Otherworld DM6b Minotaur v2

Minotaur from Otherworld Miniatures from their Dungeon Monsters line, sculpted by Paul Muller and released in 2008. I painted it for the Caves of Chaos in ‘The Keep on the Borderlands’ D&D module B2. IMHO one of the best Minotaur miniatures.

Leather Brown Skirt Armour 

1. Base: Vallejo Model Colour 70.941 Burnt Umber

2. Shade: Citadel Agrax Earthshade

3. Layer: Vallejo Model Colour 70.871 Leather Brown 

4. Highlight: Vallejo Model Colour 70.871 Leather Brown + Citadel Screaming Skull

Minotaur Flesh (wanted a slightly paler version, since the Minotaur was stuck in a maze).

1. Base: Citadel Kislev Flesh

2. Shade: Citadel Seraphim Sepia

3. Layer: Citadel Kislev Flesh

4. Highlight: Citadel Kislev Flesh + Vallejo Game Colour 72.098 Elfic Flesh 

Otherworld DM2 – Giant Centipedes (4)

Sadly Otherworld Miniatures has closed for buisness last year 2024. However some miniatures have been bought up by Crocked Dice miniatures and Fenris Games. At time of writing, I don’t know who purchased these giant centipedes.

These 4 figures represent giant centipedes; nasty, venomous predators which are often found in dark ruins, ancient forests and the upper levels of forsaken dungeons.  They are all single-part castings which require no assembly.

The models were hand-sculpted by Kev Adams.  They are all around 30mm in length, cast in pewter, and are supplied with 25mm round plastic slotta-bases.

I just copied the same colour palette that was on Otherworld Miniatures website …

Otherworld Miniatures WE19-Giant Boars

Otherworld Miniatures WE19-Giant Boars

Giant boars sculpted by Jo Brumby. Really nice minis that were quick and easy to paint.

Otherworld Miniatures UD4a – Ghouls (3)

Otherworld Miniatures UD4a – Ghouls (3)

Best ghouls ever by Otherworld Miniatures and sculpted by the master of undead miniatures Mr Paul Muller. Just FANTASTIC !

Ghoul skin colour painted by layer method:

1. Base/ Shade layer: Vallejo Model Colour 886 Green Grey.

2. Mid layer (predominant colour): Vallejo Model Colour 884 Stone Grey.

3. Highlight layer: Vallejo Model Colour 986 Deck Tan.

Otherworld Miniatures JGDT4b – Carnivorous Ape II

Otherworld Miniatures JGDT4b – Carnivorous Ape II

 

 

 

Excellent model by Otherworld Miniatures sculpted by Jo Brumby.

 

Andrew Taylor's advice on colours used was invaluable. So I've posted them here for future reference & to anyone, who might find it useful. 

1. Black primer for a change.
2. For the fur a mix of Vallejo Luftwaffe uniform and black, then added a little more white to highlight.
3. The skin is Vallejo German Camo Black, with sky blue added to highlight it up.
4. The tongue is Vallejo Game colour tan, then dwarf flesh, then elf flesh.

 

 

 

 

This last photo was taken on my iPad rather than a camera.

 

Otherworld Miniatures ACC2b – Hunting Hounds (3)

Ohh, another post. This time round, its Otherworld Miniatures ACC2b – Hunting Hounds (3) which were great pleasure to paint. I decided to play around with a wet blending mention as well as the good old trusted dry brushing. I think they came out rather well.

 

 

 

I didn't take note on the colours I used on these rather wonderful canines. 

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.

 

Link if tempted to purchase: http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/wilderness-encounters/we10a-large-spiders-4/

Otherworld Miniatures WE7b Werewolf

Werewolf, standing at 28mm to the eye, and sculpted by Matt Bickley. It is a one-piece casting. Well what can I say this is the best werewolf sculpt that I have ever seen. I have been collecting miniatures since 1975 !! So IMHO it's high praise to Matt Bickley for an amazing job, especially the dramatic pose & high praise to Richard of Otherworld Miniatures for commissioning such a wonderful miniature. Thank you.

In fact this miniature was so good. I painted another in brown compared to the grey one above.

And here we have both grey & brown werewolves, with an appropriate full moon background.

 

 

Otherworld miniature's Owlbear

First post of 2014 and I think it's a good one.
It's Otherworld miniature's Owlbear which I'm very happy with, especially the face which was a mixture of layering & wet blending. This was a slow job, because it's a multipart miniature & as always I decided to go for glue & pinning. Beautiful old school miniature owlbear which looks like it came straight out of The Keep of the Borderlands, D&D module. Nice one Richard from Otherworld miniatures. Just love his miniatures by the amazing Paul Muller.

Anyway here is the miniature from various angles and backgrounds.

Coming atcha for a bear hug or owl hug ??

From above to show feathers which were painted individually with black markings & the base.



Otherworld miniatures Fire Beetles

Otherworld miniatures: Fire Beetles trying out OSL for the first time. A bit of trial & error. I'm happy with the results.

Otherworld Miniatures Giant Ticks

Painted these Otherworld giant ticks ( http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/dungeon-vermon/dv2a-giant-ticks-4), a few weeks back. I also decided to paint one who has just fed & made a mess, with loads of fresh blood. Nice & gory.

Well it's been a while, that is why this blog is known as The Slow Miniatures Painter ;).

Any way I'm posting a few Giant Rats that were kindly sent for free by Richard from Otherworld Miniatures. I suspect it was because a) he is a nice guy & b) it was a large order. So Otherworld miniatures get a gold star for excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

The rats are still in the painting process & are not finished yet. Hope to photo them when finished.