DragonPup Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 While my painting skills are not at the same level of many others here, here is a picture of how two of my Wolves are turning out http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3520785002_0a255a2c81_o.jpg I really like how the pose of the right Wolf turned out. :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1983672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryzouken Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've not tried the Fenris Grey foundation, but the other foundations cover well enough. 1-2 coats for a clean solid color as opposed to the normal 3-4. Might pick up a pot of it the next time I'm paint shopping. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1983788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnars Claw Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've gone Coat d'arms shadow grey (its more grey than GW's shadow grey) followed by a wash with devlan mud in the recesses and then highlighted up by adding space wolf grey. Looks kinda like this: http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/AlexWest_photo/Blog%20Wolves/P5030012.jpg My new wolf army for the new codex with be a grey grey, pre heresy style. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1984069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmwulf Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I don't have any picture of my minis at hand, but here is how i do it: 1. Base Coat in Black 2. Fenris Grey foundation 3. Drybrush with Fenris grey/white 50/50 mix 4. Secondary colour bleached Bone (for insignias on the chest and the like) 5. Black ink 6. Drybrush again with Fenris Grey/White and bleached bone on the respective parts 7. Details (shoulder pads, pelts, weapons, faces...) 8. Drybrush details (in case of weapons and pelts at least) The result is a really dirty look. I like my wolves to look as if they have been out hunting for a couple of months. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1984079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 it's a foundation paint, so doens't need a layer under it (except a basecoat!) the comparison i don't know Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1984427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmwulf Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I know that fenris grey does not need a black base coat basically, but there are some parts that i don't over-paint with FG, like the joints of the Armor or shoulder pads and weapons and every part that I intend to be in a metal colour. I find it hard to paint especially the joints one by one, so i just do it this way. Ant metal colours seem to look better on black than on FG. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1984443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiltedMarine Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 For a straight-out-of-the-Codex look, it's: Prime black Shadow Grey base Badab Black wash line highlight 60/40 Shadow and SW Grey Chest eagles/running wolves/skulls/etc black, then Shining gold careful Gryphonne Sepia wash (or Chestnut Ink, if you have it) extreme highlight Mithril Silver Bolters black with Codex Grey line highlights, barrels and sights in Boltgun Metal My own Hounds of Arawn are painted entirely differently, but you're asking (it seems) about "by-the-book." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1984847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkseer Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I've made a right pig's ear of my whirlwind. Take a Look. Probably not the best test model I must admit. Thank god I got it off a friend in exchange for a pint down the pub. I need to sit down and take my time with this army and paint all the models beautifully. Aaaah! Don't have the time!! Want to....hrrrgh...play game....rend and kill -NOW! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1985101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Like what i see so far, I use the shadow but your color looks good to :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1985259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkseer Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nah, I think I need to sit down and paint things properly...even if it takes me a month of sundays. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1985275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGC Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I am no master painter but for mine I use the recipe (mostly) from 'How to paint Space Marines'. Based on Shadow Grey with 60/40 Chaos Black/Shadow Grey shade and progressively more Space Wolf Grey added to Shadow Grey for the highlighting until you are using pure Space Wolf Grey then for the extreme points add a dash of white to the SWG. The shoulder pads are base coated Vomit Brown and worked up to pure Golden Yellow, then adding a touch of Skull White for the extreme highlights http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s47/DGC_album/LPC%20Space%20Wolf%20Razorback/DSCN0547.jpg Also works well on vehicles but with a bit more of a dry brushing http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s47/DGC_album/LPC%20Space%20Wolf%20Razorback/DSCN0499.jpg Works well for me but I might try some of the styles mentioned by others for some individual character models to help them stand out - not sure yet DGC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1985393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demogerg Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I paint my wolves as follows 1. Prime with black 2. Undercoat with thinned down Space Wolf Grey 3. Put down another coat of thinned down Space Wolf Grey (2 coats is usually all i need for most rank-and-file troops, but for vehicles and characters ill do 3 or 4 layers of slightly more thinned down paint for a smoother look.) 4. Lay some thinned down Shadow Grey as all of the shadows and highlights. Super thin in multiple layers to get a fading effect. 