Razblood Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Some very nice work, I really like what you've done with the Land Raider, although the insets look a bit too dark to my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Some very nice work, I really like what you've done with the Land Raider, although the insets look a bit too dark to my eyes. You are right. I would liked to have airbrushed those but didn't trust my ability to use masking techniques. But then painting large flat areas with a brush sucks as well. I will probably go back over the insets with some VMA Steel to brighten them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 So, I am getting back into it. Not much progress worth showing so far. I have spent a lot of time filing down edges on 10 metal figures (Masters of the Chapter, and one of the old 'Veteran' sets). I am also prepping a 'bag o skulls' from Secret Weapon Miniatures. The skulls are very small and metal and don't come on a sprue so cleaning them up is quite the task (I'd rather pull my fingernails out!). I think it will be worth it in the end when I have skulls all over the place; on models, covering bases..... MOAR SKULLZ!!!!!!!!! ehem... sorry about that... Anyways.... So, I have started a youtube channel. I just got my Microsoft LifeCam Cinema (720p) in the mail today from Amazon. (the damn thing was to my door in less than 24hrs.... I think Amazon uses f***ing magic....) Anyways, here is my first video: Nothing spectacular, just testing the camera and talking about what I am wanting to do in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodren Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi guys, is this the new silver skulls thread? I could not find the old one, really like the models six :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi guys, is this the new silver skulls thread? I could not find the old one, really like the models six :-) Not quite sure what you mean. This has always been my WIP thread. I did change the title at one point. It used to be "WIP: Silver Skulls" or something like that. Thanks for the compliment. I will hopefully be adding some more pictures this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I used some of my not so glamorous models to try some things. I tried free-handing the tactical arrows, and painted one kneepad green to add a bit of color. I did a very simple basing job and tried out some vallejo pigment to get a weathered effect on their feet to help blend with the base. I still need something else on the bases. I am thinking maybe some kind of burnt colored static grass. Feedback welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Templar Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Nice looking Silver Skulls you've got there. I think the weathering on them looks spot on. Not too heavy. Your choice with the static grass, sometimes less is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew J Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Like the weathering, looks good, subtle but realistic looking. I will say that the painted arrows look good, one thing I did was to vary the size of all the arrows in my squad and put them in different places on the shoulder pad because I knew that I couldnt get them all the same size. I hope that gives you an idea as to what I was trying to describe. Lastly I like your green color, just dont know if it works as well with the silver and black as red does or even blue. That is just a personal feeling though, as red stands out more to me. Either way keep it up, love what you have done so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Nice looking Silver Skulls you've got there. I think the weathering on them looks spot on. Not too heavy. Your choice with the static grass, sometimes less is more. Thanks. The more I look at them I am not sure grass would fit. maybe some larger rocks or something. Like the weathering, looks good, subtle but realistic looking. I will say that the painted arrows look good, one thing I did was to vary the size of all the arrows in my squad and put them in different places on the shoulder pad because I knew that I couldnt get them all the same size. I hope that gives you an idea as to what I was trying to describe. Lastly I like your green color, just dont know if it works as well with the silver and black as red does or even blue. That is just a personal feeling though, as red stands out more to me. Either way keep it up, love what you have done so far! Nice marines, and I like that idea. I may try it. Edited July 17, 2012 by SickSix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Ok, my previous video had an audio problem so I reposted it with adjusted music volume! Edited July 17, 2012 by SickSix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Ok, so after the Big Momma Cannon project I am forcing myself to get back on track with my beloved Silver Skulls. I just prepped these wonderful pieces and hope to get to painting them very soon. I think they will really set my Rhino's apart if I can pull it off right. I am thinking black doors, green arrows, and silver skulls. What do you think? Unboxing/Review video here: Edited July 23, 2012 by SickSix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think the proposed color scheme for the doors should look stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 So here are the ChapterHouse Studios rhino doors with base colors applied: Top Hatch Side Door Now to save yourself some time and effort if using an airbrush: 1. Paint the door(s) first 2. Mask the Door(s) 3. Paint the arrows 3.5 Highlight arrows! 4. Mask the arrows 5. Paint the skulls I did not do this order and wasted time and effort. Also, I got lazy and one of the sets I did not wash with soapy water. I am guessing this one was it: This is very very frustrating. The tape just kept peeling the paint back. I didn't keep track of which doors I didn't wash but it must be this one. I can't think of any other reason for this to happen. /sigh So I will try to fix it later. Too frustrated to deal with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The doors look good, though I think you may need to touch up the skulls area with some black so only the skulls "pop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Wow, it's been a looong time... So I have no finished a large batch of infantry. The freehanding was a pain and i suck at edge highlighting (bolters)... But overall, I think they look pretty good. And consider nearly all the armies in my area are unpainted, I will be proud to put them on the table (if I ever actually make it out to play again lol). http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434306_md-Captain,%20Commander,%20Silver%20Skull%20Captain,%20Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marine%20Captain.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434307_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Sternguard,%20Tacticals.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434309_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Sternguard,%20Tacticals.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434310_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Sternguard,%20Tacticals.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434301_md-Freehand,%20Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Tactical%20Arrows,%20Tactical%20Squad.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434302_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Tacticals.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434303_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Tacticals.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/11/24/434304_md-Silver%20Skulls,%20Space%20Marines,%20Tacticals.jpg yodaid764 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Awesome thread. Really like those chapter house doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Now that I got most of the infantry done, I've moved on to something, bigger.... ***See what was in this post here.*** Edited December 10, 2012 by SickSix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) ***See what was in this post here.*** Edited December 10, 2012 by SickSix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Lovely work Sick Six, that is one big ol tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Lovely work Sick Six, that is one big ol tank! Thanks, I am actually going to remove those images as I have created a thread solely for that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Progress! Started painting my assault marines and some others mixed in. http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/1/12/451465_sm-Assault%20Marines%2C%20Assault%20Squad%2C%20Chainsword%2C%20Silver%20Skulls%2C%20Space%20Marines.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/1/12/451466_sm-Assault%20Marines%2C%20Assault%20Squad%2C%20Chainsword%2C%20Silver%20Skulls%2C%20Space%20Marines.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/1/12/451467_sm-Assault%20Marines%2C%20Assault%20Squad%2C%20Chainsword%2C%20Silver%20Skulls%2C%20Space%20Marines.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hmm, I let this thread linger for too long. So, last night I started customizing my 2nd Land Raider (even though I still haven't finished the first one): In these pictures you see 4 doors, one set will go on the first land raider. http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/5/21/498472_sm-Conversion%2C%20Land%20Raider%2C%20Skull%2C%20Space%2C%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Trophies.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/5/21/498473_sm-Conversion%2C%20Land%20Raider%2C%20Skull%2C%20Space%2C%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Trophies.jpg The skulls and bones are from the Wargames Factory skeleton warriors kit. The chain is the smallest I could find at Hobby Lobby some time ago. Too big for use on troops but not too bad for vehicles. Squeaky and Kierdale 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 That is awesome. SickSix 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Templar Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 That LR and the doors look great. Might have to steal that idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Oh HELL YEAH! That is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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