Joasht Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Greetings all! This "regiment" all started as a single Chimera I've had for some time hidden in my store room that I decided to paint up as an experimental piece for weathering. In the past, my models have typically always looked "clean", but I figured I might as well learn a thing or two about weathering. Turns out, I *really* enjoyed painting "outside the lines", and breaking away from my usual techniques. Also, it was an excuse to finally start a Guard army! Anyway this is my first IG (/AM) model and my first go at weathering. I'm jokingly dubbing it "Gritticus Maximus", for obvious reasons. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-01003427_zps322d7d3c.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-01003507_zps8112c0ac.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-01003436_zps802682ee.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-01003528_zps7a1b9362.jpg Hopefully, if time/real life/mods permit, this will be yet another pseudo-blog post on this forum. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I like it, although I am somewhat upset by the lack of trim details like the aquilla being in a different color. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldorte Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 The weathering on that is pretty insane, looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Dis is gud stuff, we need more blogs on this forum. Soon I will open my own with my totally insane project probably unique to this internet :D Until then I will follow this one amongst the others around here. They have yet to disappoint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Looknig good there mate! What technique did you use and paints for that weathering? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Fantastic! Looks great! As stated above we would like to know more details Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Very nice weathering indeed! I've never seen anyone put that plate there (above the hull weapon and driver's hatch), but it looks rather good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Love the lack of extra detail, looks very real! Would allow a great cadian gate badge or unit marku.g in white on the side, which I'd been trying to balance on my model. Very cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idlem Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'm just going to add more gushing about the weathering. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3733966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for the kind words! Prep'ing a Leman Russ Eradicator as we speak, hopefully I'll get it done in the near future. I like it, although I am somewhat upset by the lack of trim details like the aquilla being in a different color. I was torn between: 1) Leaving it as it currently is. 2) Painting it (was thinking a grey aquila and beige parchment), but: a) Weathering it to tie it all into the rest of the tank, OR b) Making the parchment look brand new. Thoughts? Looknig good there mate! What technique did you use and paints for that weathering? Mostly just sponging and good old acrylics. I understand that most armor modellers prefer oils for painting/weathering vehicles, but oil paints tend to use pretty toxic solvents; and I paint in an air conditioned environment. Also, I don't really want to run out and buy a bunch of oil paints. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Very nice, and perhaps the best use of that random bit I've seen outside of kit bashes. After all these years I've never found out what the damn thing is for :P A very auspicious start to your Guard force, the Emperor will surely be watching your progress as closely as us ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What random bit? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The front mounted plate, just under the turret. The bit that in all my years and kits of Guarding I don't recall ever seeing appearing in the instructions. Someone out there has the answer I'm sure! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Apostle_XVII Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Was just about to ask that myself actually. What is the point if that 'random' bit? It's on all kits that use the Chimera chassis but for the life of me I cannot see a use for it in any of the instructions but occasionally it pops up randomly on models. Just wondered why it is even in the kit? And that is one lovely tank Joasht! Can't wait to see your progress and welcome to the guard :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 AH, thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'm planning to use my accumulated ones (that bit) to make a turret shield (panzer-style) for my next Russ. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That plate was used on several land speeders for a 5th edition marine army of mine... I really like the look you have going there man and would love to see the grey aquila. I can appreciate the desire for non-toxic paints in a contained environment. I think your sponging is pretty dag on great. Tracks are great and your paint is smooth... looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3734754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Got my Executioner done! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03203849_zps633d8713.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03203920_zps65e2157b.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03203911_zps2fd92da1.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03203955_zpsfd1345fc.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03203939_zps598f2beb.