lilloser Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thank you very much guys. @ Vash - that's a really good point and one that has been brought up in another forum. "I agree with you, but for this particular piece I don't think having a back story is appropriate for the auxilary characters - it's part of the tragedy. Hector from the History Boys illustrates what I tried to achieve better than I can put into words. Hector: "The important thing is, he has a name. Say Hardy's writing about the Zulu wars - or later - or the Boer War possibly, and ... These were the first campaigns when soldiers, common soldiers, were commemorated. The names of the dead were recorded and inscribed on war memorials. Before this, soldiers, private soldiers, were all unknown soldiers. And so far from being revered, there was a firm in the nineteenth century (in Yorkshire, of course) which swept up their bones from the battlefields of Europe in order to grind them into fertiliser. So, thrown into a common grave he may be, he's still Hodge, the drummer. Lost boy, though he is, on the far side of the world, he still has a name."By not having a 'name' I am robbing them of a place in history, leaving them part of the unremembered dead. Istvaan has annihilated their history as it will rob them of their future. This is part of the silence of the witness in my write up. I'm really glad you replied. You've opened up a debate that I'm interested in and I appreciate your counter argument that the scene is enhanced by the back history of the supporting cast. " You're right to pick me up on this point as it is a valid criticism but I hope you can understand why I choose to leave the insignia off the models. Loken Captain of the Tenth, renounced Son of Horus, Luna Wolf. http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5427_zps6c51001a.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5437_zps43b45a74.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5443_zps7fde89a7.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5442_zps0ade621d.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/LokenForgeworld_zpsb4461ae0.gif I've written up a retrospect in the character on my blog: http://loserstudio.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/garviel-loken-luna-wolf-son-of-horus.html A little controversial for staunch imperial but there yougo. What do you guys think of the gif? It's quite clunky and itwas a bitch to make. May only reserve this for special items like this diorama. Lil'Loser Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3575595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That's a much more complicated explanation than I was expecting and it's not really what I'm talking about. I'm not suggesting a name or background for the dead marines, just missing details be filled in. Details that should be there and are conspicuous by their absence. It would be like if a purity seal was left purple on the armor, or a bolter was entirely gray or a chest eagle was not picked out in a metalic, details that stand out by the lack of color applied to them. Big, blank shoulder pads just stand out as glaring. At the very least all I'm suggesting is Legion and squad symbol markings on the shoulder pads to help break up the big patches of armor color on the shoulder pads. Also the explanation of leaving these guys nameless doesn't apply to the Luna Wolves, who also are noticeably missing detail on their left shoulder pads. They have excellent legion markings but no squad markings and it stands out noticeably, at least to me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3576875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 @ Vash - I'll respond to that once my photos have come back online. God Damn you Photo bucket! New account time. Calas Typhon, First Captain of the Deathguard http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6794_zpscadc1595.jpghttp://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6792_zps542ae2a1.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6783_zpsbeb072d6.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6782_zps68f22637.jpg "Now we become Death, and the Destroyer of Worlds." Unattributed. More photos W.I.P's Myles Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3588500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldman Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Fabulous stuff - utterly fabulous! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3588988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Not sure how noone figured out that this guy was evil, haha! Awesome work, loser. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3589192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain mortis Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wow, this thread is just pure win..that Lorgar is something else Very inspirational Keep posting more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3589254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mee Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thats ace dude! Is he on Coolmini? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3589603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Cheers guys! @ Mike Mike: Here's my gallery. Please vote generously! Sons of Horus Legion Sicaran Battle Tank http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6835_zps6e5e7fcd.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6837_zps4e205a3f.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF6842_zps13c4d9b2.jpg Sicaran Tetras, The Bastard of Beltragh. Heavy Ordnance of the Sons of Horus, Eighth Millenial [Pict-capture Twelve Emperor's Insurrection] Fogred at Mars the machine spirit of Teras had a reputation as having a bilious disposition. It would continue to exhibit malfunctions of an esoteric nature until its unconfirmed destruction in M37. However this war machine had several notable kills before and during the Heresy. Agemenom, Captain of the Raven Guard's Shrike Legion, Vakaris the Glutton and the Xenos Lord Brakka Noin all fell to Tetras. Its last days saw it in the service of Iron Warriors annexing the Prmary Star system of Fell [Cross REF. The Bastard of BeltraghXXXIIII - Inquisitorial Seal Magenta]. ************************** Myles. More photos W.I.P's Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3592029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Khârn the Bloody 8th Captain of the World Eaters Legion. http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF7146_zps66171b57.