BaleWolf Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Hi all. I was ask to place this tutorial up on the board so here we go. The armor on this guy will be your final result. (The leather is still W.I.P.) http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/BC002.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/BC003.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/BC004.jpg But now for the explanation. First thing first, basecoat with Space Wolves gray- http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough001.jpg The oil paints That I'm going to use is Georgia Oil or something like that, I'm sure any brand will work (I just went to wallmart and bought the cheapest pack I could find) You'll want to use colors that are complementary and you might want to test it out first. (All I'm saying is not to use blue with bone or something like that, unless you want it to look odd... like all the green on this guy) paint the different colors onto the model with little dabs, I grouped the blue and the yellow together to get the greenish color (I didn't put any of the brown on yet). You might want to use a crappy brush for this, because it may slightly ruin it. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/Bal...kthrough003.jpg Now take mineral spirits, also known as turpentine (I'm using odorless stuff...) and move your brush across the surface, spreading out the oils. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough004.jpg this came out a bit dark... so... http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough005.jpg I simply stuck my brush into tissue to get rid of the moisture, and then moved it gently across the surface, breaking up the clumps and sucking some of it into the brush. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough006.jpg I then do this to the rest of the arm. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough007.jpg This again was a bit too dark so I rubbed the raised areas with a ear swab while it was drying. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough011.jpg Now, take some Codex gray and put it on a small sponge. I am actually using a sea sponge but I hear that you can use those green scrubby pads and a whole bunch of other stuff that mimics the design... you can also paint it on with a brush if you want to, I just like the randomness of the sponge. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough010.jpg You only want a small amount on the sponge so dab it on another surface until you get the amount of coverage that you wish and then begin to dab it on you model (I guess it would be like dry brushing with a sponge, only you dab with it... so in no way like dry brushing... I guess) http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough012.jpg Ok... now comes the harder part... this is what I understand to be called "mapping" what you do is paint a tiny while line (using skull white) on the bottom rim of the damage. I only do this on the larger flakes of codex gray and if you notice it is not parallel to the arm, I have adjusted it to the pose of the model. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough017.jpg Metal time! (insert head bang here!!) First thing first is to basecoat the metal areas with bestial brown http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough019.jpg Then paint boltgun metal over it, but make sure there is still a lot of the brown showing in all of the recesses. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough021.jpg This is after a wash of both black ink and brown ink, both were very watered down, and I put the brown ink down first, then the black. I don't think the order will make a difference but make sure that when you put the second one down, that the first one is dried or it will get really funky. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough022.jpg Chainmail highlights- http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough024.jpg If you notice there is a whole bunch of green in all the cracks, it is now time to get rid of that. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough025.jpg Your going to take the dark brown oil paint and extremely water it down with the mineral spirits, almost 8:1 spirit too oil. Then you brush it into the recesses. This creates an instant dirty look and is easy to accomplish due to the fact that the oil seeps around in the cracks, filling up the spaces. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough026.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough027.jpg And now we have the completed arm! http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/BaleWolf_2007/space%20marines/rightwalkthrough028.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa0s Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Wow! Im =][=mpressed! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1573397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broodlord Steven Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Wow, I really like It! Do you think that it might work with a base color other than Space Wolf Grey? I might want to try that on some of my Nurgle tanks... It looks great!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1575264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smogmunky Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 That's a very nice technique. I've got some old and very pristine BA figures but I am planning to paint a new BA force but make them look like their wargear's taken a bit of a beating. I think your idea would work great on vehicles too and, also, terrain maybe? I'm seeing shot up statues in the ruined plaza's of burning cities. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1575301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meinshnake Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 ... what self respecting marine would let that happen? very nice, I actually like it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1575424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Mindal Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Great tutorial... i've been looking for a way to get weathering like that into my marines, sick of them being so clean... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1575485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaleWolf Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think your idea would work great on vehicles too and, also, terrain maybe? I'm seeing shot up statues in the ruined plaza's of burning cities. Actually, most of the stuff that I learned how to do this with is from painting tanks, so... yah. Broodlord Steven- I'm sure that this can work with almost any color other than metallics. If you want to make a request I can extend the tutorial to another color for you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-1575515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Aiwass Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I think your idea would work great on vehicles too and, also, terrain maybe? I'm seeing shot up statues in the ruined plaza's of burning cities. Actually, most of the stuff that I learned how to do this with is from painting tanks, so... yah. Broodlord Steven- I'm sure that this can work with almost any color other than metallics. If you want to make a request I can extend the tutorial to another color for you. Amazing tutorial! Would be possible a Blood Angels version? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-2242741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing God Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for the tutorial. I've always wondered how people get this type of weathering effect on their marines. Now I know, :P. I need to try this out soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-2254055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thats such an awesome technique, I think I was shown this for weathering a tank but I never thought to try it on a Marine! Its a great effect, awesome job! I'll have to try it on my Deathwing... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136501-painting-weathered-marine/#findComment-2271505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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