Seeing as there is a distinct lack of female designs around I figured we could have an all female vote this round. I tried to pick a variety of options but as you're probably aware most of the designs are quite similar (semi naked with wings, horns, elvish ears or all of the above)
I'll try to get an update on the Lich out later today as well, the design was fighting me yesterday and I didn't r...
2020-09-05 23:54:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a quick one to let you know about a few little quality of life changes I've made to the structure of the collection.
To save you all the mucking around with sizing I've added versions of each design in 32mm scale, ready for dropping straight on the table. The larger 54mm dio/display scale hasn't gone anywhere but now you can easily pick what you want without the hassle.
They have been named with either _32mm or _54mm for easy identification and all still match each others res...
2020-09-01 09:44:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I think that's about it for blocking all the major stuff in, I've been playing around with treatments for robes just trying to get a rough idea down to work off when I do a proper pass over all the pieces. Some of the cloth has been left out, it will be easier to do certain bits once a pose is sorted.
I done up a bunch of items as well, not sure if I'll use the potions yet... it kinda seems below the magic level of a Lich but it could make for nice details.
Those few bits have bee...
2020-08-31 12:12:35 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been messing around with a heap of different shapes and just keeping them pretty basic to see what forms work together. I'm liking where this is at so far with the exposed torso and the length of the robes, it all seems to be playing together nicely.
I've given the head another pass to push the emaciated look further, it's come a long way from the initial sketch!
2020-08-27 11:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Only a small update today, I spent the entire weekend setting up a long overdue pc upgrade to get off the old dying laptop and back to a proper desktop. This should allow me to work more effectively now and get more out of my time.
Anyway a bunch of proportion changes happened on the face, more pronounced cheek bones, jaw has been tweaked, thinned his neck, carved in the rune much deeper and blocked out the cool high neck piece which is already giving him a nice look.
I'll have so...
2020-08-24 13:15:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Not a whole lot going on yet but I wanted to put a face on him to get a better feel for the design. Ideally you know what it is just by looking at it, I dont want to go full skeleton because then there is nothing to separate him from a standard 'undead' monster. The underlying muscle is still there (and he was jacked when alive), it's more like the fat and fluid has wasted away leaving him somewhat emaciated. I carved some rune type things in his forehead because it looked cool, maybe h...
2020-08-21 12:22:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Well that was a landslide victory and I gotta say I'm pretty excited to tackle this one!
I've got 2 boards because there is so much cool art to take inspiration from and a few different directions it could go. I really like the mix of fine armour (maybe with some necromancer vibes?) and flowing robes instead of leaning more towards one or the other. The scrolls and books are a really cool aspect as well... definitely lots to think about.
If you have any ideas or images you l...
2020-08-20 08:57:32 +0000 UTC View Post
After a bunch of discussion and lessons in discord about the lore of Nothics I decided the original attacking/swiping pose I had in mind really didn't suit what these guys are about. So now he is creeping about, watching you intently from the shadows...
Collection post for the current link and password: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32490817
Enjoy!
2020-08-15 11:38:02 +0000 UTC View Post
With the Nothic pretty much at the posing stage I figured I'd get a vote going instead of boring you with another slightly more detailed image. The requests keep coming in and I'm more than happy to run them as options, got some interesting choices in this one!
2020-08-13 11:46:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Had some great feedback on the first blockout of the spikes! Took it all on board, looked back over the moodboard and ended up here. They are now longer, fewer and more like a bony protrusion than 'spikes'. I'm liking where this is going now, definite improvement over the first lot.
2020-08-10 12:40:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright we have some more progress on this guy. The head has had a full make over, proportions and general anatomy have been tweaked, teeth and claws have been added and a basic layout for the spikes.
Before I start sculpting them in properly what do you think about them? Not enough? too many? bigger? Once that is nailed down I can get into pushing the details and adding in the messed up skin.
2020-08-08 04:06:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Little update on the Nothic with a first pass on the proportions and general shape, still plenty of tweaking to come as this moves forward. After looking at the pics again there are a few things that are already jumping out - Jaw line is too human, legs might need to be bigger with a higher pelvis, slightly longer arms... but it's a decent base to work off and refine.
You know the deal, throw out any feedback or ideas you have - that's the whole point of showing these early stages!
2020-08-03 12:21:25 +0000 UTC View Post
The Nothic finally came out on top!
I've been wanting to do this guy for a while now but it always only just lost out. The official design is cool but I'm really liking the tweaks bottom right pic throw in, the venom style tongue is nice as well but I'm not sure if it would fit without playing around.
I'll get to work over the weekend and get some wip pics out soon!
2020-07-31 09:47:27 +0000 UTC View Post
It was asked for, I had time, so why not.
A Death Kiss variant with retracted tentacles has been added to the collection! I've only just finished it, no fancy renders or anything yet, just straight out for you lot. It uses the same base to keep things simple as well if you wanna swap them around or something. Enjoy!
2020-07-27 08:55:11 +0000 UTC View Post
The Death Kiss has been prepped and is ready to go!
