Monday, December 3, 2007
Mustering the 5 Armies - Goblins
The Battle of Five Armies is based upon the climactic battle from J.R.R.Tolkiens’s The Hobbit and pits an allied army of Men, Elves and Dwarves against Bolg’s Goblin Horde. The battle of Five Armies is fought out with armies of models, each about 10mm high, based together into units, allowing you to represent huge masses of warriors on the tabletop.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Golden Demon 2006: Warhammer Single Miniature
Golden Demon 2006: Warhammer Single Miniature
Vault
The wizard was my first entry to the Golden Demon painting competition. I had forgotten about the competition until the limited edition model came out and then brought a ticket on the spur of the moment and realised I had better actually enter something. So, I whipped this guy up over a week or so. The sewer pipes on the base were an attempt to justify the fact I hadn't managed to convert the model in any way.
The wizard made it through to the final round of judging in Sydney.
Vault
The wizard was my first entry to the Golden Demon painting competition. I had forgotten about the competition until the limited edition model came out and then brought a ticket on the spur of the moment and realised I had better actually enter something. So, I whipped this guy up over a week or so. The sewer pipes on the base were an attempt to justify the fact I hadn't managed to convert the model in any way.
The wizard made it through to the final round of judging in Sydney.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Warhammer: Wood Elf Army - 2006
Warhammer: Wood Elf Army - 2006
2250 Points
This army took a fair amount of time, and when I added even more Eternal Guard into the list mid-year the amount of painting involved increased further. The army was painted with a black undercoat and I wanted to keep the dark theme with each unit, adding skulls and severed heads wherever possible. I painted the Wild Riders with blue skin as an etetheral quality, 'cos, lets face it, average looking wood elves on horses aren't going to cause fear to anyone, are they? This was also my first attempt at the infamous non-metal, metal technique.
The army took out the bronze 'Rune of Forging' aka 3rd place in Best Army at the Wellington GT 2006 and was runner up in this category at Call to Arms.
Highlights: Bark skin is cool to paint
Lowlights: Stringing all those bows!
Painting on Commission
The Basics
I am currently accepting painting work on commission. My preference is to paint Games Workshop miniatures in genres with which I am familiar (Warhammer Fantasy Battle and related 'specialist' games).
I charge between NZ$6.00 - $9.00 per miniature, depending on the level of detail or other specific requests.
A straightforward paint scheme using metals and basic details, like the Ogres on this site, would cost about $7.00 per basic ogre and $8.00 per standard, tyrant etc.
The Details
E-mail me here and tell me what you're looking for, and I'll respond directly, with a quote including both cost and time required. If you accept then you can send me the miniatures, and I'll do you a test model and send you pictures to ensure that you're happy with the result before commencing work. Once the work is complete you make payment directly into my account and I'll send you the finished product via overnight courier.
Your miniatures will be used as security against the payment for the job.
If you want me to purchase the miniatures on your behalf, then you will need to deposit money into my account equal to the cost of said miniatures.
I am currently accepting painting work on commission. My preference is to paint Games Workshop miniatures in genres with which I am familiar (Warhammer Fantasy Battle and related 'specialist' games).
I charge between NZ$6.00 - $9.00 per miniature, depending on the level of detail or other specific requests.
A straightforward paint scheme using metals and basic details, like the Ogres on this site, would cost about $7.00 per basic ogre and $8.00 per standard, tyrant etc.
The Details
E-mail me here and tell me what you're looking for, and I'll respond directly, with a quote including both cost and time required. If you accept then you can send me the miniatures, and I'll do you a test model and send you pictures to ensure that you're happy with the result before commencing work. Once the work is complete you make payment directly into my account and I'll send you the finished product via overnight courier.
Your miniatures will be used as security against the payment for the job.
If you want me to purchase the miniatures on your behalf, then you will need to deposit money into my account equal to the cost of said miniatures.
Warhammer: Ogre Kingdoms Army - 2007
Warhammer: Ogre Kingdoms Army - 2007
1000 points
I wanted the ogres to be a relatively simple paint job (in between a seemingly endless stream of Empire troopers) so I set about using the basic scheme set by GW. The skin is a mix of Rotting Flesh/Fortress Grey and there are a lot of different metalics in use. The finished job is gently highlighted between thinned washes of Black Ink/Brown Ink mix to create a dark, brooding feel. The finished result took less then 2 weeks.
Highlight: The Bull's Standard, complete with crow's nest.
Lowlight: Assembling Ogre battle slippers!
1000 points
I wanted the ogres to be a relatively simple paint job (in between a seemingly endless stream of Empire troopers) so I set about using the basic scheme set by GW. The skin is a mix of Rotting Flesh/Fortress Grey and there are a lot of different metalics in use. The finished job is gently highlighted between thinned washes of Black Ink/Brown Ink mix to create a dark, brooding feel. The finished result took less then 2 weeks.
Highlight: The Bull's Standard, complete with crow's nest.
Lowlight: Assembling Ogre battle slippers!
Welcome
On this site you will be able to see examples of my painting. Primarily I paint miniatures for Warhammer and Warmaster, and hope to add to the collection of photos here as I paint more figures! I started collecting and painting Games Workshop miniatures in mid-1990's; the heady days of Space Marine (epic) and I loved buying, painting and trading virtually every epic army available.
I also discovered Warhammer Fantasy Battle, and while it was a more expensive option in those days, it has remained a firm favourite, despite some of the wild changes in various rule editions over the years.
I also enjoy Warmaster miniatures, although I've barely played the game - something I hope to remedy one day.
Nowadays I paint armies, mostly for use at tournaments. Like some folks, I aim to have a new army for each years tournament season.
I also paint on commission. For me this is about painting and basing armies, or units, to a good tabletop standard in a timely manner, rather than lavishing hour upon hour on a single Golden Demon entry. You can find prices for my work and some terms and conditions in other posts.
I also discovered Warhammer Fantasy Battle, and while it was a more expensive option in those days, it has remained a firm favourite, despite some of the wild changes in various rule editions over the years.
I also enjoy Warmaster miniatures, although I've barely played the game - something I hope to remedy one day.
Nowadays I paint armies, mostly for use at tournaments. Like some folks, I aim to have a new army for each years tournament season.
I also paint on commission. For me this is about painting and basing armies, or units, to a good tabletop standard in a timely manner, rather than lavishing hour upon hour on a single Golden Demon entry. You can find prices for my work and some terms and conditions in other posts.
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