Bolt Thrower Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I've almost finished my first handful of dudes from my the AoBR box. I haven't painted before (apart from a van saar gang many moons ago) so any criticism is more than welcome, always happy to learn. The pics looked better on my phone, they're a little too over exposed. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/mafoota/30082011001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/mafoota/30082011086.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/mafoota/30082011085.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 For your first real models... :) DANG...they're better than I can do, and I've been painting for a little over 3 years now (started playing 6 years ago, only started painting 3 years ago). I'd recommend getting some of the Citadel Washes, they're amazing, and washing the armor with Thraka Green. Of course, that's my opinion, others may say different. And Ogryn Flesh for the sarge's face. Good work though, I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Thrower Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I've given them a wash with badab black and ogryn flesh but it doesn't show up too well on the pics. The armour could do with another wash to be honest. I did try to leave some the black undercoat showing as per tutorials but struggled with it. I haven't highlighted or put chapter markings on yet either (although they are naturally highlighted due to the pic being taken in daylight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithior Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 They're looking fantastic mate, great start. A Snot green/Dark angels green mix highlight will really make the armour stand out. Nice one, looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Thrower Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Cheers, I was dreading the painting side of the hobby as I'm notoriously scruffy when it comes to anything dextrous. I'm going to have a go at highlighting them when my kids have gone to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Thrower Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I found this grot model in a box of stuff I got given and he was just asking for it. <_< http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/mafoota/gtfo.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Wow, looking great. I would suggest to wash the red with baal red wash (or the brown wash, if you don't mind darkening the red). Also, I'm guessing you don't have a ton of paints, but next time you're buying paint grab the brown foundation paint and brown wash, and paint the holster and pouches and other details using them. And, if you feel like really taking them to the next level, go ahead and try edge highlighting. Good luck ^_^ edit: forgot to close parentheses haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Thrower Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Aye, I need some brown. I left them green and figured I could always add details like that when I get the paint. I tried some highlighting last night and while my patience remained intact it looked pretty good. When I started to try and rush it went on a bit thick and will need redoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercadius Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Great first effort. The leave pic made me chuckle <_< The tubing areas between the armour plates could do with picking out with some metallic, then washed with black ink to define them, but they all look perfectly good for gaming as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Thrower Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks Merc. I put some more wash into some of the brighter recesses last night and it was a definite improvement. I'd like to add some more detail into the faces but I'll wait until I have a smaller brush and a maginifying glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I wish my first models looked anywhere near that good, fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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