I’m very slowly growing my Arcanists collection, although it may be a bit haphazard. Today’s contribution is Vogel and the Beast Within.
Ferdinand Vogel
One of the interesting aspects of these models is that they represent different manifestations of the same character. In theory, it’s the same outfit between the two.
The Beast Within
Like all too many large Malifaux models, there was a nasty seam both around the head and around the hinge of the jaw. I managed to clean up the worst of it, but there are still some pretty visible seams in the cuffs, shoulders, and wrists.
I have vague ideals of playing both Marcus and Lucius, both of which have some interesting possibilities using Vogel/the Beast. With the M3E annoucement, it’s hard to know what is still a good idea. On the plus side, I’ve got plenty of other hobby projects to keep me busy.
Compared to Proximo, Atrox is just a tiger. While he may not be the most spectacular creature out there, there’s a ton of great detail in the model.
Atrox
My color choice came out much less orange than I had intended. The stripes also leave something to be desired. On the other hand, I’m quite satisfied with the whites on the face and paws, and I fixed a nasty gap in the hips.
From the first time I saw Arena Rex, I wanted the fantastic beasts. Proximo is probably the most fantastic that I’ve done to date.
Proximo
The sculpt feels like a cheetah/giraffe/snake hybrid, each flowing into the next. I tried to blend, mostly with the airbrush, so the paint job would match.
