Tommie Soule Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 My Raganar Blackmane, Retro Tribute is finally finished! And strangely in time with the the release of the new Ulrik Model from GW, maybe my Ragnar was being watched and chosen from afar........ I took my time really considering how to finish this guy but my gut told me he was done and as an artist i like to trust that feeling. There is so much more I could have done, Battle damage, more freehand neaten bits here and there but I couldn't shake the feeling it was just be a show off or score points or whatever as opposed to make myself happy as a hobbyist. I can't wait to get this guy in the GW Manchester cabinet with the rest of my army. This Project was meant to be the final cherry on my army cake but with the new Space Wolf kits out I may make a couple of exceptions, of course Ulrik the Slayer may be one of those exceptions! I would like to say thanks to some guys who generously helped me out with this guy too. Luke Wilson, Shane Rozzel, Jon Hart, Paul Evans, Damien Pedely, David Rodriguez-Gonzales, Mark Tait. Their eyes, brains, experience and generosity was invaluable! (i'm babbling like just won an oscar so I will please be quiet now) There are more pics here; https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1110839402268666.1073741943.152294311456518&type=3 There's some WIP pics here too; https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1092341767451763.1073741942.152294311456518&type=3 http://www.coolminiornot.com/pics/pics16/img56c26714eea16.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Really awesome work :) The other Battle Bunnies also like him (we followed your WIP ^.^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Awesome work man he looks great. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Its... its glorious! As i said in the WIP, I'm a fan of old school Ragnar, with the blond hair and banners, and this has smashed it right out of the park Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Mini of the year, right here! The banners are just pure gold, especially considering they were freehanded. It's an impressive mini is what I'm saying :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I already commented on the wip thread but I'll say it again here. Ragnar looks fantastic and that's not just my rose tinted glasses talking. Do you have any pics of the rest of your force I'd love to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yeah, you should be proud, that Ragnar is pretty damn amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sgt. Steine Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Bloody nice! BSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Really awesome man. How bout you lend it to GW so they can provide us with a replacement for old mate Ragnar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I hatez wolves, 'cept yours, he's truly a masterpiece 20 years late ;) Love the banners too, another thing I usually don't like on minis :P geebus, my world is collapsing around me....thanks for sharing :tu: bs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Somebody email Jes Goodwin and Mike McVey. They must be informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dange Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 that model is superb. Everything about it is fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dange Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 · Hidden by Bryan Blaire, March 13, 2016 - Double post Hidden by Bryan Blaire, March 13, 2016 - Double post that model is superb. Everything about it is fantastic Link to comment
Marshal Reinhard Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I kinda want to make a joke about him being a Ragnar Blondmane, but the superb everything just leaves me dumbfounded instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ion Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Getting some serious nostalgia seeing this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'm trying to find some criticism because that is one stunning piece of work, so will have to say the wolf pelt should have been black because, you know, Blackmane.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 absolutely stunning... Best Ragnar I've seen. Its fantastic how you've got the cool 90's gw feel with the banners and colors, yet it feels like a modern take as well with you painting style and converting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommie Soule Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks guys :)The mane of the wolf pelt is...........you know..black! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Gorgeous work. I gave you a 9 on CMON. Its almost a 10 for me. Better than I can produce for sure. Look forward to more stuff from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommie Soule Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Aw cheers man :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactire Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Well done Tommie. He looks really amazing, always enjoy your work, keep posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Some exceptional work there. Not convinced on the blond hair, but that's just a personal preference. The banners are superb as is the conversion work and painting as a whole. Really captures the spirit of the original model in a much more dynamic and up to day fashion. Will be interested to see what you produce next! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks guys The mane of the wolf pelt is...........you know..black! Yeah, sorry for the mistake... I saw the paws and, being a french-speaker first, didn't realize the mane referred to a different part of the wolf's pelt... It is stunning work, both the sculpt and the paint. Makes me once again want to consider the VIth / Vlka Fenrika... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks guys The mane of the wolf pelt is...........you know..black! Yeah, sorry for the mistake... I saw the paws and, being a french-speaker first, didn't realize the mane referred to a different part of the wolf's pelt... It is stunning work, both the sculpt and the paint. Makes me once again want to consider the VIth / Vlka Fenrika... I wouldn't feel too bad brother. Most people who joined the game later on know Blackmane to have black hair because GW retconned it at some point. As for the model, it is fantastic! Excellent work in modernizing a character who so desperately needs an update :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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