Saturday 30 September 2017

Otherworld Miniatures WE10a – Large Spiders v2 (3)

Otherworld Miniatures  WE10a – Large Spiders v2 (3)

When I saw these guys, I just had to have them. Richard surpassed himself by replacing the originals & to boot, they come in one piece. No gluing of separate legs. Excellent.

 
 
 
Colours used were:
 
Body & legs
 
  1. Black, any will do.
  2. Black + Vallejo Model Colour Burnt Umber.
  3. A little black + Vallejo Model Colour Burnt Umber.
Forgot what I used for knee joint colours on the legs. Probably Vallejo Burnt Umber, then Vallejo Flat Brown with a final highlight of Citadel Vomit Brown.

Must keep more comprehensive notes.
 
Markings
  1. Vallejo Game Colour Gory Red + a little black.
  2. Vallejo Gory Red.
Other Markings
  1. Vallejo Model Colour Khaki
  2. Vallejo Model Colours Khaki + Dark Sand.
  3. Vallejo Model Colour Dark Sand.
 




Old Grenadier Copplestone Halfling with Sword


Old Grenadier Copplestone Halfling with Sword (no product code)

Here is a doubtless one of the finest halfling miniature available, from the hands of the master Mark Copplestone. Nicely poised on the chubbier side of the slim style. The only issues with this gorgeous miniature is that it's only available from Italy & when you take into account shipping they are going to cost.

Link here just in case you are tempted: http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=fantasy-2528mm-halfmen


Secondly the quality sets an unfair standard for other halfling miniatures. Well done for outstanding work Mr Mark Copplestone.


However, all is not lost you can buy Mark Copplestone's own halflings which are just as amazing.

Link again just in case you are tempted: https://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/list.php?cat=8&page=1


For my records & just in case any other painters would like to know my colour palette. Here is what I used:

Tunic
  1. Derivan forest green which is Citadel's old Dark Angels Green or Vallejo Game Colour Dark green or latest Citadel Caliban Green as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Coelia Greenshade.
  3. Layer with original Derivan forest green.
  4. Highlight with Derivan forest green + Citadel (old) Emerald Green.
  5. Final highlight just Citadel (old) Emerald Green.
Trousers
  1. Citadel Khorne Red as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Agrax Earthshade.
  3. Layer with Vallejo Model Colour Cavalry Brown or Citadel Wazdakka Red.
  4. Layer with Vallejo Model Colour Red Leather.
  5. Wash with Citadel red shade, Carroburg Crimson to give a richer colour.
Hair
  1. Vallejo Model Colour 84 Flat Brown as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Agrax Earthshade.
  3. Layer Vallejo Model Colour 84 Flat Brown.
  4. Final highlight layer with Vallejo Model Colour German Camo Pale Brown.



Final few pics, also showing rear of miniature. Hope that helps someone.