NovaScotius Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well, here goes... Finally finished my first Grey Hunter - I'm not a confident painter, and this is the first model I've ever posted on the internet (Shock, horror, outrage!)... Unfortunately, the photos do not show the true depths of some of the highlights, and it looks quite flat; in reality it does look (a little!) better. I'm looking for a little constructive criticism, as I'm still learning - In particular, I'm having issues with the eyes and painting the pack markings on the red shoulder pad. I'm yet to decide on a Great Company symbol, so that shoulder pad is blank. Anyway, here he is, brother Lycan of the Grey Hunters (Yay for a originality?) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Immortal_King/DSC00219.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Immortal_King/DSC00223.jpg Oh, and I forgot to mention that he was made with the old Space Wolf pieces - I've resolved not to paint any new Wolves models until I can nail the colour scheme! *Runs to corner and hides from damning feedback* :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I like it. It has a very gritty - don't mess with me - look to it. Unfortunately I can't make out the highlights due to the lighting in the photo, but if you put the same work into them as you did with the pack markings, then I'm sure they look OK. The only thing I might have done differently is put more variation into the furs. What I mean is some black pattern in the middle and white highlights along the edges raher than all brown. But that is just a preference. Otherwise your work is neat and clean which is the basis of any good paint job. Congrats and bring them on, we want to see more. :tu: Oh bye the way, you can come out of hiding now, we're Space Wolves - we still can smell you and that barrel of ale you've stowed away in the basement! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonPup Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 The model looks good to me. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decoy Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Looks good to me, mate. I prefer gritty wolves; it just fits well with my thoughts on what the Wolves are. We don't wash our armor daily, we don't take care to look pretty. Functionality and the fight are all that matters. I really like it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 i like it man could do with a bit more light on the actual photo as its a wee bit dark but im liking what i am seeing anyway. in terms of issues with eyes i feel for you there brother i always have trouble with them, although you seem to have nailed them on this model how were you having trouble exactly? all in all very good work mate , very good work. have an ale on me! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 YOU SUCK for painting better miniatures then me when i started :) :) keep up the good work pup! your skills are way better then mine were when i started;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I agree. It looks pretty good. The pack markings look pretty sharp too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaScotius Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks for the positive replies! *Drags keg from cellar and opens it up* Have one on me! As for the eyes, I'm interested in learning how people seem to get them to look like glass... mine look a little like red paint :D Also, when I've got better light, I'll take some new photos :P Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 FOR A first mini its very good, all you need to do is learn to take better pics Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
milmaa Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Not bad at all mate :D There is lots of tips for painting eyes out there, I saw some on Youtube last week, hopefully that will help! I'll be pleased if i can get a first wolf looking like that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse47 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well done, and you Will get better as you go. Keep us posted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiguriusX Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I wish I was as "bad" as you... I like the detail on the bolter and the trimming. I don't have the patience or fine control to paint details. I always made small brush errors that ruined all the adjacent areas. I miss Vassal...it was so much easier to play without shame... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2318684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspur Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Looks great! I like the gritty look, too. Oh, and by the way, we wolves can smell lies, so don't try and tell us you're a bad painter again. Only one keg, NovaScotius? Giving it up for wine like that dandy Torin? Ha! Great looking model...Keep it up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2320281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaScotius Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ah Hotspur, I only got out one keg for fear that grey-beards like yourself couldn't handle any more! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/194832-my-first-space-wolf/#findComment-2320427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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