AlexanderEnglish Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Sons Of Orar A Work In Progress 'Real' Army? In the past I have had quite a few armies, but never have I actually cleaned all the mold lines, magnetized arms or actually painted the whole army, so this WIP thread is aimed to keep me motivated to 'complete' the army! One of the main reasons I have decided to commit to this project is Ravendove's Sons Of Orar thread. Although he is my inspiration, I will not be copying him so yell at me if you see something that is the exact same! The Beginnings Of Greatness http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/dc9916e3fc.jpg My cleaned models, waiting to be put together. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e6b055ff60.jpg The bases my army will be placed upon. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/68b92bec17.jpg My army of armless marines. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3afba35f22.jpg Finally, my headless sergeant with magnetized arms. To conclude my first post ever I just want to say all support is appreciated along with any ideas/suggestions. Keep me motivated! I will be purchasing paints soon, so keep your eye on my thread! P.s. Can you see my images? I'm having a lot of trouble uploading them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon Smith Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Nice, looking forward to the next update! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Nice, looking forward to the next update! Does that mean you can see my photos? Thank you for the encouraging words! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TH0R3 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Very nice first post! Can't wait till paint ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 We can indeed se the pics, and they look fine. Looking forward to the painting. - Natanael Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can't wait to see them painted up. How will you be doing them? Clean, dirty, weathered? Got a recipe in mind? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain belisarius Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 nice! ive got to say you are a braver man than i am attempting sons of orar after seeing ravendoves army (wish i could paint like that...) cant wait to see more! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (wish i could paint like that...) Practice does make perfect ;) Ludovic Edit: @AlexanderEnglish: Looking forward to seeing some paint on them :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2703773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Wow! I love this community! No-one knows me because of my low post count, yet you all are friendly and encouraging! Firstly, THANKYOU! In terms of the painting my recipe for red will be something like this: Army Painter Pure Red primer Baal Red wash Blood Red highlights 1:3 Blood Red:Blazing Orange highlights I have not decided what I will be doing for my white, but it will probably be: Skull White primer Astronomical Grey wash in recesses Skull White touch ups If anyone has some suggestions for white, I would greatly appreciate them. I will be aiming for a clean, crisp look to the models, mainly because I like them like that, and also because I'm not very good at battle damage etc. I bought all the paints for the red yesterday, so weather allowing I will be priming them tonight so keep an eye out for an update! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2704507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can't wait to see them painted up. How will you be doing them? Clean, dirty, weathered? Got a recipe in mind? I just realized that Ravendove commented! I actually feel extremely honored by the presence of greatness! Ravendove, what is your recipe for white? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2704509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wow! I love this community! No-one knows me because of my low post count, yet you all are friendly and encouraging! Firstly, THANKYOU! In terms of the painting my recipe for red will be something like this: If the poster is friendly, then so are the posters (in most cases) :) Post counts have nothing to do with it. Good luck with the first batch ;) Ludovic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2704865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hey, more sons of orar! Awesome. If anything, you should be aiming to get yours as close to Ravendove's as possible, he's set a high standard. I'd be extremely proud if my army turned out half as coherent and clean as his! Looking forward to updates on this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2704924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks guys! Just a quick text update, sorry about that. I have primed (red) and washed tactical squad 1, but I couldn't take photos because my step-mum decided that she needed her camera for work (for the first time in the history of my life!). Sorry about that guys, but by this time tomorrow I should have the photos done, and I might get around to highlighting them tonight. I completely agree with you, Ravendove's work is astounding, and so if I achieve anything remotely similar I will be extremely happy. What I was trying to get at is that I wont be using his list, not copying his poses etc. Watch this space for a pic update tomorrow! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2705846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravendove Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Can't wait to see them painted up. How will you be doing them? Clean, dirty, weathered? Got a recipe in mind? I just realized that Ravendove commented! I actually feel extremely honored by the presence of greatness! Ravendove, what is your recipe for white? As far as I'm aware, I'm not the messiah or anything - so chill out a little! :D My white recipe is the fairly standard Codex Grey > Fortress Grey > Skull White. Looking forward to seeing the photos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2706359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Haha so I know I promised you guys a picture update today, but unfortunately my step-mum has gone away on a camp! Who would have ever though :|. So ... in 4 days I will have a picture update, sorry guys! @Ravendove: Hahah your painting is quite amazing mate! Thankyou very much for your recipe, its greatly appreciated. Once again, sorry everyone, but don't loose interest! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2707100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well, I'm looking forward to more. I need to start my own WIP topic before Sons of Orar become too mainstream :) Looking forward to pics though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2707278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Looking forward to pics though. Same here. Ludovic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2707477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well, you guys asked for it, so here it is! A picture update! Unfortunately, I'm not using my normal camera, and I'm very displeased with the results. I will be taking new photos when I return to my dad's house. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/ff7fb3d1de.jpg First off is the whole squad, only the armor is done. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3ddbab4ed1.jpg Next is the sergeant, still requiring a lot of attention. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/4bd0c7d677.jpg Last but not least is the 5 men with Aquila/skull with wings (not sure of name) on their chests. Tell me what you guys think! I realize that I am not the most amazing painter, but I gave it a go. If its crap, tell me, but also tell me how to improve, please! Thanks a lot guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Alright, the camera is crap. I'm extremely upset with how they have turned out. I promise new photos in a day or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 a sheet of white paper underneath the figs and behind would help the pics a little. as for figs its looking very promising, you seem to have got the red just right which can be very tricky. can't wait to see them finished. @ravendove.. no your not, but i'd say your pretty darn close lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderEnglish Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to do that when I re-take the photos within the next few days. Thankyou for the kind words, but tbh the red looks even better in real life, so when I take new photos hopefully you will be able to see what I see! Edit: Should I paint the bases, or leave them el-natural? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looks good so far ;) I would paint the bases because painting rocks to look like rocks seems to look better than just leaving them. Keep up the good work. Vulkan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Alexander, nice red you got there, I like the depth of it. In further steps, some "brownlining" with a mix of Blood Red and Scorched Brown might do the trick to get some definition on those marines, as the red itself looks a bit blank right now. ;) Keep it up, I'd like to see more pics of your guys! Snorri Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain belisarius Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 looking good mate...cant wait to see them finished! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2710991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Nice! As snorri suggested, it would be a good idea to brown in all the panel details. I use devlan mud wash, painting carefully with a small brush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225832-sons-of-orar-wip/#findComment-2711569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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