That old lead smell IV

I am slowly becoming a mean, green-sculpting machine...

Until this past weekend, I had completely forgotten joys of working with green stuff! I've always only ever done conversion using parts for other models and minor putty work for gap filling. However just this past week, I picked up my sculpting tools and decided: To hell with it! I have nothing to fear but fear itself! I am going to work hard and practice sculpting, I can only get better!

"Not bad for my 3rd sculpted mini ever, eh?"  I thought to myself as I snapped some photos.

I kind of dig this whole sculpting thing, with the poking and the prodding...and the water dipping...and the.. stretching...and the fingerprints...okay it does have its drawbacks, but still, it is rather fun! My dream is to one day own metal miniatures that I had sculpted myself. Some people I showed it to told me "With some more practice, you could definitely have your miniatures produced! Do not give up!", So I began fishing for tips and ideas, and even got in contact with a few miniature manufacturers to inquire about some tricks of the trade. Most of them gave me some good pointers, advice, and at least a short response on how I could improve. However one company really helped me out. One that I have had miniatures from since I was little, before I ever even saw Warhammer or knew what D&D was, I knew this name from a small yellow Tupperware container full of little metal weirdos with a strange name stamped into their bases (they used to see play alongside my green plastic army men!)...

Ral Partha 

I always thought "Ral Partha" sounded like the name of a ghoulish warlock, crafting metal monsters from a giant cauldron somewhere out in the woods...but I digress.

If you are shopping for CLASSIC models to use in your old hammer games, PLEASE support this company!

https://ralparthalegacy.com/

Jacob Fathbruckner, owner of Ral Partha Legacy, allowed me to call him (while he was busy casting/mold making no less!) and gave me a TON of helpful advice and insights into the realm of metal miniature manufacturing, and what is required to reach a level that will get you into production! He is truly great guy who really does love the hobby, this is not just a job for him: it is preserving the Ral Partha legacy/name and producing beautiful miniature castings. 

Conversion Time!

Now, on to some conversions I have made for my army using some nice lead 1980's Hintchcliffe Roman cavalry models, random bits, and finally, some green stuff! I wanted to create 4 riders, one for each of the main chaos gods, and then use my Death Dealer (Ral Partha, '79) as the leader, and champion of Malal which is a, much cooler in my opinion, version of Kaleb Daark.

The four horsemen with their master looming behind...

Frödrick "Goremand" Görsheld, Champion of Khorne

Johan "Shoeless Jo" Shueles, Champion of Tzeentch

Jonathan "Lips Mcgee" Scrontium, Champion of Slaanesh 

(Where have I seen him before?)

Nethanial "Stankfoot" Oublatte, Champion of Nurgle

The four horsemen prepare to trot into battle!

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my photos and ramblings, I plan on getting these bad-boys painted up tonight as the green stuff should be fully cured! Thanks for reading. - Nick D.C.