Ole Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 This is a tactical squad for my Blood Angels army. As you see they aren't completely done (hence WIP), so if you have some ideas on how I top them off, I'd love to hear them. Also, any comments/criticisms/questions are welcome; I'm here to learn how to make my Blood Angels army the prettiest one out there. :) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/OleSP/Warnolfi/DSCN1084.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/OleSP/Warnolfi/DSCN1087.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peirced_monster Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 looking good there mate really like the highlights on them:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yep, they're certainly cool xD Idea, though... not sure if you'd be into this kind of thing, it's just my kind of taste, but... how about white helmet-stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 looking good to me ,try adding light to the lenses,and flesh out the purity seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yep, totally agree with Daemon Claw =] You could try that nifty glowing-lenses tutorial we have on the B&C xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think I'll pass on the helmet stripes thing. Never my cuppa tea. Glowing lenses, though, sounds interesting. I'll try on one marine and post him here in the (near) future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I like them, almost as much as mine :P nice red, are you keeping the chest eagles white? Cant think of anything to add... you didn't like helmet stripes (none of my marines have 'em) some of my MK6 Helmets have the rouge trader style gold 'crown' to indicate rank etc.... but you have none with the MK6 helms. What markings are you giving them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 always been a fan of red and you work it so well Idea, maybe you could add some battle damage to the sergeant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I've had some good results with using a fine line along the lower edge of the eye-pieces of yellow over green jsut to highlight them a bit more, becasue its such a see-through colour it almost blends itself into the green with little effort, leaving a little yellow dot near the nasal edge. Also works well for green vision slits in tanks (Imagine the Cylons eyes in Battlestart galactica, but with dark green and a yellow light). though I use an old Ork Flesk green and sunburst yellow, yours looks closer to scorpion green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Really nice stuff, the paint job (especially the highlights) are really good. I'm really creeped out by that one sergeant in the first pic... he has a really creepy smile... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 I've had some good results with using a fine line along the lower edge of the eye-pieces of yellow over green jsut to highlight them a bit more, becasue its such a see-through colour it almost blends itself into the green with little effort, leaving a little yellow dot near the nasal edge. Also works well for green vision slits in tanks (Imagine the Cylons eyes in Battlestart galactica, but with dark green and a yellow light). though I use an old Ork Flesk green and sunburst yellow, yours looks closer to scorpion green? Actually, I paint the lenses Goblin Green, then I use Sunburst Yellow for adding reflections! Just didn't get to that part yet. (If you look hard you might see it on the lean back-cool helmet-middle of the pic-dude in the top picture.) And I intend to keep the chest eagles white. I did them by first painting Codex Grey and then White on each feather. Does it look silly? I think I dislike MK6 helmets, that's why I chopped one up. (Left dude, bottom pic.) Regarding the questions about marking.. I don't know if I should feel ashamed or what, but I haven't really read into that part yet. It's pretty confusing. So please take me by my hand and help out! ^_^ And thanks a lot for the positive feedback. PS: The missile launcher guy's smile is creepy because of his BLACK TEETH. There's a new chapter name for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Basing them would really make a diffrence as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocid Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Very nice BA you've got here Ole. Is that just blood red over a black basecoat? Also didn't think white eagles would work with red though never tried it before but looks really good. Keep up the good stuff and welcome to the chapter brother ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Wow those are fantastic. You have built up a very nice and solid red,sothing that isnt always easy or time friendly to do. Not sure how to improve them to be honest,listen to the other guys who have posted,they give sound advice. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks guys! I did the red in a very time-friendly way: Black basecoat (as you guessed), then a heavy drybrush with Mechrite Red so you get a very solid red base. Then a heavy but thinned Blood Red drybrush. It seems that Blood Red has an ability to give a red glow with a very thin coat. I should actually use two layers of Blood Red to see if they'll really pop. I think the squad is finished tonight. Regarding the white chest eagles, it's something that I've never seen on a Blood Angels army before, so I thought it would be a nice, unique touch. Also, when I paint, I don't know if I handle my figures wrong, but the red sometimes (read: OFTEN AND IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING AARGGHHH) rubs off the most exposed edges such as the bottom of their calves. How would I go about that? Purity Seal after the red is