Brother captin Braddok Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Greeting Brothers My Vow is 2 full Tacical squads and 2 Rhinos. Happy to say I have gotten off to a good start. I have never been a stellar painter. That said I am going to paint this to the best of my abilities. Take a look, Let me know what you think. Glich Can't seem to get the pics to post. ;) I'll figure it out Eureka!!!!! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4298751080_0b2950d293_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4298751358_18b3ab8077_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/4298751792_63a665b215_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4298005587_a07ca104b6_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4298750580_048fa41cba_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 This is squad 2 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4298004929_5df4355221_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4298750320_3a35d916de_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4298750062_1367df9d5f_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4298004007_d27742e72c_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirax Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice, considering it;s your first time, but I think those right hand shoulder pads are for Dark Angels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yeah I think they are. But I like the way they look. Half my squads have those and the other half has the other arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDuke Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 No, the right shoulder pad isn't DA specific, its just that style is most commonly seen on Dark Angels for whatever reason. The current marine codex actually has Ultrasmurfs with the horizontal arrows, so its all cool. With regards to the painting, I can't make out whether or not they have been undercoated, some look like they have, and some don't. The painting is neat, if slightly patchy, maybe giving several thin coats would help prevent this, as well as whacking on a couple of washes. Then again, I am not a great painter myself, but thats just my two cents. Cheers, ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Seeing as they're your first, I like them! Good luck with your vow, and keep painting <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Not bad for a start. As mentioned previously, slightly patchy but with a little work thats easily sorted. You might like to try Asurman Blue wash over the models - should help add some depth to them. Great start - keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I see your using the metal GW pads aswell, they are definately time savers. good job so far, i look forward to more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Nice work so far, I think it would be great if you hit them with a wash though, give them some shading/definition. Good start :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks for all the comments. I keep all that in mind. Please take a look below. I have add some highlights to the first squad. Still a ways to go on them. Lots of touch ups and Clean ups are needed. I hope to have them done my mid Feb, then I can start on the next squad. Please let me know what you think C&C are always welcome. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4317587058_66319671ab_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4316853349_e68734b3fc_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4316853615_c003597500_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4316853897_aefb197198_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4317588364_6d1c38c435_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4316854783_934ac375b8_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4316855081_81ecf5d1a1_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4316855379_61e62065fb_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4316855759_41c72e9915_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4316856043_c9c5b945da_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nice! I like the rough and more sandy blue you've achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thanks for all the comments guys. I like they way they came out too. Using the GW air gun from 12" way gives them a grainy look. I also did do a few coats of wash. I like the armour looking shiny so I spayed them in 'Ard coat. Please see the new pick below. I just have to throw the decals on put Matt varnish on the faces and purity seals and do the basing. Then I can start on the 2nd squad. Please let me know what you think http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4356620270_32964a19c7_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4356620602_4645d7f1b7_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4355875327_7a82da1df9_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4356621710_af5b86d335_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4355876475_156cdbb0f7_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4356622602_e55799bd07_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4356622898_521b2dfb59_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4355877425_d7f17ac422_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4355878863_787de8d6ff_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4355878563_abbd7d63f0_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 For first time mini's they're looking pretty good. I wasn't so sure from the initial photos though. I like the deeper blue you've gone for on the armour, and I agree the gainy look adds some depth to the large areas of colour. Very nice use of the metal shoulder pads too, I'm not the biggest fan of them because they look a bit dodgy sometimes, but your paintwork makes them look good :P. You seem to be off to a good start with harsh edge highlighting as well, it really makes the mini's 'pop'. I look forward to seeing more of your work in future James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks POS. I have seen some of your work. So this is high praise indeed. I should clarify. I have painted minis in the past. Just nothing to this caliber. This is just the first time I had the guts to post them. That's Why I'm working so hard on them. I had no idea painting well could be soo time consuming. Oh well back at it. Decals are done. Just need to do the bases. Pics to come soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Everyone has to start somewhere Brother. I think that's one of the greatest things about this Forum; it makes you push yourself harder within this hobby. Not only that but it provides the resources for us to do so as well. I think my first mini I posted is awful compared to what I'm able to do now and it's thanks to the help and pushing, of people on here that I can do it. I think you're going to fit in around here just fine :) oh and about the taking time thing, painting well can take a long time. But like many things in life the more you put in the more you get out. There's nothing like finishing a great mini, then putting it on display, on here, or in your home/local store/gaming club and everytime you see it you can think to yourself 'I did that'. Well I find it satisfying anyway, but as soon as one thing's finished, there's always something else to paint..... James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 You are so right POS. The LPC has really pushed me to complete my squads, It helps me to do my best and not take the "lazy" way out. Some pics of my bases in different stages. I like the way they are coming out. I still time to make changes to them. So if you have any thoughts I would like to here them. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4375816000_1a7c68d45a_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4375067055_d450f82be9_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4375067491_db0f5c6887_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4375816856_aa491bedb4_o.jpg Once Based I'll post pics of the full squad and rhino. Then its on to the next squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hay All First squad and rhino done. Please let me know what you think http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4404542377_c85347ea59_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4405301588_54779ff540_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4405302030_5ab5b5dfdf_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4404539023_9e63cf546d_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4405303728_fcb95d552b_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4404539855_ba97632eca_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4404540443_9afb3ffb67_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4404540011_7d73fb8c9a_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4404540203_2423d1d29a_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4405305028_236b2f478e_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4405305922_4d87329bc7_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4405306302_75ea86d024_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrkespur Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I like these a lot but in places the white highlights are a little too different to the base colour. A simple solution would be to water down your blue wash and give them a light glazing to make them slightly tinted blue. Otherwise they look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother captin Braddok Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks Darrkespur are you talking about the light blue highlights that I did, or the white highlight you see on some of the models? All the white highlights I see were actually caused by the flash of the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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