APH Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I've recently launched my first Age of Sigmar project - exploring and expanding upon the Fimir. This project is heavily influenced by the old Dark Shadows campaign, mixed with Game of Thrones and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. You can dive into my blog for more information. I'm a very lazy painter, so no Golden Daemon quality work here. So far, I have two models half-finished. I'm hoping that the rest of my basing materials will show up this week so I can wrap them up: Weylin the Shambler, Dark Emissary of the outcast god Malice. I attempted to replicate the cover of the old Dark Shadows campaign booklet. In-game he'll count as a Great Bray-Shaman. Lheabridf Crow-Tongue, Meargh of the Clann. She'll be a Savage Orc Shaman. I'm currently getting my Finmor (warlord/Fimir Warrior) ready for priming, and have been collecting parts for a Greater Fenbeast (Rogue Idol of Gork). There's a lot of work to be done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've made a bit of progress in my experimentation with fen bases. Here's a brief write-up on my method and conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 I think they're finally done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm about halfway through the first batch of human cannon fodder. I should be finishing them up tonight! I've also started work on my Fimirach Noble, sculpted by Diego Serrate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 The first batch of Urshearl slaves are finished: I primed the Fimirach Noble tonight, so that will be the next project on the painting table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Looking forward to the Noble! Nice Fimir so far mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thank you very much! I'm always happy to hear feedback. I'm waiting on one more bit for his base. Here's the Noble so far: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Still waiting for the bit... so I started my Greater Fenbeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This is going to be a really interesting army when it's done. How big are you planning on it being? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks! I'm already having a lot of fun with this - it's great to break out of the established themes and techniques that I've been using for 40K. It's been a long time since I've done this much experimentation! I'm aiming for about 100 wounds, with the Greater Fenbeast typically being a summoned Monster through the Dark Emissary/Great Bray-Shaman. I keep changing unit sizes and their "count as" representation, but so far I've been on track for that. Here's one of my early blog entries that gives a general outline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Work continues on the Greater Fenbeast. I'm still waiting for the final bit for the Finmor, and I have another batch of 16 slaves next on the agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alasdair Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Inspired stuff! Will be watching this plog with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Only the moss and final detailing remains - I should wrap up this project tonight or tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks very good so far! You did a fantastic job on the basing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thank you very much! I was hoping to finish it off last night, but ended up getting roped into other plans. Here are a few more pictures to show my progress to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 What a unique army! Those are some weird looking humans, they really add a lot of character. that Fenbeast is amazing! It looks like it could use some brighter highlights for contrast, though maybe just where the light would hit as I get the feeling it's a swamp critter made from mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks! Emphasizing the cruelty of the Fimir, I approached the slave fighters with the concept that they've been toiling in the Fimir stronghold for so long that they've forgotten what they are. Kind of like how Sauron made the Orcs from broken Elves in the Lord of the Rings films. (The books are a little more ambiguous.) You're spot-on with regards to the Fenbeast - they're something like a swamp elemental, conjured from the surrounding mud and vegetation. As such, it's pretty much a walking base itself. Each time I add detail to the base, I do the same to the Fenbeast to keep it consistent. I have a few steps to go, but I'll definitely take your highlighting suggestion into consideration! There are plenty of roots and other details that could use some special attention as I wrap it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 What light green are you using for the skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Which model are you asking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 The Fimir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used Elysian Green as the base for the Meargh as I wanted her to be old and pale. I used Loren Forest as the base for the Finmor (and the future Fimir Warriors), which is a darker shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Here's the final product: More pictures of questionable lighting and focus are available here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 My patience has run out, so I've restarted and finished my Finmor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Woah I wish I spend half as much as you on bases; it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APH Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 It's surprising - I spent the bare minimal effort on bases for my 40K army, and this time around I spend more time on them than I do the model! Though, now that I've refined my technique it's going quicker. And each project continues to grow in complexity. It's great to put everything in the display cabinet and see the progression from my first model to my latest. The largest mental hurdle has been accepting that everything looks terrible until it's finished. I've freaked out a few times when one step or another didn't turn out as expected, but I'm getting better at not only hiding the flaws but also working them into the personality of the model. Half of it is unexpected advancement, half is retrospective justification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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