Courtesy of a name change for Wyrd's metal Lilitu (WYR4030) and a whole lot of red paint, Ashratu, consort of Bael, is complete.
I've a fair number of Wyrd minis that work well alongside Fractured Dimensions' Demons and Devils. Sadly, the Wyrd metals are out of production while Mortal Arrow will only be distributing Fractured Dimensions miniatures until the end of this month (May 2016). A word to the wise: get them while you can.
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| A Beelzebub in hand is worth two in the bush |
I don't know the sculptor of this particular piece; a cool mini that proved a bear to assemble. Both arms are separate and needed to be pinned. Given the tiny size of everything involved and general ham-handedness, I managed to drill straight through and totally mangle her left shoulder.
This was addressed with green stuff... twice. The first attempt seemed fine until I put paint on it, at which point it became clear that it was a lot of things but fine wasn't one of them. Anything worth doing is worth doing well so I had a second go at it with better results.
The palette is much the same as Bael's except for the blonde hair. This utilized a basecoat mix of Reaper's Chestnut Gold and Moldy Skin highlighted and shaded with the other colors shown below.
Some more pics:
The blood spatter was a late addition to a base that seemed a bit bland.
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| The skull is from Reaper |
FD's Bearded Devils (the muscle of the group) are next on the agenda. More on that next time.
Really exquisite work. I love how you managed to capture two distinctive but harmonious shades of red in her flesh and dress. And although it's such a small part of the mini, the skull is a nice addition. You have a great way of doing bone.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matthew. I had doubts about the red & red scheme but am very pleased with the result.
DeleteThis is lovely! What a great job you've done dude, great skill
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated.
DeleteThat is truly sensational work Mr. Finch, what a cracker.
ReplyDeletePerhaps a whip-cracker in this case. Thank you, Michael.
DeleteShe is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gordon.
DeleteOutstanding stuff, Finch. You really do seem to raise the bar every time you post. Indeed that red skin tone is frankly perfect and looks very realistic (if someone were to have red skin that is). Top Tier stuff imho.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. I experimented with various skin recipes at the start of the project. Reaper Cinnamon Red highlighted with Reaper Buckskin Pale came out the winner.
DeleteAnother beautiful bit of painting. Lovely job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Roy.
DeleteInspired!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated.
DeleteTruly beautiful brushwork on a gorgreous mini. I must admit the blood pops out on the base good idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Simon. With her feet placed together as they are even a 25mm base wound up presenting a lot more empty, boring space than anticipated (even with the skull in place). Hopefully the blood breaks things up somewhat.
DeleteO_O ... Finch ... she looks freaking AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow wow wow. Where is that star buzzer I'm suppose to press in the Models Got Talent show. :)
Thank you, Kuan. I guess a she-devil can be hot literally and figuratively.
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