icallitsoda Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The sun was starting to set when I took the pictures so they didnt come out quite so sharp. Maybe I'll take some more later... I'm thinking of adding some litanies if I can figure out a decent method. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/maxh/IMG_0492.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/maxh/IMG_0493.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/maxh/IMG_0487.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/maxh/IMG_0490.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Very Nice! I've always been a fan of IF's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Very nice work, Soda!! A very rich and deep yellow, goes well with the blue lenses. Again, very nice. -Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGosh13 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Absolutely Beautifull... Great yellow, nice and deep, but not too bright. I like the bases too, they are similar to my own -_- I still havent decided on my next army, but IF are definitly high on the list B) Together with Pre-Heresy Thousand sons, Red Corsairs and Word Bearers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkava Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'm thinking of adding some litanies if I can figure out a decent method. Thin brush and coffee.....lots and lots of coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Since you've mentioned a couple times about taking your minis outside to take your photos, I would suggest doing the whole "golden hour" rule. The Rising/Setting (former is better) sun will make your yellows and photos pop much more, plus help with those nasty hard shadows. I personally think that the pics in this post are of a waaaay better quality than those over in the WIP. Cheers, and congrats on such a beautiful IF force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 That yellow is really well done. Are you using Iyanden base? Or.... washes? I gotta ask the recipe. Really nice stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julgolax Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 That is exactly what a squad painted by me (really well mind you) would look like, haha. Great work soda. I am especially fond of how very well those shoulder pad transfers came out. 10/10 for the product. Thank the Emperor you made blue lenses, so many IF squads that I have seen have been ruined completely by the use of red for lenses, as you may know, they blend right into the yellow of the head if they arnt bright enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hells Bells those are some good looking Fists! Great quality of yellow there! Bravo! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of nocturne Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ooh pretty yellow! They are stunning! what colours did you use for them? you planning to make any more? S.O.N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherAtrox Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 A nice shade of yellow. Very clean. Great minis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Decent models. Nice finish. And it's not bright yellow either, more of a racing yellow :teehee: awesome job :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallitsoda Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks for the compliments! Thanks for the tips about sunlight, and I do plan to add text to the seals and some litanies. Possibly some snow patches for the bases. Yellow Recipe: 1. First thing you need is patience - it takes many layers. 2. Prime black. 3. 2-3 layers of 75/25 Iyanden Darksun/water. This is to be a solid base coat. 4. Here's where the patience comes in. You need to take Golden Yellow, add some water and/or glaze medium and do as many coats as it takes to get the Golden Yellow to be solid everywhere but the recesses - which are left Iyanden Darksun. I'll estimate 6 layers. 5. Take the new Gryphonne Sepia wash and carefully apply it ONLY to the recesses/lines in the armour. 6. You'll probably need to touch up some areas with thinned Golden Yellow again. 7. Highlight "high" areas and edges with thinned (again water and/or glaze medium) Sunburst Yellow. This method makes great use of the new foundation paints and the washes. I can't say enough about them. But the key is to get the Golden Yellow to look nice - and that's the hardest part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.(Space)Marine Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I was about to ask for the yellow recipe, but there it is. Very good yellow. And their Fists, so that doubles awesome factor automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The best ever, they should be in the new codex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Kung Fu Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 5. Take the new Gryphonne Sepia wash and carefully apply it ONLY to the recesses/lines in the armour. That's a great tip. One that would have helped me BEFORE I made the mistake of using the Sepia over the the entire yellow area on a test figure.... Made him look like the "Baby Diarrhea Guy", as my wife called him. ZKF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leethal Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well done. I too like the IF and how you portrayed them, I would paint my own, except I hate painting yellow, with all those damn layers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Sicarius Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Brilliant! They are better than at my local GW! And the one's there are painted by a shop assistant! Fantastic! P.S. Baby Diarrhea Guy? Dear God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallitsoda Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 This thread has been resurrected because this project has been resurrected. Pictures of the second half of the tactical squad is coming soon. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallitsoda Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 progress thread here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=139202 you can see a bit more of the process with unfinished models and some other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 How did you get the transfers to be so flat and even? I'm working on an IF army and the transfers are giving me some serious headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 How did you get the transfers to be so flat and even? I'm working on an IF army and the transfers are giving me some serious headaches. I was about to ask the same question. I have such a problem getting the IF transfers to be flat like yours. (I actually can't do it!) Would you mind sharing how you did your transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallitsoda Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 How did you get the transfers to be so flat and even? I answered this question in my works in progress thread located here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=139202 I use microsol and microset for applying the decals. I can't recommend them enough. Your local hobby store should carry them - you should be able to get both for about ten bucks. Microsol makes the decal very soft and flexible. This allows the decal to really lay down and drape iteself on and conform to the surface of the shoulder pad. "Microset prepares the surface with special wetting agents that cut the oils in new paint and convert the adhesive on the back of the decal to a stronger and longer lasting one. The decal's better adhesion to the model prevents tiny air bells from occurring and results in an invisible carrier film or the so called "paint on look." -source So basically, you apply microsol to the decal and microset to the painted shoulderpad. Then take a microsol-dampened paint brush and slide the decal on to the shoulderpad, then carefully position it. Don't use a dry paint brush, it will wick up all the solution when you're positioning the decal. Positioning the decal once it's on the shoulderpad is a little tricky, but like anything else, it just takes practice. Also, I find that even though the microsol has made the decal very soft, you still need to make some cuts going halfway into the decal before applying it. Use your modelling knife and gently cut a slit or two going about halfway across. WARNING: this means your decal will be very very fragile when you're positioning it with your brush. Be prepared to break a couple decals. But this isn't a problem really, so long as you line the pieces up perfectly. Let the decal dry at least overnight, and once it's dry apply a coat or two of Testor's dulcote spray. This does a few things. Most importantly it protects the decal and prevents it from being chipped/broken. But also, the flat finish gets rid of that terrible shine that you normally see on decals. This is vital important in giving the decal that painted-on look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Russy Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thats awesome. Yellow is just one of thous colors that makes fools of us all but you sir......you are no fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 icallitsoda Thanks for the info on Microsol & Microset. Where exactly do you make the cuts into the decal? I was trying to see evidence of the cut on your miniatures, but couldn't see any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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