Awaken_Realms Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hello, Recently we had the pleasure of doing two showcase pieces for a customer’s Ultramarines army – a honour guard of Invictarii Suzerian (which are wonderfully designed, massive, yet elegant and detailed models, full of noble feel of the XIII Legion) and an allied Terryn Imperial Knight done in a heavily weathered manner, yet still retaining the household coat of arms. The theme was based also upon the ruined, marble building falling to the lava pool (which was reflected on both infantry squad and Knight) and the common foe of the army – Necrons It was a great fun to do! Take a look at both Knight (you may find him also in our gallery) and Invictarii squad (also to be found in the gallery) Would you like to see more models done like that? What is your favourite element of these models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Wow! Sheesh that lava effect on the knight is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Really like the Gold on the Ultras and the Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sgt. Steine Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Very nice to see some paint on those Invictarii models. BSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The paintjob on the Knight is absolutely wonderful, because you've actually managed to combine the very complex heraldry and striking blue with some beautiful weathering effects. If there is one thing that detracts from the overall model, in my opinion, it's the base: While it's also beautifully painted, it does look to staged for my taste -- like, well, a base for a miniature, rather than an actual slice of the world for the model to inhabit. I think the main problem is the height of those two pillars of stone and brickword the Knight is standing on. The Invictarii, likewise, are wonderfully painted and quite striking. But once again, I cannot help feeling that slightly more restrained bases would have made them even better -- sometimes less is more. Now don't take this the wrong way: The models are beautiful, and I could never possibly come up with something only half as striking. But the bases, though cool, do increase the "artificial", for lack of a better word, nature of the pieces, and I just wanted to point that out. In any case, though, please continue to showcase your stunning work like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsavant Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 It's always the bases with you...... :D I did think "oh no, the missile front is upside down" before the magnetised array appeared, but yeah, gorgeous and ostentatious in equal measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 It's always the bases with you...... That's because bases are actually much more important than most people realise. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaken_Realms Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 It's always the bases with you...... That's because bases are actually much more important than most people realise. Seriously. And sometimes the person who's ordering some models wishes to have them done in a way that will be of his liking;) But we're thankful of your feedback - keep it up please:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 @ Awaken_Realms: Oh, right, I totally didn't account for that option in my comment -- that's a pretty valid reason, of course ;) And anyway, like I said, the models are stunning, make no mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaken_Realms Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 @ Awaken_Realms: Oh, right, I totally didn't account for that option in my comment -- that's a pretty valid reason, of course And anyway, like I said, the models are stunning, make no mistake. Completely aware here that it was a constructive criticism, worry not - thank you for your oppinion! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Most impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Lacerus Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Those Ultras are just amazing. I wish my phone would load better close ups of them. I wasn't sure about some of the Ultra sculpts, but with paint on them they are awesome. From what I've seen I think y'all are the best commission studio around right now. Congratulations I love your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaken_Realms Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thank you so much for those words of appreciation!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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