Brother_Ovis Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Having finished (after a great deal of moaning and lamenting), I mean finished-finished, with bases, transfers, varnishes etc, some of my Raven Guard shadow force, it is time to brag :P Word of explanation - first of all, I don't use GW squad markings (shoulder pad rims), because I think it totally ruins the RG dark theme - so I just paint them all black. Second of all, as I hate highlighting edges (sooo tedious), I went with a technique I picked up from Forge World display Raven Guardsmen - black surface weathered with thinned Graveyard Earth to bring up the textures. En masse it looks just fine to me and speeds the painting process greatly, so it's a win-win :) Third of all - these are not Golden Demon minis, just an army to look decent on a gaming table, so no-frills look is by all means intentional. Chaplain w/jump pack: 3rd Tactical Squad 5th Company, two combat squads. Special weapon magnetised: Drop pod, usually dedicated to the tactical squad: In the name of the Emperor, be lenient with your judgement ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Hiltraud Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Very clean and dark models with nice subtle details. I had to do a double take at your pics as at first I didnt see all the well painted details! I like your style! BTW, great work on the lenses and the metal bits. :) Chaplain Hitraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Ovis Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Very clean and dark models with nice subtle details. Well thank you, brother chaplain, that's exactly what I was going for. Clean, dark, with subtle details. I'm so happy it shows :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Nice charcoal black painting, its a good effect you've got going. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazardousZERO Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Yes very nice this is just how i pictured the RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demio Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 If i was to be honest i prefer black with edge highlights i like the sharp look. But thats just my preference. BUT...... i do have to say i think these are better then tabletop quality and seriously mate really like your detail work. i dont think anyone can say anything bad about your paintwork. Really nice work mate would like to see more if your doing them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 wow, your drop pod details inside are crazy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Ovis Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Update - I've painted two more squads, lo and behold :lol: I've given up the highlightless way of painting and sublty highlighted the edges with a mix of Chaos Black and Adeptus Battlegrey followed by a final highlight of Adeptus Battlegrey. It looks good I must say, better than flat black. In reality the highlights are a little more pronounced than on the photos, which came out a little blurry BTW - well, it's cloudy and raining here, no sun all day, what can I do :D Scouts - I've chosen metal models over plastic ones, as I think they're much better looking when it comes to faces, overall proportions etc. This is a close combat squad, meant to sneak about in LS Storm and blow up enemy tanks in first round :P Sergeant is converted obviously, he's got a plastic power fist and bolt pistol switched from right hand to left with a little use of GS. Assault squad - half of it really, as they come in boxes in fives. Had some spare bare heads and decided it would look cool to make them helmetless. My favourite is the guy on the left, it's one of the best faces I've ever painted. C&C welcome, although I'm pretty convinced they're perfect ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Dude ... they are perfect! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 C&C welcome, although I'm pretty convinced they're perfect :unsure: Sir, you are right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newach Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Those are some good looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatman Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Excellent job on the black. Looks crisp and very pleasing. How have you found the forgeworld decals? I was considering getting them but have always had bad luck with decals and don't want to waste money on failing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My only critique is the lack of true "pale" in terms of skin tone, but other than that.. I hate you... er.. awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain belisarius Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 wow! very nice! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooday_218 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Wow, nice models there, I love how you'be made the posses dynamic like there moving, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenguard2010 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Great work here mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Ovis Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 How have you found the forgeworld decals? I was considering getting them but have always had bad luck with decals and don't want to waste money on failing with them. They are no worse than standard issue GW decals, I've had no trouble whatsoever using them. And the number and variety of them on the sheet is enough for a whole army with some margin for error and experimenting. Definitely worth the price. My only critique is the lack of true "pale" in terms of skin tone, but other than that.. I hate you... er.. awesome stuff. The scouts are not pale deliberately, as according to the fluff RG get paler with age. My senior marines are paler in comparison when standing next to them - but I have to agree with you, I have some trouble getting this one right 'pale' hue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Very nice work. It took a while for me to get used to the dull, dusty black since I usually prefer sharp highlights for RG, but they are indeed awesome. Now I love them :D - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrywort Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Very nice work. I'm working too about my Raven Guard army. Some of your stuff give me some ideas. I'm waiting for my transferts sheets . Have you the upgrade pack for the veterans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I definitely like the dusty black, I think it looks really good. Sharply highlighting black is just unreal looking and I'm not a big fan of that. The old scout models looks really good and I really agree that that Assault Marine on the left has an amazing face. And the shaven hair you've painted on all your models is also just, really really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Ovis Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 @Worrywort If you mean veteran RG upgrade pack - yes I have it, I've made sternguards with it, but they're far down the painting line ^_^ I used some of the parts in my second tactical, but it's hovering somewhere near the sternguards painting-wise B) @GooseDaMoose The shaven heads - yeah, I thought "Why actually all the bare-headed marines have to be bald?" Of course, they're testosterone-packing guys, but come on ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Your models inspired me to paint mine white and black, so you must be doing something right! Keep up the good work dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrywort Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yes, the veteran upgrade kit from fw. I have one of this. Like you, some of parts will be for my sternguard or my sargent. I hope to see your veterans soon as possible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCC Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I didn't think it was possible, but with that subtle highlighting method these guys look even darker and more menacing than my Raven Guard, impressive :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrywort Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I have seen your Raven Guard, there are beautiful too. Love the mix of old armors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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