Non-Mithril Balrog conversion

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January 10, 2009 at 4:45 am #344
presto247365
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It’s finally done! Some might remember that a long while ago, I posted about converting a Grenadier Chaos Giant into a Balrog by adding GW bloodthirster wings, balrog back flame, and sculpting flames for the arms and legs. Well, he’s finally all painted up! Some of the pics are with a flash, with the colors more washed out but showing greater detail. The ones without a flash have a little more “atmosphere”, but aren’t as cleanly focused. The orcs were painted for me by Wendy a few years ago. Enjoy!
January 10, 2009 at 4:45 am #4050
presto247365
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It’s finally done! Some might remember that a long while ago, I posted about converting a Grenadier Chaos Giant into a Balrog by adding GW bloodthirster wings, balrog back flame, and sculpting flames for the arms and legs. Well, he’s finally all painted up! Some of the pics are with a flash, with the colors more washed out but showing greater detail. The ones without a flash have a little more “atmosphere”, but aren’t as cleanly focused. The orcs were painted for me by Wendy a few years ago. Enjoy!
January 10, 2009 at 11:20 am #4053
ddaines
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Very nice job presto, nice colours and effect.

As a point of interest there was a very intersting post on a modelling forum called the clubhouse about painting fire/flames, and it states that the ‘white’ heat should actually be at the source of the heat gradually darkening as it spreads out. It was not something I had considered before (nor if I was to be honest do I care as long as the result looks good), but for those yet to paint their Balrogs or any other flame effect, you may wsnt to think about it.

Once again, nice work and thanks for sharing it.
January 10, 2009 at 11:24 am #4054
ddaines
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Of course what I should have added is that this has been done on the sword, but is in reverse on the mane of flames
January 10, 2009 at 2:05 pm #4063
presto247365
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You know, that’s a good point about fire. I thought about it for the sword, in relation to hot metal, but didn’t even cross my mind to do that with the flames. I wonder how that would look painted up? Where’s the oven cleaner? Time to strip him down and start over! (kidding!) I’ll try that NEXT time.
January 10, 2009 at 10:30 pm #4071
Turambar
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mmh, what is it? Grenadier . . . Chaos . . . ? Are they producing miniatures as well . . . ????
Well, let me say something about the orcs. Quiet interesting, I must say that, is the colour scheme.
Skinny orcs ! Very interesting indeed, presto! I should try to give an orc this colour-line also.
I need further time to make my mind up concerning this converted-“thing”
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