Anubyr WIP

Hopefully I've done this right...

Finally found my greenstuff and my digital camera - above (hopefully) is my first Anubyr Necron warrior - was thinking of adding a cloak but I'm no thinking of saving that for other units as these are the rank and file warriors...

The green tube bit still need to be added to the end of the spear but that bit will have to wait until after they're undercoated so use your imagination.

C&C appreciated!

it looks awesome!

his right hand looks a bit gimped though can we get a side on-ish pic of the head? its hrd to make out with those angles.

really really good though!

Yeah agreed on the hand - it wasn't something I noticed until the photos - think I'm going to have to try ad do a whole arm reconstruction on the next one to try and fix that...

2nd attempt on the right arm along with a side shot for the head - looks a lot better now - just gotta GS it

Somehow I managed to miss this. I can only imagine what a great army this will be when it's done. It look quality. Dow you know what you are going to paint them as? Was it going to be a really dark colour with a contrasting head?

thanks! I'll probably go for dark grey/ into black as the base colour on the bodies with gold heads, marking and symbols etc. Keep looking at them thinking "cloaks....?" The ore I look at them the ore I think it's going to have to be done... what d'ya think?

Haven't touched these guys for a litle while now - been finished my trygon prime - I'm verging on being able to put out a fully painted list - never thought it would happen!!

I can see why you would say that, but I don't think that is the answer in this case. I think the reason you are thinking of a cloak is to add visual width, especially to the mid section. On a normal Necron the Guass gun is the visual point. Given the stark contrast of colours, and the positioning of this colour, the skinny nature can perhaps be over looked. At present we do not see that so the eye is drawn to the thin bottom/middle and the size of the upper torso. In short (just like that guy at the gym who works out in front of the mirror and buys T-Shirts two sizes too small), he's unbalanced and he's got chicken legs.

I think a paint job may fix this. The paint job you described would keep the focus on the top of the model. The other thing would be the base. What are you planning? I would assume sand. Perhaps ensure that all the models have a small rock, a small shrub, hell - even spare nid bits as you probably have plenty. Anything really to catch the eye for when people look down.

A cloak would likely fix this as well. That said we have several things to think of. The colour? What sort of contrast would you offer. Red screams to mind. A dark red underneath and a brighter one for the top. This is great as the adornment, designs and differentiations that could be mustered on a cloak could really elevate the character models. Alternatively a darker cloak could emphasis the eyes or weapons all the more.

Then you have the cost and time. Where do these cloaks come room? Are you buying them? Are you making them? How good are your green stuff skills? Ask yourself, could I do it? Me? Probably, but add a week or two to every squad (and remember how fast I can paint!!).

I don't think it's worth it. At least not yet. Paint up the prototype and ensure it is based fully for your chosen design. Then we'll sit down and figure it out.

Sorry for the rant, but I have high hopes for this army!

A very informative post Mr taff - thank you muchly.

I'd go GS for cloaks and it is very much y lack of GS skills that is preventing me - no doubt I'd get there in the end however a scary amount of GS would be introduced to the bottom of my bin first! The other thing being that these are the rank a file guys part of me wants to leave the cloaks for the higher ranking guys.

After your comments I definitely think I'll get the first guy off the production line first and go from there.

I'm definitely not going to sand the bases - wanna do something more for these guys. Currently I'm thinking gem bases - pink quartz initially but I'm leaning in my mind towards jade, although Natalie has just said she knows where there is an old quartz mine...

I'll come up with a better reply soon, but how the hell does Nat know that!