War Father Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hey Everyone! I was hoping you guys could help me decided which paint option looks best for my Ghost Knights. For the longest time they just been grey blobs, but I thought it was time to finish them up. I'm still working on a way to make my mist effect look a little better, so what you see isn't final. Thanks for the input! Ghost - 1 http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/0530132303a.jpg Ghost - 2 http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/0530132303.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/0530132302a.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/0530132302.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1271915_default.jpg I have now got the image of LoTR's ghost warriors in my head for the colour scheme of all Ghost-things I guess that doesn't answer your question though.... I think the white one offers greater contrast. The thing is, do you want them to stand out more so, or not, with regards to the rest of your GK? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellios Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1271915_default.jpg I have now got the image of LoTR's ghost warriors in my head for the colour scheme of all Ghost-things His Ghost Knights also have hairy feet like the Hobbits from the LoTR. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Neat idea! Really love the "misty" look. I think the white is a little better-looking, but still tends to make the model look, well, ... solid. Have you considered that eery green pallor that GW has used on its Lord of the Rings ghost army models? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Father Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I've been looking at a lot of pictures of Ghost Knights online and I have seen the lord of the rings paint option, but I don't think my skill level is up to the task. So I guess I'm looking to make them look different than the rest of the army and be at a skill level i'm able to do. Though I really only need 5-8 done. Maybe I can get my friend who is way better to give it a try. I put the test to the wife and she picked the Blue one, going on the bases that it looked more dead than the white one. I have some skull head bits coming my way too, hoping that will really make them stand out as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Mine are white, so I'll vote for the white paint scheme. Love the 'mist' look! SJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethernitas Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 These are my favourite Ghost Knights: http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/415011-.html?m=2Granted - I haven't actually painted any myself (yet) but when I do (at a point in the far far future) they shall look like this ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3384701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston10K Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I've been looking at a lot of pictures of Ghost Knights online and I have seen the lord of the rings paint option, but I don't think my skill level is up to the task. I have an Army of the Dead for LOTR, There are very simple to paint i find. Base black, heavy dry brushes of White, dark Green, light Green, dark Green wash. then finish off with a light dry brush/highlight green, Pick out details. Unfortunately I do not have the army out to take photographs. But to the point of you post, I'm not sure I like the mist, good idea don't get me wrong and it's interesting to see something different, but the White one is nice. The White gets my vote! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3385544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Caloth Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 imo, i would say the white one, because, at least from the pics, the grey one just doesnt look painted.... however, a kind of shortcut, if you wanna try some test models, use that white one as a base, and use washes (of whatever color, i could see a light blue as an option, since your GKs are what's considered the normal paint scheme and is generally washed in Asyrman Blue [or whatever its called now. lol]) to add the color changes. the washes will be darker in crevices and lighter in high areas, and just use a couple coats until your get the depth you are looking for. May be worth trying Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3385545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Father Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 The wife won out and i've went with the blue ghost knight. I think they turned out pretty well. http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/IMG_0741.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/IMG_0743.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/IMG_0746.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj559/houndarchon/Warhammer%2040k/IMG_0749.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3386755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Enethys Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Really liking this take on the Ghost Knights mate Good job Edit: If I may make one piece of constructive criticism, I would try to darken up the skulls a little if I were you. One of those skulls looks darker than the others and it is better than the whiter ones imo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276243-which-ghost-knight-do-you-like-update-ghosts-finished/#findComment-3386857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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