Starks333 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 you need to go substantially brighter with your highlights on the head...right now the problem will be that you dont have enough range of value to work with when you hit the shadows, so your shadowed areas will end up being without highlights, and thus seem almost flat Alex Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2222614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 The iron priest looks like he's coming along pretty well. I too know how aggravating the cold can be. I can't undercoat anything just now cause it's -3 degrees outside and we've got about 6-7" of snow on the ground ;). Good luck with the drop pod when you get around to it, both of mine are still half assemble/painted cause they're a bit frustrating to paint once fully built. Never, ever follow GW instructions without thinking through the consequences first :) James Haha, thats what we had for weeks, its finally melted off, and risen to 60(F). you need to go substantially brighter with your highlights on the head...right now the problem will be that you dont have enough range of value to work with when you hit the shadows, so your shadowed areas will end up being without highlights, and thus seem almost flat Alex Im redoing the helmet as stated in the post. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2222645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Ok heres another quick update. Due to poor planning and slacking on my part, this was the first grey model Iv'e ever painted, and ever done any highlighting on. As a result I have been screwing up again and again on the paint. So, to prevent any further accidents, I'm going to be testing my painting on another model. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k221.jpg -Said model. I'm testing going darker with the grey, but I think I will keep the majority of the armor the same as that as the top of the helmet. To allow to keep edges highlighted, and shadows darker on the helmet, Ive gone to a lighter grey, 50/50 Chaos Black and Adeptus Battle Grey, which is in the models hair. I plan to have the models hair look black, and have the edges just starting to grey, which I plan to do using multiple coats of Budab Black, I am hoping that this method will work, and be able to be applied to the helmet. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k220.jpg-Foundation paints are really great, as with a little water, they go on smooth, and make for good solid colors. If you use Adeptus Battle Grey as the darkest paint in the blend, it makes for a light grey, and the opposite is true for it being your lightest, which is what I have been experimenting with. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2222835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Okay, looks like time for a little thread dominance :D So, this is what Ive gotten done on the test model tonight; face base-coated w/ Tallarn Flesh, silver metals with first coat of Boltgun Metal, and his hair: painted 50/50 Adeptus Battlegrey and Chaos Black, then highlighted with pure Adeptus Battlegrey, and washed with multiple coats of Badab Black, and I think it makes a good black, but I will do more blending on the IP's helmet. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k225.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k226.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k227.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k228.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k229.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k230.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k231.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k232.jpg I plan on devoting as much time as possible to getting this model finished, and painted. I am growing more confident with my painting skills (tabletop quality that is) , and I believ that my Space Wolves will be my first army (or whole squad :) ) to be painted to a reasonable level, or at all for that matter :D ! Again, as I say in every post I've added, any opinions or comments are welcome. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2222918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starks333 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 you need to highlight drastically more, its still nowhere near bright enough, you can barely see it here are some examples for you...this should help you visualize the brighter highlights http://coolminiornot.com/238806 http://coolminiornot.com/239069 http://coolminiornot.com/238730 http://coolminiornot.com/238921 http://coolminiornot.com/238987 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2223353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Alright quick update, So Ive done some highlighting on the legs, which has turned out really sharp in the photos :P http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k233.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k234.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k235.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k236.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k237.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k238.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k240.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k241.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k242.jpg I have also decided to give him the plasma pistol from the test model because its the best silver Ive ever painted, but unfortunately it doesnt show well in the pictures either. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k243.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k244.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k245.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k246.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k247.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k248.jpg And here is a quick sketch Ive drawn. Its supposed to be another Iron Priest for Engir Krakendooms company. I couldnt quite draw everything I had in mind, its supposed to have a beard and hair made out of mechadendrites (the long mechanical cables/tentacles you see on tech priest) coming from behind the massk, which is supposed to look like a kraken (inspired by the dark elf model). http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k250.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k252.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k253.jpg I know its not much progress but what do you think? :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2228552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurlocMage Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 nice drawing, and the idea for the kraken helmet is fantastic but i wonder how you will pull it off. as for your painting and highlighting your getting better and i can see the different shades now quite clearly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2230541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have done some more work finally, but its not enough to warrant taking pictures of. I have tried some dry-brushing, which I seem to be terrible at, I applied some to the helmet and the legs, the head still looks much better though :P .Due to my lack of skills and experience, I don' think I will be entering, but unlike every other one of my models, I will finish him, that is a promise -_- . So thanks to all of you who have posted thoughts and suggestions :sweat: I guess I will post pictures when he is done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2235048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The eyes of the helmet are nice ^_^ Edit: Grammer :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2235208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 So here are some pics of what I've done. After remembering that iron priests are from the great wolf's company, I decided to paint the left shoulder, and other places dark blue. The dark blue is in an alternating pattern with the red on th model, as in blue shoulder and hand, and red elbow and knee on one side and vice versa on the other. Ive been trying to dry-brush and blend but to no a avail, only fail......... So without further a due, the pictures. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k254.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k255.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k256.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k257.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k258.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k259.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k260.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k261.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k262.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k263.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2236175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Okay, so heres what I got done tonight, in 25 minutes exactly in fact (I timed it :D) I've done some more dry-brushing, and I think I'm doing better, as it doesn't look that bad in person. I have decided to paint the lenses Hawk Turquoise, as I thought it contrasted nicely with the other colors. I have most of the blue done, I still have to finish the reds and metallics, as well as clean up, and later weather the grey. *The pictures where taken with flash* Let me know what you think. http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k264.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k265.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k266.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k267.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k268.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k269.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k270.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k271.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2237533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Looking good so far, the project is going along well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2237823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Looking good so far, the project is going along well. Thanks Capt. No pics, I again havent done enough to warrant them, but I have made a little progress on the Iron Priest, and Im debating what to do with the base. As side projects, I have started working on the space hulk minis I bought a while ago. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2245469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I would mod the legs for the IronPriest a bit - something like the blocky / square legs of the TechMarine... a little GS should do the trick, and maybe some cable dreads out the back of the wolfhelm... incidentally thats a great name for your IronPriest: Magnus Wolfhelm or Magnus Wolfsmith Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2246997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Nice work with the iron priest my friend. Like the big axe also... might do that to myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2247012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Thanks for the comments and advice. I will not be adding cables or GS to the priest this late in time, and this was and is, really just my first model testing and using paints to get what I wanted for the right colors and stuff. I definitely plan to go much more in-depth on my next iron priest, which I plan to mount on a thunderwolf, in fact I plan on making many more wolves in the future, as I have decided to go with Harald Deathwolf's great company, which is always escorted into battle by all manner of lupine beasts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2247455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 So here is a pic of my entry into the LPC http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k337.jpg And here is a space hulk sgt. I have started wolfying http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k336.jpg http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353/caj007/40k338.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2255594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I like the 'wolfying' of the SH terminator. You planning on 'wolfying' his head as well? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2256073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 I dont have any GS at the moment, or thr have the skills to make anything decent out of it, nor do i have a way of removing his head, so I cant. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183778-alexanders-gb-wip/page/2/#findComment-2256712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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