Radagast Sleigh base Progres

mertaal · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:34 pm

Is that the forge world one? What a beauty! The only drawback of the Zetirdes one that the missus got me for Xmas (other than not having the detail of yours) is the size- it's nice, but a tad on the small side.

Have fun with it- great progress so far!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:36 pm

I would not go for a completely grey stone work as it can be very, very dull. Work in some ochres, browns - a small percentage, but enough to put a little warmth into it. Then do the same with the successive highlights so in addition to the lighter greys have sandy colours as part of the palette.

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

Looking grand that, I want one now! <-- I think that way too much looking around this site.

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:13 pm

The work looks great so far! Please take lots of photos

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:19 pm

Looking good so far Paul. I would be tempted to say as Dorthonion has, a little more warmth in the colours would help.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:23 am

This is a test piece i have done using the previous technique i mentioned and then earth powder pigments, then dry brushing light greys and white.

I am pleased with the results, any CC appreciated of the first three pictures please.

The following pictures are WIP, base colours so far.

garmenhord · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:26 am

that looks awesome man!

Coenus Scaldingus · **Joined:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am **Posts:** 1121

Looks absolutely great, the mildly contrasting greys and browns really bring it to life.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:13 pm

Fantastic Paul!!!

mertaal · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:18 pm

Super- drybrushing over the pigment really binds it all together for a really natural look. Outstanding work my friend!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:03 pm

It looks stunningly good!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:06 pm

Immense Paul, I really love the test pieces. You have exactly captured the look of weather top that I had in my minds eye. It now has those subtle changes in colour that it needed. Once you apply this to the full piece it will be jaw dropping.
Just be aware to adjust light and dark pigments accordingly so it doesn't look too uniform in colour.

Dr Grant · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:50 pm **Posts:** 1339

That looks absolutely awesome! So jealous of you for getting your hands on that piece! The colour scheme looks fantastic, the browns and greens really enhance the stonework and make it look very natural - great job and very inspirational!

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:39 pm

Looks good!
Very useful photos too

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:56 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Just be aware to adjust light and dark pigments accordingly so it doesn't look too uniform in colour.

Thats what's great about mixing pigments, you can easily alter the mixes to change colour, would thoroughly recommend them to anyone trying scenery. The ones I am using are made by Vallejo and Mig.

Oldman Willow wrote:

Looks good!
Very useful photos too

Will post more as I go, if you want any particular pieces photographed just ask.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:08 pm

Very realistic looking. Great job. Where'd you get the piece and how much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking?

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:01 pm

Hi Gene,

FW re-released it to celebrate AUJ in 2012 cost was £220

Hard to justify I know, but being a sado with no life I got it, lol :-O Strangely this hobby of ours really is my life, I give up buying other things I really need just to get more.

I couldn't afford it when it first came out and so really pleased they did another production run.

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:30 pm

Terrific stuff, I've not used powders myself but they are working a treat here.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:57 pm

Have not posted any WIP for a while as i have been busy on Waethertop and 30 hours+ on a mounted and foot Bormmir which i will post pics of soon.

Just finished an old scuplt of Frodo with ring i had an urge to paint, the rocks i cast with a Woodlands Scenic mold. Quick figure to paint, left a smirking face as he is just about to put on the ring.

Green_Dragon · **Posted:** Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:08 pm

Nice Frodo, like how you did his expression. Cool sculpt of him too I reckon

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