Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Got some more painting done. First up, and Tactical Squad. These guys took me an very unreasonable time to complete, not because of the painting, but because I just couldn't get the free time lol. My first tactical squad for my DIY chapter is finally done, save for the bases, and I snapped some pics. Enjoy... Combat Squad 1 Sgt. Some details shots Combat Squad 2 Close ups and details The whole squad Up next, my Captain repaint. This guy has already been showcased, but I did a repaint. He looks almost Identical when compared to the older pics of him, but I think he looks better. More highlighting and details mostly. Old paintjob Finally, a very simple Chaplain. This guy is a converted Veteran from the Mk.1 veteran box set, the one wielding the power axe. Lopped off the axe head and pinned a banner topper. I opted to paint the faceplate bone instead of converting the head (metal model and no dremel lol), but I may do that later on. A few brush strokes later, he's done. Sorry for the picture quality. Taken with my phone with a very shoddy attempt at making an impromptu lightbox lol. Comments and Critiques are welcome as always. Take care everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urael Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'm pretty sure the Emperor is smiling from The Golden Throne. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Really nice colour scheme there mate, good stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I like it! It's not easy to make gray look good, but yours is so buttery smooth and rich it looks like I could eat it. 'Grats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Rylanor Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Love them Marines :-) I really like the scheme on the Captains Helm please do them justice and base them, they deserve it. I might have to steal that idea of converting the Vet Marine into a Chaplain ;-) Rylanor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 They look Great ,I Got some pads from Custom Minis I'am pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks for the kudos everyone, much appreciated! Workin on some more stuff now. Got some scout snipers, a dread, a squad of metal vets., and some devs. Not a fan of the whole WIP thing so when I get stuff finished I'll post pics here. Brother Rylanor: Thanks. The black bases are just placeholders right now. Got some clear acrylic bases coming in to finish em off. I plan on doin that for the whole army. On the subject of the chappy, go right ahead. I just figured it'd look cool so I went for it, and it came out good. Just need to convert that head lol. Deathspectersgt7: Indeed I did, again, much appreciated for the design. Hope I have done it justice. The pads are a bit small, but you literally cannot tell unless you scrutinize them. When they are painted up they look fine though. Hope I can get off my butt and paint some more stuff to keep this thread alive this time lol. Till next time everyone. Take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Matt Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice bold, simple colour scheme painted cleanly. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have a small update for you guys. Got my clear bases in the mail yesterday and mounted my finished marines on em. I gotta say, they look great. The captain... Got 50 bases, exact same dimensions as standard infantry bases, for $18 before shipping. I would have some finished scouts to post, but unfortunately the clear coat frosted horribly and ruined my work. Will try to update soon. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 This Brother looks great .Great freehand well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Really nice, the captain is very well done and that's some really great freehand as well, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Gratitude gentlemen. My freehand is alright when it's a one off piece, like the captain's loincloth, the above battle-brother's squad honor cloth, and the tactical arrow on the shin of the marine in MK.VI armor. When it comes to rank and file uniformity I'm crap, at least in my mind anyway lol. That's why I opted for cast shoulder pads instead of painting chapter markings freehand. The tactical arrows on the shoulder pads were done with GW transfers that were sealed with brush on Army Painter Anti-shine, then they were painted over with white paint. As always, Thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 This army is one of my faves on the forum, easily. I love your tightly controlled color palette, and simple scheme. I mentioned before that your gray is really unique and warm. Your clean technique, freehand and brush control really sell it the scheme. I'm impressed with pretty much everything about them. I want to see those clear bases on a green board, and something else too just to see how the clear works. I also want to see some vehicles painted in this scheme, man. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 JeffTibbetts: Wow, thanks a lot man. I didn't think that such a simple scheme would garner praise like that. I had been painting off and on for a couple years, but my buds and I never really got to the point of playing. But I picked the brush back up around the middle of last year when we were finally able to make a go of it. Now we have a regular group and a shop to play at that isn't far away so I've been trying to get my skills back and get into the hobby the right way. Havin lots of fun so guess I'm doin something right lol As far as the bases are concerned, they are perfectly clear save for the edges which display some very slight ridges. This is due to the laser cutter that they use to produce them but they aren't scorched at all. I'll try and post some pic of them on various surfaces to show you what they look like. Got some tanks in the pipe now. You guys got a peek at the tail end of my razorback. Just finished up its extra armor and she's primed and ready for paint. Just finished assembling a predator as well. Lastly, I've got my dread to paint up Thank for the comments and kudos everyone, I'll post more when I get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Really nice work there mate. The captain really pops with the white lid and the painting is consistent throughout all of them, top notch stuff. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 They look great....glad the icons worked out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vissah Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I really love those simple colourschemes, specially done with such skill as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nice shtuff there, mate. The paint scheme looks really cool, which is quite surprising for grey in my opinion. Well done Also, the golds on the captain's backpack(especially the eagle head exhausts) look very nice. Very striking, I like it. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks. I've recently changed my gold recipe since I picked up some VMC brass and old gold. Hoping to update some time this coming week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I have to concur with the other opinions already mentioned, you've got a cool name, a nice and simple but well executed color scheme, just the right contrast of base colors and contrast colors really bring it together. I also think the Chapter Symbol works really well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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