Boseafus: WIP Dwarves and more

Boseafus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:32 pm **Posts:** 39

Hey folks,
I wanted to show my progress on my Dwarf Warriors (and a few other miniatures). I'm also going to use this thread to show my WIP of some Vault Wardens I'm working on.

This first photo is my portable paint station. I actually do most of my painting from this little thing so I can sit on the couch "watch" TV and be with my family when I paint in the evenings. As you can see, the dwarves are about 1/2 through the paint process.

And here are a few photos of my dwarves finished:

I'd love your thoughts. I am starting some Vault Wardens I picked up and will start posting a WIP on those figures.

I also posted a TON of other figures from this set of Dwarves on my website (in the Gallery section). There's also new photos of older miniatures I worked on...Elrond, Haldir, Gandalf and my first attempt at sculpting an Ent. It would be cool if ya checked those out and I welcome feedback.

http://intentionalgeek.com/2013/05/09/gallery-update-games-workshop-dwarves-custom-ents/

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 4:19 pm

Some very nice painting you've done there. I note you use a wet palette which suggest you know your stuff. Not that I needed any further clues with the standard of your painting.
I like the way you have done the checkered shield with different halves to each diamond segment, a nice idea.
The bottom left dwarf has one of the smoothest blue cloaks I've ever seen - excellent work.
The Chainmail on the bottom right dwarf isn't working for me though. It isn't as good as the others.

Bilbo · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 5:27 pm

Fwaaargh! Its great to see a collection where all the stops have been pulled out painting wise, even with the rank and file! Its so much more satisfying when everything has been painted to the highest standard.

rheodon · **Joined:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:04 pm **Posts:** 97

Woow! You rminiatures look amazing, the painting is very nice, mini's are based great and the conversion on the last dwarf is also spectacular. Great to see you post here too!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 6:36 pm

Also not too bad NMM. I think a bit more practise will help but it is good.

Boseafus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:32 pm **Posts:** 39

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

The bottom left dwarf has one of the smoothest blue cloaks I've ever seen - excellent work.
The Chainmail on the bottom right dwarf isn't working for me though. It isn't as good as the others.

Thanks so much for commenting. Good eye on the chainmail. I agree and might need to figure that out (maybe I just rushed it...).

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Also not too bad NMM. I think a bit more practise will help but it is good.

I actually haven't used NMM on any of these miniatures (just different contrasts of metalic paints...i.e. golds/silvers.). I think the photos make them look a bit NMM since they aren't as "Sharp".

rheodon wrote:

Woow! You rminiatures look amazing, the painting is very nice, mini's are based great and the conversion on the last dwarf is also spectacular. Great to see you post here too!

Thanks. I honestly can't remember where I got that last miniature. It purchased both a goblin and dwarf (and maybe and elf) from this sculptor who had a line of figures that were clearly GW LOTR inspired. Maybe someone here can identify the maker.

ElfLover · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 8:46 pm

That is brilliant work on those dwarfs with the most impressive color scheme I've ever seen :shock:

The shield on the bottom dwarf is absolutely magnificent :yay:

Boseafus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:32 pm **Posts:** 39

ElfLover wrote:

That is brilliant work on those dwarfs with the most impressive color scheme I've ever seen :shock:

The shield on the bottom dwarf is absolutely magnificent :yay:

Thanks.

And, anyone have an idea of producer of that dwarf miniature?

Azog · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 1:37 am

Some lovely work here. Thanks for sharing these photos :-)

I'm particularly impressed with the banners and the shields.

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 1:40 am

The dwarf is a Miniaturas del Castillo captain. I remembered seeing him before, and I found him in Pasi's guide to painting dwarves in the tomes of wisdom. :-D

And superb painting, I'll check out the gallery and your site (and comment further) when I have time.

rheodon · **Joined:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:04 pm **Posts:** 97

Oh, I really thought it was a conversion, but nevertheless is great painted:)

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 9:32 pm

MDC did a nice little line of LotR themed models. I think I have them all. The dwarf, Goblin, 3 High Elf captains, Axemen of Lossarnach and Corsairs.

Nicely painted dwarves by the way

edge67 · **Posted:** Sat May 11, 2013 4:01 am

The dwarves are brilliant :yay:

I really like the blue and white colour scheme and the patterns on the shields are perfect. I had a look at your web page and see you won a silver demon once so you are obviously talented. I think you did a great job with the sculpting of the ents - pity you gave up!

Raukov · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 2:59 am

Amazing work. Those chequered shields are stunning.

May I ask how you handled the dwarves in this plastic kit thet have detail problems? If I recall correctly there's at least one with armour plates on his shoulder that are all messed up and they kind of run together and the detail vanishes. it drove me crazy when i assembled a box of them.

ukfreddybear wrote:

MDC did a nice little line of LotR themed models.

Not to derail the thread, but can you still get them anywhere?

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 7:01 am

Raukov wrote:

Not to derail the thread, but can you still get them anywhere?

Unfortunately not. Which is a shame.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 7:54 am

Awesome dwarves - love the shields. Fantastic painting!

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Mon May 13, 2013 8:50 am

That's a stunningly crisp paint job you've done there :yay:

PowerofWill · **Posted:** Tue May 14, 2013 3:12 pm

Fantastic dwarves, I like the color scheme a lot :yay:

-PoW

crixalis · **Joined:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:45 pm **Posts:** 170

Superb, they are great, I aspire to being able to paint like this one day

Sticky Fingersss · **Joined:** Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:20 am **Posts:** 1776

I really like the last conversion with the square shield.

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