 This is probably my most elaborate commission to date. While I have done larger models, with more detail, this was the first full conversion and paint job on commission. I know that I've detailed the model in other posts - but I'll recap here: The wings and all of the weapon arms magnetically attach. You can lift the model by the wings or the lance - although it should, of course, be moved by the base. He has STRIPY PANTS, with which I am very happy. There is freehand on his legs and checks on much of the cloth. This one shipped out this week and, much like my original magnetic general, I'm sad to see it go. The fella I painted this for went to great lengths to find me in order to get this model though and I'm glad I could meet his expectations. Labels: Commission, conversion, Empire, GW, Magnets, WFB
 This long time project is finally finished, packed and out in the mail to Niroe. Although I started his Valkyrie first I still have that one on the table - it should also be finished this week. Although the snow wound up a bit thicker than I had intended I'm still pleased with the base on this one. The model uses more rare earth magnets to attach to the base. This was also the first time I'd put my trust in to decals and tried the gloss coat/decal/gloss coat/paint method that I have recommended to so many others. Turns out it works just fine... which I suppose I knew. I simply hate applying decals. There are a lot of detail shots for this guy floating around and I'll see what I can do about putting together some better composite images. Labels: Bases, Commission, Forgeworld, GW, Imperial Guard, Magnets, vehicle
 Commissioned Black Templar Tech Marine that I'm pretty darn happy with. I'm going to go in and clean up the BT icons on his shoulder and knee but otherwise think that he turned out quite well. I am especially pleased with the armour chipping and the limited rust on the exposed metal of the servo backpack. The rust was accomplished using the "Rust All" product which I'm becoming happier with the more I use it. I'll get some better photos online the next time I break out the light box. The blending and highlighting on the red don't come through particularly well in these shots - although you can see some of it in the third photo down. Green and blue were chosen as the split contrast colours for the red on this one. I did not, however, make any specific attempts to apply them as spot colours. Labels: Black Templar, Commission, GW, Magnets
 An early update on the Thunderbolt project. I am quite pleased with how the split urban camo scheme worked out - although I think that the snow on the base is a bit thick. There is still a lot of work to be done, of course. I'll add all of the detailing, weathering, chipping, wind streaking along the wings... some techniques that I've never applied before. This project has been a real pleasure and I intend to re-use the base idea for every future flyer. Labels: Bases, Commission, Forgeworld, GW, Imperial Guard, vehicle, WIP
 Materials: Wooden Base - craft store 3/4" x 10" square acrylic rod - plastics shop Glue, gravel and base materials 1/2" rare earth magnets - K & J Magnetics Two part plastic to anything epoxy I measured the base to find the center and simply epoxied the bejebbus out of the rod. I added two of the 1/2" magnets to the top using the same epoxy and one of them to the bottom of the Thunderbolt. After the epoxy was dried (I waited 10 minutes) I went back in with my gravel and debris. I was hoping that the magnets would be just strong enough to allow me to lift the entire display, base and all, by the flyer. It's not. It's strong enough to survive the customary bumps that come with life on a shelf. Labels: Bases, Commission, Forgeworld, Magnets, Technique, vehicle, WIP
 This model had been the bane of my existence thanks to a 2mm gap that I couldn't get rid of. Problem finally solved I've gotten the model together and finally started to be able to show some progress. There's still a long way to go - including a simple display base - but I'm glad to be working on it again. For awhile it simply made me cry. Labels: Commission, Forgeworld, Imperial Guard, WIP
 A pair of Tier 1 Chimeras to match a Daemonhunter army. These bad boys will transport the Stormtroopers in CancerMan's ( Relic forum) army. The freehand was added when the project came in under the allotted time. Overall I'm quite pleased and got the green light today. Labels: Commission, Daemonhunters, GW, vehicle
 I've started in on a WFB conversion project - creating a pegasus captain, a Capasus (hey, I don't make this stuff up), based on the Empire General model. This one will have magnetic arms in the same fashion as the Empire General I did awhile back. At this point the model includes pins in both legs 1/4" in to the leg and 1" in to the base. After I finish the conversion I will glue the model in place and add a weight for additional stability. I will also add rock, sand and vegetation to the base for additional depth. This has been a fantastic break from my other current projects as I don't do much Warhammer Fantasy. It has also been nice to have a conversion to work on when I'm too tired to paint. More on this one as other projects start to wrap up. Labels: Commission, conversion, Empire, Magnets, WFB
 Tier 1 Black Templar Rhino and Razorback. These vehicles will join the Black Templar Predator I did awhile back. With the Black Templar stuff I've been painting, and the black and white scheme for Niroe's army, is it any wonder that I will be fielding a Black Templar army of my own? Labels: Black Templar, Commission, GW, Space Marines, vehicle
 Final image on a squad of Black Templar Crusaders and three heavy weapons. These were done to the Tier 1 standard and I think are very representative of work at that level. I will actually use shots of these guys when I update the commission page to show examples. Ultimately I'm pretty pleased with them and plan on fielding my own Black Templar army at a similar painting level. Now it's back to trying to find a scheme for Niroe's flyers that will do justice to the incredible detail that Forgeworld saw fit to model. Labels: Black Templar, Commission, GW, Space Marines
