Momento Mori Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi all, I recently picked up a few of the new Space Wolves minis, as I thought they looked great with all the details and embellishments they come with. I'm slightly torn, though, as I like that slightly brighter armor color that you see a lot of, but I also like the darker more 'grim' color that seems to dominate the newer artwork. I'm also a SoB and Black Templar player. I wanted a break from painting black :P Anyhoo, I have started one, and I wanted to get some feedback: http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics155.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics156.jpg I'm sure that painting a darker grey would take less time, but i'm really torn which route to go, darker or lighter armor. argh! Cheers MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbear Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 looking really good so far id say stick with it!!! i had the same dilema......blue grey or just grey.....light or dark! But easy for you that is an immense scheme so far keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 nice work mate, very clean! When i was putting an army of wolves together i had the same thoughts, i like the look of the lighter shades when weathered, but ive always liked the grim, dark look. When i simply couldn't decide i looked at the how wolves have been painted over the years and decided what time frame my army was based on. In the RTB01 era space wolves were dark gray, just plain gray, and quite dark. Then they went into their blue era and now its just a dark blue gray era, so i decided since i wanted my wolves to be from just after the Heresy id do them dark gray with no blue, and no MK8 chests, and presto it becomes a 'themed' army! Of course, there's no real rule on how you must paint them and its totally up to you. I like what you've done, the lighter armor shade contrasts the dark bone areas really nicely! hope it helps! Replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Really great looking model, i like the scheme very much. Keep up the good work :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozenrath Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 OMG! I hate you!!!! Your SW are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Your brushwork is very good indeed, and if it wasn't a difficult decision for you, I'd say go with this scheme. Before I am to give my opinion, I'd highly appreciate to see the other scheme, presented in a similar paintjob if you don't mind. :) A direct comparison will make it easier for the forum to give you the opinions that you long for. Again, this is a very beautiful mini. Crisp colours, the highlights blend together very well and the yellow on the shoulderpad is very nice. Please, keep the minis coming. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 That looks great. If it was me I would go with a darker grey but you should go with whatever feels more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barek Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I use darker grey but this is beautifull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat33.1 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I've done both styles - 'baby blue' and grey - over time but have currently decided my Wolves will be grey and I'm building again mostly from scratch in this scheme and have a current WIP thread running with my Grey Hunters and Long Fangs in the grey scheme along with some shots of my older 'baby blue' units. I say you've got a very clean, quality finish going on in the 'baby blue' look which I'd be more than happy to put on the table top but it sounds like you are considering the time to finish each figure here not just the finish. I had a similar issue with my own 'baby blue' scheme as it seemed to take a lot longer to finish each mini which was a factor when I made the switch to a grey scheme. I've got more chance of putting a completed army on the table top, I've never used unpainted figures - well not since childhood when using Airfix WWII box sets at least :ermm: - and don't intend to start now. So I don't think you can make a wrong choice here as both schemes are Space Wolves and I'd be willing to say your grey scheme will be just as well done as this example, but I wouldn't say no to a look at your grey ideas either ;) Good luck with whichever choice you make but be sure to keep us up to date with progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thanks for the comments everyone, I really appreciate it. Once this chap is done, i'll try a darker one as well, then i'll put him up for you to check out. Hopefully I should get more, if not all of this chap done tonight, then i'll post some more pics. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Generally I prefer the pure gray to the blue-gray, that model however is superb. I think an army of these would look absolutely top class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorsaxe Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 IMHO I'd stick with what you've already done, it looks very very good. Nice paint. Respects, Emperorsaxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar mikael Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 what you have done with this model looks fantastic. although you havent posted up a darker paint scheme id say go with this as it looks very crisp. an army painted to this standard would be freakingly cool to have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 OK, I did a little more to this chap last night. He is taking me FOREVER to do lol! I think it's because it's new territory for me: http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Picture137.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Picture136.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Picture134.jpg As a side note, my band, Crusader, just wrapped up recording our first EP. We have a track on there called 'Asgards Fire'. What inspired me to write this song was the image on the front of the SW codex, and sometimes when we play this live, I change some of the lyrics (but only those 'in the know' would know it lol!). A lot of our stuff actually is inspired by GW things. If you want to check it out for your amusement, it'll be up here for a short time: http://soundcloud.com/dethtron/03-asgards-fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar mikael Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 dude- checked out the music, apparantly your tunes are as good as your painting. you multi talented sod! just jealous. although i have to say that rise of the templars and iron forge were better than asgards fire, but thats personal choice. sweet looking space puppy though, keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 dude- checked out the music, apparantly your tunes are as good as your painting. you multi talented sod! just jealous. although i have to say that rise of the templars and iron forge were better than asgards fire, but thats personal choice. sweet looking space puppy though, keep them coming. Lol! thanks Sar Mikael. Asgard just puts me in mind of Russ' finest charging through the snow haha! Hopefully, this chap will actually be finished this evening! (8 hours so far! argh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Looks great once again :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 top class SW i only dream of being able to highlight like that. well done good sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Momento Mori, you got PM. :P Nice progress on the mini, btw. The metallics look good. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Momento Mori, you got PM. :woot: Nice progress on the mini, btw. The metallics look good. Snorri Cheers Snorri! I finished him last night, but I want to paint the base before I enter him into the halls of Asaheim, sorry, Asgard, sorry Fame :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigger-than-Jesus Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Out of curiosity what recipe did you use for the grey? And I'd say go with this scheme, for some reason the blue-grey fits more with them, could just be they're from an ice world though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Out of curiosity what recipe did you use for the grey? And I'd say go with this scheme, for some reason the blue-grey fits more with them, could just be they're from an ice world though It was a mixture of SW Grey, Shadow Grey and Codex Grey for the base coat, with a wash of devlan mud in the recesses of the armor, then highlights were made by adding more SW Grey to the base mix. Wow, it sounds simple. Why the heck did it take me 10 hours? :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momento Mori Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 So, here he is. All I need to do is add the SW logo on the shoulder pad. I'm waiting to get hold of some of that 'decal adhesive' so I can apply it without the bloody thing creasing up >waves fist<. Other than that, DONE! http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics157.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics158.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics162.jpg http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/Chamber_Militant/Newpics161.jpg C+C welcome! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sweet looking wolf man, looking real nice! checked out Asgard's Fire, i can certainly imagine it blaring through a thunderhawk on its way to the front, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Looks very nice, well done. Cant wait till its finished :whistling: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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