Angels_Salvation Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey guys, So i just got some of the new legion models and am just about finished painting the squad leader. I would love some constructive criticism from you guys as to how i can improve him etc.. or simple suggestions for later painting jobs as i have 4 more to do :P Anyway here are the pics http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00190.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00193.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00197.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord gunthar Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think that that it is good and it will be an impresive squad if they are all painted at this scale, only thing i would change is for you to paint the plasma cells on the plasma pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Salvation Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 ah christ! Consider it done, i can't BELIEVE ive left that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juckto Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Your flames are backwards. Yellow is the hottest part of the flame and is in the centre. Example of reverse scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Nice model. The banner and the bone is very well done. Just a suggestion, how about adding some colour to the eyes - just to draw the eye to the face. Other than that, it looks great. Your flames are backwards. Yellow is the hottest part of the flame and is in the centre. Example of reverse scheme Every flame I have ever seen always has the yellow tip - especially on things like candles, lighters and the open fire my Nan used to have. Personally, I think it's up too each individual how they want to paint the flames. If I remember my College science correctly, then the hottest part of the flame is actually the inner cone - the tip of the blue part on a lighter or bunsen burners flame. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David the Despoiler Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I agree with some of the earlier comments, some color would be nice. Painting the eyes and the power cell of the pistol should do the trick! Other then that, looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadskær Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Your flames are backwards. Yellow is the hottest part of the flame and is in the centre. Example of reverse scheme Super nice model! I like it a lot. Regarding the flames, the 'Eavy Metal team advocates the backward-approach, as it creates the best contrast between the dark armour and flames. If painted like "real" flames, then the tips of the flames would be almost black, and then create an imbalance on the model. The 'Eavy Metal method was mentioned and gloriously explained in a very recent White Dwarf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juckto Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 nvm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadskær Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 nvm. Say again? ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 i think that means nevermind in "youth" speak ;) (coming from a 17 year old) looking great at the moment, personally the flames look fine. cant wait to see some more ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Mournival Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You truly did this great model justice; except I would chime in with others in that you need to paint the eyes and the plasma coils a colour. On a sidenote, anyone think that this model would make a great chaplain with a little modification? especially salamanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadskær Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 i think that means nevermind in "youth" speak :lol: (coming from a 17 year old) Ah yes, thanks sword brethren. I guess I'm getting too old to catch the finer points of modern days chat speak. What a loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juckto Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Too old? Jeez Vad you're only 4 years older than me (assuming you didn't lie on your profile information. And what kind of person lies on the internet :blush: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadskær Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Too old? Jeez Vad you're only 4 years older than me (assuming you didn't lie on your profile information. And what kind of person lies on the internet :D ) He he, well, then I'm just old fashioned or not up-to-date :D (but I feel old...doesn't that count? :D ) /vadskær Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Salvation Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback! I can't believe i missed the plasma coils on the pistol, but hopefully i have rectified that problem! I also painted the eyes as suggested though i have done them blue. My own little 40k nod to the Diskworld books i fear!. :P Anyway heres some updated pics. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00213.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00214.jpg Oh sorry about the quality of one of the pics, i took it about eight times and that was the best i could get. Using a phone camera sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback! I can't believe i missed the plasma coils on the pistol, but hopefully i have rectified that problem! I also painted the eyes as suggested though i have done them blue. My own little 40k nod to the Diskworld books i fear!. :P Anyway heres some updated pics. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00213.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/Starscreams_Ghost/SNC00214.jpg Oh sorry about the quality of one of the pics, i took it about eight times and that was the best i could get. Using a phone camera sucks. I love the Discworld books! I can see where you drew the inspiration from. That reminds me, must get around to painting my Death mini.................. Anyway, it looks great. Can't wait to see what the rest of the squad turns out like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Wonderful piece! Your flames and bone colours are miraculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's looking good buddy! My Legion of the Damned took ages to paint, I'm still not finished with them. I wind up doing like, 6 layers of highlights on them before I realise my weekend has disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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