Charlo Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I haven't Vow'd my Sternguard yet but they're being made from the Tactical box.... So I'm not sure if I will to save time :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mapple Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'm using one blood Angel tactical box mixed with standard tactical box. That's a better mix of detail to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) I try to do that also, but I was saving some of the plain torsos for another project, hence these guys get the all star treatment! If they were a standard SM tactical squad, they would be done by now - I'll know this for next time I'm painting to a deadline, nevertheless, here are some WIP shots. Group Shot Sergeant and Squad Leader Sergeant Venutian Edited May 24, 2016 by Xenith Dont-Be-Haten 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikis Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Is that a counts-as thunder hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 I should have use it as that for ETL! It's actually a counts as power mace (blunt end), or axe if I feel like it (pick end), converted from the Ravenwing Black Knights box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nice idea for the axe/mace. Totally gonna steal that! EDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Steal away - you can see me raving about the awesome stuff in the RW battleforce a few pages back, so many bits to steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I really love that first layer of skin tone. How did you do that? It went on so smooth. I feel like skin is one of my strong points, but there is just something about that marine of yours that I find myself to be jealous of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Heh, thank GW: That is a single coat of plain Tallarn flesh, with a tiny drop of water, over a black undercoat. I'm going to hit it with Flesh Wash, then rehighlight with tallarn and cadian, then rakarth flesh. Maybe a second shade under the eyes and on the mouth. Here's an image with bolter. I'm really please with the look this guy has, so he got promoted to squad leader. I'm unsure if I should give him a combi weapon (for aesthetics) or not... Edited May 26, 2016 by Xenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Nice!I paint mine a bit darker, but I think the flesh shade will pick up with that, and then highlight in a lighter flesh tone, and then ultra edge highlight in a bleach bone. http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/Dont-be-Haten/40k/A6ECAF2F-B011-42F8-B6A9-A8CC09A96E01_zpsmblh8bjg.jpgAnd when I do lighter skin;http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/Dont-be-Haten/40k/1231DE76-1E5E-4939-B108-43E41801E38B_zps9yeerwe4.jpg Xenith and brent in Korea 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Ok, so a couple of folks have expressed interest in a tutorial for free-handing skulls, so I'm happy to oblige. As I'm currently painting 1st tactical squad, the background is black. This method can easily be used for 2nd co with a blue background, or done in white for a traditionalist honour guard marking. Step 1 Paint the knee pad black Step 2: Paint a skull Slothysaur, evildrcheese, ThatOneMarshal and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) For a more detailed methodology: Step 1 Paint the knee pad black Step 2: Draw A circle The next stages are a circle and triangle, to define the basic shape of the skull. It doesnt really matter what order you do these in. Step 3: Draw a Triangle. Draw an isosceles trianle, with the top point roughly in the centre of the circle. This makes the upper jaw Step 4: Temple and jaws Knock the corners off the triangle with the base colour paint to make them more rounded. Where the triangle meets the circle, add smaller circles on both sides to represent the temple bones, so pronounced on GW transfers. Step 5: Teeth Add fine, irregular vertical lines to the base of the triangle Step 6: Teeth 2 Then, use the base paint to redefine the bottom of the triangle, cutting the teeth from the main skull Step 7: Nose Using a very fine brush, water down some black paint and draw two diagonal lines, forming 2 sides of a triangle to make the nose hole. These can be messy, and then tidied up with white afterwards Step 8: Eye sockets Paint 2 blobs just above the nose. I usually angle these towards the nose, but you could do them more rounded, or more angled to look angrier. I usually mess up the right hand eye, and have to have several goes at painting it, with the model at different angles. Try a few different position and styles. then go with whatever works best for you personally! EPIC TRAINING MONTAGE: Edited May 28, 2016 by Xenith Arion, Lucumon, Grazcruzk and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Thanks dude, that's really useful. EDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Xenith, the idea about the raven-hammer looks stunning! Such a nice weapon, and the double-usage is also pretty cool without having to magnetise anything(real corvus hammer would be better though :D ) I could see myself using the weapon on my stuff as well, if you don't mind. :) Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Thanks dude, that's really useful. EDC Hey, no problem, the tute is a little rough, but hopefully useful enough for people to have a go! Xenith, the idea about the raven-hammer looks stunning! Such a nice weapon, and the double-usage is also pretty cool without having to magnetise anything(real corvus hammer would be better though ) I could see myself using the weapon on my stuff as well, if you don't mind. Snorri Haha, yes, if we could use the rules for those...I figure the 2 heads are just for that, realistically, mashing, and penetrating armour. Of course I dont mind, use loads. My DC will be getting a hammer, and the power baseball bat that comes with the DA set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent in Korea Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nice!I paint mine a bit darker, but I think the flesh shade will pick up with that, and then highlight in a lighter flesh tone, and then ultra edge highlight in a bleach bone. http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/Dont-be-Haten/40k/A6ECAF2F-B011-42F8-B6A9-A8CC09A96E01_zpsmblh8bjg.jpgAnd when I do lighter skin;http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/Dont-be-Haten/40k/1231DE76-1E5E-4939-B108-43E41801E38B_zps9yeerwe4.jpg Dont-be-hatin, What is the head bit for the scout? I need those on my scouts asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) It's been a slog, involving a house move on top of a 60 hour work week, but the tacticals are done*! *To ETL standard. Insignia and heraldry will be added at a later date Edited June 4, 2016 by Xenith Jønke, Grazcruzk, evildrcheese and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Looking good! Will def be using your skull painting technique when I get around to it! Edited June 7, 2016 by Brother Lemartes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'm flattered! I'll draw a few more at some point. Maybe a Blood Drop tute. ETL Progress http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322380-e-tenebrae-lux-v-blood-angels-strategium/?p=4395273 Must do better. The main bulk is out of the way, the 2 tanks will not take long, but the detailing on the vanguard worries me. They are point heavy, though, which is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) ETL Update: Librarian and Razorback done to ETL tabletop standard - they will get more highlights and freehand later. The librarian turned out well considering how badly the meph red spray messed him up. the back of the model still has a bit of a texture... Here's a gods awful pic of the razor EDIT: More Razorback pics: I've painted the aquilla gold and added some dags. Edited June 11, 2016 by Xenith Jønke 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jønke Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Nice progres xenith, despite all hte moving and work it looks great I kinda digg the yellow las/plas barrel ends. Makes it look kinda old school. I better tryr out that skull tutorial at some point. And for god sakes remove that brush hair from the razorback at some point :P Keep up the great work! Whats next in your wow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Hey, thanks! Brush hair? On the front right panel? That's actually a knife cut, you can see a couple more down that side of the tank... This razor started life as an eBay rhino, so had a little 'battle damage'. When I get the time (after ETL?) I'll be painting it as actual damage, and adding some weathering- I haven't weathered a tank...ever... And I want to try. Up next is corbulo, a Baal and 6 vanguard. I want to get these done by mid next week to review vow. Time is short as I have a work trip and vacation from the 22nd into the 22nd July, so miss a month of ETL! Edited June 12, 2016 by Xenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jønke Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Time is short as I have a work trip and vacation from the 22nd into the 22nd July, so miss a month of ETL! Yeah vacation as a bitch huh ;) You poor thing. Better get crackin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Haha. I know, right, all that time off, and nothing to paint! Anyway, work continues apace. I skipped the vanguard and fancied tackling corbulo an the Baal. The Baal is 75% there, it just needs washes and some highlights Dont-Be-Haten and ThatOneMarshal 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 The Baal Predator 'Iron Blood' is finished. Grazcruzk, Slothysaur and Jønke 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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