IronKobra Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Shade recesses with watered down Scorched Brown/Chaos Black mix (1:1:1 paint:water)* * a tiny, tiny bit of Washing Up Liquid added to this will break the surface tension of the paint/water mix and enable it to flow in an easier and more controllable way. Now washing and inking is an area I really struggle with...I see lots of people use mediums and stuff but without getting bogged down in brands, and what not, I have seen the dish soap used before too. Now when you say add a tiny amount...how much is a tiny amount? In comparative amounts to paint and water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 @ IronKobra: Umm.. it's difficult to describe because I actually made a pot of this stuff when I was painting my S.O.O marines. If you're making up a pot (if you want to do an army with it say...) then it's be a drop about this size: O that should be enough to do the job. It will foam up when you mix it but it's good to go once you've given it a good mix/shake. For one off jobs, I'd say you need the smallest drop you can manage because you only want enough to break the surface tension of the water so it'll flow. Hope this helps you, if not, let me know and I'll try to be more helpful :P. @ wargamingbunker: Thanks mate. It's been a little bit of both, when I used to be able to afford WD I devoured every painting article in them and infact I still refer back to some issues for techniques. I also Google a lot of things as well. But for the most part it's been a case of seeing something and thinking 'I want to do that', then trying to find reference material and then just going for it. I wish could be more helpful than that, if I get a spare minute tomorrow I'll see if I can find anything for you :). My local gaming group is having an 'objective marker' competition in a couple of weeks and now I'm torn between entering this or the injured Space Wolf I made last month, decisions, decisions... James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Double post I'm afraid, I got the chapter and company markings finished on the Blood Angel bust last night, so I just need to tidy up a couple of things and I'll put some pics in the Hall of Honour. I'm actually enjoying painting red again after thanks to this project so, inspired by Davey80y's Khorne Wolves, I bashed this mini together from some bits I had lying around (some of you might recognise the body and legs...) http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/Khorne%20Terminator/KhorneTerminatorFront.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/Khorne%20Terminator/KhorneTerminatorBack.jpg I know that a true devotee of Khorne should have at least one chain axe, but for the time being big pointy claws will have to suffice. I'm thinking of this as a test run for a project I have planned later in the year. I'll have some paint on him him by the end of the week. Let the voyage of red discovery continue! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Another double post I'm afraid, got some basic colour on the Khorne Termie last night: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTbasichalfright.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTbasicfront.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTbasicleft.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTbasicback.jpg As you can see I've started from a much deeper red this time around so hopefully as I build up the highlights it will retain some of that depth. I started on the brass to break up the red and and allow me to start trying to work out how and where to build the red up. More to follow soon... James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 wow, no love for the Terminator? I'll just have to get on with painting him then :)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I love the brass its a nice shade and the red is crisp while still dark, though maybe a bit too dark, kudos to you man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks Midas. The red is going to become much brighter (I hope) this is just the base layer. I wanted to see if I could go from really dark red up to bright Khorne Beserker red. If nothing else it should prove to be some good blending practice :P. I'm gonna take the brass up a little too. I can't help but wonder if I should have made the skull pad bone instaed of brass. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomsly Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 i like the base colour, should be fine to blend up for you because of your painting improvements, im having a go at blending, well its more like layering but it works lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 thanks wargamingbunker. Let me know how you get on with yours, and if you find any cool tips or tuts, please share, I'm always on the look out for stuff that'll help me paint better ;). I made a start on building up the red last night, more pics will be up in a couple of days. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord gunthar Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Awesome ! that is one of the most dynamic poses i have seen on a lightning claw terminator. The colour is looking nice as well. How are you going to paint the lightning claws ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomsly Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 the only thing i have found worthwhile is lunchboxs guide to glazing im going to paint a few character models using lunchboxs guide , after that hopefully i will have a better grasp of painting lol. i have figured out my recipe for my chapter and will be trying a few full minis and see what they look like, im just slow and have little time to actualy paint/improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 @ wargamingbunker: I think I'll have to take a look at LunchBox's glazing thread as I still don't feel entirely clued up about it just now. I know what you mean about lack of time, but sometimes being slower actually yields greater results. You'll have to let us see the results of your experiments :) which charater mini's are you going for? @ lord gunthar: thanks mate. I wanted him to look as though he was mid action rather than just walking. Hopefully the photos below will answer you question about the claws. They aren't finished yet, but I've made a start on them... http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTred31.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTred32.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTred33.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTred35.jpg I need to fix the brass trim on his back vents, but I'll do that once the red is done. I was a bit worried I'd messed it up last nigh, but I think I've pulled off the red so far, next test is the highlighting ;). Oh, and can anyone spot where this guy's armour took some punishment? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomsly Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 You'll have to let us see the results of your experiments :) which charater mini's are you going for? James im building a plastic libby, plastic chaplain and a chaos termy lord. i am painting my iron hawk lords at the moment after trying to set up my painting area B) now comes with a light after a tact squad rhino and 5 assault marines ill be trying the glazing out on the above plastics, i need brush time i think before going onto unique stuff. the termy looks very nice, with the highlights to come it should be the right way with khorne redness <_< the brass looks good too, im quite interested in how this develops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 im building a plastic libby, plastic chaplain and a chaos termy lord. i am painting my iron hawk lords at the moment after trying to set up my painting area B) now comes with a light after a tact squad rhino and 5 assault marines ill be trying the glazing out on the above plastics, i need brush time i think before going onto unique stuff. Those three sound interesting, I'll look forward to seeing some pics when you have them. It never ceases to amaze me what people can achieve with plastic kits and an idea <_<. Yeah, I agree with that, getting comfortable with a brush will definately stand you in good stead for the unique mini's, it'll give you a chance to get the basics (armour colour, things like that) down, so you can do them quicker and better on the HQ's. Wish my painting area had a decent light... maybe in a few months once we've got some cash again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Another double post, but this one comes with photos. I'm getting there with this guy, slowly but surely. Basic colours are now on everthing, all that's really left is highlighting the red and the silver. http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTGTside.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTGTfront.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTGTback.jpg I've also got a pic of a potential future project. Still very rough idea, but wouldn't mind some thoughts on it if you have any. http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/potential.jpg I did want to try and use chaos bike legs on him, but I'm flat broke just now and can't afford to buy a whole kit for one bit, and there's none on any bitz sites, that I can find any way. If I do develop this idea furhter, I might try and push my G/S skills and add some traitor style banding around his leg armour.... as usual, any and all comments or criticism is appreciated thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 No comments at all? Damn, I must've offended folk again :) James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Dumb struck with awe dude. Ahem. The termie is great but it looks a bit clean for a Khorne monster who has been whooping ass for 10k years. I like the depth of colour in the red and I have noticed a serious increase in skill levels over the last few mini's you have done. I like the pose of the new piece and he looks like there are so many heads that are going to be splatted. Keep up the good work. Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Finally, a comment :D Thanks mate, I'm hoping that working on mini's like this will allow me to keep pushing my skills higher. I get what you're saying though Seamus, and I'm way ahead of you. I'm thinking of trying to do some Khorne icons on his gauntlets but as though they've been scratched into the armour. and maybe some dints and scratches on his armour. I might add some scrawled writing/runes as well, possible scratched in possible written on to the armour. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hey there, I've been waiting to see how that red turns out to comment on it, but so far so good. It's those final highlights that scare the bajeezus out of me, good luck with that. I super dig the the new guy, Chaos armys don't have many models not in some kind of action pose, seeing one casually standing there holding a giant weapon is really cool. You must add the chaos banding though, I find it the to be the easiest GS project to do, it's all about pressing it on smooth and messy followed by carefully removing the excess with your knife. By the way, I always look forward to your posts (even the double ones), always assume your adding to the BnC WIP experience even when we are too lazy to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks smallvictory. I always seem to be working on stuff that's not 'in' and I thought that was why I never got replies. I'm glad though that my posts are enjoyed even if there's no replies. I've been putting off the red highlights until I'd gotten other parts of the mini done so I can try and not go too far this time. I'm gonna make a start on the scratches and stuff tonight and then I can get the red finished off. This guy (along with my Space Wolves stuff) has actually done me a favour, while I was at my Local Gaming club last night I was approached about doing a commission on some Chaos Daemons stuff ( 3 blood crushers and 2 fiends I think it was) so I think my attempts to paint better might be starting to pay off :lol: As for the new mini, I was going to use some possesed legs to do a classic 'foot up on a rock/skull/helmet' pose, but this seemed a bit more casual. I like the idea that sometimes even Traitor marines stand still without posing and posturing. If I can get hold of some chaos biker legs it'll make it easier but if not I will definately add the banding on the armour. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomsly Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 i must say i have been following your stuff and i quite like this, im not sure by what you mean as your stuff insnt "in" as what model would people class as "in" :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Cheers wargamingbunker. What I meant by 'in' was that I always seem to either jump on a bandwagon too late or be working on something that isn't a new/latest release. There always seems to be more support/comments on newer stuff. It might just seem that way from where I am though and not actually be anything at all :) James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL. Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 the termie looks great, the red is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks AL. I'm really proud of this red, it's the best I've done yet I think :jaw:. I've some new photos tonight and I really, really need some good, possibly brutal c&c. I've done the red highlights, I think they're ok, but I'd like to know for sure. The main reason though should be self evident: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTIside2.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTIfront.jpghttp://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/KTIside1.jpg Do the Khorne icons look any good? The marking on his shoulder is staying, it came out better than I thought it would. It marks this traitor as a member of the Skulltakers Warband (Lord Zhufor's lot), but I'm not so sure about the ones on his gauntlets. I tried doing some using trompe l'oeil effects to freehand some and I just couldn't get it to work (I need a lot more practice), so having worked the red back to how it was I had the idea I've used above. They aren't scatched in to the armour as I'd originally hoped to do, rather they've been painted on either during one of this guys more lucid moments or by a very brave (or possibly stupid) acolyte. please, please if you take a look let me know what you think, thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the akratic Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I really like the way the red turned out - those highlights look great. The Khorne symbols on the claws also looks very good, and should stay. But I'm wondering if they shouldn't be a little bit lighter? Thumbs up for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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