Benny Jay Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have been messing about recently with lots of new shiny Chaos stuff, but have sadly been neglecting my Space Marines. Tonight I decided to give them some much needed attention and painted the first 5 marines and Contemptor Dreadnaught of my DIY chapter 'The Seven Sons'. The fruits of my labour: http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/Dread_Squad.jpg They are all pretty much complete apart from Weathering and battle damage. (I need to do some reading before I attempt it.) I would have posted more pics but only got my iphone, as the wife has misplaced my proper camera. I am hoping to add another 5 marines, 10 Assault Marines and 2 Razorbacks before Christmas (gonna have to work hard!). Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinners Red Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Nice color scheme. Can't wait to see the assault marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingdom of the Emperor Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Really liking that blue color, very vibrant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Jay Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 I decided to give my airbrush a whirl tonight and got a little carried away. I managed to get a base coat on my Assault Marines, 2 Razorbacks, a Land Raider and my Storm Talon. http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/AB_FUN_zpse7e9fd82.jpg I have painted some detail on the Storm Talon and one of Razorbacks before i got my orders off the wife and had to be social :D Lots and lots of blue! Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Jay Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Had a blast at painting The Chaplain for my Chapter. He is still very much a work in progress but you should get an idea of how he might look. 'Chaplain Gabriel Kane' http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/Chappie_zps249e4e8d.jpg Picture isn't the best quality, but should get my digicam back tomorrow so i will hopefully get some better pictures. Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Jay Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Small update.. Pretty much done my 10man tactical Squad.. Only need to finish the backpacks on 5 of them.. Then it is onto my assault marines. 10 man squad with Contemptor Dreadnought. http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/TAC_CON_zpsfd8afe1a.jpg I'm quite pleased with how they look as a squad. http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/TAC1_zps5b926092.jpg http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u554/b3nn3h/Seven%20Sons/TAC2_zps27a2739f.jpg Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 What is your blue recipie? Nice to see non ultras in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Jay Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 The Blue is really simple.. Marines: 1. Black Primer 2. Macragge Blue (Base) 2 Thinned layers - I normally use an airbrush. 3. Drakenhof Nightshade (Shade) Vehicles/Dreadnought 1. Black Primer 2. Macragge Blue / Chaos Black - 10:1 Ratio (Approx) The paint also seems more vibrant if i apply it using an airbrush and not a normal brush. (I may be wrong but i did redo a few vehicles after noticing a distinct difference) Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxyogi Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Looking good!! Keep em coming!!....when Wifey approves ;) dont worry you are not the only one! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Wow, that's a really "BAM! BLUE!!!" shade. :wacko: Interesting composition, I like it. But the metallics on the helmets in particular look a bit off. Some seem a bit too thick, but invariably they all could use some shading. Wash em and see what happens. ^_^ Hmm, and on closer inspection, you don't seem to have highlighted the blue at all :cuss That could do a lot to help (but of course it takes a helluva lot more time per model then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thats a great blue you have got going on. The tactical squad looks really cool. I like your chaplain where is the head from? How about this for a chapter symbol http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/Adavers/150px-Everton_FC_Crestsvg_zps06ce7932.png Its a grand old team to play for, its a grand old team to support.... Cheers The Yak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Jay Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Cheers for the comments.. @Firepower The Metallics are washed.. they just look bright in the images cos my camera is a bit rubbish, plus some of these models have a few layers of paint underneath as i couldn't be bothered stripping them. This Squad is more a test of my colour scheme.. Also I am planning on highlighting the models at some point when i get a bit more confidence in my painting skills. @The Yak The head is from Chapterhouse studios. they do have some decent stuff. I am not worthy of such a symbol on my humble chapter.. Only the God Emperor himself could use such a coveted symbol! "... and if, you know, your history, it's enough to make your heart gooooooOOOOOOOO.." Cheers Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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