KaosRaptor Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi there folks, thought I might try to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge we have here on the B&C with regards to a certain tank issue I'm having. See, recently I've taken to painting my Black Legion through use of Charadon Granite and then repeated black washes. It's quick and painless, and means I don't have to do excessive amounts of highlighting to get depth on an otherwise flat colour. The issue I've got is on the big boys toys...helbrute/dreadnought, predator and land raider. I know from experience that washing an entire vehicle doesn't usually work that well :ermm: with pooling and whatnot, so I'm wondering whether anyone has any suggestions on getting a matching look between my vehicles and infantry, or any suggestions for painting a lot of black at all really (though I'm really not good at straight edge highlighting)! Thanks in advance! Kaos Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265970-painting-black-tanks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 You can get away with washes on vehicles you just have to have the right consistency, leaning more toward a glaze than a wash. As long as you nip any pooling in the bud before it starts to dry you should be safe from tidemarks and such. I did the Red and Black on this Vindi using washes and I think it came out well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265970-painting-black-tanks/#findComment-3240248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosRaptor Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Oh cool, so just thinning down the washes a fair bit should help with the issue? That vindicator looks good! Do you mind me asking what the base of the black was before you washed it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265970-painting-black-tanks/#findComment-3242377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Undercoat Black Gesso (though normal Black Primer is fine, I just use this because I prefer it) Thin layer of Chaos Black Codex Grey line highlight (Though to fit with your troops you'll probably wanna replace this stage with Charandon Granite) - Doesn't have to be perfect, just try to avoid the lines going wavy and take your time on it. Wash with Army Painter Dark Tone or Badab Black 50/50 thinned with water - as many coats as needed (Think I did about 3) focusing on the deep areas and the highlights (smooths out the transition between the Grey and Black a bit) just do one full coat and let it dry, if it still doesn't look right do another and so on till it does. All the weathering was done afterward. Simple and straightforward, as I've found overworking Black can make it look terrible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265970-painting-black-tanks/#findComment-3242587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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