I was chatting with my friend John from Soda Pop Miniatures a few weeks back, and the conversation turned to AdeptiCon. John pointed out the Crystal Brush had a Chibi category this year. I thought it was only right that I painted up a model from Soda Pop's Super Dungeon Explore board Game to enter. After looking through the box I settled on this dynamic barbarian leaping forward with her enormous axe.
I must say that the Chibi genre isn't really my thing, so it was interesting to see what I needed to adjust in my painting approach to achieve a reasonably "proper" look. I harbor absolutely no illusions, this isn't my best work and I'm sure she'll really just be filling out the cabinet. I'm quite curious to see what my friend Drew Drescher brings along for this category. His painting is great and he loves his Chibi : )
Twenty-four long hours until I board my flight to AdeptiCon : )
Cheers
Dave
Though I never been a fan of this type of minis, I must say it's a stunning paintjob that suits the mini perfectly. Top job, good luck at AC.
ReplyDeleteSeen the AdMech hint in the new White Dwarf? almost trembeling :D
Yep, should be interesting to see what the AdMech get from GW. And also to see those who will rush to build the bandwagon ; )
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DeleteGreat job! i have done a few chibi minis and you totally go in thinking "oh hell not much to it" and come out beaten with a huge ego check. That style is deceptively challenging.
ReplyDeleteThanks : ) I think really the body was pretty straightforward, it was the head that required a rethink.
DeleteYou chickened out on the NMM too didn't ya ;) Though, the contrast on your metals is so good it just doesn't matter :)
DeleteI'm not an NMM guy. I appreciate it when it's done well, for sure, but I don't have the time to devote to it myself. All the stuff I'm painting for the Relic Knights hobby articles is all TMM too : )
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