muzzyman1981 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 So far I have basecoated it in black and got much of the base color painted on the stabs, ramps, and base. My next priority is to get the inards of the first step done, mainly some instrument panels and then will come the metallic hinges and inside of the ramps. I plan to dry brush black back over the base for char but I thought it would be more realistic if the base was already painted at least on the sides as they would not be completely charred like the bottom. All the stuff I've got painted so far http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/muzzyman1981/Picture192.jpg Very crudely put together and closed http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/muzzyman1981/Picture191.jpg Only two ramps open so You can see how much room is inside (pending electrical innards to be installed) http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/muzzyman1981/Picture190.jpg Fully open with two models for scale http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/muzzyman1981/Picture188.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmstedtr Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 hmm looks good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyInDeath Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Wow muzzy, have you just been working on that straight through the night? lol. Lookin good so far, I gotta say I've never tried the paint-as-I-assemble method, but it seems to be working out for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Really nice work there muzzy. The parts meant to be painted the shadow grey (or are you using fenris grey, hard to tell) are painted perfectly and it seems you covered the areas without any, hard to tell in the pictures, brush strokes. I would really suggest (if you weren't already) to use magnets on the doors, it's something that you'll appreciate after simple usage that the doors will give out more often, even if some now seem really sturdy. :tu: Are you going to put on some pelts or chains or anything? I can imagine some giant runes here and there on the doors would be really sweet and help you cover the areas more if you do have brush strokes showing (I find myself having some showing and painting big runes helps this problem a lot). Can't wait to see it fully done, and DAMN you work fast! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzyman1981 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Actually I worked on it about 5 hours last night and about 3 hours today. I prefer the paint before assemble, easier to get things painted without accidently getting paint over everything else, especially on troops and whatnot the details are easier to do when you have the space to get to them. Lol yeah if you had them in your hands you would see the brush strokes but only if you were really looking at the paint job rather than glancing at it...basically I use the light when the paint is wet and I can see where the lines are and smooth them out so I keep the stroke lines and imperfections to a minimum. Runes, pelts, etc will definately be on there just want to get the big stuff done first. Where would I put the magnets? I'm waiting to see how everything will fit together when I start getting more stuff on the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 You could put magnets on the side of the doors higher up. The magnets are small and can be drilled in almost anywhere. One on each side for a rare earth magnet should do the trick. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzyman1981 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Very true....I havent used any magnets yet but I want to, just gatta find places to get them. I can find them online but I want that to be a backup option if I can't find them in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Very true....I havent used any magnets yet but I want to, just gatta find places to get them. I can find them online but I want that to be a backup option if I can't find them in town. Not sure how it is in Louisianna, but here it's no where to be found, so I resorted to K&J magnetics and I've always gotten from them, great selection and quick shipping. If you do find them in town though then that is probably the best option, the way shipping is you pay so much unless you buy bulk. -_- Make sure the magnets are neodynium (rare earth magnets) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzyman1981 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Will do =) Working on some of the innards while the other stuff gets dried pretty good, also probibly gonna hit up some Blood Claws while waiting for paint to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzyman1981 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Updated pics for my Drop Pod... http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/muzzyman1981/Picture193.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vassakov Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Looking nice - I would suggest a Black Wash (Babad Black?) on the doors - they are WAY too clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzyman1981 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 LOL I am just getting the big colors done first, then details....it's too tough on me to try and jump between big paint jobs (ramps, stabs, etc) then details constantly =P Besides from today on my priority is my Blood Claws and WGBL + WGBG to fill out my 1000pts. I only did details on the center control panel cause I was really getting tired of the big stuff and was "slowing" down a bit on my painting for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyInDeath Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I actually just got my first 3 pods put together. If you do it right, there really isnt a need for magnets. the areas around the doors have little nubs that click in and lock the doors in place rather firmly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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