tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post5038787375360692745..comments2023-07-19T17:00:18.388+12:00Comments on Chucking Monkeys: Devil in the detailMonkeychukahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-84725126691708814282020-07-06T19:38:38.795+12:002020-07-06T19:38:38.795+12:00True, its nice to have a 'proud parent' mo...True, its nice to have a 'proud parent' moment during a game. My tournament opponents tend to just see them as playing pieces to be destroyed however. Perfectly understandable.Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-61460930030948417282020-07-06T06:30:04.002+12:002020-07-06T06:30:04.002+12:00True there may be a bit too much going one but...t...True there may be a bit too much going one but...there's no doubt that your gaming buddies or whomever will no doubt have a lot of little 'ooh' moments every time they look at it, spotting something not seen previously. Da Masta Cheefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941441877537371502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-8129954737600817512020-06-30T20:07:00.374+12:002020-06-30T20:07:00.374+12:00I still haven't sat down and worked out how mu...I still haven't sat down and worked out how much money I spent to make that model. I have decided that I don't actually want to know. Be strong. You just have to put up with the voices in your head saying, 'Go on, you know you want to', all the time.Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-29767752107576852162020-06-30T19:28:32.693+12:002020-06-30T19:28:32.693+12:00Thanks DAM. However, the Inquisition would like a ...Thanks DAM. However, the Inquisition would like a word with you!Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-39726074380474652592020-06-30T19:27:19.401+12:002020-06-30T19:27:19.401+12:00Cheers Mike. I struggle to love painting but quit...Cheers Mike. I struggle to love painting but quite enjoyed this one.Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-20660657749927864812020-06-30T19:26:19.527+12:002020-06-30T19:26:19.527+12:00Cheers Siph. Didn't like the Manipulus at fir...Cheers Siph. Didn't like the Manipulus at first but it is definitely growing on me.Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-21491654215012059112020-06-30T08:25:51.610+12:002020-06-30T08:25:51.610+12:00Great work! Love the paint job. Great work! Love the paint job. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-6295409042458713982020-06-30T05:39:41.053+12:002020-06-30T05:39:41.053+12:00That’s a great diorama and HQ choice. The TechPrie...That’s a great diorama and HQ choice. The TechPriest Manipulus has a floppy disc on his belt. Love the ZX Spectrum.Siph_Horridushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159625883822754521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-45210881467411867752020-06-30T03:19:47.359+12:002020-06-30T03:19:47.359+12:00That model, and everything you describe about it, ...That model, and everything you describe about it, captures 40K and especially the Mechanicum in great detail! I agree with Castigator's comments. If this is about 40K its a perfect model.<br /><br />Well done.DAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090659574178071006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-90824595516544805302020-06-30T00:49:59.566+12:002020-06-30T00:49:59.566+12:00Yeah, I have another model that uses the same head...Yeah, I have another model that uses the same head on totally different body, one that you haven't seen yet. Hopefully it'll appear on my blog sometime this week if I can overcome my lockdown ennui ;-)<br /><br />P.S. Just put my first order in for some more models (my first this year!) and I resisted the urge to buy some Armiger Warglaives to try and recreate your Sawberus. I was feeling dead chuffed that I didn't buy them but having had yet another look at the model, I'm thinking I should have...curse your heretical skills...you tempter you! <br />Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-23564186864099459062020-06-29T23:36:20.367+12:002020-06-29T23:36:20.367+12:00Thanks I didn't think of that. I guess I spen...Thanks I didn't think of that. I guess I spent too much time looking at it!Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-20896015119999863022020-06-29T23:35:20.046+12:002020-06-29T23:35:20.046+12:00If by 'messy floor problem' you mean the d...If by 'messy floor problem' you mean the demonic pustules in the basement then I wholeheartedly agree!Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-21776364206737834262020-06-29T23:34:18.795+12:002020-06-29T23:34:18.795+12:00Yeah I was torn on the head (not literally) becaus...Yeah I was torn on the head (not literally) because the other one is my favourite. But I'm glad I went with it now. I think the staff, gun and flasks on your Dominus are amazing so who cares about the head!? Oh no, wait, you have another one? Monkeychukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943869291884524172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-66867799221486975162020-06-29T22:40:25.577+12:002020-06-29T22:40:25.577+12:00I like that there are that many details to look at...I like that there are that many details to look at. Especially with the rotating view. Lots to look at might not stand in the way of telling a story - just thinking of Hieronimus Bosch or Pieter Breughel the Elder here - you simply have to take the time to let the story unfold.XarfaiEngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585730633140356451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-13453333982208194032020-06-29T22:15:32.519+12:002020-06-29T22:15:32.519+12:00Loving all the details and it does tell a story, o...Loving all the details and it does tell a story, one of a very busy person. Messy desk/floor/stairwell proves how busy you are right? You might be able to solve the messy desk problem but then you will never solve the messy floor problem..DaTechMekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365371453411341368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223049468604605327.post-17302888503828213612020-06-29T20:33:30.807+12:002020-06-29T20:33:30.807+12:00I can see what you mean about a lack of focal poin...I can see what you mean about a lack of focal point, but sod it man, that only adds to its beauty!<br />I think it brings across the Dominus' multi-tasking skills and his obsession. I think the details draw the eye in...maybe not to where you want it to...but they make me want to pick it up and discover its secrets. <br /><br />I've found that particular head to be a challenge to paint because the face is so intricate that it's very difficult to add any kind of colour to draw the eye to it. My final Necromunda renegade mech champion uses the same head and the glow from his gun pulls the eye away from his face. For the life of me I can't think of away to pull it back. I think you've done a much better job accentuating his face than I have with mine.<br /><br />I think he's outstanding and more than a worthy addition to your army.<br />The Omnissiah approves....the one that talks to me does anyway ;-)<br /> Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.com