Brokk Grungsson, a.k.a balloon guy

[Andy T]

Taking a quick break from my diorama I'm having a crack at this fella, a fathers day pressie from my warhammer obsessed son



Construction was as quick and easy as I've found with the previous citadel figures I've made. 40+ parts altogether but by Sunday afternoon it was in primer, broken down into a couple of sub assemblies.





Since there's quite a lot of gold shades on this I gave it a blast over with some mr color gold as a foundation



I then blocked in some of the basic colours and gave it a black wash to define some of the details and tone down the glare of that gold!



Just basic stuff so far but we've got to start somewhere.

I can already see that there's going to be a lot of back & forth with the paint on this. Some parts are so hard to reach that I'm bound to go astray here & there so I'll have to try and keep track of what colours I use where.

[JR]

Wow Andy straight in and on the paint, very impressive. Will follow, but have no idea what I'm looking at:smiling2:

[Andy T]

Haha, that makes two of us John!

[Neil Merryweather]

Ooooh shiny!

[Jim R]

Now that's something different but interesting nevertheless. Off to a great start.

[Andy T]

Thanks for popping in Neil & Jim.

I'm sorry for the late reply but I had a nightmare with the violet red colour and thought I might have to strip it and start again. I've since fudged it a little and have further work planned so think it'll suffice.

I've started some of the more detailed bits too. There's still a fair way to go but the shapes are starting to make more sense now it isn't quite so blingy.

[Richard48]

Lovely colours.Really eyecatcing and different.Got a steampunk look about his nibs.
Nice work.
Richard

[Andy T]

Thank you Richard.

I've pretty much finished with this now. Plopping him on a simple base was a bit of challenge given the tiny contact point on the clear stand but I think he's stuck firm at last.

Out of my comfort zone so not outstanding, but an enjoyable distraction and definitely better than "table top" quality I think.

[Mickc1440]

Superb Andy, they really are a quirky set of figures. I'd love to know what the GW creators drink because I wouldn't mind a couple of pints :smiling:

[Andy T]

Cheers Mick. Yes, they sure come out with some proper random figures!

[adt70hk]

Bonkers..... But very good.... Still no idea what it/he is meant to be.....

But very good indeed!

Well done.

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Looks good to me. Lovely work Andy, and as you say, way better than “tabletop standard”.

[Mini Me]

Not sure what I'm looking at but it sure is pretty nice! :thumb2:

[Neil Merryweather]

Love that Andy!
Yes, bonkers but fun,a nice little pallet cleanser...
I'll get me coat

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry Andy, I missed this this and just did a ketchup. A very interesting little critter(?) you've done Sir!!! I know nada about these things, but the painting you have accomplished is amazing on something so small. I take it, there is a life form inside the armor below the cannon balloon holder thingy overhead. He does remind me of the little character from the 'Lord of the Rings' films. I thought maybe you would have painted his beard red as he was always armed to the teeth too...Really great work my friend!!!...

Prost
Allen