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF7150_zps9cd44f43.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF7143_zps9aa186b1.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag477/sephlion12/DSCF7144_zps029778b8.jpg +++++++++++++ Whatever you've read about miniature painting I can tell you now that none of it was applied to Khârn. Instead of watering my paints down and blending multiple layers together I mixed the paint up with my own blood (even the whites) and 'stabbed' it on with the end of a bald brush. Varnish? ********, I screamed "Blood and Skulls" at the model for 20 minutes and now the paint is to scared to flake off. The nails sung their blood hymn as I sawed my own head off for the final oil/blood wash. Myles More photos W.I.P's Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3616282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Probably for the best to be honest. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3616325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Awesome!!! Love that model and the paint job is just amazing. Brilliant work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3616792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sgt. Steine Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 These are nice LL. The Khârn with the helmet looks really nice. Keep 'em comin' man. I'll be watching and waiting for your version of Horus. Esperando, esperando, esperando... BSS Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3633425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Cheers guys. I haven't got much time now so I'll swing round and answer your questions. Abaddon, Captain of the first company, Son of Horus. http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5395_zps6e031c69.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5390_zpsbf20d929.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5392_zpsa1808729.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5389_zpsed028ce0.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/DSCF5384_zpsa269d5b5.jpg http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x450/LilLoser2011/abaddonforgeworld_zps01e86b8e.gif For more pictures and a write up on the thought process behind painting the miniature please visit my blog page: http://loserstudio.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/abaddon-first-captain-of-sons-of-horus.html End Transmission. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3680113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylertt Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 You are an amazing artist man. I hope to one day achieve results as good as yours! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3681357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So this is what an unattainable goal looks like... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3681527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I love how you did the black armour and the sword. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3681558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgerth Istaarn Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 That Abaddon looks meaner than Khârn... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3681649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratboy1664 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Again it is all about how you paint the faces that in my opinion makes you one of the elite painters on the B&C. I love how you have robbed Abaddon of all his nobility and honour and you can almost see the more negative characteristics of his personality coming to the fore. Excellent as always brother Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3682254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exetus Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've got to agree with Ratboy... you've got a unique way of painting emotion on faces that gives your models another dimension and really provides character. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3682964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Once again this is stunning work. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3683042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cheers guys. I pay extra special attention on the faces as they convey so much of the character. Here's my take on Mortarion. Mortarion The Lord of Decay. Primarch of the Death Guard http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7479_zpscfba880b.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7482_zps6f28045a.jpghttp://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7481_zps3f7f52d6.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7492_zpsa986a969.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7503_zpsf481d27e.jpg “But, you know, I feel more fellowship with the defeated than with saints. Heroism and sanctity don't really appeal to me, I imagine. What interests me is being a man." Attributed to Mortarion [unverified] More pics [/url] W.I.P Myles Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3699614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Looks amazing dude. Really like the black cloak. Conveys that grim reaper aspect really well compared to the way FW have painted theirs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3699781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Not a fan of the model, but your paint job is incredible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3700003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Mortarion looks awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3711527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilloser Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Khârn the Crimson http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7528_zps10938a39.jpghttp://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7527_zpseaefebe0.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7529_zpsffd3dee3.jpg http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag218/lillegend20141/DSCF7532_zpsf88035a7.jpg Vae Victis More pics Show the Love Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283119-the-horus-heresy-by-lillegend-studio/page/3/#findComment-3740203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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