Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Aspiring Champion of Chaos

I've finally got my painting groove back! Sometimes it's funny the models that inspire you when you are in a painting rut. I've really been trying hard to get some painting done on my character minis for my Reapers and Wolves, but just wasn't making any real headway.

Then I was sitting here yesterday and this Aspiring Champ model just started screaming at me to be painted. Who am I to argue with the powers of Chaos!?!






Well as you can see he is painted and I am working on the other three Aspiring Champs I had sitting next to him.
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12 comments:

  1. Squirrel_FishJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I like it. Great mix of parts from the possessed Possessed sprues (specially that Claw o' Doom).

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  2. Grizzled GorillaJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Excellent model Jim. I really like the feel of this model. Squirrel_Fish is right that the addition of the Possessed Sprues really gaave this model the right touch.
    Keep them coming!

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  3. jabberjabberJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Nice work Jim! I like the subtle highlighting (e.g. on the un-mutated fist), it really brings a depth to the miniature!

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  4. Big JimJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks for the feedback guys! I love the possessed miniatures and just had to use them. I am thinking of using the bodies for my Chosen as well. For the Chosen heads I'm going to use the Forgeworld Zerker upgrade heads and shave off the bunny ears.

    -Jim

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  5. NockerGeekJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    One more comment here approving of the use of Possessed bits. It just gives the model that... wrongness... that a good Chaos model needs! Also, the paint job is fantastic, and I really like the basing as well.

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  6. oniJanuary 28, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Awesome work mate.

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  7. TinweaselJanuary 28, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    VERY nice! The pose, color scheme, bitz used, and everything else all come together in this guy. I think your army coloration works really well on this Champ, maybe because the very bold red and black are spaced out by the slightly cooler reddish-grey (purplish?), bone, and metal colors. I'm a big fan of the Possessed bits as well, but oddly only when used in moderation - they seem a bit "over the top" to me when used for a whole figure (even the "official" GW Possessed, despite the great painting - now the Flawless Host Lord from the Codex, that's a whole different shade of awesome).

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  8. Big JimJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Wow, thanks guys! I really do appreciate the feedback.

    I agree Tin the possessed parts are best when used in moderation.

    -Jim

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  9. UnknownFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    (New follower) Love it! I'm now inspired to get the possessed box just for bits.

    Ditto tinweasels comment on the paint scheme - as a whole the miniature looks "full" - i.e. there are no sparse/plain bits that detract from the model, but without looking overcrowded.

    (Hope that came across as intended)

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  10. Big JimFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks Andy, you came across just fine.

    I hope you enjoy your visits here to GiF!

    Thanks again,
    -Jim

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  11. Gavin ConwayMarch 8, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    really love that mate... good job..

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  12. Big JimMarch 10, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks, Mate!

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