Non Metallic Metals and Chrome effects

Today I give birth to this new section of the blog. I'm going to post photos from miniatures I see, and I begin just right now. I'll begin posting this awesome miniature from Pinnen, a Sweden painter who did this incredible Abaddon from Forgeworld (a very old miniature) quite big in fact (28 cm tall). The NMM and the contrast between the whites of the face and the reds and yellows of the armour are simply amazing. They remind me of the World Eaters painted by Vincent Hudon which inspired me very much and led me into painting miniatures more seriously. Check it out:













The other miniature for today is the winner of gold in the Open category in the UK Golden Demon. This is a Marneus Calgar of the Ultramarines painted with a supernatural taste. It has a wonderful chromed effect very well executed which catches the eye instantaneously, brutal contrast and maximum smoothness. Precious effect which you can't miss! Thanks to Brokenblade for painting this marvel.







I put you links to coolmini for both of the figures so you can vote them:

Marneus Calgar
Abaddon NMM

UK's Golden Demon sword 2008

Here I let you photos from Nano's Space Marine, which won the Sword in this year's Golden Demon in UK. A very simple Space Marine, a very effective conversion and great execution with a perfect painting down to the last detail (Nano's typical style). A very well deserved sword not only for this figure but for his story in the last UK Goldens. However, despite being very simple, its a new super figure from Nano.

His post in the Spanish Team Forum.

The Babe Wore Red

This is my version of Little Red Riding Hood from Tale of War range of miniatures (keep an eye on them because they're all just great!). The Remis twins gave me one before going on sale. I took the idea of painting her in a Sin City style from Saul Remis. This is also my first black and white figure and it turned out to be very relaxed. The red gives her this comic touch. The figure was published together with the original version from the twins in Fantasy Dimension #2. Also, the figure won awards from Tale of War in Quimera (local shop in Madrid) and also was part of the display awarded silver in El Escorial 2008.

Link to coolminiornot : http://www.coolminiornot.com/206083

Step by Step Article: http://volomir.blogspot.com/2011/02/babe-wore-red-step-by-step.html

Ork Nob

This was my entry in single 40k on the Spanish GD 2008. I managed silver just behind Jeremie Bonamant who won gold with a magnificent harlequin. Also, I could share podium with the great Juan Carlos Ávila and also my friends Iago Pineda (kaleth) and Mario Rueda (dante). A great honour for me! This figure is my personal tribute to the ork nob from one of my favourite painters and friend Sebastian Archer (automaton). Also, as always, thanks to Morsa and Banshee and to all the Raspura Oscura who made it all posible.

Link to coolminiornot: http://www.coolminiornot.com/182859

Link to the Ork Nob Tutorial: http://volomir.blogspot.com/2010/09/ork-nob-step-by-step.html