titan136 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Lately i've been playing around with the idea of re-starting my ultramarines army. They were my first 40k army and since i sold them off about a year ago, I've been missing them. I've played around with a couple of schemes. This is the first scheme I tried out using a darker regal blue instead of an ultramarines blue base: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/UM2.jpg I found that I really had no idea how to highlight regal blue. It tried diluting it with white but it came out looking really nasty ^_^ I also didn't like the look of the gold shoulder pad trim. 2nd company didn't really do it for me. Then I saw Gareth's awesome Assault on Black Reach models. [seen here: http://www.thepainteddragon.co.uk/forum/in...hp?topic=1184.0] I simply fell in love with the scheme and with Gareth's dynamic style of highlighting. Drawing heavily from his work, I decided to try my hand at a test model. It took about 3 or 4 hours and, granted, it doesn't look nearly as nice as Gareth's work. Still, I think that I've found a scheme I can work with: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/UM_4th1.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/UM_4th2.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Looks close enough to me ^_^, I really like the lenses they look realistic I guess I,ll try that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1668104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 :) hey good stuff!,i know heaps of peeps hate smurfs but i always love seeing them(maybe cause im a smurf army man myself ;) ) good to see someone doing the 4th Co * side note - i have found doing the base rim in terracotta makes for a great contrast between base and mini.. Cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1668167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallitsoda Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Looks great. You'll get better at it with each model too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1668171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You can see a huge difference between your first and second miniature - well done. The highlighting on the second model looks a lot sharper and the general colour of the blue looks a lot smoother and crisper than the first figure you painted. One thing that I've found with blue is that it's better to use a lighter shade of blue rather than just adding white as it can lead to a chalky finish. Have a look at my possessed and you'll see what I mean. The only comment I'd add about the figure is whether the base has been painted - it looks like you've just base coated it, but finishing the base will really complete a great looking mini. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your army painted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1668193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 side note - i have found doing the base rim in terracotta makes for a great contrast between base and mini.. hmm thats interesting. i'll have to go buy some terracotta paint and try that out You can see a huge difference between your first and second miniature - well done. well in all fairness i spent about 5 times as long on the second model lol i shall take a look at your possessed when i finish typing this post. ooh and yeah, the bases aren't done yet. I will wait until the whole squad is finished before doing them all together. which i suppose means that this should really be in the WIP forum... Alright guys i finished the second guy in the squad. He took a bit more time because he is showing his face. The face was actually fun to paint though. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/UM_4th_2nd_Marine.jpg and just for fun, here's one of the first heltmetless ultramarines i painted. who says we don't grow as painters right? ;) http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/flags3.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I always painted faces like crap and I like by far unhelmeted marines, darn I need to know how you do it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hey like wow! the 2nd guy looks great the bare head is working it ;) you may want to try and highlight the edge of the green on the pad trims as they seem a little flat at the moment...and everything else is so well done,it would be a shame to not finish the great job you have done. i really like the "gareth" check pattern on the greaves ,consider that old idea stolen ;) anyway good stuff,dont lose momentum and keep em rolling off the production line.. cheers Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardus Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice, well painted - even your first guy. The sarg has a real gritty look to him and the face and hair is super. I also like the darker painted guy too. Ardus. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You jerk :), starting another marine army when the one I have to paint isn't even finished. No worries though, I have a 2nd on in the works too. Huge marine vs marine battle me thinks. On a more on topic note, the UMs look great. I like the checkering, though was the helmetless guy supposed to have a checkered kneepad, because there's a start of one but it's unfinished. Looks good as usual. Khrangar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chapel Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You jerk :), starting another marine army when the one I have to paint isn't even finished. No worries though, I have a 2nd on in the works too. Huge marine vs marine battle me thinks. Khrangar Make sure you give me a call, I'm just down the road. Looking great Titan. Bring those bad boys to the bunker so I can oggle in person. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Titan, I always love your models. I still demand more Templars to this very day. