ImperialTemplari Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 hi guys, nearing completion, only have a few small details to complete, however I am really trying to improve my skills and would like to know if anyone has any ideas to improve it. I would like to get to the level that I could be competitive in painting comps. Hi Iacton what do you think? do they have the feel you were after when you created the chapter? any thing you would have done differently? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1611673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 hi guys, nearing completion, only have a few small details to complete, however I am really trying to improve my skills and would like to know if anyone has any ideas to improve it. I would like to get to the level that I could be competitive in painting comps. I can't wait to see this in the Finished thread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1611676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi ImpTemp! It is what I imagined and then some! No noble proud and aloof guys here, homicidal flesh munchers only need apply!! :P Great work, hope to see the final image very soon. On a note of my own model, the figure has changed quite a lot now and power fist has become storm bolter. He is primed, ready for some serious brush licking this weekend! B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1612066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 ok guys for the record i am still in, i am just abroad and i cannot work on the model :lol: oh god i'm going to scrap the model and make a new one as I realized that it isnt good enought for my taste :/ new pose new everything one word Doghouse, ill let you guess the rest Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1612236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Right, changed my mind on the fist - just couldn't make it work and then stumbled upon the GD Veteran model from a couple of years back, sitting in the box, forlornly requesting a paint up. So I partially acceded to it's request and lobbed the arm onto the Castigator, tweaked it a bit, primed him and started the painting process. http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/Castigator/WIP2.jpg The base is largely done, but I spent a while on getting the "red" about right, and because I'm playing with the new washes too, I've gone all out with shading the armour. I hope that the muted red is right Comm. Molotov? I shall do squad markings a bit later on, but I think that I'll do the cabling next and work on the face late on for a change. I may even attempt some battle chips and stuff, but let's not get carried away ;) Anyway, C&C so far please chaps :teehee: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1613689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Iacton, that looks incredible. How did you achieve such a clean red? I see you've undercoated the model in white primer, seems that's the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1613731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I also want to state that I am still in, but due to a number of Life Events , not able to make progress just yet. My guy is due to be primed in the next week which should allow me to start making progress on him. Those of you who are making progress, thanx for keeping the thread alive until I can get back in the game. @IT: Simply amazing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1613930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Iacton, that looks incredible. How did you achieve such a clean red? I see you've undercoated the model in white primer, seems that's the way to go. Thanks Darth. I was sort of trying out the whole "painting by numbers" thing that GW are pushing now. I would most likely not follow that sort of thing again, but I'm feel quite pro-GW at the moment (I won the store heat of the National Painting Competition on Saturday with my Night Lord model ^_^ )! I also NEVER EVER prime in white, but again I thought "What the hell". So it was white primed, several thinned out coats of mechrite red - until it was really flat and even, which isn't so easy with white undercoat :mellow: . 1st wash of baal red, 2nd of devlan mud into the recesses and shadows - unfortunately I went a bit far and it was horrid, so I mixed thinned scab red and devlan mud and blended the dark and light together. Then went over the blend again and the lighter areas with pure scab red. Highlights were applied with 1st h/light of scab red and magenta ink, then a second of slightly more magenta and slightly less scab red. Final h/light of some blood red added to the previous mix. After that I did apply some extra shades and tidied up the little lines in the armour with some of the purple wash - whatever it's called! I may go for final highlights, but I want to get the base coats complete and the model fully assembled before I address that. Just glad to be painting again after nearly 3 weeks without a brush in hand. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1614133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 hey Iacton thats a nice red, he's looking good, is the finger GS? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1614152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 No, the hand was from the old devastator sgt. arm. Straight arm was used for wielding a sword instead, so the hand was sitting around. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1614172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Raiun Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm also still in :) been working on my Painting Comp entry, which narrowly lost to an amazing dwarf that was entered 10 mins before the deadline :) . On a happier note, i have been making small progress on the Apocalypse Lords, decided to try my hand at salt dipping to produce the bended legs. Progress is slow. Also started on a display base. @Imperial Templari: :o Words have failed me mate, I am truly gobsmacked. You put the rest of us to shame. Well, maybe not, but you get my point. @Iacton: Also very impressed with your Castigator, that is a wonderful red. Maybe you should mess up more often ;) Looking good everyone, let's get some more models up here! (yes i include myself :P) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1614784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/jeskasl/SANY0446.jpg Jester of Slaughter Not really sure I'm done. Could use a bit of flocking on the bare part of the base. And maybe a few more touchups, and definitely some matte spray at the end of the day. But overall... just about done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1616948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Not really sure I'm done. Could use a bit of flocking on the bare part of the base. And maybe a few more touchups, and definitely some matte spray at the end of the day. But overall... just about done. Does this mean you will be first to post in the "Finshed" topic? T Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Perhaps. Being in the process of moving in with my girlfriend and not having as much time to paint as I thought I would, I take what I can get. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigger-than-Jesus Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I've nearly got the reds done on my mini, but the amount of stuff on my desk to paint is unreal, so updates could be a while off Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phal Brannon Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Finished, hope he turn out alright. I'm pretty pleased with him, Most importantly I hope Nephren-ka is happy with him! http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/Rogaldorn_album/diyswapmarine013.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/Rogaldorn_album/diyswapmarine015.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/Rogaldorn_album/diyswapmarine011.jpg Cheers Phal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 hey Phal Brannon, he turned out very good, you did a good job of the chapter badge, my only criticism would be the join on the back off the jump, needs some putty. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
13skullz Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I am going to join with my DIY Hell's Angels BA offshoot http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/7skullz/hellsangelsinsignia40k.jpg Chapter symbolis a white blood drop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1617942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I am going to join with my DIY Hell's AngelsBA offshoot 13skullz, you missed the deadline for this particular event and we are all busy beavering away with our creations. Hang on in there, I am sure somebody will start another one up in a few months or so. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1618090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Finished, hope he turn out alright. I'm pretty pleased with him, Most importantly I hope Nephren-ka is happy with him! Cheers Phal. Looks like Rindaris won't be the first to post in the finished thread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1618092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phal Brannon Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Finished, hope he turn out alright. I'm pretty pleased with him, Most importantly I hope Nephren-ka is happy with him! Cheers Phal. Looks like Rindaris won't be the first to post in the finished thread! Cheers for pointing me to the right thread Tigris, I,ve re-posted my finished mini there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1618140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 The Castigator has moved on quite a bit now. Armour done as such - may go back to a bit of fine highlights and shades, but I'll wait on that. Head is done - except for the bionic eye lens. Banner has been coloured up as such, ready for a design - of what I am really not sure - suggestions all you Castigator vets? Lot of the NMM is done, some needs a touch of tidying and the storm bolter needs some blue/purple washing. Base also done - will tidy up the rim at the end. Squad markings and stuff to still be mapped out also. http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/Castigator/WIP3.jpg Anyway, C&C so far :blush: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1618773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 it really clashes, but that may be a good thing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1618983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 it really clashes, but that may be a good thing Sorry, what does? :turned: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1619105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Sasquatch Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Great job on the NMM, I didn't realize it WAS until I actually read the post. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/137632-the-diy-swap-marines/page/7/#findComment-1619125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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