Rickfactor Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hey all. Perhaps with the recent release of the WH video game, my interest was sparked in the hobby aspect of it again. I had a handful of the original figures in the mid-80s but never progressed beyond painting them one or two colors with that old Testors paint in the small glass bottles. I was terrible at it so I lost interest. I have a bit more spare time now so I gave it another go with the starter set of 5 marines and I found that I enjoy it a bit more as my patience has also improved with maturity. Ive never played the table top game and maybe will try that one day too. A big thanks to BandC, Dakka, and those on Youtube for the positive encouragement and guidance. These are my first minis that I have ever completed. Yes, they are dipped with quickshade and Im learning to use it more effectively. My next groups of marines will be Space Wolves and Im hoping to improve upon the quality wit my highlighting/brush control skills and not relying on the dip. I learned quite a bit with these guys and compliments and suggestions are welcome. Still need to improve on how to do gems. http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2961/img0456jv.jpg Tried for that 5 o'clock shadow. http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3523/img0463yk.jpg http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/415/img0461ut.jpg http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8880/img0470nj.jpg http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9435/img0459gk.jpg http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4790/img0458gz.jpg http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5261/img0467t.jpg Found an Ikea display case for $30. I have a long way to go to fill it up. http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7861/img0473l.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice start they look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstalker Grim Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Excellent work! Have to say I particularly like the red helmeted marine with the flamer :P Nice work with the display cabinet too, I have to say I'd like to invest in one of those one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterEste Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 They look very lovely, especially for not having painted in awhile. Question, do you remember the name of that display case, I would love to pick one up from our local IKEA, but I cannot find it on their site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleBrotherJohn Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Excellent work rickfactor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 if those are truly your first, then you must have cheated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickfactor Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Question, do you remember the name of that display case, I would love to pick one up from our local IKEA, but I cannot find it on their site! Detolf http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10119206/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Have the same display case.Aint that thing cool and practical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Have the same display case.Aint that thing cool and practical? Yup. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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