A Game Of Thrones II [Tywin Lannister, Nuts Models, 1/10]

[tigrazor]

Huh, is it X-Mas again? ;D


"A lion doesnt care about the opinion of sheep!"

Why that? Because...


"...Lannisters wont behave like fools."


Those quotes come from the character Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance in the famous TV series "A Game of Thrones". This is the TV series title, the original book title is "A Song Of Ice And Fire".

I dont want to focus on the complete story about the "Iron Throne" here, the net is full of fan sites, wikipedia sites, quotes and stuff. But let me say some words about Tywin Lannister himself:


"Tywin Lennister is the leader of the powerful house of Lannister, the most wealthy house of Westeros. He is the Lord of Casterly Stone, Guard of the West and the "Hand" of the actual King Joffrey Baratheon, his grandchild. Through intelligence and unscrupulousness he became one of the most powerful men in Westeros and is willing to keep his heritage for his family.He is a widower and has three children: Jaime, Cersei and Tyrion."

More:

de.gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Tywin_Lennister

By chance i was informed that the Korean figure manufacturer www.nutsplanet.com/ created Jon Snow and Tywin Lannister in 1/10 resine. On the first view the figure is very well sculpted and Charles Dance/Tywins most typical identification features can clearly been seen.


The figure is on the way - so therefore I will first take care of the base. I needed some new anyways, and told a nearby carpenter about it. 5pc of 4x7x10 cm, including drills for 12€, thats a fair price!


So. Now... well wait for the Christ Child.

[tigrazor]

A sketch for the base - the sign is supposed to be plotted.


www.hbo.com/assets/images/series/game-of-thrones/downloads/wallpaper-lannister-1600.jpg

[tigrazor]

Hmmm. Bad news: The logo cant be plotted. So I had to make a sketch per hand on the base. It will be painted by hand:

[tigrazor]

First paint is on (GW Warlock Purple).

[wbill76]

Off to a good start here Lucas, looking forward to this one.

[tigrazor]

Thanks Bill!

The base is completely painted now. including clear cote. Crossing fingers that the clear finish wont attack the layers under it (but it shouldnt, its acrylic based). The good thing is that the details will be even more detailed when the coat is on.

[tigrazor]

Thanks.

The base was finished by using acrylic and enamel based colors: MrHobby "Brass", GW Warlock Purple in different shades - a really beautiful color imho -, Humbrol Brown and acrylic clear cote from a rattle can.

The lettering was a bit tricky, but not impossible. The lions head got a bit of shading (with washes and brass highlights). I kept the painting a bit "rough" - a small tribute to the book illustrations.

[tigrazor]

Some pictures of the "real" Charles Dance - for discussion purposes only.



www.google.de/imgres?client=firefox-a&hs=68S&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=fflb&biw=1280&bih=921&tbm=isch&tbnid=0w9xFXHSxAUWzM%3A&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinkisthenewblog.com%2F2013-03-04%2Fgame-of-thrones-star-charles-dance-accidentally-confirms-that-the-show-has-been-renewed-for-a-4th-season&docid=JBcLt1-cY94S4M&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn04.cdn.pinkisthenewblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F03%2F04%2F030413_got4confirmedfeat-250x250.jpg&w=250&h=250&ei=qYz4UrfcPIH9ygOSooLYBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=5159&page=1&start=0&ndsp=36&ved=0CFUQrQMwAA



Light and shadow.



www.robots-and-dragons.de/artikel/11837-die-ringcon-bringt-charles-dance-nach-deutschland



just 4 fun!



bommebastisch.blogspot.de/2013_06_01_archive.html

[deafpanzer]

Looking great! Sorry I am late to the party... for some reason he looks like Russian Putin!

[Biskup.]

I really like the sign and I'm looking forward to see more.
I received the package with both busts from GOT and the are just magnificent.

[tigrazor]

Ah yes, that makes me even more looking forward to my own one. Unfortunately its stuck at Frankfurt airport, and has to be sent to another toll station. Dont ask me why, the shop owner doesnt understand too. German bureaucracy at its bast again most probably. But good to hear that its worth the waiting.

[Biskup.]

It is worth waiting and it also has a great stand

[tigrazor]

YAYYY! Mr. L. has arrived - in the shop. If all goes well and neither the bank nor the German post office(s) will be in disorder, the figure should arrive soon. VERY soon.

[tigrazor]

Interesting:

www.google.de/imgres?start=83&client=firefox-a&hs=W22&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=fflb&tbm=isch&tbnid=m86W2slfybEM-M%3A&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpremiumcoding.com%2Fgame-thrones-art-illustrations%2F&docid=KXXcFkAtVLLg_M&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpremiumcoding.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F08%2FOil-Painting-of-Tywin-Lannister.jpg&w=736&h=1005&ei=PxT9Up_GDoLetAbNhYHYCQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=1774&page=4&ndsp=29&ved=0CAUQrQMwADhk

[tigrazor]

Picked up some colors for the bust. vThink they should work fine.

Skin tones:



Humbrol 186
Humbrol 70
Humbrol 250
Testors 1567 Tan
Testors 1516 Skin Tone Base



for the metal parts:



Humbrol 171
Humbrol 51
Gunze 219


red tones:



Rayher DecoArt 290 Weinrot
Rayher DecoArt 286 Kirschrot
Vallejo Light Red 71086

Matt/Gloss varnish:



both from HobbyLine


subject to change.

[tigrazor]

The base... reworked:

[deafpanzer]

The base looks excellent!!!

[tigrazor]

Thanks Andy. Mister Lannister has finally arrived and the fun can begin. Some more refernce pictures from Season I, Episode VII ("Win Or Die!"):

[Deleted]

It took me a while to get into the show but now I'm hooked, the new series starts in April, really looking forward to it.

Any hoo, the Base looks really good, you don't often see a SBS on a base. I'm looking forward to seeing the bust come to life.

Mack

[tigrazor]

Like I said, the cast quality is purely amazing! So there was nothing left to do but removing a big casting flash...





...levelling down the underside with the help of a Dremel...




...and putting some MrSurfacer on it. This Ill let dry over night now. If neccessary, it will be reworked, but only if neccessary.

[wbill76]

Nice looking piece Lucas! I'm patiently awaiting GoT Season 3's BluRay arrival via UPS this week.

[tigrazor]

The first shades of skin are on and the eyes have been worked:

[406 Silverado]

Looking really good Lucas. I like the base too. I need to make a few myself for the review bust and figs I am working on.

man his eyes look too real..

[Deleted]

He looks mean just like that, great start fella!

[tigrazor]

GWs "Scab Red" was used for the breast armor, as well as Tamiya Black/Marabu Dark Brown for the cloth. The purple red got a washing with "Agrax Earthshade" and finally a clear coat (Aqualux).

[tigrazor]

Some more shadows for the red armor and some more highlights for the clothing:

[tigrazor]

Base color: MrHobby "Brass"
1. Washing: Agrax Earthshade
1. Highlight: Testors Aluminium
2. Highlight: Vallejo "Polished Gold" (Game Color)
2. Washing: Agrax Earthshade...

[406 Silverado]

WOW, that looks fan bloody tastic. Love the metal effects, and will file that away for when I get to a fig with armor plate etc.

[tigrazor]

Thanks mate, youre welcome. I heard that Mr. B. from "Sockel And Bases" has some good figures.

[406 Silverado]

Sure does. I am finishing off two of them and the trench section today and will have the reviews posted this weekend.