Prtyjedi Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 UPDATE 10/08 - scroll down for the latest updates Tidings A bunch of scouts isn't much to go on about, is it? Well, because I haven't painted a squad of them in two years, I think, I have a great deal of expectations. So here they are, just basecoated yesterday. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/PrtyLizardJedi/WIP_Scouts_s.jpg Bigger image I don't like the scout models that much. There's something about the poses that bugs me and something about the anatomy that scares the screaming willies out of me. I did my best with the four basic bobs, but for the sergeant I wanted to do something special. After an afternoon of feverish thinking I came up with that the next day. The less you look at his feet the better he looks. I'd also like to note that all the dark areas in the picture are very exaggerated and don't look like the dark pits and deepest abysses that they do in the pictures. I'm still in the process of working out what colours I'll use for the cloth. For the rest of the colour scheme, check the DIY idea gathering-thread in Liber (here's a link. *cough* shameless advertising *cough*) I'll update pics as updates become necessary. C+C welcome. Regards, PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atin Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 whaa they look awesome.. your sarge.. just great. more dynamic.. if you strap some grenade to them? they always look awesome :rolleyes: on scouts. great work.. cheers atin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 I don't really use grenades or any other belt accessories, because IMO they make the belt area look crowded and I can never find a proper place for them. Though once I did this marine and strapped all the grenades in the Tactical Squad boxed set on him. He look funny. And green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 They look good :) What colours you painting them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ha. There's a link, but for those uninclined to follow it, it's a split scheme of light grey and blue. For the cloth, I don't know yet. For leather, probably going for black (I'm thinking a few thin Chaos Black coats, a wash and Codex Grey highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atin Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I don't really use grenades or any other belt accessories, because IMO they make the belt area look crowded and I can never find a proper place for them. Though once I did this marine and strapped all the grenades in the Tactical Squad boxed set on him. He look funny. And green. lol.. ( tried it with, purity seals..) outside of leg? right side on chest.. but yeah i will look crowded.. but love the overal feel of your sqaud.. cheers atin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 The problem here really is the cloth. I don't want to do the normal whitish colour because half of the scheme is so pale, but I don't want to do black either, partially because I'm doing black leather. Now considering a pale brown. EDIT: OK, the current plan is as follows for the cloth: going for the same desert camo colour as eg. the US uses currently in desert ops. I'm gonna go with Khemri Brown foundation paint, followed by a Devlan Mud wash, followed by drybrush with Bleached Bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Those are some nice looking scouts. I also suggest going with a solid desert color for the fatigues, it should look really cool. Will you be painting actual camouflage patterns on the cloth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks a lot! And no, I'm saving camo for the snipey Scouts, to be acquired in the far future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 OK, here goes. First update. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/PrtyLizardJedi/Scout1_WIP_s.jpg Bigger image Here's the first scout, though he's not ready. There's still cleaning up to be done, detail work, highlighting, etc. I wanted to post him to give a general idea of what to expect for the rest of the squad. The leather came out really well, as did the armour. The combat pants I'm not entirely satisfied with. My bleached bone is very thin, or 'wet', (factory defect) meaning drybrushing is nigh impossible. That's why I had to go with very precise painting and abusing washes. I was also too late to notice the too-thick paint on the combat knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost Knight Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 im liking the scheme very much and i am looking forward to hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 10/08 Update OK, three scouts finished, two to go. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/PrtyLizardJedi/Scoutwip_FstScout_s.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/PrtyLizardJedi/Scoutwip_SecScout_s.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/PrtyLizardJedi/Scoutwip_TrdScout_s.jpg Links Scout One Scout Two Scout Three Included pics of the first guy again with all details (I could remember) done. Fourth guy, with the other shotgun, underway, after which I get to work on good' ol sarge. I'm saving him for last so I get all the experience I can from the other four, making him the neatest paint job. After he's done, basing and decals. Oh, joy. It'll be tough to think up a colour for the tyranid who's getting squished by sarge. Maybe something that contrasts with the Chapter scheme. Colour wheel, here I come. Anyway, C+C welcome as always. Regards, PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell93 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 did you forget to ink the 2nd guys head but then aggain i cant realy critisise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wolf Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 they look realy good! i like them alot! but aint that guy with the scope in his hand alittle greedy? i mearn he already got a scope on his bolter and STILL he got another one :P he should give it to the shotgun guys realy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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