Guest Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Well I think I need to start a WIP thread...My first vow for October was a 5 man Tactical Squad & Knight Commander Cassiel IV.Trying to post pics from mobile wish me luck.http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-07040626.jpghttp://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-07040632.jpghttp://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-07040708.jpgI am thinking that I might tone down the tabard with painting the yellow Caliban Green, Having the chapter symbol and the squad one yellow might be enough. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemid Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Those guys look fantastic! Great color for both the red and the robes. And I think I like the yellow on the robes more than I'd like green, tbh... could you maybe freehand some green something on? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Belial Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very well done and I agree to leave the yellow there. Honestly, I don't think it needs any green save maybe the eye lenses but then again blue ones would do nicely as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very nice work.... I love the colour scheme and the crispness of your painting.. :mellow: Â SG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks guys, I have been humming and hahing to whether they were any good I just never seem to be happy... But the fact they are liked has gave me a lot of confidence. Â Again thanks :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hmmmm 'red' DA look quite good :lol:. Nice painting style Arkley -- good rich colours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komodo Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Nice and crisp. http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-07040708.jpg  I also snapped that pin on this one. :yes: You should be able to take it off with pliers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3199727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverRaffle Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Lovely models, how did you do the bases as I've been looking to do some models on that kind of flagstone base.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3200618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Dragonforge is your friend, Jeff is a great guy and his stuff are pure quality, he is hoping to re-do the Concrete Rubble bases line which I have so I am holding off ordering till he gets a bigger line in... Â But he has some really nice line, Lost Empires & Sanctuary look damn nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3200681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Need some opinions on Knight Commander Cassiel...  I am a little unsure with the front.   http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-10022746.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-10022800.jpg  I can't paint fully assembled :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3202920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kovash Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The front looks pretty damn good to me. Just a few touch ups on the boots and on the robe and you'll be done in no time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3202984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Arkley, I think your Blades look great! I really like the deep red with the yellow icons and the black weapon casings really work. I think the eye lenses should be green to tie them to the Unforgiven more, plus blue might give them too primary a color palette. I'd also suggest green for the wax color on the purity seals. Â On the tabard, I would not have gone with the yellow rope, instead I would do a Vermin Brown (new color name: Skrag Brown) base for the rope, a Devlan Mud (new color: Agrax Earthshade) wash, and then a highlight with Vomit Brown (new name: Tau Light Ochre). The ochre color would still tie in some with the yellow without being the brighter yellow color, which could tone that center down some, but accentuate your yellow icon and band on the tabard. I would also hit the tubes on the helms with some boltgun metal as well. Â All that said, I really like the color you achieved with the chest aquila and I would really like to know what colors and steps you used to achieve it, if you don't mind sharing. Actually, I'd really like to know how you achieved all your colors, if you can spare the time. I also really like the "soft armor" detailing (especially since I usually just leave them plain black) along with the silver on the censer and the bronze/gold color you have for all the little metal icons you have. The bases are also very nicely done and really serve to "finish out" the minis. Â Very nice, look forward to seeing these guys completed, along with the rest of the squad! Â The Company Master looks to be starting off very well, the yellow cape and robelet look nice, and you are very brave to paint (and he's brave to wear) that brilliant white robe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3203736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Great looking minis. Such a nice red - I think they would even make BA painters jealous ; ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3203761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Arkley, I think your Blades look great! I really like the deep red with the yellow icons and the black weapon casings really work. I think the eye lenses should be green to tie them to the Unforgiven more, plus blue might give them too primary a color palette. I'd also suggest green for the wax color on the purity seals.  I am planning on the weapons being green to tie into the Unforgiven more. Eyes will be green good idea :)... I have undercoated the wax seals Caliban Green already :)  On the tabard, I would not have gone with the yellow rope, instead I would do a Vermin Brown (new color name: Skrag Brown) base for the rope, a Devlan Mud (new color: Agrax Earthshade) wash, and then a highlight with Vomit Brown (new name: Tau Light Ochre). The ochre color would still tie in some with the yellow without being the brighter yellow color, which could tone that center down some, but accentuate your yellow icon and band on the tabard. I would also hit the tubes on the helms with some boltgun metal as well.  I was toying with the ropes too I considered Green, Red, Black or Brown.. With the Commanders cape being YELLOW!!!! :P, I was thinking red but brown could work well.  