ozris Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, well, after being a member of this board for a couple of years with very infrequent activity, I decided to start up my own WIP-Blog of my IFs: a project I've been working on for quite a few months now and - after succumbing to the iPhone-Hype that seems to be going on everywhere - I'm finally able to take some (rather poor, I'm afraid) pics of my works. OK, less talk, more pics I guess: This is a tactical Marine I've been working on recently at about 75% completion. Things still to do are 1. the backpack, obviously :P 2. the rest of the base 3. the missing edge highlights 4. pigments on the feet and lower legs to "connect" the mini with the base 5. all the black parts And this is the second Marine I've spent my last hours on - a Sternguard vet, about 85% complete; note the xenos scum in back, trying to be sneaky :lol: Things left to do are: 1. black parts 2. details on the base, including pigments 3. detail work on the backpack Alright, these pics will hopefully serve enough as a teaser for some comments + crit - I'll post some more (including other views) once I have some more time and of course, once both minis are finished. Finally, I want so say some thanks especially to Desert Eagle and DV8, whose lovely marines have been a huge inspiration! Keep up the awesome work! So long, ozris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Very nice! I don't think I can criticise... the paintwork is lovely, as is the weathering. The glowing eyes are well done too. So, um, no complaints here! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapturowski Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Awesome! Some of the best Imperial Fists I've ever seen. How do you paint the yellow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozris Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Colorwise, the yellow is not that hard to achieve - when I chose to color palette, I wanted to have as much "straight from the pot"-colors as possible, since I wanted to avoid having to mix my own as much as possible. Colors are as follows: 1. white spray undercoat 2. watered down Vallejo Scrofulous Brown (which actually is rather a dark yellow ;) ) 3. shadows with heavily diluted Vallejo Parasite brown - this make take a few layers for the darker areas 4. the darkest shadow areas and also the "blacklining" is done with Vallejo Charred Brown (? - sorry, the text on the color bottle is really worn out :) ); this may also take a few layers for the really dark areas 5. get back to the yellow areas with Scrofulous Brown to get nice transitions - if necessary 6. area highlights with GW Sunburst Yellow, also diluted of course 7. edge highlights with GW Bleached Bone 8. extreme edge highlights with pure white; take care not to overdo these! Only edges in the focal areas of miniature - e.g. the edges on the helm Well, and that's it. This may sound like a lot of work but once you got a hold of the needed dilutions, it's actually kinda fast-gowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 In love with the Sternguard vet. Always love the yellow/red mix of IF when you account for the vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 what range of Vallejo paints do you use please ozris just theirs game color ,model air and model color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxyogi Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 That is very very very good!!! excellent work!!! Wanna.....need to see more of your Fists!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astral Saviors Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I really like the Sternguard Veteran. I find it really hard to paint yellow but you've absolutely nailed it. No criticism from this corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenfarr Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 what range of Vallejo paints do you use please ozris just theirs game color ,model air and model color. They're from the Game Color range. The colors are made to match GW's colors. Scrofulous Brown=Bubonic Brown Parasite Brown=Vermin Brown Charred Brown=Scorched Brown Hope I could help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sanguin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 They are fantastic, these are the best IF I have seen so far mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Oh my god...those are amazing, they put my feeble yellows to shame :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Wow, I love it. It looks 'burnt' if you know what I mean? And also the highlights really bring it to life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 look great well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozris Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 First of all, thanks a lot for all the kind words - I greatly appreciate it! Also, I wouldn't have thought that maintaining this sort of blog would push my motivation as much as it does right now. Concerning updates: Some more work has been done on the tac marine, but nothing worth taking new pictures of. Instead, to keep me motivated to get those first 2 marines finished afap and as some teasers for you all: And finally, because no one probably noticed ;) : (The right marine's head is not glued on, only for size referance) So long, now I'm gonna go outside to catch some sunrays ^_^ ;) oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozris Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Wow, it sure has been a while :o but I assure you, that I've used the little time I've had recently to the maximum! Next to finally finishing the tac marine I've been messing around with the pretty awesome Death Company and Sang. Guard kits to start up my long-planned Command Squad - pics will follow once the first models are fully assembled and ready for some paint B) But enough blabla for now, let's get on to the real deal, the finished stuff - On this pic, I've tried out my Photoshop-Fu to the fullest, but my camera still blows :D So I hope you still like what you're seeing.... More updates hopefully rather sooner than later :D Until then, oz PS: To be honest, there's still 2 things left to do: 1) the before-mentioned use of concrete pigments on the marine's feet and 2) apply a decal roman numeral on the tactical arrow on the right shoulderpad. But since I'm lacking both of those needed materials right now, I called it quits for now :) Oh, and the rim of the base has been painted a proper black as well, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Scipio Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Very fine Fists, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Very very fine Fists, I'd say :huh: I really like the shade of yellow, and the battle damage looks great on them. Perhaps the shading is a bit inconsistent or so (is that the right word?). It feels like you have several major light-sources around them, and that makes the darker areas sometimes look a bit "thrown out there" or so. The legs on this last marine was what go me thinking about it. Hope you get what I am saying, or I'll have to write an essay and explain ;) I hate when my english is not good enough :( - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I must agree, my 4th company must hide their heads in shame before our 5th company brothers... However, a line from the Dirty Dozen comes to mind. 'Their Pretty ill give you that, but can they Fight' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhornateKiller Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 WOW fantastic fists you have there sir i love them ;) The only thing for me is the blue wash on the weapons I personally would of done delvan mud or a darker wash instead of the blue but that is only a personal opinion like i said fantastic fists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozris Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thank you all for all your kind words, but most importantly for your critique as well - this is what helps me grow as a miniature painter! :lol: @KhornateKiller: The blue shade on the bolter and metallic bits is 100% intended. I think the bluish hue contrasts nicely with the yellow armor and also gives the weaponry a nice futuristic feel, something like "sci-fi metal", if you know what I mean ^_^ @Natanael: Thank you for your comment! I have to admit that I was not fully content with the light and shadow on the marine's armour up til the end, but at some point I just had to call it quits to get on with my next minis. I'll definitely have an even closer look at the used zenithal lighting on the nexto one, I guarantee you that. :huh: As for the Sternguard: After a superglue accident on the backpack :P I sadly have to restart it, so this one will take a while longer until finished. Please bear with me :pirate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatMan Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Awesome, really! Lovely models there! I just don’t know if I like the Blue Metal, it just a touch “too” blue! Nevertheless great models! Laters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Fantastic work, are you sponging that battle damage on or is it all brush work? I have been messing around with some damage methods on my yellow marines and haven't been happy with my tests. These guys look great and I think the blue/future metal works really well. Good luck keeping focused, I want to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioka Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :pirate: This is truly awesome painting. I will be looking forward to more of these as you have a fantastic skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozris Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Fantastic work, are you sponging that battle damage on or is it all brush work? Hey smallvictory, thanks :pirate: The battledamage is 90% spongework with 10% brushstrokes for the "cuts". Getting the battle damage right is really just a matter of practice and feel for the right amount of colour on the sponge. The 3-dimensional effect is then mostly achieved by the edge highlights on the "cuts/dents" etc. If I find the time during my lunch break I'll try to post some pics of the next mini in line, Brother Sgt. Harkon of 2nd Squad, 5th Company. :huh: edit: Thanks, sioka! I greatly appreciate this compliment coming from you, since I truly love your orange marines - they're fantastic :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Great looking IFs! I'm working on some new GK stuff right now, but when taking a break from them, I've decided to finally paint up my old marines as IFs - something I've put off for years, and this is certainly good inspiration for getting something done on the boys in yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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