metcalfedan Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Whole bunch of what? Your planning on painting scouts aren't you? I can't wait to see what they look like, because they don't have as much metallic as normal marines :D The next update won't be far off guys, I'm working on my Captain and Command squad now :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicop Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hey, this has nothing to do with the band Metallica... the washes look pretty good though, I do the same for Necrons and metals... drybrush boltgun on a black basecoat. wash green, let dry, wash black, let dry. highlight with mithril. makes great green metal. for cool purpley-red, basecoat black with drybrush boltgun. baal re wash, let dry. wash blue( watered down a bit), let dry. highlights with chainmail / mithril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Whole bunch of what? Your planning on painting scouts aren't you? I can't wait to see what they look like, because they don't have as much metallic as normal marines :D The next update won't be far off guys, I'm working on my Captain and Command squad now ;) 1 Tactical Squad 4 Bike Marines 1 Attack Bike Venerable Dreadnought Libarian Masters of the Chapter 2 Ultramarines Tyranid Hunters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyescrossed Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Awesome, pure awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Awesome, pure awesome. @ eyescrossed Thanks. :P Next update will probably be sometime tomorrow evening, because for now I have to revise for my GCSE Science Exam for tomorrow afternoon. :P Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck_ Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wooo GCSE's I remember doing them. You think there hard? You ain't seen nothing yet :P Joking aside good luck tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kairos Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thankyou so much for PMing me the red metallic armour thing, but it turned out I didn't need to paint them for the tourney, so I haven't even tried yet. As eyescrossed said, awesome, pure awesome. Keep up the good work :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenCrute Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think the 'metalic black' is a pipe dream, but I think 'Ardcoat or some other varnish or something might achieve a similar 'supershiny' effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Sorry, I didn't update last night, I was busy with some other stuff. I promise I will update when I get back from school today :D @ OwenCrute: Can you get 'Ardcoat in a pot instead of spray, if you can then I might get some :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Sorry, I didn't update last night, I was busy with some other stuff. I promise I will update when I get back from school today :)@ OwenCrute: Can you get 'Ardcoat in a pot instead of spray, if you can then I might get some ;) 'Ardcoat isn't the only varnish out there. Try the varnishes in pots from Humbrol, I used them for modelling aircraft when I was a boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Sorry, I didn't update last night, I was busy with some other stuff. I promise I will update when I get back from school today :)@ OwenCrute: Can you get 'Ardcoat in a pot instead of spray, if you can then I might get some ;) 'Ardcoat isn't the only varnish out there. Try the varnishes in pots from Humbrol, I used them for modelling aircraft when I was a boy. Might give that a try :tu: UPDATE TIME: This might be slightly deviating from the Viva Metallica thaaang, but I started work for an Inquisitor Lord and Retinue (well they didn't earn the title "High Lords' Lapdogs" for nothing: (can I post these in this forum? if not I will happily remove them :)) http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0509.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0510.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0511.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0507.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0512.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0513.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0514.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0515.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0516.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0517.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0518.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0519.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0520.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0521.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0522.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0523.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0524.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0525.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0526.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0527.jpg I will be painting the Inquisitor (still unfinished), artificer armoured and power armoured acolytes in metallic and maybe the veteran guardsmen too. The Acolytes' armour will be a gold-y colour using gryphonne sephia, and I haven't decided on a colour for the inquisitor. EDIT: Part 2 to come; just adding the picture codes now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Update part 2: (rest of the retinue with the power armoured acolyte with hellgun:) http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0528.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0529.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0530.jpg Now for the main update bit: I experimented on my command squad with 2 "thicker" coats instead of 3 "lighter" coats. It turned out well I think: (apothecary will have the same colour-sections as the CF one in the codex, and has only had 1 coat of blue) http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0531.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0532.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0534.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0535.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0536.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0537.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0538.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0539.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0540.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0541.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0542.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0543.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0544.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0545.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0546.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0548.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0549.jpg I finally picked the right head for my captain/Sicarius counts-as. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Update part 3: Just a full command squad picture and I will be turning my GD08 marine from Legio B&C to assault marine vet sergeant: http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0551.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f139/metcalfedan/IMG_0552.jpg Phew that was a lot of pictures :tu: My computer froze right before i added the second post so i had to type it all again :) What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hereticus Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Loving it. Your metallic marines are truely inspirational as is shown by the number of metallic marine armies suddenly popping up everywhere (Including mine). Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenCrute Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm not sure if they've made it OOP, though I doubt it, but my cousin has a pot (not can!) of 'Ardcoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Looks very well, cant wait to see a update again :lol:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 fantastic i love that blue ,but it would make them pop more if you got rid of the mould lines first as it distracts from the great blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 So no-ones going to comment on my inquisitor and his custom incinerator? Fair-doos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapter master 454 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 So no-ones going to comment on my inquisitor and his custom incinerator? Fair-doos... I will step up to plate for this then onto your marines: very nice idea, that inquistor decided 'bah, chainsaws on bolters, don't be whimps, put them on a big ass incinerator then come to me about not exterminatusing your planet'. the guardsman with the marine arms reminds me of when my bro had some catachans (he only painted them) and i gave him some marine arms to stick on them! The marine pointing to the auspex just has this line to me: 'I, FOR THE SAKE OF THE EMPEROR, TOLD YOU TO TAKE A LEFT. NOW LOOK WHERE WE ARE!'. Now thats out the way onto your great marines. The metallic paint job is just incredible and ether though i would love to do that I don't have the patience to do so. Champion is look cook as well as the apoth (the silver sets it off nicely). Keep up the good work, no, not good. keep up the impressivly epic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I really should finish my metallic AOBR terminator and post it here w/ your permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I really should finish my metallic AOBR terminator and post it here w/ your permission. Go for it. :huh: @ chapter master 454: Thanks, I needed to know if they were worthy of fighting with metallic marines. That caption is cool too :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Corvus Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The two thicker coats of wash look really effective, and the inquisitorial retinue looks awesome. :P The command squad is really impressive, and I cant wait to see some more updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsef Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 As a soon to be SM player, i am very impressed with this painting style metcalfedan. Very impressed. I wanted to do a marine force that would stand out from many others, and now all i can think of is doing an endless run of test models to get the exact colour variations right to create a truly unique colour scheme. I am thinking of using 1 wash of blue then 2 of purple and seeing how that goes, and also trying it over Chainmail or Boltgun Metal for a darker look. Now I just need to get to my local hobby store and buy me some washes and dig out all the dodgy old models I never intend to paint as a tester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Gothard Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I wonder if a Metallic black could be done by washing the armour 3-4 times with Badab black? I think I'll try that. Since I dont have any Mithril Silver, I'll just try with Boltgun Metal. Its darker, and might help. Or maybe not. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsef Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The other thing i have been considering for doign Metallic black is the other way around BG, undercoat in black and water boltgun metal down 10:1 or less to just end up with metal flecked water, then lightly wash with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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