Antipodean Saracens

[Angora]

Hi all,

My first post - just getting into the game now the minis are finally available here in Australia.
Here, after a few false starts (I kept getting the lava wrong), are the first two of my guys to see any paint.
The bases are finished pretty much - the models are not

Comments welcome.

[wollfe]

bases look great - love the lighting on the rocks are you going to carry that through to the rest of the model?? - it would add a rather brooding lighting effect to them and really place them in location - though i accept that it'll probably be quite difficult to do - definately out of my skill range.

cant wait to see how it all turns out

[Angora]

I probably won't carry it onto the models - way to scary for me
I'll see how I go though - you never know...

[Angora]

A bit more progress.
Still quite WIP but you can get a sense of how they'll look now

Comments & crit welcome.

[Dr.Mercury]

Very nice!
I like the use of metallics on the shields! it looks awesome

[Angora]

After a Looooong break I got back into the lads on the weekend.

here's the new WIP shot:

Still a few bits to go. 2 more bases made up for my Hashasin and the Pillar with Halberd. I'm going to try and get the entire force painted up for the Little Wars painting comp here in Melbourne in May

[Lemminkäinen]

Loving them! The lava really is great, I love the turquoise and the metals are phenomenal!

[Angora]

There is more done now. I'll be posting new pics soon
Starred on my Pillar and Hassassin - as you can see I paint very slowly....

[Angora]

The pillar and Hassassin so far...


Happy with them at the moment.

[Corto]

Beautiful as usual, I can't wait to see the whole group!

[Silveri]

Sir, I represent a certain organization that will be known to you as "the rest of the saracen players". We have come to the conclusion that your painting skills have caused bouts of a) depression b) anguish c) loss of self-worth amongst the members of the aforementioned organisation. We urge you to cease and desist at this moment. If you do not comply, legal action will be taken.

[oinky]

imressive!!!Wish I could paint like that.One remark though,the blade of the axe could use a bit more blending(you can see the line).The rest is awesome

[Angora]

Thanks guys!
@ oinky - the blade could do with more work. They are still quite WIP. The blade has only had a basecoat of Boltgun Metal and a hit of leviathan purple wash - lots to do there yet  The only part of these guys that is actully finished is the base (though the pillar's armoured hand isn't far off). I still need to finis the two sanctified warriors too - my painting ADD kicked in though 
@silveri - does it matter that I paint at a glacial pace and most of you guys will be onto your 3rd faction by the time I get basecoats on Layla the Bint? 

[Silmarilias]

Hey Angora, your saracens are looking mighty good at the moment mate are you going to post them over on Oz Painters when finished or even show them as a w.i.p like here ?

b.t.w ill post some pics of the occidentaux i got from M.G in melb last month as soon as i can get my hands on a digital camera !! 

[Silveri]

@silveri - does it matter that I paint at a glacial pace and most of you guys will be onto your 3rd faction by the time I get basecoats on Layla the Bint? 

Your response has been noticed and by general consensus the people I represent have agreed to let you continue on the condition that you create a thorough tutorial on your painting techniques.