Ignatia Mortis Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hi, first Blood angel ever and I really like how it turned out... http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1880.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1885.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1886.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1887.jpg I'd really like some feedback on it thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Love it, very Grimdark. Two points from me. Plane metal on rear of jump pack could be spruced up. Scroll work could be lighter to stand out a little more, but only a shade. These points are my own personal taste, how I would do it. Your opinion counts the most :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 You have the basics down and they look good. Now, touch up the washed parts with some highlights and you'll have a nice TT standard mini. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkfish Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looking good buddy, you've got a nice neat painting style and it doesn't look like the paint is too thick. As with the others, I'd suggest adding a bit of highlighting to the scrolls, bone and winged areas. Oh, and the glow on the JP vents is very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northoceanbeach Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I don't like the base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Drake Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yeah, a very nice job! I would advise you to invest in a hobby drill with a 1mm drill so you can drill out gun barrels. I'd also double check your mold lines, there are a few visible on the pistol. That aside, I think a unit of these would look bad ass! How do you plan to do their bases? Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Is this dipped? I don't like dipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freman Bloodglaive Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looks good. Just a bit more highlighting on the bone and such and it'll look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Is this dipped? I don't like dipping. I agree. It prevents the painter from gaining any skills when it comes to highlighting, proper shading, blending and other techniques. While dripping is useful to get an army TT-ready(and only for that!!), it's not good however if you look closer and if you wish to improve your painting skills. I don't know if this is dipped or not, but the only thing I can advise is to use washes instead of those dips, highlight and re-highlight, shade and re-shade until the job is done. Gets you mad some of the time, but the result is so much better. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Is this dipped? I don't like dipping. I agree. It prevents the painter from gaining any skills when it comes to highlighting, proper shading, blending and other techniques. While dripping is useful to get an army TT-ready(and only for that!!), it's not good however if you look closer and if you wish to improve your painting skills. TT-Ready has moved to a completely different level these days, the standards are getting really high. If you're not that interested in the painting aspect of the hobby it can be huge hurdle. http://i.imgur.com/cbsmP.jpg This guy is dipped (not mine) and I think it has a nice, gritty look as well as being far more than just "TT-ready". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatia Mortis Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 It looks dipped but its not, I don't like using dips I prefer washes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It looks dipped but its not, I don't like using dips I prefer washes. How does it look on the table top? I'm curious as how your subdued colors work at a little distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 TT-Ready has moved to a completely different level these days, the standards are getting really high. If you're not that interested in the painting aspect of the hobby it can be huge hurdle. http://i.imgur.com/cbsmP.jpg This guy is dipped (not mine) and I think it has a nice, gritty look as well as being far more than just "TT-ready". Well...to me, it lacks proper highlighting and the dip is too thick in the recesses, covering detail and lets it look sloppy. I'm all in for speeding the painting up(I received my Colour Primer today and it works great!) but dips are not the way to go if someone wants to learn how to paint. They suggest the younglings to don't give a damn about detail, about brushwork and about precision...'cause the dip will make it all well in the end'. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Drake Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Dipped or not, un-drilled gun barrels look horrible! There, I'm done. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What's dipping? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What's dipping? :) Pretty much a large tin of pre-mixed wash, though usually a bit thicker and more shiny compared to GW wash. Paint basic colors, dip models in tin, shake off excess dip and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 What's dipping? :) Pretty much a large tin of pre-mixed wash, though usually a bit thicker and more shiny compared to GW wash. Paint basic colors, dip models in tin, shake off excess dip and dry. Ah, I see, I can understand why somebody would want to do such a thing for an army and each to there own. btw nice 'undipped' DC marine you have there Ignatia Mortis :tu: as said perhaps some finer highlights which would bring out your shading. Oh and battle damage, I'm always a fan of battle damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacon2123 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 hi i love it. looks awesome. :) i would only change the blue on the jump pack and make it gunmetal :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatia Mortis Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 hi i love it. looks awesome. :tu: i would only change the blue on the jump pack and make it gunmetal ;) I'm going for a glowing look, why would I change it to metal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You want to add a bit of white to the blue you have used and edge it round the 'exhaust holes' in the j/p as it will show where the heat is coming from and add the glowing effect. Check out post #13 on Iron Kobra's excellent Lemartes thread HERE to see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOfDeathXIII Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nice 'dark' look bro :cuss I'd give the eyes a couple of highlights though... They provide you with a focal point and really draw you in the model.. Eagerly awaiting your first 'regular' marine! Good luck :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 The red's a bit dark for my taste but other than that I don't have anything to add. You're off to a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatia Mortis Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Well I've been anxious to paint my DC Dread and I gave in... http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1896.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1897.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1898.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1899.jpg And in a small amount of spare time I painted another Power Armour one. http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1906.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1905.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/legonut101/blood%20angels/IMGP1904.jpg (The eye is painted, the shadow hides it) As usual looking for feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightguy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 It's good work. I like the tone, the mood and the amount of battle damage. For me, it could use some highlighting. I think it looks great at this close range, but I think the details may wash out 3-4 feet away at table distance. That's a struggle I always have. I think my mini's look crisp because I paint them right in front of my face, but later the details don't pop when I see them farther away. Just trying to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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