nurgling6688 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hey guys, I decided to make a Shrike model for one of my friends for Christmas. I was originally going to just paint up the stock model but he mentioned that he thinks the pose is kind of dumb, which I tend to agree with. After some fiddling around I came up with this. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike_zps7983e136.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike2_zpsab5541bf.jpg I am pretty happy with it and I'm sure I can cover up some of the sub-standard sculpting with my paint job. Comments and criticism welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorDaley Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 You sir, are good friend! Now, let's see some paint. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devolver Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Looks good mate! Nice use of the Lord Executioner. Look forward to seeing some paint on it. The stock model is kinda :cuss! So good to see a custom one. I hope your mate enjoys the model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormelyKnownAsSmashyPants Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 You sir are very talented sculptor, and by the sounds of it, a very good friend too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm interested to see what you do with this, brother. And don't put yourself down - the sculpting isn't THAT bad. In fact it's at the very least average (I'd say above average, really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks for the positive feedback guys! I have been slowly working on him, I don't think he will be done in time for Christmas, so it will be a belated present. These are just some quick photos with my phone, nothing professional. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike6_zps384ff966.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike3_zpsf7a8c3f8.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike5_zps988c5bc9.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrike4_zps793a4a1d.jpg So the colors are a bit off and slightly over exposed, I will get better pictures once he is done. I still have to do the brown leather, the bird skull, the wax on the purity seals, the text on the scrolls, the grenades, the gem on his knee and of course the claws which will have a cool lightning effect on them like how I usually do it. I haven't even started the jump pack yet, I'm not a fan of painting them. The base will be a desert base with light scrub and the chaos helmet will be Word Bearers or World Eaters (something red). Let me know what you think so far. I think the painting has covered most of the iffy sculpting. FYI the white has a mid tone and a highlight, it just got blown out in the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_King_Schultz Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 really cool conversion man. Clean work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Awesome! The paint is as good as the sculpt. Btw, how did you do the black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Conversion is brilliant and the paintwork is great so far, keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfben Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Excellent work! I love the stature in the pose. Can't wait to see him with his pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Wow. Great job you're doubt there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Looks great! Conversion is way better than the official one. What's your secret for the white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfen Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I have to echo the above comments for the GS work and the paintjob. The GS is outstanding and the paint is display quality so far :) Don't sell yourself short on GS skills. A lot of us mere mortals may get discouraged when we see the work of some of the GS masters that sometimes post here, but your finished product looks to be something that will get your game group lining up with suggestions for their birthdays and whatnot :D Excellent work, your friend will display it proudly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks! The black is just Abaddon Black highlighted with dawnstone and then what ever the next lightest grey is, I forget the name. The white was first painted with ceramite white to build up a lighter basecoat to work off of and then it was painted ulthuan grey. This was then shaded in the receces with agrax earth shade and highlighted with white scar. Nothing too fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Valefor Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Really, really nice work!! I like how true you kept to Shrike and his armour. Whenever you want a new friend let me know!! :D Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 And he's done: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikefinal_zpsa8fe5951.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikefinal3_zps3f40e418.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikefinal6_zpsd9fe0af0.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikefinal4_zps67140adc.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikefinal5_zps5af4499b.jpg Its hard to photograph the white and not destroy the detail, you can see it better in some pictures over others. Looking at these pictures now I can say that the winged skulls on the jump pack are much more subtle in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Another Great piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Does it say IXX on his jetpack? What is the significance of it? At first, I thought it might mean the Legion number, but that is XIX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Oops that's what I meant to paint, I'll fix that soon. That's what I get for not looking into stuff before I paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Heh. Well, glad I could help. :sweat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 The box the present is being given in. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikebox2_zpsff9dbc63.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/tylerrox6688/shrikebox_zpsba06e4fa.jpg I used a wood burning tool for the decorations, just thought I would try it, so please forgive the sloppiness, I don't use one very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Very nice greenstuff and paint work,box too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 That is one wicked gift. You got a lucky friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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