Exchange mini/diorama is done!
I am so late on this but my partner was understanding.
I believe I have explained how a mini exchange works previously but I'll summarize here. You sign up, you get a name, you paint a mini, you send it off. Someone else paints a mini and sends it to you. Fun all around.
I like to research what the person receiving my mini prefers. I do this by searching the forum for things they've posted or commented upon. Normally they give some guidance when they sign up (elves, females, etc.) but I like to do my own research too.
This time around I was paired with someone who only likes display minis. This means they're part of a diorama of some kind and not meant for game play. Hmmm....
I picked up a couple of the cheap wooden bases at the hobby store and started stacking blocks. I came up with a spiral staircase on a round base. The mini is a wizard walking down stairs. Of course, the stairs weren't the same height as the ones I made but that can be worked around. I mangled my first attempt at getting him off his integral base and my friend Erin took pity on me and sent me one already de-based.
So he's walking down the stairs on one side of the diorama. I needed something to fill the space on the other side. Meet Mr. Rat.
For the full effect, have a look at the 360 degree 'movie' I made.
Oh - the lantern is from an adventuring accessories pack and the hanger was made by my friends Abaroth and KeeblerOrc with their fun laser cutter. That's actually a candle holder but I didn't put that part on it. I needed a lantern hook.
Comments
But this looks really great. Good composure and setting for such a tiny piece. Thanks for posting.