How do i make stuff "shine"?

[Lord_Reven]

I am currently working on my first space marine army, and i came to wonder something. Does anyone know of a way to make things glow? Like the lenses on the SM helmets, or the glass part of a scope?

 

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

[Durus]

The technique you are looking for is called "object source lightning"

 

Here's an article on how to do it on SM helmets. Another one is in the Librarium on here.

 

Read this for an in-depth look at OSL.

 

You can drybrush, glaze or layer, just keep in mind never to make the reflected light brighter or just as bright as the source. Seems to be the most common mistake. Less is more here.

[Lord_Reven]

Awsome, the links helped out alot! Thanks again