Brassangel Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 These are a few early progress photos of a project I'm currently working on. I may sell the little guy after it's all said and done. I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the initial photos as they were taken with a cell phone. The finished project will likely be photographed more formally. Comments are welcome! The photos here show his skin, as well as the early stages of his armor. (NOTE: The mane isn't finished; I merely used a coat of Dark Flesh to block out the borders of his face.) Thanks for viewing, and be sure to check out my website for commissions! SKIN: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63189830@N02/...in/photostream/ BOOT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63189830@N02/...in/photostream/ SHOULDER: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63189830@N02/...in/photostream/ BACK VENT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63189830@N02/.../in/photostream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Qruze Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 That's some smooth painting. Nice work! I look forward to seeing him finished. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Very nice, although it does look like he's just a little bit mental. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisD Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Very nice, although it does look like he's just a little bit mental. Well DUH! He's a Space Wolf Rune Priest! Makes him crazy twice over! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 that is some smooth painting ,brush or airbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mek Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Looks really good thus far. I like the crazy eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 that is some smooth painting ,brush or airbrush? Brush. I don't own an airbrush, though I'm considering it for some zenithal effects as well as the speed with which I could finally paint my Tyranid army. ;) Thanks all for the compliments. I will be posting more pictures periodically. I'm in a phase where I basically get 2-3 very specific days for painting, so as those days come, so will the photos. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 With obvious blending skills like yours I don't think that you need an airbrush. Just use the money you would spend on one and buy more minis to paint. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 With obvious blending skills like yours I don't think that you need an airbrush. Just use the money you would spend on one and buy more minis to paint. Problem solved. Thank you. Again, it would probably just be to speed up the painting of an army, or for terrain pieces. But for single models, then yes, I will stick to the brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry for the delays. Things have been hectic. Long and short of it, here's some updated photos. I've done some of the yellows, and I began work on the fur. The dead wolf still needs eyes, claws, some highlighting, and a nose, but you get the picture. I like the contrast. http://flickr.com/gp/63189830@N02/33Ei0y http://flickr.com/gp/63189830@N02/75806a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry. Had the photos on private. Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzap88 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow! Looking awesome. Just curious, are you using GW paints? -kizzap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow! Looking awesome. Just curious, are you using GW paints? -kizzap I am using some GW, and some Vallejo (both Game and Model Color ranges). I tend to prefer the GW browns and Foundation paints for my shades and base coats, as well as the Shadow and Space Wolves Grey. For Turquoise and Ice effects I like the Vallejo line. For highlighting, I look for natural, warm colors instead of using white. The Model Color range is great for that. I also like Coal Black from P3, but don't really have a place to use it on this guy. :huh: But most of my paints are from GW, yes. After having tried them all for years, I just find that GW paints start thicker, and thus give me - the painter - the most flexibility when it comes to finding the consistency I want. The Vallejo dropper bottles are super convenient, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Sorry (again) for the delay (again). Timing has been weird. Anyway, here are some updates as to what I've been working on. I've started work on his forked beard, as well as the various stone/skull pieces around the miniature. Enjoy!! Crux: http://flickr.com/gp/63189830@N02/592o1Y Beard (beginning): http://flickr.com/gp/63189830@N02/bRJ99f The beard will become lighter and/or slightly less saturated by the end. I'm also repainting the tabbard/pelt beneath his belt, as I wasn't satisfied with it. There's still some spots with no paint on them yet, as well as the WWE style belt (which I'm undecided on). Some details around the pistol, as well as a few claws and medallions also remain. Thanks for your support and comments thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 WOW!! I am amazed at the amount of top notch painters out there (at least from what I see on these here boards...), and you should consider yourself one of them Brassangel!! ...you know, I got a Njal that needs a little paint too. :mellow: I look forward to seeing more as this project goes on!! End of Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I was gone for a while, and I never got a hold of a good camera, so this will be more of the same, low-quality images. It really doesn't do the model justice. Not to toot my own horn, but it looks good in person. There are some runes on the base, which my phone camera couldn't snap without being a total blur. I carved them into my sculpted base. I was going to use some lava rock as a basis for Njal, but I couldn't find a shape I was pleased with, so I just built the scenery from scratch using Milliput for the mountain, and some slabs from a Gale Force 9 kit. Every color in the model itself was also used on the base. I will go back and do some touch ups as I see fit. For now, I need to avert my eyes for a while and focus on another project before returning to Mr. Stormcaller. I hope you enjoy, and a big thanks to those who followed the project! FRONT (progress pic) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/5873810275_b109d7f08e.jpg IMAG0078 by jmcolbeck, on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5271/5903417502_8b83c5154c.jpg IMAG0086 by jmcolbeck, on Flickr http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5903419030_233346f093.jpg IMAG0085 by jmcolbeck, on Flickr http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/5903420790_dea2cede3f.jpg IMAG0084 by jmcolbeck, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieronymus Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Even with the "low quality" images I can see that is a very awesome painted model! Very vivid as far as I can see now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Wow. :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edemia Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 That is some top notch painting my friend! I can tell if that was on a gaming table (If your using him in games that is) that your opponent would want to throw in the towel just because he's so awesomely painted. It would be the kind of model that I would notice on a table. Edemia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 That is some top notch painting my friend! I can tell if that was on a gaming table (If your using him in games that is) that your opponent would want to throw in the towel just because he's so awesomely painted. It would be the kind of model that I would notice on a table. Edemia lol...Thank you, but I don't think he will end up on the gaming table for playing. I will likely sell the figure at the end of July, however, so what use he gets will be up to his new owner. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Halrian Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Wow that is really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I suppose a moderator could move this to the Hall of Honor forum, as he's basically done for now. Again, I may pursue some updates in the future, but he "feels" complete to me. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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