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Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:10 pm
by spruecutter
This will be my entry.

Rather than getting a new figure I've gone for an old one. This dates from 1985, and was from a range of small scale fantasy gaming figures. The figure represents a giant in 25mm scale and so is three times as big. Which means it's 75mm high and should be a good size for painting.

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I've given the male figure a wash before this picture to remove any oxidisation. I think I'll focus on that one initially, rather than doing both at once. I might go for a frosty white/blue look rather than the red-hair depicted on the box.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:46 pm
by T3hGuppy
Nice choice and good too see the continued theme of boobies lol.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:55 pm
by Coen
More Boobies? ... I love boobies.

Great figure choice too... oh look... she's got boobies.
This will be cool to see all done up.
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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:18 am
by gosselin2112
Did someone say, "boobies?"

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Interesting set of figures.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:18 pm
by Lee
Good god man, boobies....!!!


Nice choice dude, looking forward to it :D

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:15 pm
by Rob
Nice, this one will look good.
Good luck
Rob

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:03 pm
by spruecutter
Here's the Frost Giant after clean up, I'm leaving the hands with the axe, and the shoulder slung sword off the model until after painting.

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After priming with Humbrol matt 33 enamel paint brushed on - it's not very matt because I didn't stir the paint on purpose for this satin effect, just a quick shake instead.

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:05 am
by Coen
Look at that detail. Wow... that's really cool Sprue. Really nice.
He's going to look fantastic when he's all done.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:36 am
by spruecutter
Here's the female figure after a bit of burnishing to the face. Achieved by lightly scraping with a blunted knife blade, followed by a bit of worn 1200 wet & dry. It takes ages but is worth it for the finer finish, suited to female skin.

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The difference in texture to the arms and legs is quite clear now. I'll eventually do all the exposed skin this way, so she's nice and smooth all over.

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:43 am
by Coen
That's a great technique Sprue.
I hadn't thought of doing that. I may do something similar to Mr. Campbell, but to a lesser degree.
Thanks for sharing that dude.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:59 am
by spruecutter
It's a preparation technique often used on armour and metal parts of weapons. I've extended it to where there is a change in texture, having one smooth next to the rough helps to show the difference quite well. When the paint is on top the smoother parts look naturally thinner, so you can choose to use it to good effect on clothing and equipment.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:58 am
by spruecutter
Nearly there:-

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:26 am
by Coen
jeese louise that looks sharp!

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:38 am
by Nige201980
WOW so shiny i would be tempted to leave her like that mate.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:13 pm
by spruecutter
I'm going for a suitable frosty blue skin look - this fella has natural antifreeze in his blood. Here's the figure with a base coat of Tamiya Medium Blue with a general highlight of Light Blue - applied from above by airbrush. It will be all brush painting from here on.

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:20 pm
by Lee
Frost Giant playing air guitar....PMSL..... :lol:

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:28 pm
by spruecutter
Lee wrote:Frost Giant playing air guitar....PMSL..... :lol:
:clap: Nice one, I didn't see that, he does look like a heavy rock god

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:15 am
by Coen
Turn it up to 11 dude!!

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:52 am
by alextheblue
Lee wrote:Frost Giant playing air guitar....PMSL..... :lol:
:rofl: :rofl:

Great figure Sprue - love the colour and the way you've highlighted it, looks really good.

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:03 pm
by spruecutter
Here's the Frosty lass with her legs all smooth and silky

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:55 am
by Coen
Dude!!! that's just plain perfect!!!
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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:20 pm
by spruecutter
Here's a progress shot after a bit more highlighting to the skin tones and base colours applied for the furs and leather parts

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The female after priming, I'm very happy with the results after so much preparation time

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Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:33 pm
by Paul
The preparation of the skin has really paid of, looks nice and smooth :th:

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:52 pm
by Coen
WOW... I'll say. What a difference :th:
Great job dude!

Re: Grenadier Models - Frost Giant

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:00 pm
by T3hGuppy
Very nice indeed.

And the prep on the girly's skin really paid off.

Will remember this next time I do an metal figure. :th: