Skewed Purist

[CommoScout]

So I'd like to consider myself a purist, but I need something more to spice up my friends without getting to elaborate.

Well here you have it.

The mods are minor, purist parts, weapons and capes.

I decided to paint the hair and beards using my Warhammer painting method to give my world a bit of life.

I find the hair a bit too shiny and jovial without my touch.

I feel it gives my world a nice gritty, real feeling.

I apologize for the gritty photos.

These hearty lads are inspired my time with Warhammer models. Dwarf Slayers. Love em!

Beards and mo-hawks done with a base coat, and 3 color dry-brush method.

The lads pictured here belong to a group of Rifle-Dwarfs.

Beards done in the same method as above, aimed for a greying or aging beard look. Greybeards!

These fellows are the King of the Lions and his two sons.

The King is a militaristic tyrant and the oldest boy has plans of his own, the youngest, well he just enjoys a little of everything.

I did the King's hair in a flare of salt and pepper. I choose the hair style to compliment his militaristic background.

I know it's heard to tell in the photo, but I did both the younger lads hair with black, and a light dry-brush of white to bring in lighting.

The sinister older brother has a streak of red hair in his bangs, so you know he means "evil business"

Thanks all.

Commo

[Darkdragon]

I think these subtle changes turned out great. The flat wash finish and detailing on the hair and beards look really nice. I would be interested to know how the the painting stands up after using them for a few weeks.

[CommoScout]

I think these subtle changes turned out great. The flat wash finish and detailing on the hair and beards look really nice. I would be interested to know how the the painting stands up after using them for a few weeks.

I use the Slayer Dwarfs during my D&D games weekly encounters as my table top alter ego.

The slayers themselves have been finished for a bit over two months and have made about3-4 trips with me to my local gaming store. With the matte varnish/finish they hold up rather well, as many people at the store have handled them. As long as they aren't dropped and handled overly enthusiastically the paint stays well in place.

It will wash off with warm soapy water, and the only prep I did was a warm rinse and a quick q-tip of alcohol over the item before I painted it.

They get two go overs with either black or white base coat, then the primary color, dry brush, and inks to add depth.

Once they dry I go over with an protective coat, and bam, new hair-do!

Commo

Edited for spelling

Edited August 23, 2011 by CommoScout

[Darkdragon]

I use the Slayer Dwarfs during my D&D games weekly encounters as my table top alter ego.

The slayers themselves have been finished for a bit over two months and have made about3-4 trips with me to my local gaming store. With the matte varnish/finish they hold up rather well, as many people at the store have handled them, and as long as they aren't dropped and handled overly enthusiastically the paint stays well in place.

It will wash off with warm soapy water, and the only prep I did was a warm rinse and a quick q-tip of alcohol over the item before I painted it.

They get to go overs with either black or white base coat, then the primary color, dry brush, and inks to as depth.

Once they dry I go over with an protective coat, and bam, new hair-do!

Commo

Nice. Thanks for the detailed info. If I had any painting skill I'd give it a try myself

[The Penguin]

Being a warhammer and LEGO fan myself, as well as a customizer with certain experience, I can tell you that mixing Warhammer multilayer techniques and LEGO is not always a great idea. Though your painting skills are quite good from what I can see, it's better to avoid using colors that do not appear in LEGO, as well as shades and several layers. or even simple drybrush like on your rifle-dwarfs. It looks very unLEGO-ish and in most cases out of place. I'll repeat, it has nothing to do with your skills and level of mastery. You can use your Warhammer painting abilities on small details, but refrain from large parts.

Just an advice.

Good day, ladies and gentlemen! )

[CommoScout]

While I appreciate your advice, I feel they have come out rather well, they catch certain realism I was aiming for, they also appeal to my purist nature.

The paint is rather minimal, as you can still see all the original shape/form of the piece that was modified.

I have no desire to paint torsos/legs and have pondered helms and weapons, but these honestly won't due, leaning on the nature of said items.

Hair pieces give me a chance to add more variety, and while of course I do appreciate keeping my LEGO looking like LEGO, I don't feel the mod detracts as much as you point out.

Regards,

Commo