Pre heresy Imperial Fist Army.

[Boramar]

BTW if im not mistaken they have a write up on your army on BOLS. Looks like it was put up this morning. :P

[shaw3029]

Thanks very much guys.

 

Im actually working on a guide for the weathering at the moment which I shall post up once it is done.

 

That was indeed my Fists on the Bell Of Lost Souls homepage.

 

http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2012/09/bes...-imp-fists.html

 

Cheers!

[shaw3029]

Just a quick update on the scenery.

 

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr212/michaelshaw55/Imperial%20Fists/40kCrates.jpg

 

These are a realy bargain. Under £20 and already come undercoated. They are made of a hard foam so a light and durable. I really like them and I managed to get them painted up really quick.

 

Cheers!

[Boramar]

Who makes them?

[shaw3029]

Micro Arts Studios.

 

http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/crate-heap-set-p-455.html

[War Angel]

That's really cool, thanks for sharing

[shaw3029]

I've done loads of painting this week! I have finished both Tactical Squads and will probably finish up both dreadnoughts tomorrow night. Consider myself inspired by Forge Worlds announcements.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/TacSquadFinished1_zps6ecf2dca.jpg

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/TacSquadFinished2_zpsc1dda7ef.jpg

 

Unfortunately It is a little dark to snap photos now but I've got a few of one tactical squad for you all and will do my best to get some of the others soon. I also snapped some WIP shots for the weathering so will get a guide up for you all soon.

 

Hope you all like the look.

Cheers!

[Dosjetka]

They look great mate :P Nice gritty style you've got here, I really like it :P

 

Looking forward to seeing more!

 

Ludovic

[shaw3029]

Thanks guys! I'm glad you persuaded me to weather them. I'm really happy with the look and glad you think they look well worn and fit to stand infront of the walls of the emperors palace.

 

I have put together a guide on the weather techniques I have used. Obviously I am weathering over Yellow but this can easily be applied to any other colour. I used it to great effect on my Iron Warriors vehicles. Its my new favourite technique! Although it sounds complicated as it uses some unfamiliar mediums it is actually very easy.

 

Stage 1

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial2_zps372f10c8.jpg

 

Paint the whole model to your usual standard.

 

Stage 2

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial1_zps9266af9c.jpg

 

Liberally spray the whole model with hairspray. Theres not need to buy the expensive stuff. I picked up a bottle of Sainsburys own brand for 37p.

 

Stage 3

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial3_zps5a578fc4.jpg

 

I mixed up scorched brown, graveyard earth and chaos black and sprayed it onto the lower half of the model using my airbrush.

 

Stage 4

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial4_zpsff8e28a4.jpg

 

While the paint is drying boil up some water and grab your large drybrush. You can then dissolve the hairspray, wiping off the excess onto tissue paper. Leaving on or taking off as much of the paint as you see fit.

 

Stage 5.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial5_zps75515ed3.jpg

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial6_zpsa0f32559.jpg

 

I then resprayed the middle section of each model with hairspray and repeated the previous steps. Once dry I then did some light sponging with Chaos Black over any areas that needed a little extra.

 

Stage 6.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial7_zps5e6e5787.jpg

 

Take your weathering powders. Here I used MIG Pigments. Vietnam Earth, Europe Dust and Black Smoke. You can apply these using your large drysbrush cover the base and sections of the model.

 

Stage 7.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/WeatheringTutorial8_zps58a22e97.jpg

 

Spray the model with Matt varnish as soon as you've finished with the weathering powders. Otherwise your find your have a mess of powder everywhere. Once you've sprayed the Matt varnish, pick out the eyes and apply a light drybrush of grey to the base.

 

DONE!

 

If you just did the one model at a time you could spray the whole model at once and not need to re spray the hairspray. I did this with the second squad. But you've got to be quick with dissolving the hairspray. I hope that helps and some of you are tempted to give it a go!

 

Cheers!

