Lizardmen Riperdactyls, Bastilodon and Carnosaur

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Apex Predator. New Lizardmen Carnosaur

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The big one. The model with the biggest wow factor from the new Lizardmen release. Even those who love the old kit can tip their hat to this sculpt. It ticks all the boxes, big angry and coming straight at you. I toyed with the idea of painting it blue but with something this direct a nice angry red was the only way to go. 

The basic tones were painted with an airbrush going from yellow through to blue. Once varnished I hit it with oils (blues, reds and browns). This model was a whole heap of fun to paint and the paint job needed to be just as big. 

I hope to be able to paint an army of these suckers for someone soon. 

Myles

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Lizardmen Skink Priest. The Lil' Charmer.

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This is such a charming mother f*****. A delight to paint and easy to assemble. 

The highlight of the miniature were the feathers. The 'Eavy metal team painted them in such vibrant colours that I couldn't resist recreating it as closely as I could. I put down the basic tones of red, yellow, green and blue, then feathered the brush strokes between the colours. The result is a gradual blend that looks textured. 

Tomorrow we take a look at the fearsome Carnosaur. 

Myles

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Lizardmen Bastiladon

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The Bastiladon is a really nice kit. Squat, uncompromising and sporting a nifty lazer beam in it's back, I knew I needed to paint up this model when I saw it. 

I was heavily influenced by 'Eavy metal team's paint jobs. Taking these as a starting point I delved further into researching dinosaurs (especially the Ankylosaurus), exotic lizards and crocodiles. I wanted a bright, vibrant model, but I also wanted to achieve a realistic result. I decided early on that the Carapace would need more detailing. I toyed with the idea of using a dremel tool to create a rough texture but I wasn't sure what kind of result this would create. 

Undercoating the miniature white, I layered a bright yellow to create a consistent finish, then shaded the model with orange and red. I streaked the carapace to create a muted change in the colour in preparation for the next stage. I sprayed the carapace with a heavy coat of hair spray then used a highly diluted solution of dark green paint through an airbursh. The paint should pool and create a very realistic appearance on the markings. 

I painted the ark as if it were charging with energy. The white lines were created with a white oil wash.

The model was finished with a flourish of tropical fauna. 

Myles

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Welcome to the Jungle. New Lizardmen Bastiladon, Carnosaur and Skink Priest

It's easy to fall in love a little with the new Lzardmen models. Who isn't infatuated at some time in their life by Dinosaurs? Who hasn't had the secret fantasy of riding one?

Kroq-Gar and Grim-Loq was a really easy model to assemble and painting it was a joy. The sculpt is really strong and dynamic. I toyed with the idea of painting Grim-Loq blue, but such a feral predatory, apex predator needs bold red markings. I used red shaded with a dark blue to create contrast on the skin, blending the two together until satisfied.

The Bastiladon is an utterly charming kit. I wanted to paint the carapace of the creature as realistically as I could. I took inspiration from the fantastic job the 'Eavy metal team did with the studio's Bastiladon kit. I also thoroughly researched dinosaur markings as well as lizards and reptiles. I wanted the solar engine to look like it was charging full of energy, ready to unleash upon the Enemies of Lustira. Instead of shading the recesses of the Glyphs Icarefully painted them white.

The Skink Priest is by far my favourite release from the new Lizardmen. The little blighter has a lot of character. Again, I was so impressed with the 'Eavy Metal teams job I decided to copy it as closely as I could.

I finished all these off with aquatic plants I bought at a pets store. The added height of the larger leaves give the impression that these beats are wading through a dense jungle to surprise unwary prey.

I will be updating the blog with indivdual entries of the above with a boat l

These models are for sale via eBay (99p starts)

Carnosaur

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271252570400?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 

Bastiladon

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271252576378?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Skink Priest

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271252579307?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

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