The Yncarne Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Very nice work as always. I really like the backpack's scrollwork and gem. They have more depth than most of the model, but red will do that to you. Is that Tin Bitz on the shoulder pad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey guys, glad you like them. Malatox, practise makes perfect! ;) I'm eleven years into the hobby and still learning painting tricks and techniques all the time. Blindhamster, I really appreciate it! You're one of the BA painters who really inspired me with your great work to do my own BA as I do them now, so it's great to hear you like them. :cuss Dem, I didn't check yesterday after work but I'll do so in 15 min when I leave the house. :lol: Your parts are lying on my painting station, ready to go. The Red Worm, the shoulder is Brassy Brass (VMC's Brazen Brass) base followed by a sloppy Shining Gold highlight, a thick wash of Devlan Mud and two proper highlights with Shining Gold and Burnished Gold. It's a little lighter than it seems in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Dropout Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Great works man! :) I specially like those kneepad heraldries ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think that even that great artisan Sanguinius himself would be proud of these. Simply excellent work again, both on the poses as well as the painting :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks Ancient God, I'm flattered B) Looking forward to seeing what you're working on next! And perhaps a pic of all you've done together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Unfortunately, the army showcase picture on page 8 is still pretty much up to date! :P The only 100% complete unit since then is the Redeemer. My Vanguard are still sitting at 90% (four jump packs to do, eveything else is done), and the single melta gunner to complete the assault squad is not done either. I'm off to Berlin to work on a fair for the rest of the month starting this Thursday, and I'll take my painting things with me. So if I'm not completely dead after the long fair days I'll get some solid painting hours. I'm taking my Honour Guard, Sanguinary Guard (both not shown online yet), some more Sternguard, the almost done Vanguard and the last assault marine (guard?) with me. Other than that, I feel I will be able to paint a couple of Stormravens soon. :D I'll buy the new dread to make a DC Furioso and that model will paint up real fast using the techniques I useed on the DC Razorback, so I might paint that in between other projects. And I still want to build and paint the two Typhoon Landspeeders I have lying around. So lots coming up, if time permits. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Mortifer Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Looking forward to further updates mate - really crisp and detailed stuff as usual. Top marks :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights_Omega Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 as I've said before these models are fantastic and right now your models and tips are driving me to complete my Blood Angels. With my tournament being next weekend it'll be a lot of work but I know I'll get them done in time. Great job Ancient God and thanks for everything -Knights_Omega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights_Omega Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Oh, I was also wondering what brushes you use to paint your mini's? -Knights_Omega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'm glad to hear that my log here did you some good. :lol: It's only fair, as I always take a lot of motivation and inspiration from this board. I currently use the regular range of Citadel brushes, with a couple of additions. All my priming, broad work and so on I do with a Basecoat brush. Everything more detailed than than with the Standard Brush; I don't go beneath that in size, rather keeping the brush's tip nice and pointy than using smaller ones. This works fine or everything ranging from highlights on armour to faces and eyes. I use a flat, stiff sable brush for most of my dry brushing and a Citadel Small Drybrush for details like a Dreadnought's exhaust pipes. I've used other sable brushes for a couple of years too, and only stopped doing so because my preferred brand went out of production. So I'd recommend those too. Hope this helps! As for updates to this log - I have to admit that I've been painting Dark Angels for the last week, so I'll post them up in the appropriate boards some time soon. But I'm building a DC Dread on the side and hope to paint and show that one some time soon to, then on here again. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Finally got that frigging assault squad up to ten men! Assault Squad - 235 points Sergeant - Powerfist 2x Melta gun http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/IMG_7397.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/IMG_7401.jpg Melta gunners. Note the boltshell badge indicating distiguished shooting skill on the right Marine's shoulder. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/IMG_7394.jpg The new guys http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/IMG_7396.jpg And what I'm painting at the moment... :tu: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/IMG_7393-1.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Dark%20Angels/IMG_7404.jpg Don't hate me, I'll stick with the redder of angels anyway! :( Building a DC dread at the moment and got two Ravens on the line too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 two thumbs way waaaaaaaay up! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parcival Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 After reading (looking!) through this entire thread I feel the strong inner urge to travel to Hamburg soon again. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 you paint such crisp colours man.love it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Dropout Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Your models motivate me very much ancient god. Subtle details like the marksmanship badge and the OSL, keep it up! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seva Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I am a huge fan of your work. Always good to see your Blood Angels. Your chapter symbols are very elegant. I will try to ape them in my next set of guys. The symbols on the knees are excellent. I have nothing more to say that hasn't already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Excellent, simply excellent! :down: Especially the bare face. Also, can I ask how you achieve the burnt melta barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks guys, I'm always glad when you like my models. :devil: I'm off to the Tactica Hamburg today, a local tabletop and gaming convention here in Hamburg. So no painting for me today but lots of TT fun to be had. Midnight Runner, sure, here's how I do it: Paint muzzle Tin Bitz Use Chainmail for very fine highlights and a couple of small scratches (make sure to make the highlights very fine; I sometimes only place them on the bottom edges of the vents so that they don't overpower the Tin Bitz) Drybrush Chaos Black onto the front of the muzzle until it covers about half of it evenly Give the front of the muzzle a very light dry brush with dark grey And that's it. :D Really fast and easy, just make sure to keep the Chainmail highlights in check. I use that recipe for both melta and flamer muzzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsolom Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's always a pleasure looking through this thread, especially when you have new models to show :D . Some very inspiring painting again and great touches like the glow on the flesh. Love 'em mate :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Great work as usual Ancient God! Amazing are you DAs too, especially like the way you did the weathering on the bronze parts of the Dread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 RE the melta's; How do you manage to make such a simple technique look so good?! I shall be copying this for my next effort and probably re-do my old ones! Cheers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'd love to get a good shot of the DC bare head, the reflections (white dots on iris I assume?) intrigues me :angry: Finally got a better picture to post. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/BA-Deathco04.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/BA-Deathco05.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/ancientgod/Blood%20Angels/BA-Deathco01.jpg I feel the photos show only half of the layers on the skin I can see in real life, but you can at least see the eyes. B) How do you manage to make such a simple technique look so good?! Easy, I cheat! :D I let the cat paint, no idea how she does it without thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 how on earth did you do the eyes on that?!?!?!?! :angry: that is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losfer Werds Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That is some exceptional detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Wow, dude! How did you do that? I mean...come on, I can't even see that small. :thanks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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