Smaug Figure!!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:50 am

I like what I see - again, a pity it is US only.

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:51 pm

Personally, I prefer my own.

Grungehog · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:35 pm

Natarn wrote:

Personally, I prefer my own.

I bloody well agree

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:35 pm

Natarn wrote:

Personally, I prefer my own.

You promised to update some photos a while back. Any chance ?

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:11 pm

Hmmm, distracted by painting little figures at present but he certainly is on my to do list. I'll try to do some more between now and Christmas and get a base sorted for him.

I've fixed a broken tooth and sculpted scales on the inside join of the wing a few months ago. There's a bit of work to do on his front left claw, as I'm not happy with it yet, then I'll start painting. I'm a bit worried about that as I'm not as good at painting as I am at sculpting - perhaps that's why I've been putting it off! Oh, well, I think I'd better just make a start and see what happens.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:46 pm

Natarn wrote:

Hmmm, distracted by painting little figures at present but he certainly is on my to do list. I'll try to do some more between now and Christmas and get a base sorted for him.

I've fixed a broken tooth and sculpted scales on the inside join of the wing a few months ago. There's a bit of work to do on his front left claw, as I'm not happy with it yet, then I'll start painting. I'm a bit worried about that as I'm not as good at painting as I am at sculpting - perhaps that's why I've been putting it off! Oh, well, I think I'd better just make a start and see what happens.

I will paint it if your struggling.

Natarn · **Posted:** Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:25 am

Thanks for the offer

but I can't send him to Forodwaith.
I'll see what I can do myself.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:04 pm

Forodwaith ?!?

Never mind, the offer is always there.

Natarn · **Posted:** Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:14 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Forodwaith ?!?

Forodwaith is the North lands, Haradwaith is the South lands, Enedwaith is the East lands and it's anybody's guess what the West lands are... possibly Rhunwaith.

I live in Haradwaith and you live in Forodwaith. If Smaug were to fly that distance, I wouldn't be surprised if his wings fell off! I've got to paint him anyway. Otherwise it would be like baking a delicious chocolate cake and never getting to taste it. :sad:

Not that I eat chocolate at present, mind you, but you know what I mean.

I think I'd better leave this thread in peace now. It appears there are some dragons out there. Beware! And boy! are they expensive.

Hirumith, the Grey Knight · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 1:05 am

Well I haven't seen this posted here on OR yet, but check out this guy from Greene Models:

http://www.geenemodels.com/gk/

At $389 USD, probably outside of most people's budget, but it certainly looks the part!

Natarn · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:00 am

That's a good looking dragon. The back feet look a bit weird but the forelegs/wings are an interesting combination. Spines and spikes work well - I like the ones coming down the neck from where it joins the head.

The conversion makes this model approximately £239! so I guess you're right about it being beyond regular hobbyists with pocket money. It might be a bit hard to justify to one's other half!

Nevertheless, a cracking model. Is it yours? And will you be painting it? I like to see how it turns out.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:17 am

Hirumith, the Grey Knight wrote:

Well I haven't seen this posted here on OR yet, but check out this guy from Greene Models:

http://www.geenemodels.com/gk/

At $389 USD, probably outside of most people's budget, but it certainly looks the part!

Assuming the cutting mat is about 9 inches, I think a GW version at that scale would do the trick.

It looks great.

Jamros · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:55 pm

I think that kit is definitely an homage to Jackson's Smaug. It's very nice, but extremely expensive.

Hirumith, the Grey Knight · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 3:27 pm

Nope, sadly it's not mine

double0b · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:20 pm

hir, great spot ! a wonderful sculpt, however less than ideal for wargaming - imagine it's base !:P

while lurking ze forums, I've become tempted to make a return to sbg, and what better way than to sculpt a smaug:P

i'll be starting a wip in no time, but first i have to actually have something to show haha !

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:39 pm

I am actually quite amazed he has a resin model that size for that amount. When I looked into doing it, I figured the retail to be nearer £400. And as not many can afford that kind of price, the project becomes kind of pointless. Production costs and material costs are gargantuan for something that big. So £240 is a bargain in my opinion, considering what you are getting.

The Arkenstone · **Joined:** Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:12 am **Posts:** 94

Looks fantastic! I wish I could afford one...

Lord Maedhros · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:21 am

Some pictures of the painted kit, on the sculptors Deviant Art page.... that model is definitely on my "To Buy" List....

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Smaug-pai ... -478730311

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Smaug-gold-477620818

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Smaug-painted-477518965

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Smaug-face-478192129

Very nice model....

Harfoot · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:56 am

Stunning, fantastic paint job as well

White Tower of Ecthelion · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:47 pm

Wow!! An outstanding model!!

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