MMS's wip thread

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:10 pm

I like all of the minis but the hunter orcs are the outstanding set of the bunch - and your great photos show up the great sculpts. Really well done!

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:00 am

Top stuff as usual. I think though the models' very high standards are diminished by a fair few bent weapons.

edge67 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:54 am

More outstanding work. The blending on Eowyn's dress is first class. I also like your colour scheme for the sentinels. The hunter orcs look nice and dark - I prefer the lighter skin tone though as it shows more light and shade contrast.

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Hi guys

Here are some rangers I painted today. I used a wet blending technique that does away with tedious basecoating. It's a very fun and messy way of painting and I find myself using it more and more. It's a little difficult to describe in words, really needs video to make sense, but I've also attached a photo of the models after the first layer to give you some idea.

Erunion · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:43 am

Interesting. Are you using an airbrush for this?

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

No it's all hand painted.

Serovok · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:39 am

I really like your style here. Those blends look so natural. One question if I may.... are you using a wet palette or a drying retardant for your wet blending?

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:28 am

They look great, once again your trademark muted palette. I would like to see some clearer pictures of the finished items if possible, the bottom photo is a little dark.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:57 am

Top stuff as usual

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Serovok wrote:

I really like your style here. Those blends look so natural. One question if I may.... are you using a wet palette or a drying retardant for your wet blending?

I used a wet palette and thinned my paints using water only. And yes I'll take better photos once they are all finished. I have finally bought a stand alone camera which is a huge improvement over a camera phone but I'm still getting to grips with the settings.

mertaal · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:32 pm

Love your style.

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:31 am

Solid stuff as always, MMS! I need to look away before I'm tempted to buy some of those Elves as well!

JamesR · **Posted:** Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:37 am

These look great! I cannot wait to pick up a few myself

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:14 pm

More brilliant work :yay:

Harfoot · **Posted:** Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:47 pm

I could pick your figures out like a police line up! Love your individual style

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:10 pm

Could I have their phone numbers please?

They are beautiful!

Barnsley Burglar · **Joined:** Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:32 pm **Posts:** 126

The faces on your minis are fantastic. Love Haldir, but it's hard to choose a favourite!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:21 am

Real ethereal look to these models. Awe inspiring as ever.

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Here are the first five completed:

and I've started on Thranduil:

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

Gorgeous stuff man.

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