chaplain belisarius Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 wow! that looks ace...cant wait to see it painted! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Perdo Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I move house, I have no net for what seems like an age (two months), I still have no painting table at the new house, then I get online and see this... You have been productive, they just keep getting better and better :) If I can't find a table soon I'll have to make one, seeing stuff like this is so inspiring, some great army blog threads going on at the moment and this is defenitely one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh Forgeworld, what have you done? http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/AlternativeFW/large/contemptor11.jpg Just to remind you all I'm not actually dead. I have, however, run out of red spraypaint and green stuff. I'm hoping to get the three undercoated Sternguard completed this weekend at least. It'll give me something to do while my bank account cries and laments the amount of my money Forgeworld just received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Qruze Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yeah I saw that thing too. Not sure how to implement it for my army yet, but I'll find a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Agreed, it has no place in my list but would be rude not to! Really looking forward to seeing those stergaurd finished off Ravendove, inspiring stuff! FTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AridMonk Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yup, I just ordered two. Damn you Forgeworld, I'm sure your only existence is to make my bank account cry... Loving this blog Ravendove, just re-flipped through all 16 pages. One small suggestion though, if I may: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-06-19%2013.08.54.jpg This guy doesn't look right holding the flamer handle underhand, would be very difficult to use it like that, particularly with his arm outstretched like it is. I would think it would look a lot more natural if you put it over hand, then rotated the elbow out so he doesn't look like his wrist is discombobulated :cuss Feel free to ignore me though, I don't always know what I'm talking about.... :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinepriest Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh Forgeworld, what have you done? :) Well, they have made me a poor man for starters :tu: I'm so getting one of those bad boys. Or two... Hope you plan to paint one up in Orar colours! Or maybe I misunderstood and you don't like it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Here's some updated shots of the Sternguard. I replaced the Crux shoulder pads with second Mk3 ones, the overall effect is a little more ornate and bulky, perfect for front-line veteran troops. Also made some progress on their transport Rhino/Razorback. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-03%2019.23.13.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-03%2019.22.40.jpg Red is highlighted and shaded. Black and cupola done. Left to do is the doors, Storm Bolter, hatch symbol, detailing and weathering. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-03%2019.23.26.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-03%2022.31.21.jpg Also made a start on the Sergeant and Heavy Flamer marines. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-03%2022.29.16.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I love these guys, I cant wait to see how you do the FW dread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Gah! Every time I come on here to see where your at, I'm reminded of how I have to continually step up my game modeling/painting wise. Your Sons of Orar are just incredible. Cant wait to see what you make of the new Forgeworld Dread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 These sir are too nice...really like the meltagun turned into a combo bolter...simple yet so effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affirmation Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Seriously good paint job, hoe did you get that really rich effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Masariel Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 wow!..this is gettin better and better.. Make me wanna start painting red again.. :P A great one mate.. Just one question..where's your stern seargent tabard comin from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Seriously good paint job, hoe did you get that really rich effect? The really rich effect on what part of the model, exactly? wow!..this is gettin better and better..Make me wanna start painting red again.. :) A great one mate.. Just one question..where's your stern seargent tabard comin from? Thanks! It's part of the pair of Grey Knight legs I used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Blinding blog here matey. How do you find the army painter for spraying? I've heard a few horror stories about it, and I'm not sure about touching my BAs with it. My LGS said shake forever, then shake again, and again for luck. Any tips? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captin Xavier Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Ravendove you've done it again. Those sternguard are GORGEOUS!! end of! Super jealous that NONE of my marines even come close to that!! Keep up the super work buddy Cpt X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Blinding blog here matey. How do you find the army painter for spraying? I've heard a few horror stories about it, and I'm not sure about touching my BAs with it. My LGS said shake forever, then shake again, and again for luck. Any tips? :tu: I'm pretty sure they recently switched to a different type of nozzle for the spray cans. I've had one bad batch (first time) but significantly better results every time after. Other than that, make sure you shake properly (should do with any spray basecoat) and only spray when it's not wet or humid, and so on. If in doubt, always try on some sprue first to test the conditions. Sternguard Update Sergeant and Heavy Flamer marines have their red done, lower body on the Sergeant finished and both chest eagles basecoated Codex Grey. Still to do: Fortress Grey, Skull White, all the gold work and the studs on the leather straps. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-04%2023.31.22.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-04%2023.31.47.jpg 2nd Combi-Melta arm almost done, awaiting final edgework and skull white on the case detailing. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-04%2023.32.32.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Really like how your Sons of Orar are coming along mate, love the combi-weapon in the last pic - very nicely done! How many layers did you do on it? I usually give 1-2 depending on how it looks. Your Sternguard are looking exceptional, I like the GK legs - nice subtle effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Cheers for the advice, I'll grab a can this week end when I pick up a few SoM goodies. :P Have you considered painting a wash of blue, or purple into the deep recesses on your reds? I think it would liven up the colour a bit, and wouldn't take more than a couple of minutes per model. Check a lot of the new GK stuff for what I mean eg. Draigo's red banner recesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Really like how your Sons of Orar are coming along mate, love the combi-weapon in the last pic - very nicely done! How many layers did you do on it? I usually give 1-2 depending on how it looks. Your Sternguard are looking exceptional, I like the GK legs - nice subtle effect. Thanks. I basecoated the arm white (normally this would be red, but I ran out of red spray). The weapon gets a coat of Boltgun Metal and a wash of Badab Black. Then I pick out the black areas (the casing) with Chaos Black, highlight the edges with Codex Grey. Edges of the metal areas get a line highlight of Mithril Silver. Still to do is detailing the Skull with Skull White and some blue wash on the Melta muzzle. Cheers for the advice, I'll grab a can this week end when I pick up a few SoM goodies. :) Have you considered painting a wash of blue, or purple into the deep recesses on your reds? I think it would liven up the colour a bit, and wouldn't take more than a couple of minutes per model. Check a lot of the new GK stuff for what I mean eg. Draigo's red banner recesses. Not blue or purple as it gives the Marines more of a cold, clinical look. Perhaps if they were mounted on snow or city bases this might look better, but on the desert bases I wanted to stick with a fairly warm palette, so the Devlan Mud works just fine. I did briefly consider using a dark Green Wash instead, as this contrasting colour really makes red pop - but by then I'd already plowed through one Tactical Squad and didn't want to retrace my steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 stunning paint jobs you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Great success! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-06%2007.08.34.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Quick little update on some work done last night. I've finally gotten around to doing the Tactical Arrows on the Rhino hatches properly. Here I am, masking the arrow out with some Tamiya Masking Tape: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-07%2018.08.24.jpg Post-spray results: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-07%2021.28.58.jpg Also, you may have noticed progress slowing down a little. This is normal as I just have a lot on at the moment. However, things are going to get worse. Why? Because last night this happened: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29108822/B&C/2011-07-07%2019.19.00.jpg :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Posts removed. Please keep this on topic folks. Ravendove has a fairly epic log going and I would hate for it come under the thumb of the Inquisition for going OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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