imustbedreamin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Maybe I should rename the thread world slowest painter as its taking me ages. I am learning so much from this forum and I appreciate it so I thought I would share my progress. So I bought 2 battlefore sets.........i have 12 bikes a 2 LS undercoated. So far I have 6 bikes nearly at this stage (these 3 are the furthest in their progression) Im sure the next batch will be a lot quicker as I get more comfortable. These are obviously still wip and the barrels of the bolters will be drilled out but pointers and advice is very much appreciated. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/9900045103_95a1c89d57_z.jpg rw3 by Sye Davies http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/9899949124_9701a619c2_z.jpg rw2 by Sye Davies http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9899897165_7d63445075_z.jpg rw1 by Sye Davies, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenONE Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Looking forward to seeing the ones that are completed! Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 thanks mate....these 3 should be completed by the new year.......no seriously.....i'm that slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleOfCaliban Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Very neat work, especially the edge highlights. Cork bases are cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 thanks mate....these 3 should be completed by the new year.......no seriously.....i'm that slow Do not worry about that. Bikes (and Jump pack infantry) count as at least two minis because of all the extra painting.... It is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 thank you for the positive comments gents. im going to do a grey pin wash on the front fairing to add shadows and also add some dead grass tufts to the bases but other than that its just tidying up here and there and then to do the riders bodies. after that i will look at maybe adding some battle damage so everything isnt too "shiny" another purpose of this thread is to keep me motivated.....i simply couldn't play a game with greys or unfinished models (call it OCD if you will) and I have dark knights and Sammael to do after these two battle forces so I need to keep on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I would (to stay motivated) finish up the 6 bikes and move to a speeder and Sam before I went after another 6 bikers... Too much of the same will burn you out too... Because, using the math I mentioned above.... That will be 12 tactical marines worth of painting to finish the 6 bikes... Then to relax you need to do the Rhino (speeder) that goes with them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 that is pretty much what i said to myself. "do 6 bikes and then you can do a speeder........another 6 then a speeder.........5 dark knights (1000pt army) then Sammael" by then im hoping im more comfortable with the brush to make a good job on a more complex mini such as Sammael. the attack bikes wont figure in the 1k list so I dont have to rush to do those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 These are looking very nice! Trust me, you aren't the world's slowest painter, you are already miles ahead of me. I've had a 2nd Edition bike squad prep'd for paint since the very beginning of 3rd Edition, and I still don't even have a base coat on them. I have one of the three RW bikes from Dark Vengeance done. Take your own time to get it exactly how you want it, because none of the rest of us have to play with your miniatures. Your highlights look very nice, sharp and crisp, but not overpowering so that the black looks grey. Looks like there may be a spot or two to tidy up on the silver, but nothing too bad, but you may want to consider hitting those with a highlight at some point. The white currently looks very nice, even without shading, so don't go overboard with thick white paint to clean up after the shade, keep the smooth color it looks like you have now. Good luck and have fun painting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Keep in mind that the more you paint, the faster you get. More and more you'll get used to the steps for painting a bike and you'll see you unconsciently get a method for painting them. This will make you go faster and not forget parts of the model, particularly when it comes to metal parts. I had to paint 4500 pts in 6 months in 2009 and follow this guidelines + getting a deadline helped me a lot to get it finished and keep motivation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 thanks for the encouragement gentlemen......updates will follow. i've just discovered the forgeworld cityscape boards......hubba hubba now......where's that credit card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Bikes are the thing I like the look of the most, and take me the longest to paint....... kutgw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Great stuff. Really clean painting with pin sharp highlights. Keep up the great work :tu: Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 not had much time to do anything let alone paint recently however I have recently aquired a permanent workspace and spent the day cracking on with my first squad of bikes.....i told you i was slow. still not finished but making good progress and the overall feel of the squad is what i had in mind. nothing major to see in the pics but they are a bit of an experiment and i'm rather pleased with my sargent so thought i would share http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/10965990033_753f1323a7_z.jpg rw11 by Sye Davies http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/10965921744_3202227125_z.jpg rw12 by Sye Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 3 months in.....stiiiiiill painting. Its getting there though. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/11463839183_023a83f5c1_z.jpg mrw2 by Sye Davies http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/11463683565_579fc22a5e_z.jpg mrw1 by Sye Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Looking good, the brighter pictures help a lot and for 3 months I would say that's some very good progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 No kidding! You are doing fantastic for three months worth of work. I have painted... the base coat on three minis in the last three months! :D Your models look very nice, good show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have to say they're looking good. Massed Ravenwing always looks so awesome sauce - especially with the newer Dark Vegeance biker models et al. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imustbedreamin Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 thanks for the encouragement brothers. it feels like its taking forever but we are getting there. i went out today and bought Gw's Thphus Corrosion and Ryza Rust to do some work on my landspeeder bases. I'm really really impressed with them......especially the ease of use. Im also thinking of using some AK mud weathering powders to use on the bases to add a bit of depth to then. All in all for the £4.80 I've just spent I'm happy. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/11466969093_550008ac96_z.jpg base1 by Sye Davies http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/11466970333_936a7241f9_z.jpg base2 by Sye Davies I'm also going to start on a game board. I like the forge world cityscape but I can't justify £280 on it.....even if it is stunning I would then need to paint it AND buy building. I have asked my 4 yr old son if he would help me put glue and sand on the board for me and he said he is happy to supervise me on the job I will probably start on that after Christmas so will no doubt be taking some pictures of the mess we make. Thanks again for the encouragement guys........if you have any tips or ideas please do share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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