Soul Reaper Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Evening brothers I've decided to put together a force of Flame Falcons earlier today I started a thread asking for some advice here http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270286-flame-falcons-need-advice/ I've also spent the last 2 hours working on this, this is my first attempt at using green stuff so I apologise for the crappiness of it im hoping to get better as this project continues. http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3772_zps68115920.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3776_zps97050c45.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3774_zps4cd98efe.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3773_zpsc3d64c8a.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3772_zps68115920.jpg So what do you all think any advice for a rookie? Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A rookie myself, I wish you luck in your endeavor- it seems the model will be difficult to paint in a way that does NOT make it look like someone accidentally dropped it into a recently used toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfen Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think I can see where you are going with this and it could be very cool. I'm not sure tho if you are wishing for an actual "fire" effect or a stylized modification to the armor. If the former, I think a "less is more" direction might be called for; i.e. just along the tops of the armor joints, shoulderpads, etc. The actual greenstuff sculpting looks very fire-like, and with the right paint, could look very nice either way. keep it up! Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just for the record, I'm lousy with green stuff - so although I can comment on the final product, I doubt I'll be able to give technical advice... :( Having said that this looks impressive (especially for a first time user of green stuff)! Flames are dificult to do to begin with so I'd go easy on them at the beginning... In this particular case the flames on the helmet look a bit off especially compared with the flames on the legs that look ok to me! I agree with Volfen - less is probably more in this case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think we won't know for sure until it's painted, but I'd say it looks very good so far. Just be sure to get the colouring right: yellow deep in, red to the extremities. People often do it the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCC Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think we won't know for sure until it's painted, but I'd say it looks very good so far. Just be sure to get the colouring right: yellow deep in, red to the extremities. People often do it the other way around. It can work either way in my experience. The Legion of the Damned Marines from GW are a good example of dark to light there are also some good examples of the reverse out there, especially some really good 'magma' kind of flames. LOTD Dreadnought - I'd consider this a 'magma' effect, but it's certainly effective. @Soul Reaper: You've set yourself quite a challenge with the LotD and sculpted flames, but if you really want to try 'Impossible Difficulty' I've always wanted to see someone use clear sculpting materials (maybe the resin water stuff?) and tint it so you can still see the model beneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Reaper Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Evening brothers I have been busy painting tonight and I'm please with what I've done although I know I need improving. @ SCC thank you brother for the links you posted. Heres my first painted Flame Falcon and can't wait for some feedback http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3788_zps669bc3ba.jpghttp://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3787_zps904f7f48.jpghttp://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3781_zps0322c7e7.jpghttp://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3782_zps5817be44.jpghttp://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3784_zpsdd3b6f86.jpghttp://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo171/loken86_2008/FLAME%20FALCONS/DSCF3790_zps3ecd9974.jpg So what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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