elmo Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Unfortunately when I paint the sand on it will go over the wing art and with it being white it will not stand out as much so I will repaint it in black. I suppose if you took the green as an undercoat then it would be at the same stage as my Chimera which is waiting for the start of Sept so it may qualify Anyway, stoppit! Every time I try to start a new project you tell me to wait for the end of the month! I need to paint something or I will get mad(der) :P Edited August 16, 2014 by Elmo9141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Do the valk for the challenge. The valk looks amazing as it is but I look forward to seeing it given the Russ treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Here is the before photo... http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2014/228/a/e/wip__valkyrie___before_by_elmo9141-d7vdjt9.jpg And here is tonight's progress The desert paint is done less shading and I have begun on the belly but it will take a few more coats to get even coverage. Don't worry about the paint on the glass - it is masked :) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/IMAG0508_zps6e010884.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/IMAG0509_zps7bca2bca.jpg WarriorFish and Kierdale 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Liking how it's coming along. I'm now debating painting my Vendetta in Elysian colours, and using the Hairspray method to do a weathered effect with it showing through my colours on top. Keep us posted on your progress, as IIRC you mentioned going for a similar look. :) elmo and WarriorFish 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yeah, keep us up to date it's coming along very well - quick too! I've not even had my Chimera despatched yet :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking good though still a shame to see the old paint scheme going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incinerator950 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Are you going to repaint the older Aquilla wings back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking good though still a shame to see the old paint scheme going. It is a shame but it needs to blend into my new scheme so unfortunately it had to be done. :( Are you going to repaint the older Aquilla wings back? Don't worry, the wings will be back but they will be in black so as to stand out against the desert cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You'll be painting the wings back...in black? >MFW WarriorFish and elmo 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just to avoid confusion as at my age I get confused easily... The aquila wings will be black not the valkryie wings ;) CoffeeGrunt 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incinerator950 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looking good though still a shame to see the old paint scheme going.It is a shame but it needs to blend into my new scheme so unfortunately it had to be done. :(Are you going to repaint the older Aquilla wings back?Don't worry, the wings will be back but they will be in black so as to stand out against the desert cam. Maybe an olive or brown like our old uniform patches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This thread needs more magnets imo. elmo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 You can never have enough magnets :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I do like the camo pattern and these models are just too expensive these days to not do repaints. I don't blame you. Is this this base tamiya green you were talking about? It looks good. Very close to Castellan. CoffeeGrunt and elmo 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Once it is highlighted in Elysian Green (I use Vallejo Camouflage Green - Game colour 031) you really can't tell the difference The only problem I have found is that it is not cheap! 100ml spray can at $7 list That being said I think it is worth it to get the finish. One can just about did these two models and I only use it on vehicles. Tamiya T61 Nato Green It is almost exactly the same ;) Here is a link to their international dealers Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) The low vis belly cam is now done and just waiting for the weathering as a final stage. The grey is actually 3 different shades but the camera phone has washed most of it together http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/IMAG0510_zpsd4f69a53.jpg and I have started to blend it into the upper cam. I did not want a straight line boundary between the upper and lower cam... http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/IMAG0512_zpscabb5ef8.jpg I will now be relaxing for a long weekend - more to follow next week Edited August 19, 2014 by Elmo9141 Kierdale and WarriorFish 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 How long is your weekend? Plenty of time to finish the model though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Unfortunately I work away from home and that is also where I paint so I will be taking a break from painting till Mon evening due to a family gathering. I am allowing myself to do some hobby related work over the weekend though - you know what I mean nudge, nudge,wink, wink - say no more ;) WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looking good and have a good weekend! elmo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) I hate this hobby... http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/images/uploads/Games%20Workshop/ImperialGuard/99120105059-HammerofCadia/99120105059_astramilitarium_hammerOfCadia_img1-800x549.jpg Incoming You can never have enough armour and I don't have any Hellhounds yet plus the deal was just too good to resist. I am not sure what to do with 2 Baneblades though... and I had better buy some more spray and sponges Including what I already have in my Armoured vehicle painting queue that will give me 2 Baneblades, 7 Leman Russes, 2 Chimeras, 3 Hellhounds and a Wyvern which I think will take about a year to paint. At least I wont be bored. Edited August 21, 2014 by Elmo9141 Kierdale, CoffeeGrunt and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Huzzah! More tanks! You can never have enough :D Looks like you'll have plenty to do for some time now, which is good news for us ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I wish the Hammer of Cadia set had Chimeras instead of Hellhounds :( Barbarov 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Must...resist. Already...have...more tanks...than I can....store... elmo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) I have been redoing the Aquilla on the wings and after some thought I went with Shadow grey rather than black and I think it works well. When I get around to the weathering it should tie it all together nicely. http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/IMAG0541_zpsda124f75.jpg And in keeping with the name Aces High I am going to go for this as nose art just below the cockpit. http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Playing-cards_zps8c771972.png Edited August 25, 2014 by Elmo9141 CoffeeGrunt, Barbarov and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very nice indeed, did you free hand the wings? Looks like we'll have our first completion soon :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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