Sir Blayse Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm not the best painter, but here is my guys. This is my 1000pt league army. It is designed to hit fast and hold ground. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/bio_bob82/Warhammer40k007.jpg (I haven't completely finished the second speeders details, and somehow forgot to attach his heavy flamer before I took the picture. I have them magnetized and sometimes they are hanging out in the box.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Tiny details...so far away...must...see...up close! From this distance they look perfect though :angry: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2913771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 i really love that colour.. :angry: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2913774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Blayse Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks. I don't drill out my barrels on my bolters, not yet at least. I'm don't really trust myself doing that. I do a lot of magnets, but that is a bit different. Here are a few more. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/bio_bob82/Warhammer40k024.jpg I haven't done any battle damage on my Ultra's. This is my first squad rhino. (This is also the first unit I ever did for 40k when I started.) http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/bio_bob82/Warhammer40k023.jpg Second squad's rhino. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/bio_bob82/Warhammer40k022.jpg This is my Librarian, he's a brave soul. I usually stick him with my Sternguard. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/bio_bob82/Warhammer40k009.jpg My Sternguard. A few are my own kitbashed creations, most of the details on my vehicles are decals. But, I did freehand the skull on top of the rhino. Trying to get better at that. I hope to do a few banners down the road. They are still a major work in progress. I also have 3 Dreads, 5 drop pods, an Assault squad, 5 Terminators ( one with a kitbashed Cyclone launcher), a AOBR Captain. Plus, a Typhoon in the box. Most are painted, though 2 drop pods are barely so. None are really good enough to show off at this point. ( Sorry, I forgot my scouts.) I also have Telion, 5 Snipers, a Hvy bolter, Missile Launcher, 5 Bolters, and 10 CCW. The snipers and Telion look pretty good, but the others are not all that complete. At least not to my own standard. I run several armies, I try to get them painted in cycles. Plus, I just recently started up Black Templars also. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2913785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 its very clean painted, my only criticisms would be that your paint is very thick. you should try watering down paints a little, i often find multiple layers of watered down paints is better, and also allows for you to experiment with shading and highlighting. I would also say that you could try an ink or wash, generally i dont work that way and opt for the more time consuming method or painting over a black basecoat and avoiding the recesses, but a wash can get similar results in much less time (badab black is da bomb) once youve got that in hand you could then practice with some highlights, they really finish a good paint job. sorry if that sounds too critical, but im a firm believer in trying new things to expand your abilities, my first paint jobs were terrible Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2913790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Blayse Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 It's been getting a lot better. That first squad was really not done that well. I've been going back to try and make them a little better, but I did paint them really heavy. With the Sternguard and the other squad I started using tips I learned on here. I don't do the highlights on the blue armor, not a fan of that look. But, I like doing it on the golds emblems, bolters, etc. Most of our players don't paint their armies, which is shame- it adds so much to the hobby. Mainly just wanting my army to look decent enough that I can start posting a few Bat Reps and such. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2913796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 a tip for your blue then. You could take a light wash over it, so the edges and details of the armour get picked out, which already adds a great dynamic to your models. Now it's quite flat (the blue). The highlight you can then skip. Another thing you could try is, paint your basecoat. Then take your basecoat colour but add a bit of space wolves grey (like 3:1). Then put this as another layer on the model (so not as a highlight). Just make sure you leave the deeper parts the basecoat colour (like under the backback, belts, just udner the shoulderpads, groin etc..). For best results pick out a way from which a source of light would come, and then layer from that direction (so don;t layer where the light doesn't shine). Alternatively, and easier, you could do a basecoat, wash, Layer (with basecoat colour). For exemple, take Mordian Blue basecoat, wash it with Badab Black, and then lay Mordian blue (making sure to not layer on top of the Badab Black lining, and make sure you leave a small layer of the Mordian Blue washed with Badab Black. This way you already create 3 layers, on a very easy way. On top of this this will not look as if it's highlighted, while still having the shadows and details picked out. good luck Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastrike Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I like it, nice and clean but do agree some highlights would make the army pop that much more. It does take time but once you get the system down then you are in like flint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voi shet magir Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I like the part where they are blue Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza St. Pauli Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 These minatures look okay to me, a very solid tabletop standard! However I agree with GC08, your paint is way to thick, mate! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Blayse Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 What is the best way to thin it down? Just use water or windex? What ratio should I use? I've tried to water them down before and did not like the result I got. Thanks for the tips. Also, any tips on battle damage. I don't want too much- my Flesh tearers look like they have been through the grinder, I would think the Ultra's are in a bit better shape. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 it easy to do, just have a mixing palate handy and add a tiny bit of water at a time.. when you apply a thin paint youll know right away if its too thin, just keep using trial and error until you get the consistancy right. when i do it i simply dip the brush in water before putting it in the paint, but every now and then due to weather conditions (too hot or too cold) my paints do become very thick and need a proper watering down.. (add water to the tub and shake vigorously) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn. Palladorus Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 when i do it i simply dip the brush in water before putting it in the paint, but every now and then due to weather conditions (too hot or too cold) my paints do become very thick and need a proper watering down.. (add water to the tub and shake vigorously) Bingo. Usually just cleaning your brush in clean water between paints is enough to water them down properly. Sometimes though a pot thickens up depending on the weather or if you haven't used it in a while, and since I airbrush my basecoats I keep an eyedropper on my painting table. When a pot needs watering down I just add three drops of water and stir with some spare brass rod. That's usually about the right amount, but occasionally I have to add more. A little goes a long way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My paint was all bone dry. I've been rehydrating them to paint my Necrons. Even the Necron paint has Reanimation Protocols ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241269-my-ultramarines-pic/#findComment-2914964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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