DarkAngel10 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This is my first ever mini, ive only started painting in the past month, still in need of a few touches here and there but let me know what you guys think http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/capstan1011/wh111.gif thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.ö Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Really nice. Puts my first one to shame, I can tell you that. :P Really nice highlighting, very crisp and clean, vibrant colors. Only thing I could say is that the combi-melta is a bit plain compared to the rest of the mini. For a first marine, it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 thats great for your first mini! the blue is clean and smooth anbd you paint cloth better than i do after 5 years! well done :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can see a number of flaws, but by the Emperor, that is one hell of a first model! Jolly well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel10 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can see a number of flaws, but by the Emperor, that is one hell of a first model! Jolly well done. thanks for the good feedback, what flaws can you see, as im new i cant really tell flaws just yet lol, any tips or techniques would help thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I wasn't going to say, seeing as this is your first and they can be excused, but being you asked :P Gun: Drybrushed? It lacks consitency. i always think painting the manifold thing a different colour adds real depth to the gun. Armour: Although very nicely painted and highlighted, it too lacks depth. I think it needs a shade, such as Badab black over Mordian blue. Gold: Looks flat to be honest. Try washing devlan mud and then highlighting burnished gold, or similar idea. I find that helps. In all, it needs more depth. But don't fret, this is a great first model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eikrem Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That is a very good job for your first marine. My first marine years ago only had about four colours on him. Pretty rubbish he was. All the guys on B&C are very helpful when it comes to giving help on how to improve, listen to them and take their advice when you want, it will help you out loads. With that and lots of practice you'll be producing immense models in no time. Well done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel10 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I wasn't going to say, seeing as this is your first and they can be excused, but being you asked :lol: Gun: Drybrushed? It lacks consitency. i always think painting the manifold thing a different colour adds real depth to the gun. Armour: Although very nicely painted and highlighted, it too lacks depth. I think it needs a shade, such as Badab black over Mordian blue. Gold: Looks flat to be honest. Try washing devlan mud and then highlighting burnished gold, or similar idea. I find that helps. In all, it needs more depth. But don't fret, this is a great first model. ill bear that in mind thanks the gun just got a layer of boltgun metal and washed with badab black then drybrushed with boltgun metal the armour was undercoated white, basecoated with mordian blue washed with asurmen blue and then drybrushed with ultramarines blue then highlighted with a 50/50 mix of skull white and ultramarines blue the gold was a 50/50 mix of scorched brown and shining gold, two layers of devlan mud then highlighted with a 50/50 mix of mithril silver and shining gold on my next miniture ill try and bring out the depth more by taking your advice and post it up here thank you very much for the tips :) much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I don't really support dry brushing too often. I use it on tanks and tanks only really. But the complexity of your scheme surprises me, i only started mixing a few years into the hobby. That you are doing it now is a good sign. I think maybe you're not leaving enough of the darker coats to create the shade. Maybe making the highlights on the metal sharper may help, try more mithril silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother__Paulius Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Wonderfully painted for a first miniature. I like the depth you've created on the cloak and the parchment and skulls look great. The combi-melta does look a bit plain in comparison. Might I suggest picking out the rivets on the gun with gold as this will make it look a bit more detailed and regal which would be good as he is a Captain afterall ;) Maybe pick the skull on the gun out as well? Overall a great looking model. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel10 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 @mike: yeah ive done some internet research etc thats why im mixing, thanks for the tips ill see what i can improve @paulius: ill do exactly what you've said, im quite surprised what i could of done with the gun lol cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 That is a very good first mini. The tone of the gold you've managed to achieve if very good and as Captain Mike has said a wash of some kind into the recesses would really make the gold pop. I know you added a wash during the process but an extra wash at the end always helps to bring the depth out. But in all honesty that is a hell of a first miniature, at this rate you'll be closing in on Golden Daemon standard in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel10 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 @duncs: thank you very much, i didnt realise you could put a wash over your highlights, ill bear that in mind for future models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattison Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 You've got my fellow beginner respect, really nice first mini there! Keep up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel10 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 You've got my fellow beginner respect, really nice first mini there!Keep up! hi, thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 In painting there is nothing you can't do. It's just whether it works or not ;) I'd say when you get some more, basic, guys to start experimenting. This guy is great, and you don't want to ruin him. The best thing is to experiment on basic troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Aye, the best way to learn is to experiment. And with the help of your fellow brothers here at the B&C you'll be up there in no time. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eikrem Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 As Captain Mike and Brother Duncs have said, experimentation is the key to improving and learning what can be done. And as Mike says, use basic troops for experimenting then use the successful results from that on your next major masterpiece! I am looking forward to seeing more from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avragehuman Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 i see some blue seem to have splashed onto your blood angel =p lol looks great man now fix the blue =D lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtySixNights Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Is that really your first model? I see some people have made some suggestions but i'll make just one quick simple ones. On all your cloth area's i suggest a devlan mud wash. on the blue armour do a 50/50 water:badab black wash to add depth And try an ogryn flesh wash on the gold. Washes are the key to simple paint jobs requiring little experience and skill, i wish they existed when i started :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 That's a really good first model! Nice work on the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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