The Vampire Lord returns!
posted January 15, 2010
The Vampire Lord, whose first concept art you may have already seen, is currently entering the sculpting Phase.
But, as promised, this mini will also be usable as a Demon or a Dark Elf General.
Bertrand Benoit, who designed the overall concept of the vampire, is currently completing the head and shoulders version of the Dark Elf. As for the Demon version, we are pleased to show you here the work of a new and very talented collaborator to Raging Heroes, Igniatius Tan, to whom we owe this head which is midway between a giant bat and a demon.
This concept works for a Demon army, a Demon with an unusual and extraordinary head. But it also can be used in a Vampire army where the Lord Vampire is transforming into a giant bat.
However, we’re currently reworking the ears to make them a combination of ears and horns.
And here’s a full shot of Bertrand’s concept, with the posing slightly revised to more closely match the intended pose of the miniature.
Comments
All the design here is amazing, I do think the pose lacks dynamism though, he needs to be leaping or moving. This pose has no ‘flow’ to it, it’s like early 90s Games Workshop, it’s too ‘static’ at the moment.
Posted by Stompa on January 18, 2010
I totally agree with you on the posing issue. The truth is that, on this drawing, we did not focus too much on that because we work on the posing directly in the 3D software. The pose will be in the same spirit, but much more dynamic. I want him to be like predator ready to jump on his prey. It’s always a challenge to create a dynamic pose for high-ranking characters or high-status leaders because action and regal attitude are often incompatible…
Posted by Raging Heroes Team on January 19, 2010
Perhaps then the secret may be to provide a certain level of pose choice to the modeller? The arms under the pauldrons, a choice of weapon hands, a ‘ball and joint’ waist connection to the hips, movement at the knees etc.
I certainly see this model being used for demons and the larger version seeing service as a demon lord or greater demon in armies, therefore movement allows more than one to be individualised and incorporated.
Posted by Stompa on January 19, 2010
If this turns out ANYTHING like the concept, then sign me up for many!!!
Great work and very exciting stuff!
Posted by Mark on January 27, 2010
the demon head is too much of a bat’s face, it’s too obvious that it was meant for a vampire. I think the demon head would have to completely stand apart from any vampire influences. So something with big jaws and horns I think.
Posted by James on January 28, 2010
Count me in for the 54mm version! nice looking concept ..love the alternate bat/demon head. Need this one in my collection NOW.
Posted by Tom on January 30, 2010