MonSTeR Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Guys, Do any of you go for OSL effects on the lenses of the helmets? I've always thought they were more like the coloured lenses you find on a certain well known brand of sports sunglasses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Guys, Do any of you go for OSL effects on the lenses of the helmets? I've always thought they were more like the coloured lenses you find on a certain well known brand of sports sunglasses. OSL? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2877903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSTeR Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Object Source Lighting the bit where the lenses are supposed to "glow" so you have to paint the glow effect on the rest of the helmet. I'm just whining i think because I think it looks incredibly messy, and I don't "get" why eye lenses would glow!?!? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2877941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Now I get you. Not really seen this on many marines and your right about lenses. Not really a reason for them to glow unless on purpose (Night Lords for example to intimidate). Most just go with an edge highlight to make them look a little glossy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSTeR Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Ive' seen it becomming a bit of a trend and was hoping I wasn't the only one who didn't like it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not sure why you wouldn't like it. For those that suck at it, yeah I can understand.. but when done right, I think it looks amazing. As for WHY we would want them to glow, there's two reasons I can think of. Natural intimidation.. and awesomeness. Examples: Natural (this is why I think it's suitable for Space Wolves). http://www.everythingwolf.com/gallery/galleryimages/nita081308-7.jpghttp://upsidedowndogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Charlie-Brown-Upside-Down.jpg ..and Awesomeness (and personally why I think most people do it). http://i2.listal.com/image/346110/936full-splinter-cell-poster.jpghttp://iwallpaper.eu/iphone/iphone4/Splinter-Cell-Conviction.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Also, whether a recent trend or one that's been around a while, OSL is usually done on more things than just the eyes. Plasma gun reactors are perhaps one of the more striking. Jump pack exhaust manifolds, auspex/biker/heavy weapon/drop pod viewscreens, torches and fire elements, tank searchlights, etc...all of these I've seen done extremely well and add sooo much to the illusion of realism and are one of the major things I see that separate high-rated Golden Daemon competitors and the rest of us. When done poorly, though, the notion of OSL is completely lost and makes the model look confusing and you just wanna take a spray can to it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I'm experimenting with it on my 30K GC - I'll pop some phots for comment once I'm happy with the effect Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSTeR Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Also, whether a recent trend or one that's been around a while, OSL is usually done on more things than just the eyes. Plasma gun reactors are perhaps one of the more striking. Jump pack exhaust manifolds, auspex/biker/heavy weapon/drop pod viewscreens, torches and fire elements, tank searchlights, etc...all of these I've seen done extremely well and add sooo much to the illusion of realism and are one of the major things I see that separate high-rated Golden Daemon competitors and the rest of us. When done poorly, though, the notion of OSL is completely lost and makes the model look confusing and you just wanna take a spray can to it. I'm yet to see one that makes me think "oooh AWESOME" I actually think they usually detract from the illusion of realism - unless you are trying to imagine that everything takes place in sufficient low light conditions, where an auspex would blast out enough light to turn a marine into a lighthouse :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wysten Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Aye, I tend to largely use multed colours for my marines. the main issue I'm having is skin and having enough motivation to paint and get the eye peices to at least look there, glaring. I feel eye lenses should stand out a little, but not enough that it's immediately eyedrawing, the model as a being matters more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2878991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatGrinder Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I used to be quite good at OSL, but alas, my time away from the hobby has atrophied that certain skill. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2879658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillen Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Except IR goggles and Light amplifing does not glow. It would draw fire. Hrrrm where coud he be? Maybe that bright red dot is his eye. Pop and dead marine. And lot of money and training down the draind and one guy who will not be hang out from now on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Except IR goggles and Light amplifing does not glow. It would draw fire. Hrrrm where coud he be? Maybe that bright red dot is his eye. Pop and dead marine. And lot of money and training down the draind and one guy who will not be hang out from now on. Oh yes the small dull red glow from the 3m chap in bulky armour running towards me with a chain axe ... :mellow: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Except IR goggles and Light amplifing does not glow. It would draw fire. Hrrrm where coud he be? Maybe that bright red dot is his eye. Pop and dead marine. And lot of money and training down the draind and one guy who will not be hang out from now on. Oh yes the small dull red glow from the 3m chap in bulky armour running towards me with a chain axe ... :lol: Don't forget the howling warcries... and if the game, Space Marine, is any indication, running full tilt at the enemy makes a pretty hefty stomp. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If it is done right i think it is cool. (Picture from Cyrils guide on CMON) http://www.coolminiornot.com/articlesimg/art4136dff0ab845.jpg But it takes time, and i will never do it on a entire army (to time consuming) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillen Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Marines do not just run at peeps. There is a ton of fluff books talking about Guerilla warfare. Heck there is an awesome short story about some WolfGuard fighting DE in Tells of the Hersy. Sometimes you need to find cover and sit. Can't do that with glow sticks for eyes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wysten Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It largely assumes space marines are stealthy, I can't imagine them to ever be stealthy. Glow eyes or not glow eyes, miniture tanks which hates everything you stand for is very much a shock trooper force. I imagine a couple of lights would add to that effect quite nicely, not too shiny, but when you get too close. They will be the last thing they will ever see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2881808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Marines do not just run at peeps. There is a ton of fluff books talking about Guerilla warfare. Heck there is an awesome short story about some WolfGuard fighting DE in Tells of the Hersy. Sometimes you need to find cover and sit. Can't do that with glow sticks for eyes. Guess you don't do irony then :rolleyes: We know that they shouldn't have lighthouses strapped to their helmets and there is a world of difference between your glow sticks and some gentle washes around the surrounding area to show a modest red glow. However, when you take a look at troops wearing pngs etc. through your own night visions devices then they do glow a tadge. Besides, I've not yet seen an ambush work too well on the table top and it wasn't because the opponent could see the painted lenses on the tiny plastic toy power helmets ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238584-osl-eye-lenses/#findComment-2883390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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