Gene's WIP - Glowing up (6 October 2024 Pg 21)

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:22 pm

Aye. Pity because I reckon I'd be in with a good chance this month. However I've decided to be patient, as I think they'll pay off. I haven't any finished pieces to show yet, but I'm definitely getting close to the level I want to be at.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2014 11:50 am

Nice little christmas surprise from my brother. As you can see I've already gone to town on it.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2014 1:56 pm

Nice one Gene, is the quiver an addition (different colour)? Merry Christmas

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 25, 2014 5:33 pm

Yep, it's a spare from the hunter orc warg riders, and the bow is from a warrior of minds tirith. Little bit of green stuff work to do but I cant wait to get cracking on it. Happy Christmas to you too

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:32 pm

Done some more sculpting and tidying up on Bard. Should have something to show for it tomorrow. Really enjoying having the time to get stuck in to some hobbying, it's been too long.

Bandobras Took · **Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:58 pm

Great idea!!! I considered picking that mini up last week when I was in a GW store but decided against it. Maybe at some point. You're making it look even better :yay:

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:03 am

To be honest it wasn't one I was keen on getting myself - it was a present. However I'm really glad I ended up with it as it's much much better than the GW paint job would have you believe. Same goes for warg riders which I also got a gift of, they're now some of my favourite ones. If you're into it then I'd say you wont be disappointed. I must say though the sword is extremely flimsy. I've stiffened it with a thin layer of super glue, and then a quick watered down layer of liquid green stuff. hopefully it'll do the job.

Galanur · **Joined:** Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:28 am **Posts:** 1389

hey gene wanna know which quiver is the one most look like bard?
I can show you the exact or close quiver to it.

As you can see the warg rider orc quiver is very very similar, maybe you can replace that and make something more man´ish :)

Hope it helped

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:10 am

Thanks mate, appreciate that -in hindsight that would have been a better option. I think I have a spare one of those too. However I went for a patchwork leather effect on the one I've done. As if it were scavanged. Wanted to brush up on some sculpting too. Quite happy with how it turned out, but I'm too lazy to charge my phone. Pics in the morning.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:30 pm

Quiver finished. Never have much luck with green stuff but it's turned out reasonably well.

As you can see from this pic the face is sculpted quite well. that's only one layer of paint now.

JamesR · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 4:38 pm

I like how you've done the quiver. It looks quite good. Looking forward to another great looking mini here

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:04 pm

Quiver turned out excellent, look forward to seeing more WIP

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:05 pm

Thanks guys. Few progress shots of the face.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:01 pm

Think i've done enough for now. Warmed up the face a bit and gave some first layers for the rest of the mini.

Bandobras Took · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:11 pm

Lovely work so far. You've done an excellent job on making that quiver look like part of the model. Top notch stuff! :yay:

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

the way you painted up his face is really good

CaptainBlake · **Joined:** Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:37 pm **Posts:** 104

Very nice quiver and excellent start on the painting! Man I love the colour of his coat!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:19 pm

great action positioning Gene.

Adanedhel88 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:11 pm **Posts:** 216

Bard is looking full on Epic
now i wanna get it myself and creativly borrow ur idea( adding bow n quiver)
it really brings out the..Bard
well done and the painting looks excellent

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:16 am

Harfoot wrote:

great action positioning Gene.

Bit of a fluke, think I filed down his foot too much, rushing. Turned out alright though. Thanks for the comments everyone

Gene's WIP - Glowing up (6 October 2024 Pg 21)

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