Patchoro Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Still doubting whether I should go for a templar theme or just make them "regular" marines. So I'm still undecided about markings and stuff... missing backpacks,basing will be added this week. 3 weeks after my first tries I'm it feels like I'm getting the hang of waterbased painting. Layers are getting thinner. Feedback and advice will be much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 In my opinion the only things that could use some more work is the reds (specifically the highlights) on the bolters and the sergeant's skin tones. The rest is great and I really like your lenses + the wear and tear & dirtied metallics. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1748709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoBanker Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Very very nice. You mind shedding some light onto the color choices? I do like the metallic shoulder pads, but am wondering why there's a brass and silver one, and then the brown/brass right shin greaves, and silver left shin greave. Besides that, which is just for my own curiosity, I concur with Brother Nihm, a bit more dynamic highlighting on the reds, a deepening of the Sergeant's skin tones, and finally maybe a few highlights of Ice Blue (or something more electric) for the lightning on the Chainsword. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1748874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoro Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Very very nice. You mind shedding some light onto the color choices? I do like the metallic shoulder pads, but am wondering why there's a brass and silver one, and then the brown/brass right shin greaves, and silver left shin greave. I just thought it looked pretty cool. I wanted a little bit of variation depending on the angle you view the mini's. It's bronze and bolt metal, no browns. The shin greaves painted according to the shoulder pads. Here you can see marines with white kneepads. (yeah I know: more color! But this will be a nice future spot for squad designations) Besides that, which is just for my own curiosity, I concur with Brother Nihm, a bit more dynamic highlighting on the reds, a deepening of the Sergeant's skin tones, and finally maybe a few highlights of Ice Blue (or something more electric) for the lightning on the Chainsword. Thanks for the c&c. I've just finished reworking the face and will try to make a decent picture tomorrow by daylight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1749567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoro Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Redid the entire humanside face (eyes were losing definition due to wash: It does indeed look better with exaggerated highlights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1749860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I agree, it looks so much better now. Well done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1749913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I name them the The Emperors Faceless Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1750766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoro Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 So here are a few -allmost finished- marines side by side to clarify my color-scheme. I' still have to choose from which chapter they come. I'm considering the black templars. Possible names I like are: Star Templars, Tempest Force, Emperor's Grey, Nova Templars, Nova Crusaders If I go for a Ultra Marine branch, names like Tempest Marines, Nova Troopers are sounding rather good to me. This game is still new to me, so any suggestions concerning chapter choise will be welcome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1751687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaShadow Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Wow, Considering you're stated as a noob that just wanted to paint, I am pretty impressed with how they look so far. There is some pretty decent detailing in there. I think some quick highlighting will deffinatly add a little more detail to the model. The basing on the model you've done so far is alright. But it comes out better if the static grass is used more sparsely. Like, put down some sand on the base and paint that a brown like dirt colour, then highlight it and add the grass in patches, Depending on the terrain you can asdd small clumps of large clumps. But it just looks a litle better with a sand base for some reason. But keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing your HQ choice. -Shadow Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/150462-nameless-marines-wip/#findComment-1752198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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