Dunbrough and Gripenhem WIP log

I agree: the two styles work well together; the difference could suggest different materials also, if you'd like an expanded range of colors.
I'm still a bit intimidated by round structures myself...that only makes yours more impressive to moi.  

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Ok, picking away at the island slowly but surely.

Considering how you create the rocks, I expect this is literally true.  

Wonderful update.

Another perimeter tower out of the way. A little more work to do on it once the glue dries. Castle walls are starting to come together.

VERY IMPRESSIVE! I love the arched recesses in the walls. GREAT WORK...I had an urge to say: "look upon my works, Oh Ye Mighty, and despair."   
I've been checking out the various wooden birdhouses & whatever at Michael's for years. Now looking at yours, I may have to crack & buy a few of the pieces.  

Been working on carving the streets, which btw, is a total pain in the ass. I’m not working in comfort at my desk, but standing, bent over at the waist murdering my legs and back.

I’ve also had a bit of a change in philosophy for Gripenhem. I had originally planned on building the whole thing, and then painting it. Now I think I will paint as I go. Too much will be hard to get at if I don’t.

I can identify with the pain...I had to work on my Mordheim for $s Boards standing. While it's less that perfect working conditions, the streets look WONDERFUL! GREAT WORK!  

I hear you brothers. I would also recommend making things removable as much as possible so they can be worked on in more comfort.

Carving out some dormers for the Owl Corner. Trying my best to carve the woodwork rather than gluing balsa, if only to save a step.
Before and after texturing/ smashing the foam.

That is GOOD LOOKING...most of my floors are distressed or drawn on to represent wood. Keep up the FINE WORK!  

Yep, really nice! The whole project is fantastic. Dormers will definitely add a lot of character and depth to the streets.

Joao

All I can say, is great work!

Done some carving on Owl Corner. Once the glue sets, I’ll have to layer some sort of masonry on the birdhouse. I’m still wishy washy about the interiors, so we’ll see about that. Trouble is figuring where stairs and hearths go. So far so good though.

That is WONDERFUL; the upper floor with all the various, interesting angles, & that Turret are OUTSTANDING! I love the way the road winds upward along the side. SPLENDID WORK!   
I'm not all that keen on doing interiors either. Ruins have the advantage of being open without the need to furnish them...God Bless Mordheim.  

This rendering reminded me of your project--

http://svenart.cgsociety.org/gallery/297049/

Von Kurst, a legend at finding gems online!

Joao

That is awesome, thanks for sharing. Saved!

Basecoat of the Griffon with modern masters English Brown. I pretty much only use cheap paints. They don’t get handled much since I’m not a gamer. Works well enough for display.

Painting the base for the Griffon statue. I start with a base of Folk Art Medium Gray, and drybrush up from there with Battleship Gray, Steel Gray, Dove Gray, Heirloom White. The Bronze bits are the English Brown, drybrushed with Patina. The whole base is drybrushed with Goblin Green, and the foot made dirty with Raw Umber. Then, the whole thing is washed in the same Raw Umber to dirty it up. Finally the oxidation trails on the bronze is done with thinned Patina, and the iron fittings trails with thinned Vermin Fur.

Finally, the whole Griffon is painted up! Basecoat of English Brown, drybrush with Patina. Plunk it on the base and call it a day.

EXCELLENT! The Griffon makes an IMPRESSIVE statue, & the base steals the show...BEAUTIFULLY modeled & painted. VERY WELL DONE!   

I just want to say that i hate you, with a passion. I recently looked over your city of Dunbrough blog, and some of the pictures you took in the daylight...at first glance, some of those pictures looked real. And i really like...nay, love all the work you do. After seeing your Dunbrough work, i don't want to see (really love to see) how this is going to look once it is finished.

Take care and massivly enjoy yourself. Keep up the amazingly awesome work

PS, the griffon looks stellar btw.

You nailed it! The metal work is super realistic! Are you going to take the big bird for a walk in the park so we can see it in all its glory with natural light?

Joao

Might could.

Voark wrote:

I just want to say that i hate you, with a passion. I recently looked over your city of Dunbrough blog, and some of the pictures you took in the daylight...at first glance, some of those pictures looked real. And i really like...nay, love all the work you do. After seeing your Dunbrough work, i don't want to see (really love to see) how this is going to look once it is finished.

Take care and massivly enjoy yourself. Keep up the amazingly awesome work

PS, the griffon looks stellar btw.

Woah, thanks! This project is rolling out faster than I thought, though I suspect the natural bits are going to take forever. I appreciate hte encouragement.

Speechless! You are really master of your work!