[Dosjetka]

Cheers for the tutorial, it's much appreciated :) I'll try and find some hairspray in my area and try it out. By the way, what does hairspray actually do to your hair? It may help me in my search!

 

I'm really looking forward to seeing your next update! Oh, and if you're tempted to join your fellow battle-brother in an Imperial Fist painting challenge, click the third link in my signature to join us! :)

 

Ludovic

[shaw3029]

No problem at all. Hairspray is used to hold your hair in place. Kind of a glue.

 

I cant actually see the link. Post it up on here and il take a look.

[Dosjetka]

Sorry, got mixed up. You just need to click on the picture in my signature <_<

 

And thanks for the description, I'll go and have a look in the shops on Monday to see if I can find anything decent!

 

Ludovic

[NightHunters]

That is a fantastic tutorial, many thanks brother, much appreciated. Not forgetting some cracking miniatures, great work!

[Lachdannan]

Loving that tutorial. Thanks muchly!

[shaw3029]

No worries guys. I shall have to enter a vow.

 

I sat down and got some photos done this evening with the tripod.

 

I know I have shown off the contemptors several times before but I have done some minor changes and they are now completely finished. I applied some extra weathering powders and re did the bases.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/CMONContemptor.jpg

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/CMONMortisContemptor.jpg

 

And now the previously seen tactical squad with some close ups.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/CMONTacSquad1Montage.jpg

 

And the new tactical squad!

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/CMONTacSquad2PhotoMontage.jpg

 

And a shot of everything painted so far.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/ContemptorsTacticals.jpg

 

And a nice close up.

 

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/shaw3029/Pre%20heresy%20Imperial%20Fists/ContemptorsTacticals1.jpg

 

Cheers!

[Killax]

I love these dirt-marines!

 

Excellent job!

[Lachdannan]

Very cool and gritty. Would love to see these face to face with sheeps Sons of Horus! Keep em coming!

[chaplainmikey]

Incredible!

I love the heavily weathered and battle weary look of the entire force, really gives the army gravity and lots of character.

The tutorial is interesting and i'm definitley going to have to try it myself, so thank you. :turned:

 

Mike.

[shaw3029]

Very cool and gritty. Would love to see these face to face with sheeps Sons of Horus! Keep em coming!

 

Incredible!

I love the heavily weathered and battle weary look of the entire force, really gives the army gravity and lots of character.

The tutorial is interesting and i'm definitley going to have to try it myself, so thank you. :lol:

 

Mike.

 

Cheers guys! Comments like these really do motivate me. Cant wait to start the next batch. Feel free to give it a go as it really simple and effective!

 

I have edited the photos above the make them a little Easier on the eye. I have also put them up on Cool Mini Or Not. So if your into that sort of thing feel free to vote here,

 

http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/shaw30...rowseid=2863999

 

(They are not currently up online as they are being processed by the CMON website)

 

Cheers!

[Dosjetka]

The whole army together looks great B)

 

I'm really looking forward to seeing your next update!

 

Ludovic

 

EDIT: Here's the link to Shaw's CMoN gallery ;)

[Coopervisor]

Looking good! Are those the GW Crimson/Imperial Fist shoulder pads?

[Dosjetka]

Looking good! Are those the GW Crimson/Imperial Fist shoulder pads?

They're from the Imperial Fist conversion pack (link). Got myself a pack today and I love it :P

 

Ludovic

[Rhetoricus]

Superb. Just my sort of marines these. Look like they've been fighting forever. Keep it up mate.

[daemonclaw]

great tutorial and greater fists, thanx for sharing

[araekyus]

Great work! ive been toying with the idea of giving my Brotherhood some battle wear and your tutorial has inspired me to give it a try.

 

Just so im clear on the hairspray/paint removal. It's mug of hot water, dip drybrush in it, rub off as much as you want from the mini, then wipe off the brush on a paper towel or tissue, correct?

 

I'll be testing with a spare marine so i can get the technique down, but I figured id ask first before I make a horrible mess and anger the wife unit for stealing her hairspray haha.