WIP Poseidon

[Christosjager]

Hello planeteers,
here is my new project, I transformed the excellent "Alexandros Models" miniature of Zeus into Poseidon !!! A minor conversion but in my eyes it's more dynamic now and with more character.
Let's primed it and put some color on it. I want to paint some parts in oil and some in acrylics. I am waiting from day to day my new acrylic colors Jo Sonja's and I am very excited.
Cheers guys,
Christos

 

[Meehan34]

awesome change! You could do some really cool water effects around him on the base, crashing waves and such. Very cool conversion.

 

[Christosjager]

That's exactly what I have in my mind Mike, Poseidon the god of water rules over it and he command it. Thanks for your warm feedback.

 

[housecarl]

I cant wait until you get some paint on him.
Carl.

 

[zyclyon]

Hi Christos,

like you as of late I've also made the switch to Jo Sonja. Firstly it's much more economical and it handles much better than any other acrylic paints out there in the market. It's smoother to apply, has great opacity coverage and dries to a flat finish.
I also hope that you bought the paint retarder to go along with the Jo Sonja paints because it will allow you to work the acrylics like oil paints. Have fun!

Calvin

 

[mil-mart]

Christos a great idea for a conversion and should look stunning , following.

Cheers Ken

 

[Christosjager]

Thank you Carl,Ken my friends for the comments,
Calvin you are absolutely right, I am very lucky to have a friend a master painter Dimitrios Kotronias (Jimias) and he adviced me to switch colors. The truth is I was tired with Valleho because they are very "happy" and shiny colors, I need something more "artistic".

 

[Christosjager]

The figure primed and ready to be painted. Soon more pics.

 

[sam b]

Interesting mate

 

[megroot]

Hi Christos,
I also hope that you bought the paint retarder to go along with the Jo Sonja paints because it will allow you to work the acrylics like oil paints.
Calvin

that needs some more explanation.
I tryed a few years ago painting with acrylic (vallejo) and there retarder. But i couldn't say it works like oilpaints.

Marc

 

[megroot]

That's a great conversation.
I think the idea of waves and so will create a perfect scene.
gonna follow this one closely.

marc

 

[pgarri27]

I really like this conversion. The Neptune figure looks awesome. Can't wait to see it finished!

 

[Wigdog]

Love the idea and what you've done so far! Looking forward to following your thread! Crashing waves - COOL!

 

[Centaur]

Hi Christos
That's a great idea and conversation.
May its not too late too asemble an attetude into a perfect scene, than the poseidon memorial in the castle at munich has some grabs and shells in the hair !
Have a good work.

 

[poliv73]

ciao cris
sono nuovo del forum ho visto il tuo lavoro di modifica e de molto bello, ma forse saranno le foto, ma crede che un po di dorsale in più lo dovevi fare nel braccio aperto,
complimenti ancora
ciao pasquale

 

[SaTs]

Great conversion!!!I am sure the final result will be stunning!
(Also curious to see the new colors!)

Kostas

 

[sarouman]

Brother Chris,
I think this version is much better than the presentation of the miniatures really gives such a dynamic, distinguished by the power of the GODS!
Congrats Chris, waiting for the final painting of the truly divine hand you!

Cheers
Alexandros

 

[Patrick Kamsma]

Like the original, LOVE the conversion.
I follow this one closely.

Grtz
Patrick

 

[Theodoros]

Bravo Christos ! Very nice conversion! Waiting for more pics of the painted figure.

 

[Christosjager]

It was necessary to make a repairing on the neck because it was a bit short, I also add new hair and beard gave a new inclination to the head and completed the scenic. Now it's time for me (finally) to josonjeer (yesterday I receive the new colors)