OK, it’s not the biggest model I’ve painted this month, but this Dire Crocodile from Reaper’s “Bones Black” line still counts to me, as it’s safely larger than an orc. Counts as what? Well, counts as another submission for Monster MAYhem, over at the Angry Piper’s Blog – aka Dead Dick’s Tavern and Temporary Lodging.
Chainsaw Lass once again provides scale, while the angle shows the base, with judicious application of Vallejo Mud and some Woodland Scenics water effects. Not sure why Reaper’s calling it a “Dire” Croc, though – it’s size is well within the normal range for Australian Saltwater Crocs…
It’s another good example of “Painting Triage”. It’s not the most important model, nor is it the most detailed. It therefore doesn’t warrant my top tier of effort in order to get it painted, but it’s still the kind of model that’s very possible to get looking pretty good with relatively little work. I mean, you can’t even really see the lighter underbelly and under… neck. Some weathering powder added to the croc helps to give that feeling of embedded dirt to the model, while the slight sheen from ther satin spray helps with the slight wet look to this terror of the waterholes and estuaries.
Great work mate, looks like a nature shot, so job well done
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Thanks Dave – you’re way too kind as always, though! 🙂
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I know it’s a crocodile but I want to make a Burt Reynolds’ co-star from Gator joke.
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You know, I’d never even heard of that movie until now! – just went and looked it up! 🙂
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I’m fascinated with crocs and gators. Even have eaten gator a few times. I like your approach to this one – embedded mud and glistening balanced off with different shades of green. Subtle and VERY effective Az.
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The biggest croc I’ve ever seen in person was approx 5 metres long. That makes it sound kinda small when it looked more like a fucking dinosaur. Didn’t get to see it feed that day unfortunately, but yeah – a very impressive beast! 🙂
I think I’m going to have to go and repaint the inside of the mouth, as I’ve gotten that part completely wrong and it’s really bothering me now!
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I love Crocodiles, any Crocodiles, and this is a great Crocodile!
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Thanks mate! At some point I’ve got some great looking croc-ogre not-Kroxigor to get painted as well! 😀
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Croc-a-what!?
Looking forward to that😁
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I can’t believe no has written “Paint me a crocodile and make it snappy”! 😉 It’s come out really well!
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You’re such a punny guy, John! 😀
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Nice job on this one. Your paintjob has really elevated it!
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Thanks Matt – it should be good enough for most purposes. Including playing zoo animals with my friends! 😀
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Excellent croc mate! The spirit of Steve approves 👍👍
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Thanks Alex! 😀
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Awesome man. Love the eyes
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Cheers, mate – glad you like it!
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Cracking work, it looks almost alive, absolutely spot on colour wise could be a scene rom “Lake placid” (the first one not the awful sequels!).
Cheers Roger.
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Another movie I haven’t seen! At least I’ve heard of this one… 🙂
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That is very nice. A useful model for all sorts of games really.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Thanks Pete! Now I just need a swamp board. Or a zoo…
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Crikey, that’s a biggun’! Cue all of the Steve Irwin impressions that probably annoy Australians 😀 That is a handy looking mini to have and you did really well painting it up too.
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That’s what SHE said! About the croc, of course. Nothing else… Actually, I’ve recently gotten a new, large croc I need to get painted. Monster March/MayHem, perhaps…
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Haha, well played mate! 😀
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A neat beast mate, with IRO in regards to the eye,and yep you are right about the mouth.
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Haha thanks Pat – cheers! 😀
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👍🏻🤓
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