I was lucky enough to receive the NOVA Open 2015 event model from the man himself, MVB. Using the only artwork I've seen for these guys, I tried to paint the Virtue in various dark metallics with blue overtones towards the face. One of the things I like about the model is the scale. It looks closer to 20mm rather than 28. I've thought heroic 28mm was too large for a while. After getting into Bolt Action and painting Perry Brothers Miniatures I find it hard to like heroic scale. Smaller scales mean there is more space to maneuver making battlefield terrain more important. If you like this model, then I think the nova store will be selling them. I challenge our community to upgrade the piece to show the marine winning the fight. Seriously who wants humanity to loose!
Very nice! Excellent tones all around. Cool to finally see a painted version of the model.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike. There are definitely some rough patches on it, but at normal resolution I am happy with it. the marine was the best bit prior to the alcohol/pigment bath I gave him.
DeleteI'm always a huge fan of your use of powders to create a story within an environment and tie the characters and pieces together. It's amazing and someday I'm going to spy on you while you do it.
ReplyDeleteThursday sometime between 3:00 and 5:30 you have the opportunity. I'll be painting in the speed painting competition.
DeleteI know! In the middle of my tournament!
DeleteNice man.. very cool. Excited that it's only a few days away.. also terrified it's a few days away! haha. .. Are you all finished up or in the final rush like most of us? haha
ReplyDeleteI am not finished. I have to do paint chipping on 30ish Krieg and then do decals and oil streaks. I may paint up another entry for the capitol pallet. I've wanted to paint a 1/72 Stug Zug for a while. Let's not forget the time needed to relearn 40k as well! :)
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