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-03204052_zps00ed75e1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3735908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is a nice collection of sexy, sexy weathering work. Any chance of a few tips for us weathering noobs on how you achieve it? I'm personally a fan of mixing in other metallic shades for some "pop," though, but you've done a nice, subtle job of the Plasma Cannons, and I like your lens work on the main hatch. I've never seen anyone put that plate there That plate confuses the hell out of me, because I dislike having spare parts that look important when I finish building something. It ended up being used as track guards on my Banewolf, but I'm trying to think whether it would work for an open-topped Chimera setup...hmmm... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3735918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Excellent work again, the lenses are great - green and blue go very well together (I'm not biased at all). I agree that you must give us a detailed tutorial on how you do the weathering, it's really too good not to! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3735946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks for the replies! Any chance of a few tips for us weathering noobs on how you achieve it? To be honest this Leman Russ is my second ever model I've weathered, so I'm just about as new as anyone else haha I plan to, at some point in the near future (hopefully), open a Youtube channel with tutorials, so I'll put that up there once I've refined the "recipe". By the way, this is my 1,500 point draft list. All C&C would be much appreciated! IG (1495pts) 1500pt Astra Militarum, Fortifications Roster (Primary Detachment, Fortifications) Astra Militarum (Primary Detachment) Selections: HQ (416pts) Tank Commander Leman Russ Squadron (416pts) Commander's Punisher Heavy, Tank Camo Netting () (*), Lascannon (), Multi-meltas () (Melta), Punisher Gatling Cannon, Relic Plating () (*), Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Tank Commander Character, Leman Russ Commander, Tank Orders Astra Militarum Tank Warlord Traits (*, Outflank, Preferred Enemy) Leman Russ Executioner () (AM )Heavy, Tank Executioner Plasma Cannon (Gets Hot), Lascannon (), Plasma Cannons () (Gets Hot), Relic Plating () (*), Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Troops (489pts) Veterans (163pts) ()Carapace Armour () (*), Frag Grenades (*, Assault Grenades), Lasguns, 2x Plasma Gun () (Gets Hot), 9x Veteran Taurox () ()All-terrain APC Relic Plating () (*), Smoke Launchers () (*), Twin-Linked Autocannon (Twin-Linked) Veteran Sergeant ()Character Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol Veterans (163pts) ()Carapace Armour () (*), Frag Grenades (*, Assault Grenades), Lasguns, 2x Meltagun () (Melta), 9x Veteran Chimera () ()Amphibious, Lasgun Arrays, Mobile Command Vehicle, Tank Heavy Bolter, Multi-laser, Relic Plating () (*), Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Veteran Sergeant ()Character Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol Veterans () ()Carapace Armour () (*), Frag Grenades (*, Assault Grenades), Lasguns, 2x Meltagun () (Melta), 9x Veteran Chimera () (AM)Amphibious, Lasgun Arrays, Mobile Command Vehicle, Tank Heavy Bolter, Multi-laser, Relic Plating () (*), Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Veteran Sergeant (AM p38)Character Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol Heavy Support (590pts) Hydra Battery (140pts) (AM p49) Hydra () (AM p49)Open-Topped, Tank Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*), 2x Twin-Linked Hydra Autocannon (Twin-Linked, Skyfire) Hydra () (AM p49)Open-Topped, Tank Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*), 2x Twin-Linked Hydra Autocannon (Twin-Linked, Skyfire) Leman Russ Squadron (320pts) (AM p46) Leman Russ Battle Tank () (AM p46)Heavy, Tank Battle Cannon (Ordnance), Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Leman Russ Demolisher () (AM p47)Heavy, Tank Demolisher Siege Cannon (Ordnance), Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*) Wyvern Battery (130pts) (AM p51) Wyvern () (AM p51)Open-Topped, Tank Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*), 2x Twin-Linked Stormshard Mortars (Twin-Linked, Barrage, Pinning, Ignores Cover, Shred) Wyvern () (AM p51)Open-Topped, Tank Heavy Bolter, Searchlight (*), Smoke Launchers (*), 2x Twin-Linked Stormshard Mortars (Twin-Linked, Barrage, Pinning, Ignores Cover, Shred) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3736400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Got my Wyvern done a few days ago. Honestly, getting a little distracted with painting Infinity models :X http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11205754_zps8d80d08c.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11205806_zps3b48d396.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11205828_zps9f205bc4.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11233650_zps2d11455a.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11233707_zpsc7d6a982.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11233741_zps4934c040.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Joasht/2014-07-11233903_zps40681f7b.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3745506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 That is one gorgeous paintjob on the Wyvern, love your work on the screen. Is that a transfer or freehand? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3745626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Looks like freehand to me, as if the model wasn't good enough :P Great stuff, when do you tackle a Baneblade? :lol:;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3751739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 That is one gorgeous paintjob on the Wyvern, love your work on the screen. Is that a transfer or freehand? Freehand :) Looks like freehand to me, as if the model wasn't good enough Great stuff, when do you tackle a Baneblade? Probably not any time soon, purely because I don't intend to field one any time soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293158-joashts-yet-unnamed-regiment-updated-15-july-wyvern/#findComment-3756701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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