Focslain Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 This is the reason why I do not attempt to compete at a Games Day painting event... Well done sir! I second that remark, both parts. Lovely job on the captain, you should at least place with this piece. Good luck at Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Really awesome work. Would i be right in thinking you're using an airbrush for significant portions of this? If so i would love some pointers from or, or links to tutorials you find worthy, as i cant manage anything smaller than a Dread with my AB and i'm sure it's all down to pressure settings and technique that i just don't have :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 The airbrush in this case was used to apply the base color on the cape and the cloak as well as a first shadow. As for pointers... well it all depends what airbrush you have in the first place and the size of your needle. The smaller one is usually the best for this kind of exercise. Mine is 0.2mm. But as usual, most of the work on this mini was done with a brush and thinned down paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 wow, fast reply, thanks :P I have two one is a .2 and the other a .5, the two problems i've had in the past are firstly air pressure, its either blowing a gale and not feeling under control, or not transferring pigment, not for the small fine lines required on a single figure. the second problem is that usualy any paint i brush over an airbrushed section spoils the "finish" no matter how thin the paint. I can clearly see you dont have the problem of paint finish, as your work is flawless, have you ever encountered it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 The best tip I can give you is to never retract your needle to the maximum. Always go little. Furthermore working with an airbrush is like working with a brush. It's a succession of thin coat that will give you your finish. Don't expect to get full coverage at your first passage. After that if you plan to retouch with a brush you need to be able to do nice blended colors with a brush if you do not want to mess your airbrush finish. I do not know what is your level so I can't say for sure but if you have issues with blending your problem is probably there. If you are a planning to go to GENCON I'm giving 2 classes on airbrushing and figurines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 a bit far for me unfortunately :/ I'm back into the hobby after a quite long absence, bot a "pro" but no novice either, and i can usually manage reasonable blends but something goes a bit wrong with the finish over airbrushed work, wet blending looks to "coarse", glazing looks a bit "grainy" both these things are unnoticable normally, but the hyper smooth finish of the airbrush shows them up. as you say most likely shortcomings in my technique. if i could blend to the quality of finish of my airbrush however, i would be really happy :) Cheers for your words so far, i'll slink off now and stop hijacking your thread with questions :) consider your blog Fav'ed though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machnarl Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Oh.....my.....God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Well i'm back to work on this terminator on juggernaut! So as said it will be presented at GD Toronto! The gold on the juggernaut is done. I just need to do the skulls and pins on this one and the basic work will be done. But before that I'll attack the terminator!!! http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0083.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0084.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0085.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0086.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0087.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh_perfesser Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Fantastic! You must give us a tutorial on the gold. Metallics are becoming a lost artform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I smell a nice and shiny Gold demon for you my friend! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 a beautiful model, as is the converted helbretcht, i love them, im gonna send it to my friend he'll love this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 So the major work on gold is done. There will probably be some finition here and there but so far so good. Now on to the 21 skulls and the face... http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0101.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0100.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0099.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0103.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0102.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hot damn that's sexy! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkers Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 sir, you are blowing my mind :lol: keep it up :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch«•»Angel Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 my goodness do those golds look nice? question, what brand gold metallics do u use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 my goodness do those golds look nice? question, what brand gold metallics do u use? It's a mix of GW Mithril Silver and Shinning Gold as a base. Shadows are Umbral Umber and Thamar Black from P3 and highlight is pure Mithril Silver. GW metallics are simply the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistinthunder Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 good work akaranseth can't wait till the models done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animerik Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Really nice work there, painting and converson wise good stuff. I liked the FW mini but on a jugger it really pops, now go have fun painting them skulls as that must take quite some time ^^ top notch brilliant mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 We have a head! I'll rework the bottom lip and the gums to make them redder/pinker. I had no gloss varnish handy, another post-fire syndrome, so I'll get some at the store tomorrow and fix that. Otherwise I had some issues capturing all the nuances with the camera. The light flattened pretty much everything so when all the various parts should be more defined and have a forehead a little bit more yellow well we have this... Anyhow! http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0108.jpghttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0109.jpghttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0110.jpg In a more global context: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0117.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Either way it looks great! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolniir Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 looks great, but i hope that axe is not finished... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 You......can.......PAINT. My good golly gosh man this is going over the top not only do the rider and beast mesh pefectly but the head is turning out to be a main focal point just as wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistinthunder Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 You......can.......PAINT. which is the general idea of play warhammer 40k what'cha gunna say next "you.... can.....assemble im just messing dont take it offencivley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher_zero Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hey now, a lot goes into proper assembly for those of us big on the conversion aspect. I'm just not quite so good with the painting... cypher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaranseth Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 A little teaser before completion ... http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/akaranseth/DSC_0128.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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