In my typical style, at the full 54mm scale it's close to maxing out the standard photon/mars build plate but it fits as is with no need for chopping for it up. For a bit more of size reference it's just as big as the Beholder!
Make sure to tag me in the prints and as always enjoy!
Collection post for the current link and password: 2020-07-26 00:25:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Round 10 already! So many things have been chosen that I never would have thought of but we have ended up with some awesome designs because of it, let's keep that going!
Running with more requests this time and a certain 2 that are always popular but always just fall short.
As always feel free to shoot through any ideas you would like to see in a future vote.
2020-07-24 09:33:11 +0000 UTC View Post
I know it doesn't look like much has happened but a lot of mucking around has gone into adjusting the tentacles so we can have a proper basing option that doesn't impact the look of the mini. The last thing I want to do is have a dirty big pole sticking up into his head, it needs to feel like it's floating.
So I've had to strategically stack the tentacles to allow for enough thickness and height to insert a base without it looking like everything is slapped down the middle or conv...
2020-07-23 12:23:06 +0000 UTC View Post
This is hard to show with only images so I've done a quick 360 to give you a better idea. I've attempted to orient the mouths at the end of the tentacles to limit any need for supports on the teeth and adjusted the overall tentacle positions for better flow while still touching each other. It's all still very much in progress with the mouths only being blocked out for now, the teeth may change yet.
I'm also thinking with a bit of adjustment it may be possible to further overlap/stack th...
2020-07-20 12:07:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright! As promised here's that second Sorrowsworn, this time it's 'The Lonely'. He's a pretty creepy dude but he's waiting in the collection when you're ready to check him out.
Enjoy!
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4557664
Collection: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-3...
2020-07-19 10:44:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Started blocking in for this dude, I'm trying to come up with a solution for the tentacles so they support each other somewhat with each tentacle touching at least one other while not making it look like a mess. It's a bit rough at the moment but I'll keep pushing it around until it plays nice.
2020-07-18 00:53:27 +0000 UTC View Post
The Death Kiss came out on top but that was vote for vote right up until the end!
Not a whole lot to mess with on this one, the original concept is already really cool and has a great look to it. The biggest thing will be the origin of the tentacles, I like how they drape down over the body in the top left version but I guess I'll just have to experiment.
I'll be able to get a rough blockout done reasonably fast and have updates for you all soon. If you have any suggestions ...
2020-07-15 11:51:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Remember the Oblex? It was commissioned from one of my local printers as a special request for a customer, well he's at it again. This time it's for some Sorrowsworn, 'The Hungry' is the first and there will be a second one coming.
Enjoy!
*** Check the collection post for the current Dropbox password ***
https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-32490817
2020-07-12 13:03:33 +0000 UTC View Post
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-32490817
Damn that was a lot more work than I was expecting but the fighter is finally done. Those final details just kept adding up and chewed a lot of time but making him modular was totally worth the effort. Currently there are 2 head and 2 weapon option...
2020-07-12 12:45:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Time for the next vote! All of the picks this round are requests I've had from you lot and I gotta say there are some pretty cool options here. I'm interested to see what comes out on top!
2020-07-08 08:24:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Everything is at a stage now that I can start polishing, posing and adding the final details. I'm thinking chain-mail for the darker areas on the arms and I want to try adding some fur to the cape - maybe along the edges? Once the pose is locked in I'll make the head/weapon variants as well to get the most out of him.
I'll go over any other requests I've had and get the next vote started shortly!
2020-07-07 10:19:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright I've done a heap of proportion changes to move the design away from the overly bulky cartoonish look it had and started detailing panels. It should all move a lot faster now all that is fixed up and locked in.
2020-07-03 12:01:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a quick one with a more updated block out, still need to work out the major cloth elements but it's starting to take shape now!
2020-06-28 12:50:35 +0000 UTC View Post
You wanted to see early WIP images so here it is! I know it's nothing overly exciting yet but that's just how hard surface modeling starts out, having a good clean base goes a long way. It lets me adjust proportions and shapes without needing to worry about panel lines and details, those can all be cut in once everything works.
As far as the design goes there is still a heap to block in for the armour and cloth elements but I really like the asymmetry of the half cape so far. I'll get t...
2020-06-25 11:50:30 +0000 UTC View Post
This should be an interesting one, it gives me a chance to do some heavy hard surface modelling rather than the usual organic stuff. While I do really like main guy in the center I dont particularly have a plan for the overall look, I done a bunch of similar 'armour' work on a project a few years back and it really lends itself to experimentation. If there is anything specific you like about any of them chuck it below and I'll try work it in.
There was also a bit of talk both here and i...
2020-06-22 11:25:45 +0000 UTC View Post
With the great success Monocomp 8 had with the Mindflayer bust Monocure have decided to run their next competition with the Manticore! They have gone big with the prize and are putting up a Phrozen Sonic Mini for 1st place. If you missed the last one jump in on the action!
Monocure have also given me my own promo code to share with you all for a 15% discount if you want to try any of their products - MONO15BEN
To enter 3D Print it, Paint it & Post it on ...
2020-06-20 09:03:54 +0000 UTC View Post