Master Chaplain Astador Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hey guys I haven't posted much lately, namely because I'm working on non-PA stuff and commissions, buts at night I sat down and did some painting just to try a few things. I converted this guy when he first came out but never bothered to paint him. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zps9d3939c2.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zps52e325fa.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zpse174093e.png The details and purity seals will be turquoise. Someone had suggested black for the tabard but I'm open to opinions on it! :) Pretty pleased with where he is at the moment since I only spent 3 hours on him. C&C welcome! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Reaver Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That looks awesome man! I think a bleached bone color always looks good on tabards. Or maybe like a dark blue or purple tabard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Sweet looks like he has'nt been back to Mancora in awhile. Bleached bone or black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 he looks great! I also say bone for the tabard! oh and one critique, you may want to clean up the black detail on the thumb nail, it kinda throws the rest of the thumb off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That's a really nice job on the conversion work. I just pulled that same mini out of the blister and was thinking about converting him into something for my DW army after your message last night. I think that you might be reading my subconscious mind a little brother. I really like the Howling Griffons colors on him, you've done a great job so far. How about a nice captured Mantis Warriors banner for his tabard? Or one of the other traitor legions from the Badab war? Plenty of color choices there besides bone. How about a picture of his missing arm and weapon? I'd like to see what you did for them before I cut mine up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Chronicler Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Very nice Howling Griffin the battle damage is very well done and fits the marines colour, can't wait to see more brother Astador! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Cheers for the comments guys! Mike I may have to look into the banner idea! As for weapons, he still has the shield but I filed and resculpted it into a damaged round shield with no details. Haven't decided if it will make it onto the finished piece or not. And he doesn't have another weapon yet. Another decision ill be making tonight or tomorrow I hope! :) The plan is to begin working on the NMM when I get home from work tonight, so I should have an update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Man this dude is awesome, can't wait to see the finished product. Humble question for you, what colors would you recommend using to get the chipped paint effect you've got going on dark blue armor (aka my Night Lords). I love the look of weather beaten Marines, combat isn't clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 For dark colours I still use chardon granite from GW I just mix in a little bit of light brown like vermin or similar to make them stand out. I also use pure white and black to edge the chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks! Black on top white on bottom for the scuffed areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yes sir :) I'd just play with colour mixes until you find a shade your happy with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batu Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Looks great so far brother ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Very nice work indeed! A Chapter I've always loved, too. Those chips are excellently done. Something that has always been scary to try, but you've really pulled it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yup, as already stated, great work! Bright colours, excellent weathering, can't wait for more! FTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks guys! Did some more work on him tonight! Not sure I'm happy with him, but at this point I'll be pushing through to the finish! :) http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zps2d913535.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zpsa99d72a1.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/null_zps3d8f79a6.jpg NMM gold is down, next is the silver and some detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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