DMS - Elrond ft and mtd (old one)

mordor orc · **Joined:** Wed Dec 25, 2013 3:25 pm **Posts:** 58

That's really good! Well done. :yay:

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:04 am

Thanks guys - managed to get the model photographed today so pics coming soon

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:20 pm

Can't wait to see the pictures of Smaug.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:21 pm

Ok so managed to get the pics today. Let me know what you think.

Lots more pictures in the Dead Marshes

Smaug is also now on Cool Mini Or Not for voting snd you can click HERE to register a vote if you wish.
Thanks for looking.. now back onto the Rivendell commission.

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:25 pm

Not surprisingly an amazing paint job, if I was being super critical I'd say I'm not too keen on the blue tongue though I understand why you have gone for it.
A truly stand out piece for your collection :yay:

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:27 pm

Thanks Phil - yes i agonised over the blue tongue. Being on such a tight schedule and really wanting to get on with commission work i opted to leave it with the original blue plan.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:40 pm

Dripping saliva, very ingenious. Have you applied the glue to some thin thread to get this effect ?
Must admit the colour scheme is excellent as with the painting, but the latter I'm sure you knew.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:44 pm

The dripping saliva is done in a totally different way to the UHU method.
I waited for my lovely wife to fall asleep before pulling a hair from her head (blonde hair works best or i would have used my own)
superglue the hair in place and tie something to the loose end to keep it straight. Now apply some PVA glue to the pulled tight hair.
Once the glue is dry cut to desired length and brush on water effects. You can keep applying the water effects until you have the desired look.

Thanks for the comment Mally.

Hill-Troll · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:49 pm

Very well painted Smaug. I think the base is the best part actually. All those gems!

Rognarr · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:57 pm

Maybe not that impressive concerning it's size, but your paintjob definitley makes up for it! Especially the treasure is stunning!

mertaal · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:06 pm

Love it!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:24 pm

Very nice Kev, perfect paint job.

I have this figure from years ago, problem I had was it was to heavy for its tail and after a few days it would fall under its own body weight! So it remains unpainted.
I was wondering if MM had improved it? If not be careful.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:25 pm

Its top heavy all right lol. had to do some serious pinning to get it to even stay together mate.... nightmare lol

JamesR · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:16 pm

Looks amazing! I especially like the wings, they look very realistic.

And that poor elf doesn't have long to live, I have to wonder if you're punishing him for all the Golden-armored elves

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:20 pm

JamesR wrote:

And that poor elf doesn't have long to live, I have to wonder if you're punishing him for all the Golden-armored elves

Haha you got it James - Go on Smaug!!!!!

Coenus Scaldingus · **Joined:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am **Posts:** 1121

Obviously excellent. The colours used on the scales are as perfect as they get, a great golden-red hue, with both those recurring in the wings and belly to tie it all together.
Have to agree on the tongue though, simply too contrasting and bright.
Gah, already wanted to purchase some dragon to paint up as Smaug, now that's even more compelling...

Bilbo · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:01 pm

Fwaaaaaarh, lets see the rest of it? Always great to see superb work DMS!

PowerofWill · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:02 pm

that is gorgeous! Everything is amazingly well done, and the dripping saliva is brilliant :yay:

-PoW

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:19 pm

Thanks for the shout out little elf

Love the paint job, drool and basing. Not a big fan of the model itself, but that's just me. I am quite fussy.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:22 pm

ukfreddybear wrote:

Not a big fan of the model itself, but that's just me. I am quite fussy.

I know why and completely understand your reasons, in fact I share the same dislike. I eagerly await GW's rendition of Smaug.

Cheers guys

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