Nev Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I picked this up at the Nationals last year - as I pointed out to Mike, its clearly NOT Gandalf the Grey, purely for copyright reasons His nose is thinner than Ian McKellen's and the scabbard is too short for the sword to be Glamdring (so its Gandalf in his 2000 years before The Hobbit then ) but a lot of the other details match the movies, such as his staff. Boxtop Only 4 parts to this Sadly there was not just a seam, but a STEP right down one side, which with all the folds in the robe was a right royal pain to sort out There were also a few bubbles and pin-holes which I've filled, and he got a coat of primer today. I think I might try to do his robes using my airbrush - probly the best way to do all the highlights and shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Looking forward to this one Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yes.. Always a problem those wizards sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Go wash your mind out with soap and water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 "Is that a huge thick rod I see between your legs- or are you just pleased to see m...errr..... turn me into a Newt..?" RIBBET (I don't know what noise Newts make- GURGLE perhaps?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I look forward to this one. The reason they cant call him Gandelf is Games Workshop have the license to all the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I see he comes with the regulation 'Tin Foil Hat', essential headgear for all us 'whack jobs'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 thats a nice figure nev ! looking forward to this one mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) OK, been doing a bit more on this. The face & hair are pretty much done apart from the lips and some touch-ups. Put the first coat on his clothes, but spotted in these pics a couple of areas that need a but more cleaning up For the robes, I am using White Ensign enamels, partly because they are brilliant paints for both airbrushing and brush painting, but also because I have a selection of US Navy WW2 greys and blues which are ideal for Gandalf I'm thinking of airbrushing the highlights for his robe, whaddya think? All comments, criticism and advice welcome. Edited July 31, 2009 by Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Great painting Nev, liking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fea Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ayup... THAT'S a big stick for Badger Bashing, Innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well, I was thinking of giving it the title Of Herbs and Stewed Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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