alejandro Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 those are the best salamanders ive seen in my life, i love them. great job bro keep it up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenfeld Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You know what, I have to echo the opinions of others. They are just enough realistic, just enough fantastic, just enough comic book to make them really FIT with the 40k universe. A fluid mixture of pop and subdued colour and shading. Superb, fantastic, amazing, excellent, extraordinary, exemplary, or just plain awesome. Anyone else find it ironic that one of the nicest, most compassionate, heroic chapters is one of the ones that literally looks to be evil by nature? That black skin / red eye thing has to be off putting for any guardsmen or civilian not acquainted with the chapter's particular genetic quirk. Also, does anyone else imagine these guys all sounding like Keith David (Goliath from Gargoyles)? Or is that just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vourne Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 those are the best salamanders ive seen in my life, i love them. great job bro keep it up ! Thank you very much! More updates soon I hope, provided Vulkan grants me some more spare time! You know what, I have to echo the opinions of others. They are just enough realistic, just enough fantastic, just enough comic book to make them really FIT with the 40k universe. A fluid mixture of pop and subdued colour and shading. Superb, fantastic, amazing, excellent, extraordinary, exemplary, or just plain awesome. Anyone else find it ironic that one of the nicest, most compassionate, heroic chapters is one of the ones that literally looks to be evil by nature? That black skin / red eye thing has to be off putting for any guardsmen or civilian not acquainted with the chapter's particular genetic quirk. Also, does anyone else imagine these guys all sounding like Keith David (Goliath from Gargoyles)? Or is that just me? Thank you very much for your compliments. The appearance and gene seed defect was some of the things that attracted me to the Salamanders chapter, as well as thier cultural beliefs and combat doctrine. I have also read Nick Kyme's, Tome of Fire books which has been a huge source of inspiration. I hope to build a fairly large force, and one day the entire 2nd Company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow man, epic skills. Well done indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepper Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Amazing mini's, though i prefer a darker shade of green myself Ciao,Stepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vourne Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow man, epic skills. Well done indeed Thank you very much :) Amazing mini's, though i prefer a darker shade of green myself Ciao, Stepper Hehe. Well, together we are all the true sons of the Emperor! More updates to come soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vourne Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi B&C Been a while since my last update (currently in the middle of a degree so my hobby time is limited, but a short break from studies at the moment so time to cram some painting in!) Here's my Rhino to accompany 2nd Tactical squad. C&C welcome :) PS I'll take some closer shots of the gunner soon. http://s10.postimg.org/uir9ujeqh/image.jpg http://s13.postimg.org/grhdsxgh3/image.jpg http://s8.postimg.org/qowwocj79/image.jpg http://s12.postimg.org/3yopwmxv1/image.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/tiajumqqp/image.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/6ag9lshy9/image.jpg http://s24.postimg.org/kjv1vhxj9/image.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Love the weathering on the Rhino, it looks really heat scorched! And the red eyes against the Sallies' skin looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 These are some of the best looking astartes out there well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wow, that's a whooole lot of battle damage. Very pretty, but I feel like it's a bit cartoony, too. The damage appears to be almost entirely large and clear and neatly highlighted. While that looks good, I think it could help to have some tinier sponge damage that just peppers here and there, to add some messy n' gritty damage. When it's all painted like that, it almost looks like camouflage more than chipping. Just my two bits. It's still super pretty, just not quite perfect ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vourne Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 @ Aquilanus & deathspectersgt7 - Thank you for your comments. Wow, that's a whooole lot of battle damage. Very pretty, but I feel like it's a bit cartoony, too. The damage appears to be almost entirely large and clear and neatly highlighted. While that looks good, I think it could help to have some tinier sponge damage that just peppers here and there, to add some messy n' gritty damage. When it's all painted like that, it almost looks like camouflage more than chipping. Just my two bits. It's still super pretty, just not quite perfect Firepower, I always admire your honesty and constructive criticism. I want the army to have the look of being on a long hard fought campaign, hence the considerable battle damage. I do agree with you about applying some finer battle damage though. This was a fairly experimental piece, so the feedback is always appreciated. Currently working on a Stormtalon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawolf Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm glad someone else decided to give their Sgts. black helmets to designate them. They look really close to my Salamanders, so obviously I think they're great ;) .... though I am currently repainting mine to a paler green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm really interested in knowing how you did the dust effects. Would you mind elaborating? It looks gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 wow man, these are decent..........okay, they rule! I love the skin tone on the and you are definitely inspiring my HH Sallies! subscribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODSAINT Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 These are perfect! Love the sgt, he looks amazing/tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shas'o Simon Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Another great model mate, that army is gonna look amazing when it's done. Look forward to the next pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hard to find the correct words to describe these Sallies....inspiring and beautiful should do. Really top drawer work there, as a fellow Sallies painter I'm waiting with baited breath for your next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronotonic Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 up until right now I have never given it any real thought about making a salamander army i am I still dont...but just wow the faces with the red eyes is exactly how I picture it from the novels... Go you man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vourne Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for all the kind comments. @ skawolf - I wanted the sgt's to stand out a bit. I like how the Ultramarines sgt's for example have a red helmet, and I wanted to apply the same approach to mine. @ Darth Potato - For the dust and sand effects I use AK Interactive: Dust Effects, and AK Interactive: North Africa Dust (Powder). I do this as the last stage and then used a Vallejo matt varnish airbrushed on to seal it. http://www.ak-interactive.com/inicio/ @ furioso-prime - The black skin tone is a base of black with gradual lighter shades to highlight it. Then a dark grey to bring out the fine highlights. @ BLOODSAINT - Thanks. Was really pleased with how he came out. @ Shas'o Simon - Cheers mate. Looking forward to meeting you in battle! @ our_baz - Thank you. I'm currently working on a Stormtalon. I might even start up a thread in the WIP section. @ Capitano - Thanks. The Tome of Fire books have given me a lot of inspiration, including the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I like the weathering but it seems to have missed the door with the salamander painted on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Eleysium Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Excellent excellent models man!!! The free hand is exceptional and I love the gritty battle scarred look, gives them a nice touch and a battle hardened feel. I look forward to seeing your work in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawolf Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 BTW in the midst of me complementing myself whilst complementing your models I forgot to mention how absolutely badass that rhino is :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceytrixx Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thank you very much for your compliments. The appearance and gene seed defect was some of the things that attracted me to the Salamanders chapter, as well as thier cultural beliefs and combat doctrine. I have also read Nick Kyme's, Tome of Fire books which has been a huge source of inspiration. I hope to build a fairly large force, and one day the entire 2nd Company! This is the same reason why I am back to Salamanders however after looking at your models im half wanting to go hide mine away never to be seen in public and half really inspired to get on with alot of the hightlighting etc that needs to be done after speed painting my army in a week for a gaming event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellos05 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Never really been a fan of the salamanders, but these are EPIC! You should be really proud of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankenstein_PhD Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 These look amazing. I'm probably gonna catch some flack for this, but I've always liked the Salamanders, particularly the bad blood they've got going with the Marines Malevolent. I like the way it shows the range of attitudes that exist among the Astartes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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