A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
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A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
OK - you've seen sharks playing Blood Bowl:
And even: (Really?)
You've seen Cthulhu 'deep ones' for Blood Bowl:
What I'm after is a Coral style or Seaweed type Treeman. A shipwreck Treeman would also suffice.
Think like this, but less cartoony.
Any suggestions?
And even: (Really?)
You've seen Cthulhu 'deep ones' for Blood Bowl:
What I'm after is a Coral style or Seaweed type Treeman. A shipwreck Treeman would also suffice.
Think like this, but less cartoony.
Any suggestions?
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Actually, the terms "Treeman" and "underwater" in one sentence also have the term "not" nearby.
Just the idea of a tree growing below the oceans surface seems pretty weird.
Then I thought, maybe someone created a treeman that isn't supposed to be a sea creature but may be painted in a way to look like one.
And I think GW themselves do exactly that:
KURNOTH HUNTERS
The Kurnoth Hunters look a bit like corals have grown on them, don't you think? They come with 50 mm bases so they should be sized like a big guy.
I think the right paintjob can work wonders here. Also, they come in a set of three with several options for weapons, so maybe weaponsnips might be good enough for a conversion.
There are more in this style, unfortunately on 105 mm oval bases, so way to large.
Just the idea of a tree growing below the oceans surface seems pretty weird.
Then I thought, maybe someone created a treeman that isn't supposed to be a sea creature but may be painted in a way to look like one.
And I think GW themselves do exactly that:
KURNOTH HUNTERS
The Kurnoth Hunters look a bit like corals have grown on them, don't you think? They come with 50 mm bases so they should be sized like a big guy.
I think the right paintjob can work wonders here. Also, they come in a set of three with several options for weapons, so maybe weaponsnips might be good enough for a conversion.
There are more in this style, unfortunately on 105 mm oval bases, so way to large.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Then you need to expand your knowledge a little;Regash wrote:Actually, the terms "Treeman" and "underwater" in one sentence also have the term "not" nearby.
Just the idea of a tree growing below the oceans surface seems pretty weird.
For example.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Great thinking - the Coral Golem looks like a winner - but I can't find it in their own store!?! Also - I think it would be a mission and a half to paint!
The Kurnoth Hunters also look like a great choice!
Keep them coming guys!
The Kurnoth Hunters also look like a great choice!
Keep them coming guys!
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Coral Golem was part of the Bones 3 Kickstarter, which backers have just about finished receiving. It's supposed to be in the Reaper store by December, but you might find it before then in local stores or eBay.
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Steve - thanks! I eventually figured out it wasn't going to be in stores until December. If you know of anyone in the kickstarter, I'd be keen to see a scale comparison on it.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
@Lunchmoney:
Looks more like drowned trees than actually trees grown under water to me.
@Babs:
Anyway, tried to find something else but came up empty handed.
Most miniatures are animal-like creatures if you look for underwater themes.
Not even water elementals were even remotely close to what you are looking for.
Looks more like drowned trees than actually trees grown under water to me.
@Babs:
Anyway, tried to find something else but came up empty handed.
Most miniatures are animal-like creatures if you look for underwater themes.
Not even water elementals were even remotely close to what you are looking for.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
How about a conversion job on some aquarium coral?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/3pa/TOOGOO-C ... 82&sr=1-13
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/3pa/TOOGOO-C ... 82&sr=1-13
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Not sure how big the knight is, but this is from the kickstarter page.Babs wrote:Steve - thanks! I eventually figured out it wasn't going to be in stores until December. If you know of anyone in the kickstarter, I'd be keen to see a scale comparison on it.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Giant clam, hermit crab or nautilus maybe? Doable with some shells and a bit of putty. Or a fish tank plant, just add eyes. Some other, already made, random ideas:
BTW, mangroves live with a lot of salty water.
BTW, mangroves live with a lot of salty water.
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Some awesome options there Steam Ball - thanks!
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Re: A strange request: Looking for an Underwater Treeman
Boobs on a shark? There has to be a joke about my ex-wife in there, though I'll refrain.
I hadn't thought about a 'Swamp Thing' sort of mini, but that would probably be my goto. There is a D&D creature called "The Shambling Mound", and it looks like there are a few of those miniatures out there. Here are a few from a quick Google search:
This one looks like the Marvel Comics "Man-Thing" to me, so it might be a conversion:
Also, looks like Man-Thing:
Maybe with some added barnacles, starfish:
Looks to be a decent size, but looks more like 'Chaos Tree' to me:
Something with a touch of humor:
Then I found an image (sorry, it's photo bucket!), that has pictures of four of these minis altogether. Nice, because you can see the different sizes.
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/jan ... NQ==/?ref=
I now have quite a few ideas for alternative Treemen to boot!
I hadn't thought about a 'Swamp Thing' sort of mini, but that would probably be my goto. There is a D&D creature called "The Shambling Mound", and it looks like there are a few of those miniatures out there. Here are a few from a quick Google search:
This one looks like the Marvel Comics "Man-Thing" to me, so it might be a conversion:
Also, looks like Man-Thing:
Maybe with some added barnacles, starfish:
Looks to be a decent size, but looks more like 'Chaos Tree' to me:
Something with a touch of humor:
Then I found an image (sorry, it's photo bucket!), that has pictures of four of these minis altogether. Nice, because you can see the different sizes.
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/jan ... NQ==/?ref=
I now have quite a few ideas for alternative Treemen to boot!
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