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http://billjobling.com
A very difficult mini to paint. The detail is astonishing, and I had a few moulding issues to deal with too, but I'm really happy with how it came out in the end  I tried to keep it as close to the concept art as possible, even making the base an appropriate colour, and adding the second pair of straps on his mask that were missing from the original sculpt. This is my first mini completed with a white undercoat. I definitely prefer black 
Big thanks to Martyn (War Griffon) for picking the mini up for me from Salute.
This mini is going on eBay with free worldwide shipping and no reserve, so if you like it, why not go and bid? 
Votes and comments welcomed as always. I hope you like him
~Bill
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Viewer comments:
funnymouth
26-Nov-07
#242552 |  | Rating: 9
great mini bill, youve captured the reference material well. the only thing keeping it from a ten is the basework in places. nice price for it too! congrats. |
Wren
07-Nov-07
#240783 |  | Rating: 9
(8.5) Nice work on this! I particularly like the eyes and the dirty boots. |
Mason
05-Nov-07
#240537 |  | Rating: 9
Man, this is one of the best Thunderbolt pilots I've seen to date. I missed the chance to pick one of these up, I'm astonished that you sold this one. |
AinuLainour
23-Sep-07
#236315 |  | Rating: 8
Wow nice mini! I must have missed it (?)
And sold for a lot too! |
uberdark
21-Aug-07
#233141 |  | Rating: 8
bill, i feel your getting better at your blending..however i still feel a bit of thickness to the difference between layers. especially on the face. the blues and back of the outfit truly are beginnning to show your growth as an artist.
7.8 |
No Such Agency
11-Jun-07
#226596 |  | Rating: 9
(8.5) A great mini, even though he's 40K he has that realistic "historical" feel to him. Outstanding work! |
Larre
11-Jun-07
#226550 |  | Rating: 8
nice work Bill! It looks nice you mannaged to paint with white primer, wich I think you pulled off great for that matter. I myself have a hard time painting witth a white primer.
I think there are loads of cool details on it. the only things that bring the mini down a bit imo is the base. and the looks a bit messy at some parts. but eh, it looks great, and I'm sure you will get some cash for that mini aswell
oh! and I would also like to add that the face looks great!
keep up the good work.
// Larre |
White Gobbo
10-Jun-07
#226483 |  | Rating: 8
My favorite mini has always been the forgeworld pilot. You did a great job!. I've been trying to get my hands on one for so long to no avail. May I ask where you got that picture? |
War Griffon
10-Jun-07
#226393 |  | Rating: 10
Very nice work Bill I think you have done an excellent ob on caturing the art work and I thinkk this is your best yet. God help the rest of us at the demons this year if you keep this up | |
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