Finished Warlock

I went back and revisited some issues that I had noticed on the warlock I used as my OSL testbed.  Those two problem locations were fixed last night, and the other details on the model were finalized.  I'm not sure it will come out in the images, but the metal is subtly "highlighted" so as not to be overbearing, like many of the metals in my projects.  I'll include the new images below.

I've also returned to the Doomwheel based on the feedback I received to my posting asking for input.  I am not quite 100% based yet, but the woodwork on the model is totally complete.  I will post a WIP pic tonight before quitting time (assuming my professional quitting time is reasonable).

I've also come to something of a conclusion on the Warmachine v. Hordes faction issue that I posted about.  I've decided that I like Circle stuff, but until the Hordes 2 Player Starter releases, I will begin with Warmachine.  I have read plenty of interesting stuff about the play-styles of the factions and believe that, while I have a deep love of Russian history (despite my German heritage), I can't abide an army who's play-style is described as "walk straight at the enemy and punch them in the face"; it sounds flat and uninspiring to me.  I've read plenty that I like about Menoth building synergy and denying enemy abilities, as well as Cryx having a wide array of ways to "peel the onion".  This is coming down to a knock-down, drag-out thing here, but I'm close.  I just need a nudge in the right direction...

Anyway, skaven pics:

The blue is less pronounced in person...

This shows the sleeve I fixed last night...

...and the other sleeve.

OSL Adventure

So I piddled around on Battlefield 3 tonight (PC gaming is my single greatest vice) and wasted precious time I could've spent on my warlock.  Knowing this made me guilty, so I set to work on my OSL version of the Isle of Blood skaven warlock.  I took a few pictures of the proceedings, so I'll attach them for your perusal and judgment.

The end result is somewhere between satisfactory and pleasing for me.  I could possibly have spent more time blending, but a more important observation was that, as the time drew on, I paid less attention to moving the highlights back toward the light.  I think it's pretty telling in the final product, but for future efforts with OSL, which I believe there will be many of, I will have noted this point.  At any rate, here are the painting sequence pics:

 

And here are the pics with OSL "done".  Feel free to let me know what weaknesses and places for improvement you see.

 

OSL mockup

I wanted to start doing something just a little more unique with my skaven characters to help them stand out and since there's such a profusion of warpstone on their models, I think it only stands to reason that I should try my hand at OSL.

I'm no professional-level painter (neither are most who claim to be, but that's a whole different matter), but I think I'm at the stage where I can try my hand at OSL.  The engineer in me demands that I prototype things, so I've gone and mocked up what I think the warlock will look like when all painted up.  I'll use this as a guide tonight when I start getting down to business on him.

Comments or suggestions are welcome.