Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi there folks. I've done up a test marine using a different method than my current army. I've used mechrite red as a foundation. I was basically looking for opinions on it. It's a bit duller I think than my other method, but it is quicker. This is obviously gearing up for the mega paint-fest that April is going to turn into for us BA players. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1670.jpg http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1672.jpg What do me fellow Blood Angel-rinies think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Yorei Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 i like it. will be perfect for tabletop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0dge Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Basing is nice. Clean crisp paint job. Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I like it too. The colour's v good, and I particularly like the beaky head - Beakies for ever! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Cheers guys. I've had problems before with Mechrite Red so I thought I'd experiment and try and get it nailed. My current army starts from a white undercoat and is really bright red. Unfortunately white undercoat isn't the easiest way of painting up an entire army. Here's a comparative shot. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1420.jpg While it's much brighter it takes alot more work to get the shading and highlighting right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 While the posted bright figure it well done, as a color scheme I prefer the darker figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Aye, I think I'll keep the Space Hulk minis like they are but the new army additions will probably go darker if for nothing else but my sanity. I've got about 2000 points done with the white undercoat method and I'm struggling to finish the honour guard now because it's such a pain. Come April I think I'll start afresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I actually like both...The first is gritty and dirty the second is glorious. I think more to the character of the Blood Angels the more pristine finish is appropriate since they have a taste for aesthetics and artistic works and as far as I was aware take meticulous care of their wargear. but I can understand the trials of building an army with such a nice paint job. I remember back when I had a 100 man company and the paint job was patchy at best. Which is why I make a real effort with them now, since I dont paint to play. I Guess it depends if you're painting to play them or to really make an example out of each mini. On a side note. The GW Article on painting SH Termies I think combines the best of both, its dark and clean at the same time. but for the life of me I done know how they start it! I have been looking all day in work for a copy of the white dwarf with the Painting Space Hulk Masterclass to try and nab a copy or find a pdf download. The scheme on the site looks great but it starts half done and I'm not sure where it is at that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yeah I'm the same IronKobra. But they will be used for playing, so for TT I think I'll go darker while retaining the brighter colours for display pieces and such. Plus I also find the Mechrite Red method to be a bit more durable than the White Undercoat one. The model seems to be able to take a bit more punishment, which is also a plus for gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I think the mechrite isn't a bad way to go down. It has made the idea of painting over black much more acceptable by reduding the 3 layer basecoat stage. I am certainly hoping it works for you...Mainly because I have a 10 man vet squad waiting for much the same technique :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Haha well we'll see how this tac squad comes along and I'll post up the results for ya mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vor Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm having trouble getting Blood Red, or Vajelo Bloody Red, down over Mechrite without doing three coats. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 So far I found the best solution for getting Blood Red on to Mechrite Red quickly is to over-brush (I think that's what it's called). Basically dip your brush and wipe off the excess like you would for drybrushing but leave a bit more on than you normally would. When you apply it make sure to use smooth and tight circular motions. Finally, edge highlight with pure Blood Red and the very fine highlights with Blazing Orange. Of course the better option is to apply it in thin watered down layers but that takes a while too, and since this is only for TT I figure I'll skip that bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just how I like 'em, very nice mate. Although love Omnio :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alrich_40000 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just to give a heads-up, Army Painter has a new darker red paint coming out in March, which they say will be great for BAs or Khorne Berserkers. I think GW might be pushing them away from the lighter red into a darker, more "regal" color, so the darker scheme might be the way to go! As an aside... the thought just struck me: does this mean that the Blood Angels are loyalist Berserkers? "BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GO.... uh, I mean, THE EMPRAAAAH!!!" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Haha well my mate always calls them wannabe Bezerkers. But you're right about them moving away from the bright red of earlier editions. The WD painting article on the SH Terminators was way deifferent from how they used to paint the Blood Angels, though whether that was just one persons take on them as opposed to the whole 'Eavy Metal team I couldn't say. I did another marine up the same way last night. I think he's a bit brighter than the last one, but he still only took half an hour compared to the other method. He's not based yet, and I'm gonna try and use the decals (I usually hate decals). I'm hoping that there are a lot of sculpted shoulder pads in the new box sets. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1674.jpg http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1675.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearlessgod Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Love your marines. Well painted and based. Can't wait to see more. ~fearlessgod~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Cheers fearlessgod, I've done a few more now. I think by midweek I could have ten marines done and dusted. This bodes well for the army painting of April. A month that I shall now refer to as Blapril. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1677.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 what head did ou use for the one with the gorget? he looks pretty neat :) oh, and nice looking models btw :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Cheers Demoulius, I used the Sergeant head from the Cadian Sprue. I liked the idea of the gorget being really high so went with a smaller head than the shouty bald marine head. Also I think the smaller head gives the armour more bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I personnaly prefer the lighter red of the termie. But then I am old school and prefer the brighter colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 so these new dudes are all black coat and mechrite? They look really nice as a squad and the the speed you get em done look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yep Black undercoat and Mech Red. They might not be as bright as the rest of my army but I don't think they look too bad, and also they're brighter than my Blood Ravens too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 So I've nearly finshed this squad now. Just need 2 more bolter marines and the missile launcher and we'll be set. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1679.jpg http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1681.jpg http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/Astartes_Loken/PICT1682.jpg The Sgt's arm isn't painted because he did have a powerfist but it was old and gnarled so I had to remove it. The Chainsword is a stand-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Well they DEFINATELY look like Blood Angels! Not too dark to be confused with anything else. I think they look even better as a squad :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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