Guthwines various SG Projects [EA/WM/MH/BB]

[Stormwind]

Oh wow, love seeing unusual armies like Necrons out and about!

[Guthwine]

Yeah, I think the fan lists are what epic makes so much fun as the different armies really all have a different playstyle.

Some more pics from another player:
http://tabletop.xobor.net/g2-Epic-May-Hem.html

[Guthwine]

Since I am really bad at sticking to the plan, I have another update to show, but (again) its not Warmaster. I am just easily distracted by different game systems, similar to that guy: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUXXzN26zg

So up first since I am the proud owner of a WHF Dwarf army and really took a liking to the system. (which only happens if you get 3000 points for a good price ) But looking at how long I am taking for my WM highelfs, I think Ill commission them to a painting service.
Heres a test Ironbreaker:


And the other mini is an addition to my witch hunters gang. Some time ago I bought enough stuff (now I have 18 models in total) to really try every combination for the witch hunters and since I really love the design of the old metal flagellants, I painted one up today:



He was great fun and after a long time I got to play around with colors in the wet palett, which I can just recommend using to everyone. (always!) And no matter how many warbands I look at, the Witch Hunters will always be my favorites, I just love religious fanatics (in fantasy)!

Good news is, I started on the banner for the next swordmaster unit, so at least I am keeping Warmaster in the back of my head.  =)

[David Wasilewski]

Those are both lovely. Nice use of inks!

Dave

[Stormwind]

Good stuff!  Yeah I am seriously considering experimenting with a home made wet palette; seems expensive to buy a proper one from the art shop.

[Guthwine]

Thanks guys!

@Stormwind: No need for a proper one. Heres mine:



Its just a flat GW blister with paper towels at the bottom and baking paper on the top. Very low tech but it works wonderful.

@David, I usually only use washes/inks on the metal parts, so yes the dwarf is heavily washed, but the flagellant, is wash-free (except the weapon).
But then again these guys, I finished today, are a product of alot of brushing and washing:



Which brings me up to 5 of 5 finished hounds, so no more of them to do! Yay, small goal achieved.

[Guthwine]

The weekend was not as productive as expected but the high commander of the high elfs is finally finished!

I built a little table for him so he can makes his plans very carefully on the battlefield and a messenger so his commands reach the troops as well.



I never really got the pose of that rider so it seemed quite fitting for a messenger. Sadly the base was to small in the end to add the guy thats showing off a scroll. Also a little sidenote, the symbol of the rider according to the WHF armybook is the symbol for flight/wind and even though I painted it the wrong way (mine is an older dialect ) it makes a fitting symbol for the rider.

Ill probably finish some more Mordheim minis next and continue with the swordmasters on the weekend. Ill have to repaint the banner though because I really want that night sky in the background as well for them.

[Stormwind]

Wow that base is great - I love command dioramas.  I'm doing a similar one on a 25mm base as my first HE hero inspired by the flavour story in the WM manual.

How on earth did you clip off the banner bearer without damaging the horse he's attached to?

[TheIronPainter]

Those high elves look great! I love the map. That gives me an idea 

[Guthwine]

Thanks guys!

@Stormwind: I think I didnt. Since I bought most of the high elfs on the second hand market, I had about 3 character packs worth of commanders, so many were shredded. I cant even remember which rider was connected to the standard bearer. Is it the "messenger" ?
Looking forward to your diorama as well!

@Theironpainter: Youre welcome.

And on workdays theres only little time left to paint, which is perfect for 28mm minis so another addition to the witchhunters is finished. Flagellant no.4 is ready for the hunt!



I really love those old metal minis, its like they were made for Mordheim. (or maybe the other way around )

[jchaos79]

Those elves are astonished, I like them a lot!

great command

[TheIronPainter]

I keep looking at that command unit with the banner and the map... really excellent work, especially the banner. Good contrast with the figures themselves.

I'm happy I joined this forum, there's some talent here! I like it very much when people really put pride into their work, so often I see poorly cared-for armies or merely just torsos and legs, people not bothering to even put arms on their figures!!! Keep up the good work Raising the bar for everyone else out there.

[Guthwine]

Thanks! I have to say this forum is really inspiring and it helps pushing my limits and drives you to try something new once in a while. (often unconciously) At least I feel that way.

Allthough putting pride in your work is the archenemy of "finishing armies". I just looked it up, its pretty much 3 years ago since I posted the first silverhelm unit. But this year will be the year, or at least I hope so.

[Stormwind]

Yeah, ha ha, I must admit, I've been so intimidated by browsing forums that it has discouraged me.  But a nice community like this is a lot more constructive than certain other ones - I won't get chewed out for missing out a mold line somewhere. =-P

It's slow but the drip drip of encouragement for a painting log is a lot better than suffering in silence. =-D

Also, what did I do to deserve -2 dice karma? o.O

[docdom]

Great painting and I like your great little details in the diarama instead of the usual command stands. Finish the swordmasters quick!