OTHER MANUFACTURERS

CYGNAR HEAVY WARJACK 'DEFENDER'
This model is pretty crazy. A huge HtH weapon and a massive gun, I was liking it before I even started to paint it. The tiny legs took a bit of getting used to but in the end I really like this model. I did the model in the characteristic paint scheme but with NMM instead of metallic paints. I wanted to do a lighting effect and instead of doing an effect from the gun I opted for the shock hammer. More pictures can be found here.

GERZAKIK RED AXE
This fantastic ork model was a treat to finally paint. After waiting three years I knew exactly how I wanted him to turn out. His pose works perfectly with the squig on the base, commanding his toothy pet to 'fetch' his opponent. His huge mouth has got to be the best part of the model and is what originally attracted me to the figure. He has the perfect green skin physique and is a testament that 'green is mean'. More pictures can be found here.

Seemingly this model is the same base as the model I did with the lighting effect on the sword. I guess I really like the implied motion since I was drawn to this model as soon as I saw it. It is a bit of an odd model in that most of the detail is on the back of the figure. This gives the front a simple clean look that is not cluttered like so many models. I really like the overcoat he is wearing, not at all the kind of thing I would expect on an armoured figure but very cool none the less. I did the highlighting on the purple with vermillion and the grey with the red from the cloak. This continues my study of highlighting with colours I would not normally use to achieve more realistic fabric tones. More pics can be found here.

This dwarf model is one of the best I have ever seen. In fact, this model and the female dwarf from Chainmail are tied in my opinion as the best dwarves. This model is so full of character and power that it basically painted itself. The hammer he is wielding was painted to look like it has internal heat. This ties in with the anvil he has on his back, a walking forge so to speak. You will notice that I did his armour with metal paint [gasp ;)]. IMHO, metal paint always has a place and I wanted his armour to look very shiny so for me this was a good choice. More pics can be found here.

The Nether Demon is one of the largest model I have ever painted. It is in the same category as the Forge World Abaddon and Stone Troll for sheer size. This presented my with some unique painting opportunities and challenges. I painted him in a scheme that tries to achieve internal radiance or surface irradiance. I had 4 pair of various spectrum Oakley sunglasses to work from and this help a lot. The M Frames I used for bike racing were the most help since they were broad spectrum iridium and had the full range from green to red. Pics of this monster model can be found here.

My local RTT store brought in some Reaper models to see how they will sell and I must say that I am very impressed! This model while a bit 2D for my taste has all the style I require in a model. For more pics and a description of the painting go here.

This figure is my first historical figure. It is also my first painted miniature where I was painting with a desired source of overhead lighting [above and to the right]. This effect, while commonplace among historical painters, is not done to any great degree in game figures. It feels kind of odd to leave part of the figure 'undone' so that it conforms to the desired lighting source. The left side of his face is the most striking example of this. It was very hard not to continue highlighting that side as I did the right side. The cloak turned out well and was vastly different from what I would normally do on such an article of clothing. I tried to mimic the effect of a heavy woolen fabric so the highlights are more subdued and the shadows are deeper. All in all the highlights were not as striking as most of my figures because in real life things do not glow. The 'stubble' is done by diluting the Vallejo colour Green-Grey [886] and applying in many layers. It should be subtle so that the skin tones are still visible. More pictures can be seen here.

I recently purchased a few D&D Chainmail figures. Over all I must say that they are of great quality [sculpting and casting] and I have painted the female dwarf fighter. When I saw this figure I was drawn to it due to her amazingly dynamic pose. I used only Gold NMM and Silver NMM on the armour and accessories. Her skin is a base of lightened Bronze Flesh and I think it gives her a rough look. She is going to be an NPC cleric in our D&D campaign. The rest of the pictures can be found here.

I entered this wonderful Celtos figure in the 2nd Annual Female Painting Challenge. When I painted this figure the index finger of my painting hand was very stiff and numb. It has caused me all kinds of trouble since and it was due to simple determination that I was even able to finish the figure. She is another figure where I used almost entirely Vallejo paints with extenders. It is also one of my first attempts at a sculpted base designed to emphasize the figure. I tried for a serpentine feel to the rock formations. A real pleasure to paint if a bit small at a true 25mm. The front view and back view can be found here.

This is a Legend of the Five Rings Clan War figure. I am using him as the figure for my monk in our D&D campaign. He is one of my first figures using almost entirely 100% Vallejo paints and extender and I am pretty happy with the way he turned out. I wanted him to be simple yet polished and clean [as I see him in the game]. The picture of his back can be found here.

This figure is my first Fenryll figure and I just love the pose. It was done shortly after I got back from USGD in attempt to prove to myself that I hadn't lost the ability to do 'normal' figures. I did the figure in three hours and while it is evident that the figure was done quick I am happy with the result. It is also my first attempt at NMM [non metal metal] silver. I must say that NMM silver is much harder than NMM gold but it is something I wish to perfect so I will be doing a fair bit of it. While the back of the model is a bit plain I do have a picture of it as well.