Peck Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was getting bored with painting the ordinary tactical Marines for my slowly-developing army and decided to get a more interesting, centrepiece-type model to keep myself busy with and also on which to vent some of my painting urges. I opted for a Dreadnought* since it seemed to be the most useful one for my army, not to mention the coolest and most characterful of the Space Marines' war machines. I really wanted a model where I could pull out all the stops and not have to hold myself back on due to the fact that I'll need to paint another ten of them. Something that I can paint to the best of my ability. So, after owning it for a week, here is my army's Dreadnought as it stands now: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP1_Overall.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP1_Front.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP1_Back.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP1_Side.jpg That's right, I've finished one leg. :sick: I figured that since it's going to take me so long to finish painting the thing, it might be worth creating a WiP thread. This way people can watch the model's progress and offer their comments and criticisms in the mean time. So on that note, if you have any thoughts or questions, please don't hesitate to share! ~ Thanks. * The standard kind, that is. I personally think the Venerable ones look a little corny, but each to their own. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scar Weaver Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 That's a damn nice leg :sick: Paint the rest of the army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1917849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Brutus- Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 good job. the blending on the red is very nice and the weathering is excellent!! Really impressive :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1918064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Really nice leg... can't wait to see the rest of the model! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1918251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGC Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Have to agree - that is some super blending on the red The finished Dread should look awesome Catcha - DGC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1918292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The weathering is perfect. Very, very nicely done thus far! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1918295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 wow... that is one lovely looking leg... good luck with the rest of your army cos it'll be one sweet looking force if its painted up to that standard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1918652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks so much for the support, everybody. Here's an update for you all: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP2_Front.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/penguin-91210/Warhammer/Dreadnought_WiP2_Back.jpg The legs are almost finished. I just need to add wear to one of the hip joints and, for lack of a better word, the 'Nought's pubic region. I'm also torn whether to paint the hoses between its legs a metallic colour or to leave them black. So far I'm pretty happy with it, though later on when I've finished the body and it's all glued together, I'll probably go back and re-work some of the stains and chips on the legs. Since the initial post I've spent time, obviously, putting together the body and the assault canon arm, trying to fill in gaps as best I can. Obviously, I'm still yet to smooth off some of the epoxy puty on the arm and there's still some mould lines that need attention. The left arm isn't even glued together yet. I spent a number of hours base-coating the body in a number of thin layers of Mechrite Red, trying to get as complete and even a coverage as I could. Although probably the most tedious part of painting, I think it's the most important in making a model look good. The next step is to put on some washes and then begin highlighting the red. So until next time, if you have any thoughts or questions, as usual please me know. ~Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1942294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniacpyro Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Wow, that looks great so far! Everything looks like it's coming together nicely :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1942414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Stirling work! as they say in "mortal komabt.." FINISH HIM! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1942531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakerfortheDead Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 The progress looks awesome. Which reminds me I need to get working on my dreadnought as well.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1942991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Desmodus Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I'm really impressed with your weathering style. Not just scratches, but nice wear and tear, some rust and oil and dust over that. Red is quite difficult to weather IMO, would you mind sharing your how-to-fu? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1943021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTP Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Very nice, beautiful blending and well worth the time. I'm the same as you i take lots of time on my models and thats why i do one of each squad otherwise i get bored ^_^ its also the same reason that i havn t yet finished a squad lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1943049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 nice dread and nice painting but don't you wanna give it a more dynamic pose? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1943550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Brutus- Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm really impressed with your weathering style. Not just scratches, but nice wear and tear, some rust and oil and dust over that. Red is quite difficult to weather IMO, would you mind sharing your how-to-fu? I second that. I also find it difficult to weather red and I never seem to get it right. So plz share your recipe :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163180-dreadnought/#findComment-1943573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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