 Another piece for Bill's armoured company. This is his conversion and I think that it really came together. If you're going to put a Commissar in a tank then that tank needs to be able to blow the bejesus out of other tanks -- and this can do just that. Quite the intimidating piece of equipment. This one was painted to the Tier 1 standard -- but with all of the detail on the model I think that it really pops even at that level. Just a superb model. Labels: Commission, conversion, GW, Imperial Guard, vehicle
 Unless I get change requests back from the client this one should be ready to go. The conversion work was done by GreyDeath of the "Work In Progress" forums -- and the commission was for a Tier 1 (aka gaming standard) paint job. I put some extra work in to the body of the jeep because it was 1) a real pleasure to paint and 2) good practice for my weathered black. The mud glaze was done a bit thick intentionally as I thought a gun jeep would have a bit more than a touch of dirt in the corners. On a Tier 2 model I might have gone so far as to glue "mud" along the lower portion of the jeep if the client wanted it. In the end quite pleased with the result. I hope the client is as well. Labels: Commission, conversion, GW, Imperial Guard, vehicle
 This incredible conversion arrived today with a collection of miniatures for my next commission. This client is fantastic and always sends me the most interesting things to paint. There are several other pieces in this shipment that I can't wait to paint -- but more on those later. I'm really looking forward to painting this one and hope that I can capture the character of it appropriately. The little details are just a wonder -- and while the body came from a Land Speeder you really wouldn't know it given how seamlessly the whole thing comes together. Labels: Commission, conversion, GW, Imperial Guard, WIP
 I got the final okay on this order just today and except for some clean-up on the bases (that I noticed in the photos) it's ready to go out. This is the first time I've done a squad or unit to a mixed quality. In this case the Inquisitor was painted to the "Tabletop" standard * and the retinue was painted to "Gaming" standard. Shared colours, the excellent bases the client provided, and a unified theme managed to bring these models together though and I'm happy with the results. *Note to self: replace the "tabletop" and "gaming" mumbo-jumbo with "Tier 1" and "Tier 2" -- it's makes just as little sense but it's easier to keep straight. Labels: Commission, Daemonhunters, GW, Inquisitor
 Another four hour model - this one managed to come in slightly under the allotted time. Unfortunately my lighting doesn't let me capture the various shades of blue that build up on the black armor and this will ship back to the client before I can fix that. While I'm pleased with the final result it's not a very exciting model. As GW seems to be moving more and more to plastic models I hope to see an assassin boxed set at some point. The conversion possibilities would be interesting to play with. Labels: Assassin, Commission, GW, Inquisitor
 With the exception of not knowing whether the base rim should be white or black I'm ready to call this one finished. The piece came in at almost exactly the four hour mark and I'm happy with the results. Between this model and the Vindicare I am also finally feeling a real need to upgrade the lighting I use for photos. A great deal of the layering and highlighting is totally lost in the picture. The red looks passable in the photo - but includes five layers before the final highlight that are largely invisible. Labels: Commission, Daemonhunters, Inquisitor
 I received a second commission order from Jacob - this time for an Inquisitor and his retinue. I got to spend an hour working on this one to get the base colours set and give me a better direction for the rest of the work. In this case I was given free reign on colour decisions and plan on doing the armour in a dusty black - some freehand on the cape - and otherwise in what is present. I chose a blue shading on the cape to add some additional depth and make it look a bit cooler. While there is still a lot of clean up to do I am happy with the overall effect and think it will look fantastic with a nice Inquisitorial symbol in the middle of it. I'm rather pleased with how the flesh tones turned out but they're not as sooth as I might like. Labels: Commission, Daemonhunters, GW, Inquisitor, WIP
Well I just received my tank back and am very happy with the work. Can't beat the workmanship or shipping; it arrived in one peice and not crushed at all. I will be sending you some figures next and cant wait to see the finished product.
Thank you very much -- Jacob (Black Templar Predator) And thank you, Jacob. Labels: Commission, Testemonial
 I just got the final okay on a Black Templar Predator Tank painted to gaming standard. This one was done in the black and white scheme with the lascannon turret and heavy bolter sponsons. This is also the first time that I've had the hunter killer missile launcher on a vechicle - and I have to say that I am not impressed with the options that GW gives for attaching it. Another fun vechicle finished though and another happy customer. I can't complain too much. Labels: Black Templar, Commission, GW, Space Marines
After such a long break from painting (probably close to 14 years) it has been a lot of fun getting back in to this. That I was able to find a great client not long after getting back in to the hobby has only made it better. Especially when that client turns out to be one hell of a guy and says things like: As an artist and a businessman, MisterJustin is a complete professional. His constant goal is to satisfy his customer to the fullest and he does so by his extraordinary talent, patience, and a vision to understand what the desires of his customer really are. I invest too much time and money into this hobby to have something done without real effort. After having him paint some of my pieces, I'll never look elsewhere. His level of quality and care is unrivaled.—Bill N. Good thing I've been drinking, otherwise I'd blush! Labels: Commission, News, Testemonial
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