The baby slept enough this week to give me time to finish this guy.
Not an original look for this one, but I like it. It's my usual good-enough block-color approach, though I did try a little bit of wet-blending around the nose. I'm not sure it comes across, but it looks fine. I also tried free-handing some eyebrows, as he was looking a little too much like a friendly cartoon cow. Eyebrows make everything look meaner.
Here's the comparison shot with Sven. I swear, these large Bones minis seem like they're made to look down on 1/72 scale humans. The larger scale that Reaper uses for humans just isn't as dramatic with these large monsters.
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| Sven gets lost on the way to Crete and asks for directions. |
excellent painting work ! the touch of red is a good addition.
ReplyDeletePoor little Sven! he's very courageous !
(I've received your packet : many thanks, it's perfect!)
Thanks! Yep, red seemed apt: I assume he got it off some unreasonably bold toreador.
DeleteGlad you got the package, and that it's in good shape. I saw your post about the new hobby room. Looks great!
I love it (even if the axe of the reaper miniature is too big like on GW minis)
ReplyDeleteFor monsters, the scale doesn't matter !
Sven should call some friends...
Thanks! I'm continually amazed how well the larger Bones figures work with 1/72 models.
DeleteThe axe is certainly over-the-top. Who would have made such a thing for such a creature? It's not likely he shopped around for it.
I've been looking into the Reaper Bones figs for my 20mm-ish shenanigans, but was holding off. Thanks to this size comparison I reckon I'll go for it. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteNo problem! You might like this post if you want to see more Bones comparison pics. Human Bones are way too large for 1/72, but halfling Bones can sometimes work as 1/72 humans, and some small or large Bones are readily adaptable.
DeleteIf you look at Reaper's online catalogue, you'll see two little white triangles on the right of each photo. I believe each one represents 10mm, so the top one is 20mm from the ground. Useful info to know when making scale comparisons online!
Hey, I just went to the Reaper site and checked out the triangles. That is helpful. Thanks again!
DeleteThe triangles are a half inch and an inch is my understanding. Which is useful as it puts them roughly around human sized for 1/72
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