Psy-Crow Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Here are a few shots of some Marble bases I painted. I rushed the red and when I painted on the gloss coat it brought up a previous layer, you can see around the edges and near the pin hole. I don't actually have any thing planned for them as all my bases for my ravens are simple grey so they all match but I'm getting an itch to paint something green and something yellow so they might get some Sallies or Lamenters at some point. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00452JPG_zpsdd3f5e9e.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00455JPG_zps0b420142.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Back with more base. Been working on some stuff which isn't board appropriate. Tonight, however, I started to work on some figures that are and I intend to force myself to update every night till its come to fruition (love that word). Nothing special, some marble and some wasteland. If like me you are not able to afford all those fancy base materials the pros use, then this might be of use to you. