posted by roman, jarhead, kong
Another Mu?
Oh yes ... you know the mind prepares the projects :)
The model in this review will be used for a bigger project of mine that contents a greek mythologic theme. Bellerophon on Pegasus fighting the Chimera. A comission piece that is planned to be finished in the first months of 2012.
I am really looking forward as I am really into the greek mythology and always planned to create little scenes of stories told there. I would say "Medusa's Spy" was the first, now we are getting more epic :)
The great Chimera model by Maelstrom Banebeasts will be used for this scene and am doing protocol of the project to write a big article about it (I already have some others on my list :D - MSS review and Arkvenger Step by Step) but for everything there is the right moment. The model itself is for sure not the cheapest but for your money you'll get something really worth every coin, so far - let's dive ...
Unboxing the model
The model itself comes in a massive box that makes you a little bit stunned in respect of its seize, the great sculpting work of Daniel Cockersell and the great master paintwork by Ben Komets.
On the back of the box you find the official artwork and a little text to the background of the Chimera. There is also a little information about seize comparision to casual 28 mm Infantery gaming models. That did not prepare me for the monster I was about to unpack.
When you open the box you first find a paper wih instructions and hints on how to handle resin models. That is worth a big thumb up from my side. If you are interested on how the jungle handles Resin, check this article in german or english language.
The different parts of the model are deliverd in bubble wrap and everything is packed extraordinary safe. There is no space in the parcel and the pieces don't bounce around. In the next photo I have already unpacked the main body and the base.
Now what pieces you get to complete the model:
1x Main body with lion head
1x dragon head
1x goat head
2x goat head horns
2x wings
1x scorpion tail
1x base piece
Many small teeths and blades you have to glue in place
Looking at the pieces in more detail. The Resin cast itself is quite good. Here and there you have work on final cleaning because of rests of the casting process. I am a little scared by all the small blades I got to glue in place but the rest should be easy going when it comes to preparing the model. For me - my personal view - the lion head has soooooo much power and I already feel the colours of the scene due just looking at it :)
The details in the fur of the main body are just amazing. The overall appearence really makes you stunned due it great details. The fitting of the parts looks pretty easy too after some cleaning on the important parts.
Personally I am not sure about the base.
For Gamers I would think it is a fine addtion to put your model fast up for the gaming table. For me, as mostly painter this is resin junk. No offence at all. I could imagine some sculpted terrain on it, better - I wished for it if I would bring that beast on top of it.
Conclusion
Not the cheapest model, BUT you get a really good quality in the Resin cast and a model that has power like a Wild West train rolling onto you while you are chained to rails.
For my project the model is just perfect and I guess a mass of gamers could have their fun with shocking their battle friends with such a beast. The model fits perfectly as a Monster to other board games.
Best Wishes and keep on happy painting!
Roman
Another Mu?
Oh yes ... you know the mind prepares the projects :)
The model in this review will be used for a bigger project of mine that contents a greek mythologic theme. Bellerophon on Pegasus fighting the Chimera. A comission piece that is planned to be finished in the first months of 2012.
I am really looking forward as I am really into the greek mythology and always planned to create little scenes of stories told there. I would say "Medusa's Spy" was the first, now we are getting more epic :)
The great Chimera model by Maelstrom Banebeasts will be used for this scene and am doing protocol of the project to write a big article about it (I already have some others on my list :D - MSS review and Arkvenger Step by Step) but for everything there is the right moment. The model itself is for sure not the cheapest but for your money you'll get something really worth every coin, so far - let's dive ...
Unboxing the model
The model itself comes in a massive box that makes you a little bit stunned in respect of its seize, the great sculpting work of Daniel Cockersell and the great master paintwork by Ben Komets.
On the back of the box you find the official artwork and a little text to the background of the Chimera. There is also a little information about seize comparision to casual 28 mm Infantery gaming models. That did not prepare me for the monster I was about to unpack.
Unpacking ...
When you open the box you first find a paper wih instructions and hints on how to handle resin models. That is worth a big thumb up from my side. If you are interested on how the jungle handles Resin, check this article in german or english language.
The different parts of the model are deliverd in bubble wrap and everything is packed extraordinary safe. There is no space in the parcel and the pieces don't bounce around. In the next photo I have already unpacked the main body and the base.
Now what pieces you get to complete the model:
1x Main body with lion head
1x dragon head
1x goat head
2x goat head horns
2x wings
1x scorpion tail
1x base piece
Many small teeths and blades you have to glue in place
Looking at the pieces in more detail. The Resin cast itself is quite good. Here and there you have work on final cleaning because of rests of the casting process. I am a little scared by all the small blades I got to glue in place but the rest should be easy going when it comes to preparing the model. For me - my personal view - the lion head has soooooo much power and I already feel the colours of the scene due just looking at it :)
The details in the fur of the main body are just amazing. The overall appearence really makes you stunned due it great details. The fitting of the parts looks pretty easy too after some cleaning on the important parts.
