You may have noticed that I've also included broken windows in some of the frames, this was achieved with clear acetate cut to a ragged shape and fracture lines with a scalpel, I've also stippled on some dirt, as I couldn't imagine anyone getting a window cleaner in.
Here you can see I've added in some chaos graffiti, if you have read the Gaunt's Ghost novels you'll know who the blood pact are.
Here you can see some extra rust details which I've added in selected areas
Last picture has some of my Kroot snipers taking up position to lay down suppressing fire.
Just a quick post today, so until next time stay safe and have fun !
Cheers Dave
Excellent work, sir! The details such as battle damage and the broken windows really add to a magnificent bit of scenery. I guess I'm going to have to read the Gaunt's Ghosts books now.
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, was worth doing the extra work for the effect. The Gaunt's ghost novels are well worth it in my opinion, and some of Dan Abnett's best work in my opinion
DeleteAnother +1 for Gaunt's Ghosts. Brilliant military scifi!
DeleteAgreed Keith, Dan knows his stuff !
DeleteVery nice work Dave, you don't have to finish first just because you set the challenge! Jez is proof of that (LOL).
ReplyDeleteGaunt's Ghosts is the one of the few 40K novels I've read, I think it was the first one, I got it as a sample along with the Gaunt's Ghosts figures set. It was a good read as I recall, I particularly liked the one character, but can't remember his name, he was a sniper and was one of the figures too, he was kneeling down firing his las-rifle.
OOOO what was his name....that's going to annoy me now!
Cheers Roger.
Thank you Roger, I know but as I do it for a business it would be a very poor show ! LOL
DeleteThe Character your thinking of Larkin, or Larks to his friends, the series takes them on many different adventures, they're all very good, even the short stories one that was done by other writers while Dan was getting his medication sorted when he was diagnosed with Epilepsy, he then returned to carrying on the stories himself and didn't miss a beat
Thanks Dave, Larkin that was the name, should of remembered that as I used to play with a lad over the road from me when I was a child whop had that as a surname.
DeleteCheers Roger.
No problem mate, couldn't see you suffer as I knew the answer, some of the lesser characters I don't remember so well, but the main ones I have no problem with
DeleteWhat a marvellously grim and dirty look you've achieved, Dave. Excellent attention to detail :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, as it was a ruin I thought a dirty worn look would suit it better, or it was the imperial cleaners holiday ! lol
DeleteLooks great Dave! Love the Blood Pact graffiti. The windows and rust add so much detail. The Gaunt's Ghosts novels are among my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThank you Harry, I thought the extra touches would add another level to the piece.
DeleteThe Ghost novels are my favourite too, and have got to meet Dan, his detail and background he puts into them is excellent
A triumph Dave! Love the glazing and rust details, very nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael, before they went in and on I wasn't too sure on the piece, sometimes it's that little extra bit needed to bring it all together, and then sometimes it makes a total mess and you have to start again ! LOL
DeleteGreat 'gothic' background with excellent detailing of rust, dirt etc.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe, actually feels good to finally have this piece finished ! LOL
DeleteGorgeous building, love the different and realistic details...
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil, it's taken a while, but glad I put in the extra effort
DeleteIt's a great looking ruin! Nice and grimy! Good that you've been busy at work too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, I struggle with grimy as I try and be too precise, so have been trying a new technique of holding the brush further up the handle, so I have less control when applying the dirt.
DeleteIt's ticking along at the moment, but nowhere near as busy as normal, which is understandable with these times
Great work, Dave. I remember tables and tables of gothic ruins like this (although not painted nearly as well) back in my 40K days. Damn it man! You're making me nostalgic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith, It became the mainstay for 40K boards, always liked a bit of variance myself. As long as it's only nostalgia and not the itch to get back in to it, you should be okay, it's why I follow so many different blogs, I can enjoy seeing all the different aspects without obliging to buy ! LOL
DeleteHow much are you planning to build and paint of this lovely terrain? Getting a large collection already.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dai, I've currently only got one more piece to paint, which is the sunken section that comes with the statue and Aquilla. I probably would like to add to this, when time and funds allow
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