done? -Ole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Dropout Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 White chest eagles eh? I'm not one to rain on anybody's parade... yeah, I dont see (heck, haven't seen) white chest-eagled BA army yet (something in the realms of the Sanguinary Priests), but nonetheless, something different and :tu: for it ;) Your paint-falling-off problem: not to assume much: have you done the usual model prep-work? Washing the models with soap and water? Or do you have hands that sweat very much (like me) and get it all over the fig (well, as much as possible I only handle the base or whereever I put them on, like a bottlecap or sumthin) And definitely topcoat you figs (Purity Seal, flat clear or whatever will float the boat ;) ) Anyho~, nice figs, I also use black undercoat, since I prefer the drab look of the grim future hehehe :tu: Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocid Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hmm need to try your way of getting blood red onto a black basecoat ole. I've been struggling of late since returning to the hobby. As for your problem with the red rubbing off. I've only found that happens with red. Any other colour seems to stay on fine providing i prime them. To solve try mounting your figs onto an old paint pot. Just grab some blue-tac and stick it to the underside of the base then press it down onto the paint pot and voila. You can paint your stuff without having to touch them until you varnish them. Got any other stuff in the works? I'd be interested to see an army of these guys take shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Yes! I found an old Landspeeder with an ugly but thin paint job that'll receive a repaint. Also all of the Black Reach guys and an additional squad of Terminators as well as an Assault Squad. I also have some Death Company figures that are stripped and due for a repaint. AND Mephiston, Tycho, Lemartes, lots of metal figures that were recently stripped. I should make this thread an army WIP thread since there's at least one interested. It'll help keeping me motivated too. And I'll try the Blu-tac trick, I'll have my brother nick some from school ;). The paint rubbing off makes me feel like I'm climbing an oiled up slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocid Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Damn you Ole the old school landspeeders are sweet. Get that painted first ;) If your in need of a MM for it drop a PM. Got one, just missing the rest of the LS to go with it. Forgot to mention earlier aswell. If you don't want to try the blu-tac thing then if you drill a hole into one of the feet you could glue a paper clip into it (as if you were pinning) then insert the clip into a wine bottle cork. So that if you prefer to paint without the bases you can do it this way. doesn't need to be stuck in all the way either can have it sticking out a bit incase theres any hard to reach spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyStardust Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Nice Blood Angels, great solid red colour! I don't think according to any codex BA have had white chest-eagles, but whatta heck, keep that way looks stunning! The only thing I think you could spend some more time with is the face and the purity seals, but as it WIP you maybe were going to do that anyway. Keep up the good work! //Ziggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Damn you Ole the old school landspeeders are sweet. Get that painted first :P If your in need of a MM for it drop a PM. Got one, just missing the rest of the LS to go with it. Forgot to mention earlier aswell. If you don't want to try the blu-tac thing then if you drill a hole into one of the feet you could glue a paper clip into it (as if you were pinning) then insert the clip into a wine bottle cork. So that if you prefer to paint without the bases you can do it this way. doesn't need to be stuck in all the way either can have it sticking out a bit incase theres any hard to reach spots. It's not an old school one, it's just old. So don't damn me. MM? LS? Not understooded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocid Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Damn you Ole the old school landspeeders are sweet. Get that painted first :P If your in need of a MM for it drop a PM. Got one, just missing the rest of the LS to go with it. Forgot to mention earlier aswell. If you don't want to try the blu-tac thing then if you drill a hole into one of the feet you could glue a paper clip into it (as if you were pinning) then insert the clip into a wine bottle cork. So that if you prefer to paint without the bases you can do it this way. doesn't need to be stuck in all the way either can have it sticking out a bit incase theres any hard to reach spots. It's not an old school one, it's just old. So don't damn me. MM? LS? Not understooded. MM= Multi-melta LS= Landspeeder Was damning you (in a joking way btw) because i thought it was an old RT landspeeder you had. Sold mine about 6 years ago. Don't asky why because i don't know lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 come on more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 nice and clean and smooth :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Alright, almost done! I need to fix up some very minor details and that's that! http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/OleSP/Warnolfi/DSCN1089.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/OleSP/Warnolfi/DSCN1091.jpg I also started painting my Landspeeder red, so it'll probably make an entrance in this thread sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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