hwd Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 After a long long wait Finally and update oooh a lovely poem... This month will also see more progress on the Rainbow Warriors; just another tactical squad http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/Month%204/In%20Progress/RW_0004.jpg Comments welcome as ever Hwd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Firstly, whoever paints the Rainbow Warriors has respect from me. I've always thought they were a really cool scheme, but most people usually disagree with me. One of the things that needs work is your free hand. It looks a tad shaky and thick on some of the models, but I know how difficult free hand is. It takes LOTS of practice to master. I've been painting for eight years and I still have trouble with it. Another thing that could use some work is making your highlights thinner. They're so stark, and I think if you thinned down the line, and maybe even added a second highlight, it would look even better. Also, I think if you added a little static grass to the base it would look awesome. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienerd Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I wasn't arond in the time of the rainbow warriors, but if I ever do some deathwatch, I'm doing a rainbow warrior, with a pouch painted like a bag of skittles sweets. You've done some wonders to those old models, especially since the usual look is for all of them to look drunk and constapated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanan Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 hey man great to see the old RTB01 Marines painted so well. even though im a Dark Angel collector i respect anyone for painting the less obvious Chapters and i havent seen many people try their hand at the Rainbow Warriors. i really like what youve done so far. good luck with the next squad, i hope you have alot of fun painting them i certainly enjoyed the pics youve posted up a great deal. kudos to you sir! peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Updates! A second Rainbow Warrior tactical squad progresses well... http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/Month%204/In%20Progress/UPDATE_0014.jpg Still to do are backpacks and the sergeants head but that should be done soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Man these are looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Very nice to see some old-school models done up in an old-school chapter scheme. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Exquisitely done, sir. Although one does wonder... What was passing through those guys' heads when they made the Rainbow Warriors, seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think fresh in their minds was the french torpedoing the green peace ship the Rainbow Warrior... Some old hippies in the design studio me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONS_SPEAK Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Got to say awesome paint job. Got to love the old marines. Keep gpoing sir. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well its been a while since I had any time to paint, let alone take some pictures but for half an hour this morning i was free so its update time! On the Rainbow Warrior front I have nearly finished a unit of terminators. I just need to finish the white helmets and find a way of painting a rainbow on... http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/Month%205/WIP/0004.jpg These models are from the original Space Hulk game and I have made a few conversions... I added some chain blades to make a few chainfists and gave the sergeant a large power axe to be his power weapon! I hope to finish these today so expect updates early next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I really like these models, from the simple paintjob, to the old classic models. I like how you stuck to the 'standard' paint scheme of the Rainbow Warriors, and not some far fetched, brightly scary 'Rainbow Warrior' Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fulgrim Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Aren’t rainbow warriors the 40k universe care bears? ;) Just kidding, great painting and the old edition space marines are really cool, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 I really like these models, from the simple paintjob, to the old classic models. I like how you stuck to the 'standard' paint scheme of the Rainbow Warriors, and not some far fetched, brightly scary 'Rainbow Warrior' Marines. Cheers I figured the name and the small details (rainbow on helmet) were on the far-fetched end of things as it was without making each unit a different eye burning bright colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mordeus Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just noticed the horrible mould line on the bolter and I know the barrel needs drilling... Though you where talking of the pig... Love your models, im really fond of those RT Marines cheers Mordeus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Finished the terminator squad off; http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/Month%205/empire0002.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/Month%205/empire0007.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Vulkus Dorn Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 @Phil S- I dig the Aztec theme, very cool!! Nice to see these guys getting some attention these days, keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostraven Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Very cool blast from the past - models and chapter both. I really like the way you positioned the chapter "badge" on the terminators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannosaurus Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 My brother had a rainbow warriors army about 20 years ago - he was heavily into Warhammer and I loved reading all of the fluff in his rulebooks. Always had a soft spot for the rainbows, if I was forced into making loyalists then they would have to be RWs. Also I think the old marines are cool, brings back a lot of memories. Only thing I would say is that I prefer the order of colours on the nose on your test model [white, then red, rather than white, then green]. Keep going with this though, and keep posting your finished minis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwd Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 I've been crazy busy this month so have only found time to paint some banners for my tactical sergeants; http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/RW_0002.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/hwd48/Rainbow%20Warriors/RW_0001.jpg I intend to have two banners in each squad, as per the old school squads. One for the sergeant in the style of the ones above One for the squad leader which will be straighforward standard showing sqaud designation symbol, sqaud number etc. The squad leader will lead the second combat squad when I split the units in two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgar 2.0 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I got to say, those guys look pretty freakin' sweet! Keep up the good work! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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