Pherex Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 G'day all I'm a long time lurker of these forums but rarely post and this will be my first painting log. A little about myself, I've been collecting and playing on and off for about 13 years. I've decided to do a paint log to keep me on track as I have a tendency to go off on a tangent and start a new projects without finishing old ones. Also to help keep me on track I have daily and weekly goals that I have set myself to achieve. I will try to post updates daily at the end of the day for the next 3 weeks as I am on leave and don't have really much excuse not to paint. This will be the beginning of a 2000 point army which will hopefully/eventually (pending on funds) turn into a full battle company. For this army I intend to do something I have never done before. I want to convey a story of an army that has been on campaign for quite some time, so rather than painting these guys like they've just freshly come off a production line, they are going to be heavily battle damaged. This is going to be quite interesting and challenging for me as I have rarely dabbled with battle damage before so any tips and C&C would be welcomed. That's enough of me ranting so here we go... Tactical squad 1 http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/Squad1AF_zps56a9374c.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/Squad1BF_zps04a2f318.jpg Tactical squad 2 http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/Squad2AF_zps826f21af.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/Squad2BF_zps54e8dd84.jpg Base http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/Base_zpsd6ea3e9b.jpg This is a prototype of the urban bases that I am planning on making. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 A good start,The base looks smashing!!. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3591588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pherex Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Ok so today was not as productive as I had hoped. I managed to crack out a test mini, which took more time than it should have (combination of rewatching Game of Thrones and playing ESO beta didn't help). Test Mini http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/SalamandersTest_zps0e4627bb.jpg Im not quite happy with the weathering/damage effect. It didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. Gonna have to play around with it a bit more. Any advice on how I can improve the weathering/damage effect would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3591616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think yopu have a great start there. Regarding the weathering, I know a lot of people opt for a black backround on which to apply the metal wear... Personally I'd go for the metal straight on the green - it looks better in my opinion. The quality of green is great - it looks dirty and bonds well with the overall weathered look. Poses and base are awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3591621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxyogi Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Agree with Semper! Nice work!!! On the weathering, try using a sponge as I think it can give good effects. Have a look at my Malevolent vehicles to see what I mean. Once again nice work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3591627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pherex Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 @ Captain Semper: I've tried doing that, I didn't quite like as it looked a bit too "painted on" for my taste. Thanks for the recommendation though. @ zxyogi: I will have to give that a shot. At the moment I've just been drybrushing it with brown to give it the dirt effect. A quick update. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/First4_zpsab7801de.jpg 3 of these guys still need to be cleaned up. Left a bit too much brown on the brush when I was drybrushing the 3rd guy. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/FreehandTrial_zps42fde117.jpg This is my first few attempts on freehanding flame icons on a bit of plastic http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/Pherex3710/Salamanders%20Painting%20Log/FirstFreehand_zps5232f251.jpg First freehand on the shoulders. I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Definitely will improve on it with more practice. Thanks for reading. C&C are appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3593008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It looks pretty good from where I'm standing! :) It'll be great to get the badge freehanded in all your minis if can standardize the above quality. I think this will develop to great project - keep it up :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3593071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Having just written you a PM about weathering, I have to say I actually like your method better for armour damage. A mixture might work well however. Note that you can also use sponge weathering with browns and earthy colours to give the effect of mud sprays - you can even do blood sprays reasonably well with it but I recommend using Tamiya Clear Red thickened up with PVA glue for that. Great stuff so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3593822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Delightful freehand! Always good to see more Sons of Vulkan :) Looking forward to moar eventually! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3615396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Those are looking really good Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/286693-the-fireborn-salamanders-wip-log-updated-13-feb/#findComment-3615484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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