nurglespuss Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 UPDATE: hi all, just did a tad more before bed, tracks are waiting to be stuck on, and decided the name scroll was what was missing. I need some way to 'kill' the edges of the transfers (the odd off-colour area arounf them). I've been thinking a good coat of varnish might do this for me? any ideas? (they already have a layer of fixing-varnish to stop em coming off). Anyway... http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_348969070322_633810322_9689235_3418634_n.jpghttp://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_348969065322_633810322_9689234_5076212_n.jpghttp://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_348969060322_633810322_9689233_8199613_n.jpg (again, I used transfers for the lettering. Its tricksy and not quick, but I like it [quicker to hand paint it!]) ------------------------------ UPDATE: Hi all! just another quick update, not had chance to do much, just more transfers, and a bit of light weathering (thats hard to see!) didn't want to do much til all transfers on, so that they don't look daft! http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_347920935322_633810322_9677432_163452_n.jpghttp://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_347920950322_633810322_9677433_3468665_n.jpghttp://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_347920955322_633810322_9677434_2653776_n.jpghttp://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_347920965322_633810322_9677436_3062963_n.jpghttp://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_347920970322_633810322_9677437_5744110_n.jpg So still pretty basic at this point, but I've tried to make the tank markings make sense (the tanks name will be thunder-axe or similar, suggestions please!), the skulls are there to be, well, scary! to the enemy. I'm just now debating what colour to paint the 3d details, and whether to add the 'name scroll' to the front.... thanks all!! --------------------- Update: Well, once again painting when I should have gone to bed! Quick updated, and foronce, the chassis didn't need to be glued to the roof! it just all slotted and stuck! http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_347088320322_633810322_9668027_5034724_n.jpg I'll be weathering that beaten grey down, applying damage etc B) I'm pleased with the transfers, what do you think? I'll do a bit of work on the haz stripes just to get the look I'm after... Comments appreciated as always!! -------------------------------- Update: Well I went for yellow in the end ;) I think'll look good next to the grey, just started weathering it, and will add transfers etc (as I'm experimenting with them - i.e. over coming fear of). Cheers! http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_346118060322_633810322_9655073_4058389_n.jpg http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_346118070322_633810322_9655074_1747204_n.jpg ----------------------------- Hi all! I like to get your opion as I go along, cause you usually give me some pretty cool ideas... Well, I usually shy away from assault cannons, but seeing as I only have 1 (dreadnought) in my army so far, and that I thought it would look really cool, I opted for the very expensive razor back option ;) Early stages so far, but any ideas appreciated!! http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_345860030322_633810322_9650928_7941097_n.jpg (paint still wet! chairs look comfy though B)) http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_345860050322_633810322_9650931_2595662_n.jpg http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_345860075322_633810322_9650933_688945_n.jpg before i added the shells, can't for the life of me remember where I bought em from! Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDuke Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Excellent interior detailing, love all the screens and stuff. The shell cases on the top really finish it off, the tank looks fab. Now just paint the outside. Now. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yep! thanks alot!! I'm toying with the idea of painting the 'top' (i.e. the whole 'roof' section that needs to be glued on, red, and the rest of the tank grey... Any thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDuke Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Red would be good, but I don't know if that would be too much red in a block? Maybe spread it out slightly on the tank, say the side and top hatches, or the gun casing and the sidehatches? Tbh I am not a big space pups buff, so I don't know if red has any special meaning/squad markings or junk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 LOL! Thanks good ideas :P no special meaning, I just am a bit wary of 'grey' boxes in my army :lol: Thanks!! I'll be using yellow on the gun casings, as its the weapon cowling colour for my great company :P Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 You are a braver man than me painting the interior of a tank, I'm just going to glue mine shut and move on. Looks great so far, I personally like more yellow than red on spacewolves. If you ever remember where you got the shells let me know, they look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm sure it was on ebay, I still have 'unfired' shells, though what I'm gonna do with them I'm not sure... And very good idea with the yellow, yes I think it would work very well, and suit my army theme :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiodome Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 are they dreadnaught assault cannons? I've playtested ASC-Razorbacks and they're really fun to use, so i've been thinking of making one... but only spare assault cannons i have are from the dark angels upgrade sprue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MMY Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If you've got a spare £11 or so order the LR crusader sprue from GW. It comes with a twin linked assault cannon pod that sits nicely in the predator hole - job done ;) I'm hoping for 3 preds in my army (two lascaonnon, one assault) :D Your Pred is looking nice though, who's going to ride inside?