Meaaaooowww!!
for seize comparision
armoured booty
just click the photos to enlarge them
dragon and goat head
as told you there are those little rest from the casts ...
but a sharp blade and two good eyes can handle these easily ...
maybe some sanding paper is needed too - usual stuff when it comes to preparation
Personally I am not sure about the base.
For Gamers I would think it is a fine addtion to put your model fast up for the gaming table. For me, as mostly painter this is resin junk. No offence at all. I could imagine some sculpted terrain on it, better - I wished for it if I would bring that beast on top of it.
Not the cheapest model, BUT you get a really good quality in the Resin cast and a model that has power like a Wild West train rolling onto you while you are chained to rails.
For my project the model is just perfect and I guess a mass of gamers could have their fun with shocking their battle friends with such a beast. The model fits perfectly as a Monster to other board games.
I hope you enjoyed this little Mu #21 - as told let me know if you are interested in more and there will be some more. Please remember that this always takes time for preparation, thinking and writing and if you want to say thanks you can do it in the comments or donate a little coffee to the jungle.
Best Wishes and keep on happy painting!
Roman
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Nice model. Too bad about the base, I'm sure make something amazing out of it.
i recently saw the actual model on the cover at Maelstrom and i can safely say that it is far and away the finest painting i have ever seen. this is a spectacular model and i cant wait to see your take on it.
Such lovely detail!
Thankyou for showing this model off for us!
This is my favorite model of all times...and u are going to paint it!!! Can´t wait to see the results ;)
Mein English ist echt schlecht, also schreib ich mal auf Deutsch. Ich hoffe das ist nicht so schlimm.
Ich bin wirklich sehr gespannt was du aus dem tollen Modell rausholst. Die Pose und die Details sind schon mal umwerfend.
Weil ich einmal schreibe musss ich dir/euch einfach mal ein riesengroßes Lob für eure Arbeit hier aussprechen. Es ist so inspirierend und toll euch bei der Arbeit über die Schultern schauen zu dürfen. Und die Tutorials die ihr schreibt, sind der Hammer!
Ich habe mal noch ne kleine Frage bzw. Bitte. Könntest du mal messen, wie breit die Pfoten an der breitesten Stelle sind? Ich überlege dieses Modell umgebaut als Manticor für Warhammer einzusetzen. Dazu müsste es allerdings auf ein Streitwagen oder Höllenglockenbase passen.
Lobende Grüße
Marc
Thanxs for the review.
Although I never will paint that mini I always enjoy reading your reviews. It is always nice to see your excitment, when you open the box and you already think about how to paint that part and can´t wait for your next big painting session.
I wish you so much joy with painting all the different aspects of that impressive oversized model. When I look at the torso and the faces I think you can forget everything around you when you paint the skin as you want to stress out every single wonderful detail
Ciao
Fabian
I have this "mini..." too since some months ago , and I was pretty shocked too by its size at first and by the detail & quality of the piece just after recover from shock :)
Bad part is that I'm a bit afraid to go ahead on this monster , not sure if go with brushes or aerograph , but the size screams aerograph in my mind.... What do you think guys? Roman?...
Hey thanks for all that feedback ... yeah it is a big massive brutal but damn great "Mini" - glad you enjoyed this review.
@Marc
Danke für dein Lob und deine netten Worte.
Thanks for your kind words.
"Ich habe mal noch ne kleine Frage bzw. Bitte. Könntest du mal messen, wie breit die Pfoten an der breitesten Stelle sind? Ich überlege dieses Modell umgebaut als Manticor für Warhammer einzusetzen. Dazu müsste es allerdings auf ein Streitwagen oder Höllenglockenbase passen."
"I got a little question, kind of favour to ask you. Could you please mesure the distance between the feet as I am thinking about using the model as a Manticor for Warhammer Fantasy. Therefore the model should fit on a regular gaming base"
Sicher/Sure:
http://www.abload.de/img/05mpjia.jpg
@Anonymous
Sure you could start well with an airbrush on that model. I personally prefer the brush these days, as I don't like to get a too clean basic colour work on the model, means just I have to paint my colours a long road of cleanness - I really enjoy the dance of the brush for its strokes, character and the joy I have during sketching. I work from rough to clean and always when I start working with the airbrush it feels I already start working clean :)
@Fabian
:)