Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks guys!! I'll keep working tonight! I gotta say I'm exhausted today lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 quite a cool model sir, only thing im not a huge fan of is the pinkish designs on the right pad. But it is really well painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks mate! The design is a checkered pattern. Didn't come out as well as I would have liked, but I wasn't going to redo the pad anytime soon! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Well my lunch break was successful! I got to the comic shop, got details on the 2000pt tournament in July, and got the snow to do the bases. Did the Captains base. Needs another layer, but it's getting there. Now for the picture, then back to the office till 7! http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/cff2bd0b.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/297b481b.jpg I decided on simple snow, since it seems to contrast well with the miniature and should contrast well with the display base. Plus it only takes me 5 minutes per base! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
their kin Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you're willing to do a little more work (another 5 minutes + dry time) a really awesome technique to break up the monotony of a snow base is to make a 50/50 glue/snow (or sand for the first layer) mix, then clump it all the over the base, creating irregularities. Then, flock it like any normal base with snow, and you've got an irregular snow base. Not that it doesn't look awesome as is, the snow contrasts really well with the dark tones on the model. You're kicking my butt! Hopefully tonight I'll get to strip all the tactical/devestator marines I'm painting for our challenge. -joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Don't worry the second layer will break up some of the monotonedness. I didn't know that was a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Well a bit of an update! :) So the Captain and I went on a road trip. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/8a2036f3.jpg To visit the display table drying at my parents house. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/f1e2a3d2.jpg And now is in the process of being finished. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/75842396.jpg So we went home and painted and finished the legs of the Dreadnought. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/298e04dc.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/1fd2470c.jpg So tomorrow I will finish the upper body and the base of the Dreadnought and work on some Terminators. The display board should be finished tomorrow! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
their kin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Dude, doing awesome! I'm about to start the other 30 power armor marines in earnest. I can't wait to see these guys finished. I really like that fluer de lis on the dread's leg. -joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Cheers! I'm glad you like it! I'm looking forward to seeing how far you get on your marines in 3.5 days! :) I'll update with pictures on my lunch break close to 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What kind of lunch break is at 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 The lunch break that happens when you have to cover an office while everyone else is at lunch! ^_^ I actually just ended up leaving early for the day instead of taking lunch! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well here is the update. After 2 and a half hours, the Dreadnought torso is finished minus some weather pigments to add when the whole thing is complete. I am super happy with it if I do say so myself. The gold trim spawned from not sure how I wanted to highlight the armour panels and I think it came out good!:cuss http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/c71f230e.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/84e242ad.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/eb568b48.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/f9692c60.jpg Enjoy! I'm off to pick up my Display board from my Dads house since it is now dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
their kin Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looks awesome dude. The colors all come together really nicely. I finally got some work on 12 of the 35 for my side of the race... that's okay though, it goes super quick when work/road trips don't get in the way, so I'm still in this. Once my camera is charged I'll put up picks. Can't wait to see your finished board man. -joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks mate! Unfortunately I'm not fast enough yet! The deadline is quickly approaching and I am trying to figure out where everything fits in at! But I do have an update, and it's one step closer to the big picture! http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/88bac6a4.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/be632910.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/2d9040e4.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/823967a9.jpg So that makes the HQ and one of two Unites complete. Minimum 5 Terminators to go! But the goal is all 15! And when I took the clamps off the display board, the red paint stripped. Without the time to repaint and wait for it, I opted to repaint it to match the black. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/ede08461.jpg The base is now done, which unfortunately is very bland. ;) It needs a plaque or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well now that I am home I managed to fix the bandwidth problem. I made a new photobucket and did the Pro upgrade to it. So we can now enjoy my new studios photobucket. Welcome to Mystik Sprial Studios. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/Fatum%20Addo/FA.jpg http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/Fatum%20Addo/FA2.jpg http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/Fatum%20Addo/FA3.jpg http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/Fatum%20Addo/FA4.jpg And back to the display board! http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/Fatum%20Addo/FA6.jpg Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Geezus how do you paint so well so fast!?! (on a side note I submitted my guy) Also how do you get that nice tone of blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been painting since 1997. :( Just a lot of practice. And I'm no where near as fast as I want to be! ;) The blue is Chaos Black, Shadow Grey, and Hawk Turquoise, built in layers with Hawk being the final pure highlight. I'll usually throw in a Badab Black wash, and use the surrounding areas and colours to help make the armour pop. I'm really happy with the claw and the lascannon, minus the flawed armour panel on the lascannon casing. :( I'm starting the 5 Assault Terminators right now. Should be through them tonight! I saw, I meant to ask what contest he's for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I guess its the finecast painting competition, dunno if all GWs do it. And thanks for the recipe I really want a change of color for a couple minis, all this red and off black is a bit tiring. If I dont have shadow grey what can I sub into it should I mix 2 gw paints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Ah gotcha. That's what I painted the banner for. I hear you on one colour being tiring! :) Hm well I believe there is a foundation paint similar in colour. But I like shadow grey because when mixed with black it isn't to much brighter than black itself. Sorry I don't think I'm making much sense. I'm exhausted. Didn't get a squad done tonight, which means all nighter tomorrow to get 10 models done! I've set my alarm for 2 hours before work so I can try to get some more work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Ah gotcha. That's what I painted the banner for. I hear you on one colour being tiring! :) Hm well I believe there is a foundation paint similar in colour. But I like shadow grey because when mixed with black it isn't to much brighter than black itself. Sorry I don't think I'm making much sense. I'm exhausted. Didn't get a squad done tonight, which means all nighter tomorrow to get 10 models done! I've set my alarm for 2 hours before work so I can try to get some more work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hey guys, well it is the big day! Armies on Parade and Painting Fanatic/Finecast Competition are today. I haven't slept yet, I spent the night painting my Terminators. So here is the picture of the army on the table before I pack it up to head to the store. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd475/MystikSpiralStudios/cadb1e62.jpg I'll take some pictures at the store today of my stuff as well as everyone's work! So look forward to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonajirt Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks! I'm going nuts right now. I'm about to get ready and head out to the shop. Sooner I get there, the sooner I can take a nap! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 its beautiful man! I wish I could see it in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks mate, sorry it's been a while since I posted. I didn't win anything on Saturday which was a little bothersome. I'll have pictures later. But the class I am taking is inspiring me to not dwell on the past but the progress. (It's a class on being successful in business.) And so in that respect, I'm writing a list for the 2K tournament on the 23, July. I bought 3 Razorbacks and 2 Rhinos for it and will being construction soon! They'll have fully detailed interiors and extensive freehand, and also be in the same scheme as my AoP army. More soon guys I promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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