New Army Blog: Storm Brothers (Primaris Chappy WIP on p.33)

Barabbas Sogalon · October 19, 2014

Yep, the techie looks much better in red.

NightHunters · October 19, 2014

So much progress in a year!

Really inspirational with a tricky compination of colours to boot!

And have to admit, the red works for the gunner!

Good work chap!

geektom · October 23, 2014

Hey friends! I don't know if anyone will find this interesting, but I thought I would post it just in case. I have learned so much here; maybe this will be helpful to someone else.

Several folks have mentioned that my army came together quickly: it didn't feel that way to me, but looking back, it is true that I have learned a lot of short cuts over the many years I was painting Fantasy that have helped immensely with the Storm Brothers.

I thought I would share the step-by-step process I will go through to build my next 10 man Tactical Squad, and the time spent on each step.

When painting a group of models, I prefer a modified "paint on the sprue" technique. I don't paint the pieces all the way to completion on the sprue, but I find it extremely helpful to lay down base coats that way-- plus occasionally doing drybrushing, first highlight coats and washes on the sprue.

The only thing I don't do this way is legs-- for my scheme they are 3 colors (purple lower legs, grey upper legs, yellow knees/crotch) and I am not airbrush skilled enough to do that on the sprue. So I add them to the bases and primer them like this:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/fa4cde3e-cce2-43f8-af95-7d38478e8829_zps8284ec56.jpg

After that, the next thing I do is look for ways to efficiently divvy up the sprues by base-coat color. Even with a complicated scheme like mine, it is fairly easy to do:

Torsos and Shoulder Pads:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/fcf580c7-52b6-4176-9a95-07bbbda07511_zpsa16e3228.jpg

Arms:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/efd4d53c-e21a-4c67-a3b4-d797fefdf6c9_zps91ff048f.jpg

Heads and Power Packs:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/ac853355-b4e6-4450-be72-977c7b7d30d2_zps688931d1.jpg

Weapons, which I simply primer black instead of my usual dark grey:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/24c5bc7c-1ce7-4f59-bd4b-e450139e48ac_zps0f746772.jpg

Now, many people don't paint on the sprue because of mold lines and marring where the pieces are still attached. That is an real concern, no doubt.

What I have found from doing it often however, is that the time saved with this process more than makes up for doing the touch ups afterwards. Also, since starting my SM army, I have noticed how much better the quality of the plastics have gotten (don't get me started on Failcast)-- mold lines are not nearly the issue they used to be.

I look for the worst ones I can see while they are still on the sprue and use either a narrow x-acto blade or a small file to take care of them.

After primer, I break out this guy:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/bfebea7a-7341-493c-b98b-5f465a7ab59a_zps96469b88.jpg

If you don't have one, I really recommend it (even if it *is* from GW...). No, it is not as good as a real airbrush, but don't think of it that way-- just look at it as a "base coat delivery system" and you will thrilled with the results.

I also find some sort of clamp is very handy for holding the sprues while spraying. I like these little guys because I got 10 for $0.99 at a discount store:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/9e80ddd4-adb4-4ede-8ac0-378fd2d79a93_zpsc22a201c.jpg

After some quick sprays I have this:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/dee03acb-7901-4eaa-b607-9bd976d9e289_zpsc5699a2b.jpg

Total time, start to finish: 1 hour 10 minutes

Next steps: Drybrushing weapons and painting 1st layer yellow. I will time it and show you the results!

Coming soon: new Terminator pics!

JeffTibbetts · October 23, 2014

Nice! Keep up the process shots.

AlanofAngels · October 23, 2014

Nice, man! How is the spray gun treating you? I've heard mixed opinions on it.

geektom · October 23, 2014

I really like it for what I use it for- I think that is the key. If I expected it to work like a high end airbrush it would be very frustrating- as a way to apply a smooth, even coat of any base color I want... It's great!

Brother Heinrich · October 23, 2014

Well I'm glad you enjoy that... thing... that GW produces, me I'd rather peel my face off than use it. I've got a Badger 105 Patriot, love that airbrush and I highly recommend it if you ever decide to step your airbrush game up.

geektom · October 23, 2014

Brother H- I definitely plan to when funds are available!

The_Chaplain · October 23, 2014

Well I'm glad you enjoy that... thing... that GW produces, me I'd rather peel my face off than use it. I've got a Badger 105 Patriot, love that airbrush and I highly recommend it if you ever decide to step your airbrush game up.

Hate to hijack your thread Geektom, but Heinrich can I ask you what compressor you're using with the patriot 105?

geektom · October 23, 2014

Hijack away-- this is interesting to me as well.

geektom · October 25, 2014

Finished my squad of regular Terminators, pretty happy with how they came out. All I can see are the pictures are the flaws, lol.

No fancy conversions or anything-- just 5 scions of the Emperor's wrath!

We strike!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/005_zps9e208d92.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/009_zpsbf9c6780.jpg

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http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/027_zps69f5395c.jpg

geektom · October 25, 2014

I am working on finishing the Khan on Jetbike again-- here is where it is now. Not terribly photogenic-- I think there is too much going on to get a good angle. Also, I am not happy with the powerlance, but I am stuck for another idea, or what it is even that I don't like.

C&C welcome, as always!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/035_zpsa7dd8786.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/039_zps643660b7.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/041_zpsa3eba3ef.jpg

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http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/047_zps365f423b.jpg

deathspectersgt7 · October 25, 2014

Nice work on the Terminators.

Grizzly_bear · October 26, 2014

Your tanks are awesome bro

Pearson73 · October 26, 2014

Loving the strong colours, nicely executed. :smile.:

NightHunters · October 27, 2014

Really nice work on the latest, interesting to see the spray gun put to good work, always hear the negatives, but turns out it can be useful!

geektom · October 28, 2014

Until I can get a real airbrush it will have to do!

Thanks everyone for the nice words- finishing the Vanguard Vets, then the army shot.

After that I am doing the tactical unit I sprayed, another bike unit, and then either some land speeders or a Storm Talon.

Brother Heinrich · October 28, 2014

Awesome work as always Geektom.

Well I'm glad you enjoy that... thing... that GW produces, me I'd rather peel my face off than use it. I've got a Badger 105 Patriot, love that airbrush and I highly recommend it if you ever decide to step your airbrush game up.
Hate to hijack your thread Geektom, but Heinrich can I ask you what compressor you're using with the patriot 105?

Hijack away-- this is interesting to me as well.

I'm using a Badger TC-910.

geektom · March 7, 2015

hey all-- I am not dead, and hope to be back soon. Thanks to everyone who reached out.

JeffTibbetts · March 7, 2015

I'll be glad to see you back in the saddle, as it were. Eh? See what I did there? Because they're, you know... On bikes? Wait, those have seats... Oh forget it.

geektom · March 7, 2015

I am sure the Storm Brothers call them saddles, Jeff!

Barabbas Sogalon · March 7, 2015

Good to have you back. I've been missing these guys.

Firepower · March 7, 2015

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/Mobile%20Uploads/fa4cde3e-cce2-43f8-af95-7d38478e8829_zps8284ec56.jpg

What are those bases made from? :huh.:

The_Chaplain · March 7, 2015

Good to see you back and posting Geektom!

GhostMalone · March 7, 2015

About time you glorious bastard I need more purple white and yellow inspiration

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