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenal Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks fantastic. Love the comfy chairs - amazing touch! One thing - make sure you hit up the mould lines on those Assault cannons. V. Prominent at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi :D I'm putting 6 blood claws in for now, but later, I may replace them with wolf guard ;) (once I get an 'old' razorback for my blood claws) Yeah dread nought ass cannons, had some spare from previous conversions (I seem to be emptying my poor bitz box at the moment!). to be honest it was a bit of a bugger to do :P would definately be better off using the landraider ones! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiodome Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 i really like the dread cannons you've used. makes the back end much beefier and makes the turret as a whole look more balanced. i'm assuming anyone that builds a dread but doesn't use the assault cannon will have these bits spare, so should be a few around somewhere i can trade for. :) edit: haha, just noticed you've used goblin shields as 'wicker' seat covers. nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Cheers! Yeah I felt the ravenwing ass cannons were just too thin/long for a tank. Thanks alot! thats the look I was going for :) And yes, spot on with the wicker seats! (its where they keep their blankets, bowls and favourite 'squeeky trophies'. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 'squeeky trophies'. LOL I Love It!!.. Not alot more I can say then that.. Its simply Great thus far.. Tamiya used to make some Aluminum Shell Casings but the discontinued them a long time ago.. they are a great addition to any model. Ill have to find somewhere to get them again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Update: Well, once again painting when I should have gone to bed! Quick updated, and foronce, the chassis didn't need to be glued to the roof! it just all slotted and stuck! http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_347088320322_633810322_9668027_5034724_n.jpg I'll be weathering that beaten grey down, applying damage etc :) I'm pleased with the transfers, what do you think? I'll do a bit of work on the haz stripes just to get the look I'm after... Comments appreciated as always!! -------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiodome Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 needs a more side on view to see how the yellow works with the grey as a whole. the stippled grey is interesting though. btw, are the hazard markings (strips and triangles) some kind of transfer or masking? they'd better not be just freehand because they're crazy neat. my chapter makes extensive use of hazard markings so would be of personal interest. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin .44 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I love the shell casings! makes me want to get my grubby little fingers on one of these monstrosities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hey there <_< thanks! @ Shiodome: they are transfers ;) I normally freehand everything, but I'm trying to overcome my fear of transfers (to try and speed up painting the army) - need to buy some micro sol/set. I'm just debating now whether to paint the shell casings grey or metal, I'll post a side pic etc. once I've done more work :) Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Looks good. Good job on the transfers, they look good. Nice yellow to, an interesting choice. With regards to the AC rounds I'd personally go grey or a dark metal silver, a colour like brass would clash with that great yellow you've achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Very good suggestion thanks! thats exactly what i was thinkiing B) I'm thinking grey-silver base, with added silver for highlights. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Great work Nurglespuss. I've never been a fan of painting vehcles and I've learned a lot just by looking at your pics. You should make a step-by-step tutorial in your blog (ie if you have one, I haven't checked). If you do send me a PM so I can join the lesson, just warn me if you're going to paint another yellow tank so I can wear some shades. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 LOL! Cheers, thanks alot! On my next tank, I'll definately do step by step. as a quick one though: the grey is fenris grey over black (2 thinned coats): mix 1:1 highlight of fenris/astro: mix another 1 part of astro for second highlight: stipple on another highlight (another 1 part of astro): stipple on another highlight (pure astro): dry brush skull white on the edges :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 UPDATE: hi all, just did a tad more before bed, tracks are waiting to be stuck on, and decided the name scroll was what was missing. I need some way to 'kill' the edges of the transfers (the odd off-colour area arounf them). I've been thinking a good coat of varnish might do this for me? any ideas? (they already have a layer of fixing-varnish to stop em coming off). Anyway... http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_348969070322_633810322_9689235_3418634_n.jpghttp://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14340_348969065322_633810322_9689234_5076212_n.jpghttp://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs076.snc3/14340_348969060322_633810322_9689233_8199613_n.jpg (again, I used transfers for the lettering. Its tricksy and not quick, but I like it [quicker to hand paint it!]) ------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Transfers turned out real nice, time well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks! i'm surprised, i'm slowly curing my fear of them, and seeing as I have a lifetimes worth to use up, thats good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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