our_baz Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Some updates from my ETL V Vow. My reclaimed 20+ year old Chimera is finished. Been a right slog for an ETL vow but it was worth it. Like to hear any C&C if you guys and gals have any. If you would like to pull to painting apart as well I'd welocme that also! Edited July 12, 2016 by our_baz UltraRich, Nostromo, WarriorFish and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 A lovely restoration job, well done baz! :D All I can say is maybe it needs a bit more colour, or detail to help break it up a little - something like some markings or numbering for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hermit Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Excellent bit of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellegionnaire85 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hope mine come out that good. What did you do with the tracks. I'm going to have to use your technique it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Thanks for the positive comments. Steellegionnaire recipe is, tin bitz base (sorry don't know the new names), boltgun metal dry brush (heavy), agrax earthshade wash. Typhus corrosion wash in joints of the track links, then a final light Ryza rust drybrush (light). Look forward to seeing yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3AKHOUR Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Your camo and colour scheme is fanastic, as are the tracks. The only thing I'd add is a subtle grey, dull blue or brown wash in the gaps on the armour, especially around the driver's hatch. I wouldn't go as far as calling it weathering because I wouldn't want to dull down that camo, but just to give the panels some more depth. In summary I probably wouldn't take my advice as I'm yet to even finish a tank that I'm actually happy with haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellegionnaire85 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Baz, Thanks. I look forward to seeing my vow completely done. I hope to have another before its over. I can't wait to try this on my tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Mechrite Red and Blood Red. The officially sanctioned GW replacements Mephiston Red and Evil Suns Scarlet are way different in colour. Esp the Mephiston Red which is closer Blood red in colour. Coat D'Arms produce a lot of ex citadel colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Your camo and colour scheme is fanastic, as are the tracks. The only thing I'd add is a subtle grey, dull blue or brown wash in the gaps on the armour, especially around the driver's hatch. I wouldn't go as far as calling it weathering because I wouldn't want to dull down that camo, but just to give the panels some more depth. In summary I probably wouldn't take my advice as I'm yet to even finish a tank that I'm actually happy with haha. I tried to add dirt along the bottom of the tank by drybrushing skaven blight dinge over stormvermin fur but hasn't Come up that well. Might try sponging the colour on to weather anyone got experience or advice for this? #ETL V UPDATE# First Vet Squad is done now. the red isn't looking a bright as I was hoping for. Also it takes ages to build uo a good colour. Would a red spray underoat a. speed things up? b.Anyone tried the GW or equivalent, any advice? Heres the completed Squad. Any C&C Welcome. Edited August 8, 2016 by our_baz duz_, WarriorFish, BlueBelly1863 and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 They came out great! :D I think the red is fine, maybe just needs a bit of highlighting with a lighter red to bring it up? The spray reds are not a match to the existing colours, so you'd need to do some painting if you wanted to get the right colour anyway so I'm not sure how much time it'd save considering the white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) They came out great! I think the red is fine, maybe just needs a bit of highlighting with a lighter red to bring it up? The spray reds are not a match to the existing colours, so you'd need to do some painting if you wanted to get the right colour anyway so I'm not sure how much time it'd save considering the white. Cheers WF! I did cheats highlighting via dry brush, with evil suns red (it doesn't show too well), maybe wild rider red with give a higher contrast? Edited August 8, 2016 by our_baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I find red easier to highlight, thanks to the variety so picking out a few folds and edges should be enough I reckon. You don't want a huge change in tone right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 I find red easier to highlight, thanks to the variety so picking out a few folds and edges should be enough I reckon. You don't want a huge change in tone right? Not a massive change no, but a visible change would be nice. Might experiment with these next 5 an pick up wild rider red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 So ETL V has come to a close for me. Found I can now speed paint these guys and not drop my standards which has pleased me. Just wish I could do the same with my armour! This Chimera took me most of the time. Heres a group shot of what I completed. Any comments welcome as always. WarriorFish, duz_, Guilloom and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Very impressive baz, it's great that you have developed a faster painting method without sacrifice - this is what Guard armies are made of :lol: It's no easy scheme too with white and red but they really look good. The only thing I can think of is painting the lenses on the Chimera. You've had a great ETL, well done :D What's next for the Life Guards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Finishing off painting half finished squads (I'm quite a hobby butterfly). Then my ceremonial dress troops need some love, oh and my CCS still hasn't been painted. Might save that for the next guard event. Only one unit in the build queue that's another vet squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Plenty to keep you busy, and the barracks updated with red and white ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Not updated for a while. To be honest I've been well a truely aborad the Hersey Train for the last few months (a fact that probably wont change anytime soon either!). I did manage to put together a Vet Squad a few weeks ago (apologies photos aren't the best) which clears my unassembled list of IG. Just a Legion of grey to clear....is there a guard painting challenge anytime soon. Thanks for looking C&C welcome. UltraRich, Icepick, duz_ and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I like the weapon swaps, came out very nicely and along with the beret heads will make them stand out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasrkinRyu Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I just read through the whole thread (Sunday after noon, a brew and some guard!) and I really like this army, especially your Chimera. It really reminds me of the old British army armored units stationed in Berlin during the cold war, lovely job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I may have missed it in the thread but where are those lovely rifles from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 @kasrkinryu thanks for looking glad you like it. British military garb an camo was the inspiration for the colour schemes. @Cap'mHeckus, the rifles are "laser carbines" from anvil industry. Not sure if they still stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 After a life imposed month and bit break from the painting table I'm able to paint again andIi've returned to paint some IG. Decided not to pledge too large initially for the "Cleansing of Ioria" campaign as free time at home is hard to come by and infrequent currently. So I'm painting another Primaris Psyker (this will be my third to date, you can't have too many psykers right?). Made good progress last night, this was also my first use of a wet palette for painting too. WarriorFish, Arkaniss and duz_ 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 A small successful vow is better than a large failed one ;) our_baz 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Yay Baz is back! I was looking for your WiP thread the other day trying to steal ideas for my RG Rhino camo! ;) our_baz 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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