| Skull and Crown | 19 Jan 2017 10:35 p.m. PST |
The first casts of my "Triumph of Death" line of undead "landsknechts" (although I am sure some of the lads lied about their age) showed up a couple of weeks ago and I've finally had time over the weekend to paint them up.
The castings are coming out really clean,and they are a real blast to paint.
As I get ready to launch my Kickstarter in late February, I'm getting "hero" shots of each pose. Here's one of my officers, based on mash up woodcuts by Holbien and Durer.
For more pics, march on over to my blog
skullandcrown.blogspot.com Cheers and thanks for looking!
Ths |
| Pictors Studio | 19 Jan 2017 11:50 p.m. PST |
Very nice. Clean and no frills warrior skeletons. |
| Cyrus the Great | 20 Jan 2017 12:42 a.m. PST |
Looking good, I like the officer. |
| sstinnett | 20 Jan 2017 12:46 a.m. PST |
These look really great! Will you be expanding the line in the future? |
| Sir Walter Rlyeh | 20 Jan 2017 8:40 a.m. PST |
I will be doing the kickstarter! I am interested in what colors you used to paint these. I probably would have ended up with a warmer pallet after looking at the original paintings but love the corpse look effect you achieved on their skin. Very nice! I also love the squared polearms! |
| Skull and Crown | 20 Jan 2017 9:42 p.m. PST |
Thanks gents-
Sstinnett. Lots of plans! I'm starting with the two units, halberds and javelins (as per Breugel's painting) plus command stuff, and we'll see how well they are received. I have concepts for pike and crossbow, as well as sweihanders. Most likely I'll take a pole at the end of my KS to see what you all would like to see next.
Example of javelins
Sir Walter- I'm currently experimenting with painting, but have it down to three colors and a wash, as you're gonna be painitng legions. I'll be doing a painting demo on my blog soon. Cheers
Ths |
| Black Cavalier | 20 Jan 2017 10:32 p.m. PST |
These are great. I'm familiar with the Holbein and Durer woodcuts. Are you planning on doing any durer inspired cavalry, like the Death Riding sketch from 1505
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| Skull and Crown | 20 Jan 2017 10:41 p.m. PST |
Black Cavalier-
It's like you are in my mind. That exact model is currently being sculpted by Drew Williams for the CnC figure. I mean, how could I not?! Side note- take a look at the crown Durer gave his death- and you can guess where Weta Workshop got the inspiration for the Witch king of Angmar.
Cheers
Ths |
| Canuckinator | 21 Jan 2017 7:50 p.m. PST |
Please do keep us in the loop about your KS campaign. Is it too early to enquire about model price points? |
| Prince Alberts Revenge | 21 Jan 2017 9:16 p.m. PST |
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| Skull and Crown | 21 Jan 2017 9:42 p.m. PST |
Canuckinator- Don't worry, I'll carpet bomb y'all with pics and words about it.:) As to price points the goal is to sell units/ hordes of them along with unit bases (ala Kings of War)so I'm working hard to keep the price point down. The production molds for the first two units are in the works now, and once we cast up a few units, I'll have a much firmer idea. Cheers
Ths |
| Canuckinator | 22 Jan 2017 6:29 a.m. PST |
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| Clays Russians | 29 Jan 2017 4:45 p.m. PST |
Undead for dragon Rampant! |
| Codsticker | 30 Jan 2017 12:01 p.m. PST |
I am eyeing them for Mordheim gang. |
| Skull and Crown | 30 Jan 2017 10:15 p.m. PST |
Clay and Codsticker- Yes, perfect for both and for Frostgrave to boot.
Cheers
Ths |
