Barbarian tribe (75 mm)

[Alex]

Hi everyone

Here are a few pictures of the project I have been working on for the last 9 months.
In addition to the saber tooth cat, there are three figures in this vignette.

This project was made in honor of F. Frazetta (reverse of flag is based on one of his paintings)

All metals are now in NMM (not showing in these since I have not taken recent pictures of the figures)

Custom copper and stainless steel flag

Nothing is finished, a lot to do on both sides of the flag
Flag surface is 6x6 cms

Crappy phone pictures for this wip


Cheers

Alex

 

[Alex]

More pictures ..

 

[Alex]

by the way, banner is the 2nd version since first one was a little bit too heavy and I didn't like it as much as the current one

 

[Alex]

the wood base was also made specifically for this vignette.... my work as well

the current position of the figures was chosen so that the cat and the lady are looking at the same spot while the rider and the old guy are looking the other way, as if they have just stopped at a crossroad and looking where they will go next .. or maybe they are just waiting for the enemy tribe to close on them.. who knows ?

 

[Alex]

Current state of the figures (NMM in these, cloak finished)

 

[Babelfish]

Super-cool fantasy vignette beautifully done.

- Steve

 

[Wheels]

stunning

 

[kagemusha]

Superb Alex

If I may...the layout is sound in the story...but presents a difficult choice on how to display it.
I would also suggest some higher contrast values in the 'sabre tooth's' coat...more white would help the definition.
Just my personal observations on a great vignette in the making.

Respect

Ron

 

[NeilW]

Hmnnn... flesh, fur, fabric and flag

Not my thing but a great job nevertheless

 

[Alex]

Superb Alex

If I may...the layout is sound in the story...but presents a difficult choice on how to display it.
I would also suggest some higher contrast values in the 'sabre tooth's' coat...more white would help the definition.
Just my personal observations on a great vignette in the making.

Respect

Ron

Hi Ron
Thanks for the comments. Yes the 'cat' will get more pale hair on the top and bottom but only when the basing will be done and all other figures as well. Only at that time will I be able to balance everything. The layout was dictated by the fact that the rider was looking down to his right (almost at his feet) while the beast was looking completely the opposite way and also in order to prevent front figures from obscuring details on the central beast/rider. Banner was made to add height to the the vignette (beast is also 2 cms higher than 'ground' floor for same reason.
Riper will also change color to very dark blue/grey because the purple is just too purple and doesn't fit as well
The beast sculpted by J Palacios is also much more muscular than a current tiger so the painting imho should reflect the muscles as well as the fur coat, both at the same time which is not easy to do !

cheers
Alex

 

[malc]

That's quite a piece of work you have there Alex.

I was intrigued that you chose to do NMM.

 

[igor_belousov]

amazing view

 

[Jed]

Fantastic work indeed

 

[Landrotten Highlander]

very cool idea. Like it a lot

 

[MaxTheDoc]

Great work.

 

[Len K.]

Amazing! Especially the tiger.

 

[megroot]

superbe.

marc

 

[Edorta]

Fantastic work in all senses, I love it.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia