Kobrakei Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hey guys, Just been working on my first robed tactical squad after finding a really quick way to get them to tabletop standard, so thought I'd throw them up here and see what you all think http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b167/burnthecitydown/DSCN1472.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b167/burnthecitydown/DSCN1473.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b167/burnthecitydown/DSCN1474.jpg These guys are meant for tabletop, and I'm ever so slightly lazy to do any highlighting, so just using the new washes to shade them and they're ready to go! Kobrakei Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahdprophet Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Very cool. Robes are still a sore spot in my painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1714842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Dry brushing robes is a bad thing I suggest you to never do it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1714864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manserus Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Dry brushing robes is a bad thing I suggest you to never do it. why? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1714877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 It gives a chalky look. The better way is to paint them bleached bone and then successive brown washes(ie very diluted brown ink, ogryn flesh wash or such). Make every wash thin and repeat until you get the desired result... Phil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1714898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiodome Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 drybrushing is fine is the aim is a quick gaming ready army. it's not always appropriate to use the 'better' but slower methods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 drybrushing is fine is the aim is a quick gaming ready army. it's not always appropriate to use the 'better' but slower methods. I quite agree. One should never say never to a painting technique. Although, quite frankly, washing, in the case of robes, is actually a bit faster. Once the models are done solid bleached bone, before you close shop for the night, take 2 minutes to do a wash and let dry overnight. Repeat the next time you paint if needed. A heavier wash, although not as subtle, will still give very good tabletop look. Drybrushing them without spilling over the other surfaces (especially the dark green where it will show) is longer and harder! Phil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I never said never I said never on robes, don't ask for people opinion if you don't want to hear it, I was just trying to give you some advice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I never said never I said never on robes, don't ask for people opinion if you don't want to hear it, I was just trying to give you some advice. ^_^ actually ...advice was not asked for...he only asked for a reason "why" :P . @ Kobrakei - great stuff there,looks like good quick tabletop! May i ask how long it took to paint per model ? Cheers Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'M talking about the original post, he says tell me what you think, as asking for feedback. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobrakei Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hey guys...Thanks for all the feedback Mithril - They take around about 2 hours a guy, but I've been batch painting them up so I've been knocking out 3 guys a night. I'd say it's the most I've painted in a long long time. Cl4d - I nver used to be a fan of drybrushing, but it was a case of find a quick way to paint the robes or genuinly consider selling them as I was never happy with the results. Of course, if I had the patience to layer them correctly , I'd have honestly done it that way as I believe it, in the long run, does give a better result :lol: Boreas - I've done all the drybrushing fist, then painted on the other colours. I was worried about spilling onto the robes and ruining the colours on that, but then I fond that Kommando Khaki is a very good match for the colour of the robes, so luckily enough I can cover the mistakes. They look pretty chalky in the photos which shocked me as they look nowhere near as chalky in real life, but we all know the camera picks up every little detail :D Thanks guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Your robes look good - I've started doing mine with a basecoat of 'DenabStone' then a heavy wash with 'Sepia' then for very very quick highlights i just run over the raised ridges with 'Bleached Bone'. Since its starting to get cold in the evenings I place the minis on a shelf over the radiator after applying the wash just so I can finish the robes that night and not have to come back the next day. and wow what a drybrushing arguement.... I always used to drybrush my robes untill the washes came out, I found the wash took a lot less skill then drybrushing, I just slop it on and its done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/147798-robes-win/#findComment-1715753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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