All that said, I really like the color you achieved with the chest aquila and I would really like to know what colors and steps you used to achieve it, if you don't mind sharing. Actually, I'd really like to know how you achieved all your colors, if you can spare the time. I also really like the "soft armor" detailing (especially since I usually just leave them plain black) along with the silver on the censer and the bronze/gold color you have for all the little metal icons you have. The bases are also very nicely done and really serve to "finish out" the minis.  I am flattered people would even ask me that, its usually me asking for recipes.  ARMOUR Mephiston Red > Carroburg Crimson > Agrax Earthshade (armour recess) > Evil Sunz Scarlet > Wild Rider Red  WEAPONS Caliban Green > Biel-Tan Green > Warpstone Glow > Moot Green  CLOTH Dheneb Stone > Agrax Earthshade > 50/50 Dheneb Stone/White > Touch of White  CHEAT EAGLE Zandri Dust > Seraphim Sepia > Ushabti Bone > Screaming Skull  CHAPTER SYMBOL & SQUAD MARKINGS Averland Sunset > Casandora Yellow > Yriel Yellow > Flash Gitz Yellow  METAL Leadbelcher > Nuln Oil > Ironbreaker > Runefang Steel  GOLD SYMBOLS Balthasar Gold > Agrax Earthshade > Gehenna's Gold > Auric Armour Gold  (Nuln flows nice into the recesses I feel wrong doing anything else to Soft Armour)  Basically all the same from the GW website.... The colours they have got for combos really work well.  Very nice, look forward to seeing these guys completed, along with the rest of the squad! The Company Master looks to be starting off very well, the yellow cape and robelet look nice, and you are very brave to paint (and he's brave to wear) that brilliant white robe.  Thanks :) I am glad they have been well received by my Unforgiven Brothers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3203770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 My only caution with green weapon casings is making sure they don't don't look like inverted Christmas Marines. :) it could look very cool though, so let's see it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3203786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I am not the fastest painter :lol: but I have completed my first Vow and I am pretty proud of this fact... And I owe alot to my fellow Unforgiven Brothers, you guys really have gave me a lot of confidence in my painting for that I can't ever thank you enough.  All bases are temporary I am waiting for a new series to be done by Jeff and Dragonforge.  5 Man Combat Squad with Plasma Gun http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18125428.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18125451.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18125506.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18125612.jpg  Knight Commander Cassiel IV (Fourth of his name) http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18134350.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-18134404.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3212240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm not sure how I keep missing this thread, maybe it's the name? I know for sure it ain't the models, brightest most reddest DA eva!!! Â Really cool work you are producing there brother. Â :D Stobz Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3212984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoatibix Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I also like the red. Nice and dark suits a DA chapter. Â Thank you for the recipe - I might have to steal it for my own models. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3213398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Sword - awesome sauce! Â The red is growing on me ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3213976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Grerat looking marines - I like your deep red - this is sth really hard to achieve. Have you ever painted blood Angels - I think they would look stunning with your technique. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3214101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Grerat looking marines - I like your deep red - this is sth really hard to achieve. Have you ever painted blood Angels - I think they would look stunning with your technique. Â Thank you Bevulf I am a HUGE fan of your DA :D (Reads as Jealous as hell) :P Â I was going to make a new vow for October but I was not 100% I could complete by the end but I might be able to :P Â WIP of my new Knight Commander, as much as I like the new DV Master I do LOVE this guy. Â http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-21213830.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-21213850.jpg http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-10-21213904.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3215287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kovash Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice to see you completed your vow. Hope you stick with it, the motivation from your fellow battle brothers helps out big time. Â I'm also glad to see someone else using the DA Chapter Master model. Looks like your back pack is intact; the one I received was a total mess, I tossed it right into the garbage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3215297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice to see you completed your vow. Hope you stick with it, the motivation from your fellow battle brothers helps out big time. Â I'm also glad to see someone else using the DA Chapter Master model. Looks like your back pack is intact; the one I received was a total mess, I tossed it right into the garbage. Â Yeah the motivation is a big help :P Â And he is metal :)... I'm not a fan of Finecast after 10 Calgar and Honour Guard sets :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3215301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Really lovely stuff Arkley. Â Keep these wonderful minis coming! Â Cheers, Â WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3215343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quirk Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 These are really cool! I especially like the sword on your Knight Commander model. Eye candy, the whole lot! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262634-the-blades-are-drawn/#findComment-3215377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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