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Got these two finsihed up ealier today.

 

Just noticed I forgot to paint the gem on the belt of the first model. Damn it man!

 

BSS

 

Courage and Honor!

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_11_2012/post-43-0-38765900-1353209711_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_11_2012/post-43-0-81745000-1353209724_thumb.jpg

Here's a couple more... I had been looking forward to getting some paint on the LE Sicarius model for some time now...

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_11_2012/post-43-0-73173200-1353876390.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_11_2012/post-43-0-62442900-1353876725.jpg

Mate your models look amazing - seriously, the armour, the metallics the works - just AWESOME!

 

I have to say though, the skin is really off-putting. It's 1% really taking away from the wicked awesome paint work on the 99% of the model.

 

But yeah, thanks for posting the pics - I love them!!

 

 

Luke

Thank you Brothers.

 

@Furioso: Thanks man! I appreciate that...

 

@BBL: Hey appreciate that Brother Ludovic. Good question, I have plans to dig into a 10 man Sternguard, a 10 man Vanguard, 10 man Tac Squad, 10 man Termie squad, and two 6 man assualt squads, probably get to these next year though... Trying to get Elite, special characters, and HQ done first. I started hoarding metal models in 2010 after I knew GW was going to stop making metal castings.

 

TSOM: I appreciate your comments and critique. Any suggestions for improving the depth of my skin tones? Admittedly, I struggle with getting my washes to settle in the creases of the face properly. Also, my camera continues to wash out a lot of my photos, the skin tones do look a bit better in person. Still, any quick tips would be appreciated...

 

My paint list as of right now looks like this:

 

Chaplain Cassius (WIP now/ all metal)

 

Chaplain on Bike (metal/ plastic)

 

25th Anniversary Model (Finecast/ converted to Ultramarine)

 

Legion Champion and Master of the Signal (Resin/Forgeworld)

 

Calgar and Honor Guard (all metal boxed set)

 

Ultramarine Rhino doors (front/back)

 

Ultramarine Landraider doors (full set)

 

Thanks again Brothers...

 

 

BSS

I hope you took my comments well mate, I certainly DO NOT want to be offensive - I just think it's a small part taking away from the rest of the work, which is totally amazing. I have NEVER seen a UM army that I liked - until this one.

 

As for skin, well, there's a few ways to do it. For a standard skin tone, I'd go Tallarn Flesh for the basecoat - this is a foundation colour and will give a strong base to work from. Then mix in a little Dheneb Stone for a rough highlight, then just a thin Dheneb highlight on the upper most regions. Wash with Ogryn Flesh and then a little Devlan Mud in the eyes/mouth, just to darken it a little. By thinning the highlights, you are letting more of the basecoat show through.

 

That's just the way I do it - the wash isn't to shade as the details on a face are generally too shallow to take a wash well. The wash is there to smooth out the highlights. If I may post a pic, I get this result from the above:

 

http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss222/DerekStrontium/Space%20Wolves/005-1.jpg

 

If you don't like that skin tone, then don't follow the steps! :cuss.

 

PS> I've given the old GW names, as I know those colours, but you can use any of the equivalents.

 

 

Luke

Hey, thanks Luke! I will try this sequence on my next model.

 

BTW: No offense taken at all. I respect your insight and thoughts on this issue. And thank you for the kind words about my Ultras, I will try and get a group shot for you this weekend.

 

Paint on Brother Luke!

 

Brother Sgt. Steine

those are one of the best Ultramarines I have seen in a long time, I do have to agree with a few guys the face paint could be better but or else then that you ace the test, I hope to see more in time brother! Keep the warriors of Ultramar coming!

Awesome mate - let me know how you go with it!

 

Can't wait to see them again - feel free to post your re-paint results on my painting page if you like BSS - people would like to see them!

 

Cheers again,

 

 

Luke

 

Hey, thanks Luke! I will try this sequence on my next model.

 

BTW: No offense taken at all. I respect your insight and thoughts on this issue. And thank you for the kind words about my Ultras, I will try and get a group shot for you this weekend.

 

Paint on Brother Luke!

 

Brother Sgt. Steine

The Ancient One! Chaplain Cassius. Cool sculpt, really enjoyed painting this one.

 

Luke, I tried those alternative skin tone sequences you suggested.

 

BSS

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-0-40963900-1354854523.jpg

Yes, he looks boss!

 

I can see the new skin tones mate - do you like them? I mean, on this model it's a little hard to see, there's not much skin, but what do you reckon?

 

The Ancient One! Chaplain Cassius. Cool sculpt, really enjoyed painting this one.

 

Luke, I tried those alternative skin tone sequences you suggested.

 

BSS

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-0-40963900-1354854523.jpg

Yes, I do like the new skin tones... I'll keep working on it. Thanks again my Brutha from Down Unda! :huh:

 

Hey, I re-shot these today on a white BG!

 

BSS

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-1830_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-48251_thumb.jpg

All good man - glad to be able to help out!! That Chaplain looks amazing - really really nicely done!!

 

PS> Do me a favour, check out this link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3...8742&type=3

 

I'd very much like to feature your models in there, if you'd like to be a part of it? If so, email me at luke@thesoundofmachines.net and we'll work it out :lol:

 

On ya mate!

 

 

Luke

 

Yes, I do like the new skin tones... I'll keep working on it. Thanks again my Brutha from Down Unda! :P

 

Hey, I re-shot these today on a white BG!

 

BSS

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-1830_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-48251_thumb.jpg

Pre-Heresy Legion Champion. What a great sculpt!

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-45516_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-19068_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-43-3570_thumb.jpg

 

BSS

  • 1 month later...

Have not updated in a while so here's a few of me latest UMs.

 

1. 25th Anniversary model

 

2. Calgar and Honor Guard diorama

 

3. Terminator Libriarian

 

BSS

 

Courage and Honor! 

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-43-59608_thumb.jpghttp://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-43-0-82277900-1360121821.jpghttp://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-43-0-90078500-1359943260_thumb.jpghttp://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-43-0-49026900-1361211294.jpg

Managed to get some paint on this old classic...  Hard to believe this model is almost 25 years old.

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-43-0-34233200-1361920544.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-43-0-95587700-1361920553.jpg

BSS

  • 3 weeks later...

Okay, here's a trio of assault marines.  Probably my last three models until fall...  Thanks for a good winter of painting and posting gentlemen...

 

28 models for me this year between October of 2012 and March of 2013.  Year 4 of my Ultramarine  project will begin this October. 

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-43-0-55420600-1363560393.jpg

 

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-43-0-23876700-1363560402.jpg

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-43-0-39940100-1363560429.jpg

 

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-43-0-50251800-1363560487.jpg

 

COURAGE AND HONOR BROTHERS!

 

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN THIS FALL...

 

Brother Sgt. Steine

 

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