would just like to add that since he is composed almost entirely of bones- playing off the "decay" aspect of nurgle may be a bit hard. Have you considered making a backpack with putrescent plague tanks/barrels like some other Nurgle Daemon Princes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzimisce169 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've never seen Darksouls, is it an anime? @The_Chaplain: I think adding a backpack may make the model look a little odd plus I've never really been a fan of plague tanks and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 This is a great start, only thing Im not so keen on is the skeleton coming out the hood. I would have left that blank but brilliant work so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzimisce169 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks Biohazard, The blank/empty hood and the large skull has been done to death, if you'll forgive the pun. I deliberately wanted a skeleton as a head because I've never seen it before and in my mind the concept is a lot more horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 There's some monster in Dungeons and Dragons, and those statue things from the mortal combat movie, where the chest cavity eats things. That ribcage in it's belly reminds me of that, and I think it would be cool of some more hands or some claws were grabbing at the ribcage, as though to pull it inside the bulk. This is the thing I'm talking about: http://redwinggreen7.livejournal.com/97701.html I feel like his arms are too fleshy. They don't look like they quite belong with a mound of bones. I'm sure you could do something to simply alter them rather than remove them altogether, I just can't think of a clever, simple fix yet. I suppose if they were covered in plate armor and chain armor rather than being obviously made of flesh, that would work well enough, but that doesn't sound like an easy fix.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzimisce169 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ok, so I'm going to start painting this bad boy tonight. I'd like to avoid the pitfall of having a monochromatic model but I'm thinking about the following: Dusty grey robes with lots of dirt around the bottom Jet black innards with bone coloured... erm bones Rusted to hell and back weapons and armour Dark brown, algae covered wooden sections, shields etc. Bruised and rotting flesh on the arms. I can't remember the last time I was this psyched about painting a model. Updates to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.k.i.t.t.l.e Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Really like the idea of this guy, really looks Guillermo Del Toro-esque, I could see it in the next Hellboy. :D Good luck with the painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Cool concept for sure! There appear to be a few finger prints in the green stuff mind - you may just want to tidy that! Also, how will you ensure it doesn't look flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Very very nice and inspired idea! Now to see him with some paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer le Boucher Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Reminds me of the Kingdom Death "The King" model. http://img.over-blog.com/440x600/2/89/18/99/Kingdom-Death/KD-The-King-101.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Ohh neat model. It has a bit more of a Hindu or maybe Mesoamerican sculpture theme rather than death-zombie theme though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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