Gingalain Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 So I am working on an Ork army, but as a break I'm painting a Salamander army too. I know. A break from a tide of green by painting more green But Salamanders are awesome.I have been painting since February 2012, so still a noob. But here are the 2 I have finished. Lightbox tested during Lunch :P Tactical Marine http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/P1010054_zps8859c5bb.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/P1010058_zps1ea9e30e.jpg Pellas Mir'san http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/PellasMirsan2_zpsc7a4b66d.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/PellasMirsan22_zps49f65d9d.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/PellasMirsan21_zps5fc27311.jpg]He is magnetized so i can put a Powerfist and different guns on him.constructive criticism is apretiated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 For 10 months experience, you're not doing bad at all. There's a question as to which one looks more akin to real life, based on the wide difference in lighting between the scout and the captain. I find the captain's green a tad bright, but judging by the look of the purity seals I think this was taken with a flash on or some other light source set a bit too high. The all important fire effect isn't bad, though on the cape I would think about adding a bit more orange and red to the edges, pushing the yellow a but further down the cape. Also, I'd try for sharper, more fluid edges (the sword is a pretty good example, wheras the edges of the cape are a bit squared). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingalain Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks for the input :-) gettin proper lighting for pictures is a nightmare during the darkseason in the north of Norway. Add the fact that my best camera is my phone. Luckily I shave my head or I would rip my hair out :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm pretty sure there's a tutorial on how to make a very cheap and effective lightbox floating around the How To guides here on the BnC. If not, you could google it and get plenty of results in a heartbeat. It's basically just a couple of desk lamps, some translucent paper or white cloth, and a simple structure to put it around. From there it's just a matter of fiddling with your camera's settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm pretty sure there's a tutorial on how to make a very cheap and effective lightbox floating around the How To guides here on the BnC. Very true. There is a whole photograpy tutorials section here. As far as comments go, I'd say you need to make the black highlighting a bit more subtle. If you're going for greys, then in my experience it's an area where less is definately more! I think you are doing fine with the greens but the red eyes seem to be a bit dull. If that was you intended effect, fine - but if you wanted to make a more striking contrast then let me suggest you paint a white spot before you apply the red. Look forward for your next models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingalain Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Tried a simple lightbox. Hope the results are better Need to get a better camera at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenocidal Maniac Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Wow, really cool. You've nailed the green and the black skin. The gold is really nice as well. Salamanders sure are an attractive army when done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingalain Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 No net for a weekend :S But got some painting done 1 Dreadnought is almost done, missing an arm and need to paint the replacement missile launcher and TL lascannon Tactical Marine 1st Squad 2nd Company http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/tacticalmarine2_zpsb94bf610.jpg sergeant 1 squad 2nd Company http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Sgt1thsquad_zpsd8fb9538.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Sgt1thsquad1_zpscefdb142.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Sgt1thsquad2_zps277927bd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Very nice. I love the skin colour you've achieved as well as the intense, burning eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingalain Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Brother Incus http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/BrotherIncus4_zpse3dd3812.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/BrotherIncus_zps1079a0a9.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/BrotherIncus1_zps40b6ff3e.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/BrotherIncus2_zps3dbde861.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/BrotherIncus3_zps06ad1915.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogeyMan^ Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nice painting, well done. Little advice - don't post so detailed photos, most mistakes they're showing aren't really noticable in real life :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingalain Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Vulkan He'stan. Found out I really hate finecast. He was a nightmare to finish. and as soon as he had purity-seal on the iron-halo decided to break off. http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Vulkan2_zps7e64855a.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Vulkan_zps597a10a8.jpg http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Vulkan3_zps3298a442.jpg Firewalker - Rhino http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/20140816_210358_zpsb7363384.jpg 2nd Company 1ts Squad http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/IMG_2638_zps011e250d.jpg 2nd Company 2nd Squad http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/2ndsquad_zpsd6bdf67d.jpg 1st Company 5th Squad (Terminators) http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/Terminators_zps8069e963.jpg The less said about my librarian the better..... http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/Araxel/20140816_210528_zpse91dff16.jpg Sorry some of the photos were :cussty :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 What is wrong with the libby? I think he looks great. This is fantastic thread, improvement on every piece you've done. It looks like you've found your groove, now to just keep painting. Highlights for me are the Rhino and the Dread, the fire on the Rhino especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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