Monday, 2 May 2011

The other kind of Monk-ey business...

Obviously been wittering on about all manner of nonsense over the last few months. You'd be forgiven for forgetting that I sculpt stuff from time to time too. So, today I thought I'd share a recent sculpt. A while back I sculpted some zombies in a different style to the one I'm known for. More realistic, textured and gritty. After six of the living dead I thought I'd try something else in the same style and decided to sculpt a hammer-wielding Monk. He's been nearly finished for ages but needed a new head as the original was a bit big. But I finished him up over the Easter weekend and here he is...



Pretty pleased in general. He's 30mm tall (28 to the eyes). Should probably be out there somewhere beating the slime out of the unliving menace...
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17 comments:

  1. Jessica2 May 2011 at 17:52

    Looks like I model I'd enjoy painting. I'm very much liking your swing towards a "realistic" feel in your sculpts. :)

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  2. Kevinicus2 May 2011 at 18:44

    Looks like a BIG step in the right direction :D

    My favourite mini of yours in ages.

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  3. Steve Buddle2 May 2011 at 18:44

    I rather enjoy it in some ways. My only real problem is I find these kinds of subjects not ideal for selling the kinds of numbers I need to given the time it takes. This one was a whim though...

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  4. Steve Buddle2 May 2011 at 18:45

    And thanks Kev :)

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  5. Shane Rozzell2 May 2011 at 19:02

    Please get him cast, I want to paint him.

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  6. Unknown2 May 2011 at 20:21

    Wow! Just look at the cloth work, very nice indeed.

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  7. Avicenna2 May 2011 at 20:39

    bloody hell Steve - thats pretty bloody good!

    "I find these kinds of subjects not ideal for selling the kinds of numbers I need to given the time it takes"

    Put a breastplate on him and accidentally have jim fit with another large organisations models and you're laughing

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  8. CMDante2 May 2011 at 21:58

    Agreed on both counts - excellent sculpt (the cloth work and folds are superb) and would be very fitting as a warrior priest type figure.

    Looks like he'd be a joy to paint.

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  9. Mike Howell2 May 2011 at 22:40

    Is it good when I find myself painting a mini with my eyes?

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  10. David Drage2 May 2011 at 23:26

    That is really nice work. I like your normal style, but this one knocks my socks off!

    I have no real interest in fantasy or medieval figures, but I really want that figure...

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  11. DaveK3 May 2011 at 06:56

    He is fantastic. I would imagine he was quite a commercially viable figure as it would be a pleasure to paint. He is a departure from your normal style but one that I definitely like.

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  12. Andy Foster3 May 2011 at 08:52

    LOL If you don't think you can sell him Steve, I'll happily pay you a commission for it!
    Andy

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  13. CJP3 May 2011 at 15:41

    Love this one Steve. Most exciting thing I've seen of yours in a while. I hope he's available for sale soon.

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  14. Allan and Carmen4 May 2011 at 01:53

    Very nice looking miniature!!!!

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  15. SabbatWolf6 May 2011 at 18:09

    I really like the new direction you've been taking your style. You need to get him cast up and available for people to exchange for cash!

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  16. Steve Buddle6 May 2011 at 18:14

    He is in the hands of a talented mould maker as we speak...

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  17. Kari Hernesniemi6 May 2011 at 21:36

    There should be a "Like" button in situations like this, when you don't have anything constructive to say and you just simply love what you see and want to share your feeling!

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