winterdyne Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 A dreadnought as part of the large commission I'm working on. The base is by Secret Weapon Miniatures, so no credit to me for that. All I did was repose the toes and waist of the dread and add a squishy pointy head. pre-paint: http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip1a.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip1b.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip1c.jpg I started the paintwork today- the blue's all airbrushed up - added some edge highlights to the feet to help pick out the shape. http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip2.jpg The Dead Guardian was a freebie for my client - painted up in the colours of his usual opponent. I like adding things like this, they're fun. The observant may notice that the toes on the right foot have been adjusted a bit - it wasn't quite sitting right on the Eldar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeptusDavidus Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The drilled missile launcher is a brilliant touch - love it. Looking forward to seeing this completed, your work is always very sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Looking fantastic so far, the Eldar is a nice little touch and I really like the resin base. Looking forward to seeing it finished :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Wow I really like the eldar on the base... The blue so far is also really nice. Dreadnought bases are 60mm, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Today, the body was done. Tomorrow, weapons. http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip3.jpg And, yes, dreadnought bases are 60mm. My client and I decided (via msn) the sarcophagus wasn't looking quite right. A few minutes tweaking later: http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_wip3a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done1.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done2.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done3.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done4.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done5.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done6.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done7.jpg http://www.winterdyne.co.uk/maz/images/commissions/ultramarines1/dreadnought/dread_done8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL. Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 im not a fan of the sandbags, but the rest of the model is awesome. What technique do you use to achive your weathering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 The sandbags are a sculpted part of the base. I'm not overly fond of them either, I prefer the wooden trench front bits. The weathering is sponged boltgun metal, drybrushed black and VMC light mud in patches. (dheneb stone would do). Some streaks with devlan mud here and there. The very sharp edge highlight in shadow grey also gives a worn look. For the black, you really need a very dry drybrush - it's more like applying a blusher rather than trying to pick up edges. There are better techniques for weathering that take longer - oil washing, pigment powders. As this is a 'basic' commission (ie not nutbusting), I've gone with what I think is an effective, but quick technique. No more than about 45 minutes total (including drying time, done as I went on) on weathering, most of that being holding it at arms length and deciding whether I'd done enough. It's important to judge when to stop with weathering - too much and you ruin the look of the model you've spent ages building up - too little and it looks unrealistically clean or cartoony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It certainly is a fantastic paint job for "basic" work. Your client certainly is getting their money's worth on this job. The weathering looks very well done, especially on the side of the missile launcher. The eldar underfoot and the kill markings on the lascannon arm are a nice touch as well. I love the dark blue you have been painting these Ultras in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Nice work. BTW: is he just stepping on that Eldar, if he was standing on it already wouldn't his body been squashed already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Nah he's got super tough, but not tough enough eldar armour. And if he were any flatter he'd not be recognisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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