Speshtard Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi everyone, I've recently started my new DIY chapter the Storm Claws. After painting a few assault marines in a pretty boring though quite pleasing paint scheme, I saw Metcalfedan's Viva Metallica thread and after no deliberation whatsoever, was swayed into painting up a test model. Here is the standard paint scheme: http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF0012-1.jpg And here is his metallic brother: http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF5004.jpg I think the metallics give it a real "grim dark" feel. Curse you Dan! I'm very tempted to repaint my marines in metallics now! Also, I've got a few new base ideas for the new scheme; the theme is underhive warzone, so dark rubble and dank pools of water are ideas that I have been toying around with. I think it will really help with the bleak dirty look I'm trying to go for. Here's what I have so far: http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF0178.jpg They need a few more coats of PVA before you'll be able to see the water properly, I installed false bottoms on the bases to get the sunken effect for the water. The picture doesn't really do it justice (he says!) and they're actually a bit darker than they appear in the pic. All of these are test models for my upcoming army and I hope that you'll all give me lots of tips and ideas as I go along! Many thanks - Spesh. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkers Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 awesome! love the second model. well done. the bases are coming along nicely as well. i think you need something to break them up tho. maybe some detritus or a weed or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1901788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speshtard Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hello again all, just a quick update on how the bases are coming along really. My test marine is now mounted and just needs a few touch ups. (fnar) The other bases are looking well too I think - I've adapted my underhive theme to include a slight chaos taint :D Anyways, enough mumbling... http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF5001.jpg http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF5004-1.jpg http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF5007.jpg http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/Mlaaar/DSCF5008.jpg I followed wokkers' advice and added a bit of debris to break up each base a bit. I'm toying with the idea of a few more bits but wouldn't want to clutter them. I could still use a few painting tips too, I'm not quite up to metcalfedan's level of painting yet and I think that the wash looks a bit patchy in places. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Spesh. Thoughts anyone? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1909570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thats a very nice colour scheme, Ive always been a fan of metallic armor, keep it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1909585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Smooth painting and welcome into the metallic marines fold, our ranks are growing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1909642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I thnk you are doing just fine and the results are very impressive. Having experimented with different water type effects, I can speak very favorably on using Futures Floor Finish as a base layer and then applying a layer of GWs Hard Coat. What I like about these medium are the fact that they take tints and color very well and so you could have a dirty brown water, greenish chemicals, etc. for a little variety. And I should admit that I needed some convincing on the metallics, but I think yours look great. Please do provide a breakout of how you got the effect. I see some possibilities for future projects. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1909709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkers Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 bases look great ;) as far as the painting goes, i think it looks great the way it is. have you done a standard marine yet? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1910183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hereticus Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Smooth painting and welcome into the metallic marines fold, our ranks are growing! I second that. The marines themselves are looking very nice and the bases are simple yet very effective. Welcome to the fold my metallic brother. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1910190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillardFlemming Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 For the bases, I like buying some thin styrene rods and cutting them into bolter shells. They really give a bit of color to gray and black bases if painted gold, fit perfectly with space marines, and are so easy to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1910352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 your metalic marine is looking good - saw him on coolminiornot.com I know sometimes painting like this is a little hit and miss; you did really well (maybe thats why he has a higher score then my SpaceWolf.) B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161894-assault-marine-test-models/#findComment-1910580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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