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlagueMaster 1988 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I prefer the new scheme. It is a true representation of Smurf colours, whereas your first mini looks way too much like a crimson fist marine, very dark blue. And it looks like your skills have improved alot with your new minis, or are you just taking more time to do each one? Nice work. :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm going to have to up my game... :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I always painted faces like crap and I like by far unhelmeted marines, darn I need to know how you do it. I don't know if there's necessarily a way i go about it. I start with a dark flesh base (or actually a mix of bronze flesh and scorched brown) and then work up adding more bronze flesh and bleached bone. in the end i do a slight purple glaze on some of the shadowed areas using a very thinned down mix of ultramarines blue and blood red. you may want to try and highlight the edge of the green on the pad trims as they seema little flat at the moment Quite a few people have mentioend that actually. I'll have to look into it. i really like the "gareth" check pattern on the greaves ,consider that old idea stolen yeah gareth has brought back the "classic" ultramarines with a modern twist. The sarg has a real gritty look to him and the face and hair is super. a common misconception, the helmetless guy is actually just a regular trooper with a grenade. the sergeant is coming up soon though so watch this space :) No worries though, I have a 2nd on in the works too. Huge marine vs marine battle me thinks. On a more on topic note, the UMs look great. I like the checkering, though was the helmetless guy supposed to have a checkered kneepad, because there's a start of one but it's unfinished. Dude, how are the green lanterns coming along??? The checkers are done on only half of the kneepad but due to the angle of the pic, it looks like i only did like 1 or 2 checkers =\ But yeah, get those marines painted! I'm up to about 5/6000 fully painted between my blood angels and my templars. Make sure you give me a call, I'm just down the road. Looking great Titan. Bring those bad boys to the bunker so I can oggle in person. I've been trying to get Khrangar to come to the bunker, but he lives a lot closer to the new Yonge and Lawrence location so it'll take a bit more convincing. I'll be at the bunker tonight with my templars though and as soon as I get the rest of my blood angels finished (i.e. receive them in the mail), you and I will throw down Full Battle Company style ;) Titan, I always love your models. I still demand more Templars to this very day. Thanks Alpha! The templars are almost done though. Only 2 more tanks and 6 terminators before it's complete (right now i'm at about 3200 points, i'll finish at 3500) And it looks like your skills have improved alot with your new minis, or are you just taking more time to do each one? Nice work. haha yeah i took about 5 times as long with the new scheme than i did with the old one. I'm going to have to up my game... haha thanks mate! i feel a little wrong about blatantly yoinking a lot of this stuff from you, but i find i learn so much from using your UMs as reference. looking forward to your dread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice 4th Company marines there titan136, Uriel would be proud ;) Smurfs done well are still hands down one of the most striking chapters I think. The best thing about doing on of the other companies is that it at leats shows you know your stuff. ;) Nice work, well done! :) BCC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Titan, I always love your models. I still demand more Templars to this very day. Thanks Alpha! The templars are almost done though. Only 2 more tanks and 6 terminators before it's complete (right now i'm at about 3200 points, i'll finish at 3500) That is no excuse. Paint more models. Do a full company if you have to. :P I have enough All Hallows Guard for -more- than a full company, I just need a break from black and orange. I think I have enough for eight tactical squads, three assault squads, and two devi squads. I have two predators, three dreads, and a terminator squad. ...I have a little under half painted. D; Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1670667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 I've painted 2 more marines. And i'm really doubting my ability to paint an army of these guys. they take so bloody long! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/ultramarines_sergeant.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/ultramarines/Ultramarines/Ultramarines_first_4.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1676880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Wow, Titan!! Very nice Ultras!! The blue is so smooth, the gold is perfect (as i see it), and that face, just wow. Great job, Titan. -Trajan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1677111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
You'veBeenJaked Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Good work Titan ! I'm using this scheme too hopefully for my AoBR Thumbs up Jake Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1677245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Sicarius Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The only mistake I can see is that the Ultramarine symbol on the knee of the one to the far left of the pic of the 4 is a bit small and slightly deformed. Other than that, your as good as Gareth! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1677900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 These guys are contagious. What blue do you use? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1679556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 your as good as Gareth! Heh... maybe he is... maybe he's better... but then I didn't have anyone to copy did I ;-) but at only a handful of models in a few weeks, he's not nearly prolific enough... I'll have my company finished by the time he has his first squad done... I've painted 45 space marine models in a month. Come on Titan, you can do it, don't give up now. You should come talk to me on msn, maybe we can spur each other on Titan. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/143955-ultramarines-4th-company/#findComment-1679855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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