Dejay Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 [ I've continued adding to my force and mixed up a batch of custom red paint too, I hope you enjoy looking at my blog :) ] Hey guys, just here to ask a little advice for my new colour scheme. I really like the Sons Of Orar colours, but I find red really difficult to pull off smoothly. How do you think it looks and how do you guys get it to look, well less dull? What do you think of the white and red overall? http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1816/orartac1.png http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6774/orartac2.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Aagh! Here I am trying to paint MY sons of orar, totally failing, and everyone keeps posting their great sons of orar!! ;) I think you did a really good job of the red and white, it's nice and bright! White is a real pain in the neck... and what do you mean by "dull", it looks great to me... maybe you should put some highlights if you want? edit: forgot to ask how you did it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Looks great to me. Red is a bugger of a color to get right, and I think yours is good stuff. Keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think the red looks quite dull, but it doesn't show in the pictures so much. Thankyou for the comments though, it's much appreciated ;) And I just added a new layer of highlights, i'll post those later. As for how I did it, well bear in mind before I list the method, that it's taken around 4 hours to that stage. For the red: - Black Basecoat - Mechrite Red 50/50 watered down. - Baal Red wash. - 4 - 5 layers (it varied in different areas to get the shades even) of watered down Blood Red. - (Although not in this picture, i've just added) 60-40 mix of Blood Red and Blazing Orange, as a highlight. For the White: - Black Basecoat - Shadow Grey - Shadow Grey mixed with Skull White - Repeat above step with higher amounts of Skull White added until you reach pure white (I did about 8 layers). Is that helpful at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmr Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I like this one expecially the wings on the chest. How will you do the bases ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Not quite sure yet, ideas are welcomed lol ;) And thanks, the wings took a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmr Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i'm painting an army with red too and i'm searching a good base ;) . What about urban themed bases? also a swamp could be nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hmm swamp, I like that idea. I've just been looking around at basing tutorials and found a nice half cobbled, half dirt bases that I might try out, just need to get hold of some plasticard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmr Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I did the swamp bases using white glue mixed with colors like green and schorched brown . it came out a nice job. You could use some cork . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen-Shugar Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I wouldn't call that red dull. Blood red is very vibrant and you've pulled it off well. The only 'problem' I see with your method is that the blood red is awfully hard to get even coverage with. On my Sons of Orar I use small amounts of bubonic brown with mechrite to highlight the red. this has better coverage than blood red. Looking good so far though, keep it up. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thankyou for all of your comments. Yeah your'e right, Blood Red is a real pain to blend, although I think I have found a technique to combat that, Judge for yourselves ;) http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1816/orartac1.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hey again guys, been on holiday for the past two weeks, so nothing done, but over the past two days i've been working on my first Sons Of Orar Dreadnought. He's not 100% yet, but what do you guys think so far? http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/8510/brotherguis.png Also my armless Terminator ;) http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3011/termtest.png His arms are painted, just not finished with him yet lol. I used a different technique for painting the white on the Dreadnought and the Terminator, I used codex grey instead of Shadow for the base, I think it blends better to be honest. http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8985/orartactest.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hi guys, another update and some new pics of the Dreadnought, Brother Mortis. http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2036/dreadnoughtfront.png http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7929/dreadleft.png http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4347/dreadright.png What do you guys think of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 If you need an even better blending color, imho I think Astronomican Grey foundation paint works the best for white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hmm, i'll try that with the a spare Marine, I thought because it was foundation it might be a little think, i shall give it a go though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hi guys, i've got a small problem, i'm not really sure what to do with the Crux Terminatus, any ideas? I was thinking gold or stone coloured, but what do you guys think? http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8357/termcrux.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hey guys, another update. Here is my Scout Sniper squad. These are 98% complete, i just forgot to highlight their hair. Also i'm not sure wether to make their clothing urban camo or not. http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5776/scoutsquad1.png http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3849/sniperscoutcaptain.png http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/1825/kneelscout1.png http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/97/sniperscout1.png What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snozz Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Very nice models, I like the scheme you've used for the red and white, it's simple but effective. I'd vote for stone coloured on the crux terminatus, and probably some urban camo on the sniper scouts, I think the blue/grey needs breaking up a little. Excellently painted though. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks, anyone know a good guide to painting urban camo? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey guys, long time no post, I've been busy IRL moving house, but i've managed to get a little bit done ;) I'd like to show you all my Assault Marines :P First off, the Sergeant. http://i34.tinypic.com/r0sgvr.png And his four Marines.. http://i35.tinypic.com/v7e1y0.jpg http://i36.tinypic.com/2wrg3s9.png What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 i dont think.... but your models are veryy good the white is very clean and the gold helmet looks very nice, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 You have a nice start to an army, and I genuinely like your color scheme. That being said, you need to shave down the mold lines on your models. If you don't have a set of modeling files, I would highly suggest buying some. When I see mold lines on models, all I can think of are those pre-painted models that companies pump out. Take your time with your army, and you'll be more satisfied later on. As I have learned, when your skills as a modeler improve, and you look back on your older models, you'll see stuff like that and it drives you nuts. Then again, that's me. Your black-lining needs some work as well. For a while I just used a shaved down 005 black Micron pen to start my black lining, then touch it up later after it dries. That was many moons ago for me, but give it a try. It might work out for you. I also used to use it on scroll work. Last, but certainly not least, you need to water down your paints. They look a tad thick in some spots, but sometimes the cameras lie. I know how it is. Just trying to help, mate. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thankyou for all of your comments, I shall take it all on board. I just bought a set of files a few days ago, so hopefully mould lines shouldn't be an issue anymore. I do thin my paints down, but I do admit some spots looks thick, and i'm not sure why? But now i've been working on my first ever Rhino. It's not quite finished yet, I really want to try some freehand but i'm scared i'll mess it up. http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5313/rhinofront.png http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1858/rhino1.png http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1863/rhino2.png Btw if anybody is wondering I have mixed up some custom red now, and made 3 40ML pots of it, now consisting of a mix of 3:1:1 of Blood Red, Red Gore and Scorched Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Here's a tip if you're afriad of killing a paintjob with freehand: Seal it with a coat of Testor's Dullcote before you begin. The dried Dullcote allows you to "wipe off" any messed up freehand with a moist brush. The paint won't penetrate the sealer to muss up your red, and you can just wipe it away before it sets. If the coat of sealer isn't 100% perfect, you can still remove almost all ofthe freehand paint, and just touch up the remaining specks lightly with your red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks, I didn't know that, i'll try to get some, is it expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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