mercury Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 In this thread I intend to post images of my completed Blood Angels. At first, I will be attempting to meet my LPC commitments, but will add additional pictures periodically as I complete more models! There is a rough guide to how I paint my models in the WIP area of the PCA forum: Link Comments and criticisms are welcome! Terminator Squad: http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0785.jpg?t=1267618225 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0786.jpg?t=1267618243 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0790.jpg?t=1267618266 Black Reach Captain: http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0788.jpg?t=1267618316 First Tactical Marines: http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0792.jpg?t=1268053281 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0794.jpg?t=1268053357 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0798.jpg?t=1268053372 More Tactical Marines: http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0801.jpg?t=1268421220 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0807.jpg?t=1268421349 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0805.jpg?t=1268421368 Tactical Squad (and LCP vow!) complete: http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0810.jpg?t=1268589444 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0812.jpg?t=1268589630 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0813.jpg?t=1268589686 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0814.jpg?t=1268589926 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0818.jpg?t=1268589966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Very nice mate, no crits here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Holy crap! My kneejerk reaction is a big :) Hope you stay with the chapter, you do good justice to the BA! In particular, the color blending and edging really bring out a bold look in your models, as well as the shading. It can be a pain to shade red, but you've got it down. Looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisko11 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Very nice! My only suggestion would be to brighten the greens, as they are tonally very close to the red, a little scorpion would make them pop nicely me thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Not sure if it's just my amateur photography/lighting skills not doing the greens justice, but they are actually already highlighted up to a 60:40 mix of Snot Green:Golden Yellow. I do not intend on brightening them any further. Thanks for the response though, I very much appreciate the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisko11 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I can see that light a mix on the targetter lenses, but does it go that high on the helmet eye lenses too? If that's the mix you used, that sounds more than bright enough, so it's probably just the shot as you say, in that case, all around great job! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David the Despoiler Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Very nice Blood Angels, I especially like the very unique yet realistic shade you gave to the AoBR Captain's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hey they niiiiice! Like the red, and the contrasting power weapons :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Great job. Congrats :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixis Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They're looking good! Glad to see you've shaded the red rather than highlight it, you've pulled it off really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Very very nice models and some of the best photography & imaging sizing I've seen on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannosaurus Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 stunning man, really nice. the technique on the gems is amazing, but I think the pink gets a bit lost against the red. That's really nitpicking though, I love these, and you've more than done justice to the SpaceHulk termies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The first thing I thought when I saw the thread name was hot blooded, lol. Nice models and thank you for making him have white hair so many people don't do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Edit: first batch of Tactical Marines added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tancred Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Love them, how did you get the transfers to go on soo nicely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 @ Brother Tancred: 1) Always apply the transfers over a (dry) coat of gloss varnish. This makes the transfers much more pliable and easier to handle. You can always spray the model with matt varnish later if you do not like the gloss finish. It's a good idea to re-seal the transfers with varnish afterwards anyway, so that your sweaty fingers don't cause the transfers to peel when you are gaming! I use Vallejo gloss varnish and GW purity seal. 2) Make lots of small incisions into the transparent areas of the transfer using a hobby knife. I cut across between each of the angel wings and down to the tip of the blood drop, for a total of seven incisions per transfer. This goes a long way towards preventing the transfer from creasing on a curved surface. No method is perfect though, the Blood Angel transfer on the MK6 marine is still ever-so-slightly creased, but this really is only noticeable on close inspection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Very nice. Red Recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The Red armour is fantastic, but I feel the terminators are missing something..That red armour is spectactular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 @ I Am Legion: click the link to my WIP article in my signature: I explain how I paint red in some detail there. @ Shaun Carlin: what exactly do you think might be missing? All detail on the models is painted and they're naturally really blinged up anyway. Don't think I want to add anymore. I admit that I do kinda wish I'd taken the time to write on the parchment and scrollwork now, and mount them on more interesting (scenic) bases. I might yet go back to the scrollwork, but for now it's all about painting more Blood Angels! BTW decided to paint a dreadnought and Space Hulk's brother Valencio once the current Tactical squad is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewiss111 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 wow! I really like your colour scheme and painting quality. would it be possible for a recipe for the red armour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Edit: more (rather shiny-looking!) Tactical Marines added - LPC vow almost complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Updated: 10-man Tactical Squad now complete. My LPC vow is done, so my updates here may become a little more sporadic. Have faith though Brothers, I shall stay true to my Chapter and continue to paint as many Blood Angels as my pay packet will afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Hungry Monkey Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab87/mercury82_photos/Blood%20Angels/DSCF0786.jpg?t=1267618243 Hehe, looks like they're holding hands! Very very nice tho. The new BAs will do justice to your painting and fit really well with the ornateness of the SH Termies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 RED TRIMS! See, that's hawt. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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