Sohail187 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hey guys, I am fairly new to the painting side of things. I am trying my best to develop my skills in every way possible and this guide looks like a great way to do weapons. Im not sure what you mean in part 8 though, could you please elaborate. 8. Glaze the whole blade with a 3:1 Diluted Skull white, which blends the colors and gives a haze effect on the blade. What do you mean by the 3:1 diluted skull white. 3 parts water 1 part white? and then you just brush the edges with this solution? or the entire thing. Please advise. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3387817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Yes, it's exactly that. Make a really thin white almost translucent and coat the whole blade with it, but wait for the paint to dry before glazing it. This stage is optional though. It's just for that little something after you finished painting. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3389177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemid Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Great tutorial man! Got bored of basecoats and took a stab at doing a Termie Sgt sword up. It's actually decently similar to how I did most of my power weapons, except with a blue basecoat instead metal, more depth steps, and the glaze - I really like how it came out and think I'll go back and redo my old ones. http://i.imgur.com/A02OxXA.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/Wp6qXPI.jpg?1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3389814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'll be using this for my eventual Chapter Master's power fists (hopefully in the next day or so). When explained like that, it seems so simple Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3389880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
berzerkermike84 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 alot better than how i paint mine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3389916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Chronicler Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Here is a power weapons tutorial I made for my log at the BAs subforum: If anyone has any questions, just let me know. 1. I basecoated the blades with Regal blue and washed them with Badab black http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4135/16634943.jpg 2. Once dry, I made a lightning pattern with pure Regal Blue. http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6950/70996182.jpg 3. I continued with a 1:1 mix of Regal Blue + Ultramarines Blue. http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3952/50896672.jpg 4. Then Pure Ultramarines Blue. http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5743/90131625.jpg 5. Then a 1:1 mix of Ultramarines Blue + Ice Blue. http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/579/83163162.jpg 6. Then Pure Ice Blue concentrating on the edges. http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9113/93196832.jpg 7. Then Pure Skull White again concentrating on the edges of the blade and the pattern. http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7565/28363284.jpg At this point the blade already looks great and you can stop here. I added however another step: 8. Glaze the whole blade with a 3:1 Diluted Skull white, which blends the colors and gives a haze effect on the blade. http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4540/70915702.jpg The final result is this: http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8817/lc1u.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3461/lc2m.jpg http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6845/lc3u.jpg With the new GW colours in the stores and not the old ones, what would be the equivalent to the ones you mentioned above? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3390062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 With the new GW colours in the stores and not the old ones, what would be the equivalent to the ones you mentioned above?Regal Blue - Kantor Blue Badab black - Nuln oil Skull white - Whitescar Ice blue - Lothern blue Ultramarines blue - Altdorf guard blue Here is GW's colour conversion chart. Quite handy http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m2320032a_Citadel_Conversion_Chart Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3390065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Chronicler Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thanks mate this helps a lot Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3390159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Great tutorial man! Got bored of basecoats and took a stab at doing a Termie Sgt sword up. It's actually decently similar to how I did most of my power weapons, except with a blue basecoat instead metal, more depth steps, and the glaze - I really like how it came out and think I'll go back and redo my old ones. http://i.imgur.com/A02OxXA.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/Wp6qXPI.jpg?1 Good job mate! You sure can be proud of your work. Also, I decided to post a few compilations of the power weapons that I have made so that you guys can have a better view of the final result. So here it goes: L-Claws http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1473/lclaws.jpg P Swords http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6985/pswords.jpg P Fists http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9638/pfist.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3390301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Sorry for the thread Necromancy, but I found this thread whilst searching for ways to paint Power Swords without an airbrush, and just had to thank the OP. It was my first attempt at power weapons, and I'm very pleased. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3810105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sorry for the thread Necromancy, but I found this thread whilst searching for ways to paint Power Swords without an airbrush, and just had to thank the OP. It was my first attempt at power weapons, and I'm very pleased. Thanks! Great job mate! Glad to be of assistance. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3879169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grimdark Prince Adam+ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks Vahouth for the tutorial! I also used it as a base for paiting a power weapon, the power axe in this pic: http://i.imgur.com/6VfyP1j.jpg?1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3917898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Very nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-3918235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Alanticus Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 This is really good. I might try it out on a model I have ready. I might share the results as I am a newer modeller Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-4058393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 A few more power weapon effects: For Power Fist http://i.imgur.com/7AzBiSi.jpg And a power sword with a metalic base http://i.imgur.com/XRS7tGm.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-4119144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistroyA Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Aha. Nice metallic power weapon there. Are the steps for painting power weapons with a metallic base more or less the same, or is it a different method? I've been searching for a tut to paint electrified metallic power weapons (much like how GW paint their power weapons as of late), but to no avail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-4119285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yeap, the method is more or less the same. i start by completing the metallics first, then I continue with this recipe. The only difference is that after the metallics, I start the effects with 2-3 layers of blue ink to create the transition, and then once dry I build onto that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-4119444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistroyA Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Excellent. Thanks for the response. I'm gonna give that a try soon. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223101-tutorial-painting-power-weapons/page/2/#findComment-4119674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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