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Blog The Jade Host: Mayan Lizardmen

the Legend of the Hidden Tower has now been painted!

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And another scar-veteran glamour pic for scale:

Jungle Tower WIP 11 Mayan Face.JPG

Really loving this tower.

Inspirational pic! I think it will look better when the leaves are added. I don't plan to add any red stone though, maybe just brown?

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A very light sepia wash around the base stones randomly will help blend it in also just drybrudh a stone here and there in a darker grey that will help break it up a bit.

Can't wait for the vines to be added. :)
 
Can I suggest if you're doing a terrain comp to make a sub comp for a small terrain category ( I.e a base without a model on it size category or with a model if you like optional.) purely for the reason of wanting to enter but having done no work on terrain before it'd be a big ask to jump into a whole project, though saying that I've been collecting foam from packaging :P just a mini idea for making it more accessible or at least a fraction of it accessible for newbies
 
Warden said:
I would be up for that! Especially if there was a dimension limit, I have been itching to make a second plaza.
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SlanntaClause said:
Can I suggest if you're doing a terrain comp to make a sub comp for a small terrain category ( I.e a base without a model on it size category or with a model if you like optional.) purely for the reason of wanting to enter but having done no work on terrain before it'd be a big ask to jump into a whole project, though saying that I've been collecting foam from packaging :p just a mini idea for making it more accessible or at least a fraction of it accessible for newbies
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Let's wait and see what happens with the comp @The Red Devil and @Scalenex are sorting out as I have category in that comp with some very good prizes ;)

But after that I will defo sort another comp as I loved the last one, I have something planned although I can't win a prize as last time :)
 
SlanntaClause said:
Can I suggest if you're doing a terrain comp to make a sub comp for a small terrain category ( I.e a base without a model on it size category or with a model if you like optional.) purely for the reason of wanting to enter but having done no work on terrain before it'd be a big ask to jump into a whole project, though saying that I've been collecting foam from packaging :p just a mini idea for making it more accessible or at least a fraction of it accessible for newbies
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Now Slannta you should be able to magic a terrain piece out of your skaven sac, but don't be afraid take a look at the tower I made in my comp that was my first piece of terrain ever, it's pretty easy if you break the project down into stages take a look at how @NIGHTBRINGER and @Warden tackle their projects.

If I can do it anyone can ;)
 
I understand I will probably attempt something if I can but I don't have all the additional hobby things at my disposal (yet) all my money goes on models - i'll make a point to get more things to use :D commence formulation of ideas...brain engaged ....
 
Crowsfoot said:
Let's wait and see what happens with the comp @The Red Devil and @Scalenex are sorting out as I have category in that comp with some very good prizes ;)

But after that I will defo sort another comp as I loved the last one, I have something planned although I can't win a prize as last time :)
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I look forward to whatever you guys plan! Is there normally a dimensions limit to the piece of terrain? I can start planning for something now if there is. And don't worry @SlanntaClause I am sure you will be able to pull something off. This fortress project is about four years in the making and I am only now buckling down to get it finished.

As of this morning all four towers are now complete!

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Also some small ruined snake statues that are not yet painted, they only got a black base coat so far.

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Now that the base grey is done I can start taking everyone marvelous suggestions into account. I plan to add a little brown for shading around the bases, add a little color. Plus some greens and potentially darker greys to break up the light grey.
 
Crowsfoot said:
Let's wait and see what happens with the comp @The Red Devil and @Scalenex are sorting out as I have category in that comp with some very good prizes ;)
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I'm very curious what they have planned.
Crowsfoot said:
But after that I will defo sort another comp as I loved the last one
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That last one was an amazing comp. Very nice pieces were submitted (and as I recall, you stole the show with the winning entry).

I think the competition would be even stiffer for this one... I think we have quite a few new terrain makers now.
 
Nice towers! But aren´t the pillars fragile? They look at least form the picture that they are very thin
 
Warden said:
They were a bit more fragile when I first made them... one broke so it became two pieces of terrain. You can see it in the picture... if they break anymore its just ready made ruins!
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That is a great tactic!
Lesson: for realistic ruins, build a perfect piece of terrain, throw it downstairs, out of the window, smash it with a hammer and finally glue it all back on one base, leaving the biggest surviving piece standing upright with the others laying around :p:D
There was one guy who actually did this. They took 3 or 4 wh40k kits, put them together and then smashed and cut them all around. :joyful:
 
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