Decadent Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'd say that the purple works provided you don't go over the top with it, and it's more complimentary than contrasty with purple and red, making the model feel...warmer I'd guess. So long as you keep it dark, i dont think it would detract at all for the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 What I do for my reds is to base with dark flesh and build up using blood red in increased gradient levels. To create a smoother blend I'll add red ink into the mix, and to find the deepest recesses I'll add in brown ink. Also realize my paint brand choice is primarily Vallejo Game Color. A very dark red: I have better examples that aren't photo'd yet but I think these pics will give a good enough idea. What you have done so far is still very deep and realistic. Its a nice style. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 @Decadent - Thanks for the reply, a lot of people have said the purpleyness on the black is a bit too Blood Angels, so I think I'm going to have to black and grey it out a little. I do want to keep some warmth though! @Master Toddius - First of all I want to say they are some very nicely painted marines. Unfortunately I wasn't look for the reds (yet)! I'm trying to get a nice ornate black, but I will definitely keep that advice in mind when doing my reds. I usually start at red gore and lighten, but I think I'll give your method a go! Once again thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Great conversions man, I loved the first three miniatures, especially the meltagun-totting marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Valius Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very nice :D Also where is the torso from for the meltagun marine in the first pic, I can't see it on the GW site :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks guys! The torso is from the Black Templar upgrade sprue - here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I don't think he looks very black templary, he looks like he has bronze armor. If you darkened it up a little (a lot) it would look more templarish (IMO). Right now... I don't know, if you painted up a whole guy that way I'd be able to say more, but right now i can't really tell if the end result would look black enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 @Verpine You are my hero - well sort of! I'm going for bronze armour, but unfortunately, I'm going for more of a black painted/oiled/lacquered bronze so it's black with a bit of bronze showing through in highlights (rather than boring grey), rather than just looking like he's wearing brass plate. I'm gonna have a bit more of a think before just reaching for more black, but I think in reality it might be my only solution! Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I like the armor the way it is. The "black" on and immediatly surrounding the red shoulderpads look fantastic and seem very black. The legs on the other hand seem too purple, I know they are painted with the same formula, but the contrast is what makes it seem black. I think black needs some of the surrounding color in its highlights to look its best, paint the rest of the mini before changing anything. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Caedrius Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 first time looking through this thread and I applaud your patience at having a go at glazing and building up blended colours, the mini's look as though they're coming along really nicely and I think credit is also due to Starks and Toddius for giving you some really excellent and helpful advice and tips! It's nice to see the experts helping out :D Nice one all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Just posting some results after I got some advice from one of the 'veterans'! Also trying some true non-black-black as per recommendations! Even this little bit is still a bit of a W.I.P. so we shall see! Thanks to everybody that commented! I'll post again when I have some finalised models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oooo that is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 The face is coming along quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mongol Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 If you don't feel proud over how these models are turning out... You should! :D Also, you should stop being so pompous, people are talking... ;) j/k Great looking Templars! Those cloaks and robes are great looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 If you don't feel proud over how these models are turning out... You should! :) Also, you should stop being so pompous, people are talking... ;) j/k Great looking Templars! Those cloaks and robes are great looking! ?Pompous? I'm assuming the j\k means joking, but I don't really get it? Am I being pompous? I wouldn't say I am/have been pompous?? I'm sorry if I have, I genuinely would say I don't feel pompous! I definitely don't meet the criteria of the dictionary definition! Thank you for the comments on the models though! I am proud of them, I just would like to achieve more - I'm sure that is true for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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