Glitch85 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hey im finding it really tricky to get the lenses looking good on space marine helms, have any of you got any tips or tricks that you have learnt??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What army/color lenses are you trying for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch85 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Blood Angels, with Green lenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Take your smallest, finest brush. The method I use is basecoat of DA Green. Then so some of the basecoat is showing, hit with Snot Green. After that, a gradually smaller line of 1:1 Snot Green and Skull White. Then Scorpion Green This is optional, but if you want/can put a reeeeeally thin line of Skull White in the middle of the Scorpion Green Thraka Green wash, this will blend your colors a little bit, and if you did the skull white step that will turn an nice bright shade of green too Finish it by adding a /small/ dot of white near the back of the lens, to give the impression of light reflection. I approach my lenses the same way I do gems, progressively smaller lines of progressively brighter colors. Also, since your surface area is small be sure to thin your paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch85 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks, I take it you do your lenses towards the end?? I was wondering if anyone does the eyes before they put the base coat of the helmet on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yeah, I usually save details like lenses for towards the end after I get the armor where I like it. It's way easier to touch up the red on the helmet than it is to take the red off of a multi-layered lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highborn Mergula Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Quick and looks good 2 layers goblin green highlight scorpion a skull white dot in the corner and apply 'ardcoat (gloss varnish) it does look good. /HB M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highborn Mergula Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Quick and looks good 2 layers goblin green highlight scorpion a skull white dot in the corner and apply 'ardcoat (gloss varnish) it does look good. /HB M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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