Hellrender Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Good day, I'm trying some test schemes out for my Ghost Knights. The colourscheme is based on I chose this scheme, because it gives some contrast with the ghost colour and the metal. I plan to make a whole army of ghosts (ofc only 1 unit will be actually ghost knights) and then the contrast will prevent the idea of an army of statues. Well, this is my attempt on a test model: http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l579/UltraWaarom/DSC01862.jpg http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l579/UltraWaarom/DSC01864.jpg http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l579/UltraWaarom/DSC01866.jpg http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l579/UltraWaarom/DSC01869.jpg I like the colour i have for ghosts, but i need some tips on the transition from physical bodyparts to ethereal, aswell as the colour/way the metal is painted. Once this is established i will try some source lighting on people with hammers and swords... But never did that before. Thanks in advance for the C&C. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Darius Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 One of the things I learned from painting my old Emperor's Children army is that, to get a good solid fade, use a technique called "Wet Blending". paint the two colors on and, while they are still wet, take a wet brush with no paint on it and mix the two colors together where they meet. This gives a gradient effect to the paint until you can't tell where one starts and the other stops. Or layering with watered down paint could give a similar effect, where you just cover less and less area with the layers until you build up the etheriel parts to where you like it. If you do it this way, I'd paint the armor silver first, and build up with watered down ethereal parts rather than trying to water down metalics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2978755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 But metal and wetblending? Will the metal parts not go everywhere? Any tips for wetblending? should i use a Thinner instead of water? or will water work? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2978776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Darius Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 blending metal with another color through wetblending will produce a bit of a shimmer in the other color, which will fade out as the metallic fades out too. I've never used thinner for the fading, water generally works just fine since acrylic paints are water-based. The biggest thing is just to have patience, though with only 5 models, it'll be easier than doing an ethereal army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2978796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 exactly my thoughts, but i really would like to have my army be a bit different :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2978844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumo9 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I like these... Mordrak and the lads Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2979338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 They are cool, how are they done, any idea? Because they still have the contrast wiht parts metal, and different shades of green. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2979366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumo9 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Not sure actually, perhaps some airbrushing? Either way, I think it looks great and I love the green to make the ghost knights stand apart from the blue tint on the other Grey Knight models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2979409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Any idea what colours? (either vallejo or citadel names). Monday i will go to the store get the colours see if i can make something similar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2979422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 They are cool, how are they done, any idea? Because they still have the contrast with parts metal, and different shades of green. I have no idea how to do it, but I'm fairly sure its using the technique that was meant for the Army of the Dead from the LoTR range - the effect is very similar in appearance at least. Maybe see if you can find advice for that painting technique? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2979426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I like these... Mordrak and the lads That's the effect I'm going for, as well. Been using my old metal GKTs as Ghosts, while they are slowing being replaced by plastics. SJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2980056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGABOND Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm pretty sure those Ghost Knights belong to Mystic who's a member on this forum. I seen his army at Throne Of Skulls last year. I could be wrong but double check anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2980930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raus Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I used *ghostly smoke* to give my knights ghostly appearance. Nothing compared to some already linked, but I am happy, especially with Mordrak. http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7067/gkmd.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 The basic gist of the "ghostly" paint scheme by GW involves Astronomicon Grey, Skull White, and Thrakka Green wash. 1. Basecoat in Astro Grey. 2. Wash with Thrakka Green. 3. Highlight with Astro Grey. 4. Extreme highlights with Skull White. 5. Pick out details with Scorpion Green (eyes, glowy bits, etc) Or in my case, I just sprayed it white, washed it green, then re-highlighted white (most drybrushing). I'd post pictures but they are not board-appropriate. Here are some links to the pics instead ;) : White-wash-white: Ghosty 1 Dark grey-white-wash-white: Ghosty 2 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 THey are pretty cool, and i think i will use it for my ghost knights. But my original idea was to get a complete army of ghosts, and then such a scheme becomes very monotonus, because it's the only 'colour'. So i'm now looking at the colour schemes: Deep Red, Black (with yellow/black heraldry, and ofc shiny black armour), or normal 'eavy metal metal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 How would you differentiate them from the actual ghosts then? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tharand Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm paiting some for the LPC. Going with the blue ghost look myself. Lord Tharand's LPC Thread - Ghost Knights Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Of Malfeasance X Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Even easier: basecoat white ink thraka green or asurmen blue. Your squad will look like it walked out of Return of the King. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellrender Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 How would you differentiate them from the actual ghosts then? in my first post i showed an example. That guy painted them metal, and then ghost effects at certain parts of the body. This created the illusion as if the knights where only half formed in the physical world. However, that is very hard.. which is why i asked for another good way to paint them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2981680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barenone Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Do like I did, use some composimold to make some casts of some grey knights then pour in some clear acrylic beads that are melted down into the mold and use a syrynge to put a little bit of boltgun paint in streaks inside before it drys so it looks a little misty. tadaa see through models which i believe are perfect for ghost knights. I have them on display at a shop in Sacramento so ill et you some picks next time im there. If you like I can give you some links for the materials and a step by step. takes a lot a time though to get it right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246187-ghost-knights/#findComment-2983411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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