5. Clean up any excess shadow grey with thinned down Space Wolf Grey 5. If the Highlight is on a strong edge, I'll put a razor thin line of Skull White on top of the shadow grey. PICS! http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/32568-ragnararmor.html http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/32570-Wulfenarmor.html http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/32569-loganarmor.html http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/32571-Dredarmor.html http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/32572-dredarmor2.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1985752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnars Claw Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 DGC i really like your painting style, it looks very good. How many layers of highlights do you reckon you have on each marine? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlbitz Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I use the recipe mentioned above by Lord Rags, but for my Initial coat I use Fenris Grey Foundation paint. It is a bit darker than Shadow Grey,and has good one coat coverage ability. Check out the link in my Sig for Pics... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I use black primer then Codex grey on the troops. Any that I want to stand out I use a highlight of Fortress grey. It is pretty simple and it makes the shoulderpad colors and wolf pelts and tails (which I do in varying shades of brown) really stand out. If you go that route though get ready to hear a lot of "Oh wow, I didn't know you could use bare plastic as a base color". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizno Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I know, I know...a lot of lenses aren't painted, but I'm lazy like that. This was my first army, but I still like the look of shadow grey drybrushed with space wolves grey. I usually wash them with badab black afterward now. Man I hate how bad my old basing was. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStU3SIGdI/AAAAAAAAAPM/n1VmUslgqS8/s800/picture%20381.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStVEgZ96I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/Yu6ay88qiw0/s800/picture%20382.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStVad58PI/AAAAAAAAAPU/6H90ov42bgY/s800/picture%20384.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStVqJCoLI/AAAAAAAAAPY/yrYvWzSb5ms/s800/picture%20388.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStWF-CbLI/AAAAAAAAAPc/oBNhZ-I2UGc/s800/picture%20390.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rSq4EtP23lg/SgStlvASVAI/AAAAAAAAAPk/Bm5giucGWo8/s800/picture%20393.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkseer Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 DGC - How did you paint your bases? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonPup Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I still need to do some touchups, but I just got my first landspeeder painted, and based http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3526744839_1a1efcf12c_o.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1986713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 http://space-wolves-grey.blogspot.com/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1988146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snackalot Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 base coat: shadow grey second layer: 50/50 shadow grey + space wolves grey watered down Grey Hunters Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1990080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimfoe Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm really just a table top quality painter, but I use a simple recipe of Shadow Grey with a base highlight of 50/50 shadow and space wolf greys and a final highlight of Space Wolf Grey. I'm not entirely pleased with the result, but it matches the models I painted 15-20 years ago. With the new codex, I'm thinking of starting over. In that case, I'll steal the scheme from either Megalodon or Zsoulsess. On this site, they're my favorite. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-1990259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 well i've started painting my wolves few days ago - at the beginnig i 've started with some wolf guard. I hope to take some pictures soon to show you how they look. I don't paint them shadow grey i wanted to stick to the pre-heresy look and more darker feel. I undercoat mine with mix 50/50 chaos black and codex grey. Next: 2. codex grey 3. 50/50 codex grey and fortress grey 4. first highlight (only edges) fortress grey 5. second highlight space wolves grey 6. then applied wash with shadow grey - very thinned down 7. 50/50 wash black ink and chaos black - very thinned down but not applied on the whole miniature but in the very recesses and the parts of the armour that may be in shadow 8. final highlight with skull white i am happy with the final result. I try to attach pictures soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-2010824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSTeR Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use black spray undercoat, fenris grey base coat, then work up with shadow grey and space wolves grey to a final hardedge highlight in neat space wolves grey. I'm hoping that as the stormy sky colour scheme is tied in name to teh SW chapter that we stay at least partly blue/grey in colour rather than going the standard imperial guard codex grey colour with the new codex. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-2011050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Fang Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What I hope is a slightly better pic, all the pics I take with my camera make my wolves look really smurfy :D http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1588/0001r.jpg Long Fang Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-2011255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanyPrawny Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Black undercoat, codex gray on top, gold trims and done! still takes me forever and it by no means looks good... god I hate painting lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168121-space-wolves-how-do-you-paint-yours/page/2/#findComment-2011660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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