Kotobuki Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 So, I been doing a little work on some of my scouts. They're almost done, and are certainly what I'd consider playable. Other than a couple small details, I just need to make up decals for the shoulders (lost my illustrator files with my logos, and need to remake them), and then varnish them. Well, and figure out how I want to base them. I tried using the 'new' washes to get a little instant shading on the cloaks, but it just really dirtied them up. I sure ain't gonna repaint all that camo though, so they'll stay as they are. I do need to throw a little on the Sergeant's just so he matches. Also, half of them are the old metal scouts, and half the new plastic ones. The metals were painted about... 5? years ago mostly with just a tiny bit of touch-up, so they don't match perfectly, but I think the unit as a whole works well together. http://home.comcast.net/~kotobuki99/wh40k/Vengeance/scouts_01.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~kotobuki99/wh40k/Vengeance/scouts_02.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~kotobuki99/wh40k/Vengeance/scouts_03.jpg Not sure why they're showing up so dark now. They looked fine when I adjusted the images. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm surprised no one's replied to this.... ^_^ They look excellent. The red really pops against the blacks and dark camo B). If find the blue lenses a bit overpowering though – might need toning down a tad? Cheers I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2444652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayJ Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Cudos on the awesome scouts. As for the washes, I find that you will need a good bit of patience getting cloaks shaded. The wash likes to pool at the bottoms, so finding a good way to balance them and going in 4-5 layers will probably work best. I've had good success using Badab Black on red and green cloaks, but I typically have to start with a much brighter base color than I originally expected. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2444691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Redemptor Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 A quick way to wash or dip is to let the model dry upside down. It will allow the ink to dry at the top of fold in capes, or faces. Makes it look more natural. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2444730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am the Stig Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Whilst I have a pathological hatred of Scouts, your's look ace. Nice Job! <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2446969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotobuki Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Mind you, these guys have been in the works since 3.5, when snipers were useful... and Troops. I just decided I needed to get them finished... they may or may not actually see table time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2447076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I have a pathological hatred of Scouts :o :unsure: :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2460261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Looking pretty good ;) And don't worry... I'm sure that when we get the new codex (summer 2011?), they'll be troops! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2460307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Very well done. I like how the red is contrast to the rest of the models. How did you get them so smooth? When ever I use red I always get brush strokes. I really like them. They should see table time at least once. You spent alot of good time, even if you use them as counts as power amrour. It would be great to see on the table top. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2460524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotobuki Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 To get the red smooth I use a Mechrite red base to start them out. Then I do a single layer of Red Gore, just to brighten the color up a bit. After that, I take Blood Red, mix in a touch of Red Ink and a little acrylic floor polish. About 3 or so coats of that, and I get a nice smooth vibrant red. Honestly, I don't bother to worry about shading or highlighting on the red (at least for guns), I just make sure the recesses are black to provide definition. The missile launcher tube has some minor shading at the corners, just by not putting the last layers of Red out to the ends. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2460570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator-Chaplain Ezra Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or have you used Naaman for the sergeant? Ace paint job, :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2461452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotobuki Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 That is one very lightly modified Naaman with scratch built needle rifle. Originally all my characters/veteran sergeants were going to get the Dark Angels power armor Deathwing shoulderpad, which is why he's got one oversized shoulder. I think it looks fine on him, but I'm probably switching to a modified AoV logo for sergeants, with a sword behind the winged skull, so it may be coming off in the near future. I will say, I'm not sure how well his pose works with a sniper squad, it makes it hard to display them in a 'realistic' manner. But oh well, he's there, and he'll be staying for the duration. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2461545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Belial Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Ace Squad there. I may have to paint up some scouts in AoV colors soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2468892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomevans Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Those really are excellent, very nice paint job. Are we going to see any more of your work here? It would be a treat to see how you paint normal marines and other ground pounders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2474008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotobuki Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 If I can get my motivation up, you will. I just spent some time making up the decals for the guys, but I can't seem to get my printer to print with the vibrancy it used to, and the laser printer I tried bled like crazy when I tried to seal them. I'm going to have to come up with something, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2474669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Looking very nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2476528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandiyan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Great looking scouts. I'm not a fan of red, but you did it well. Keep up the good work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/204476-angels-of-vengeance-scouts/#findComment-2487501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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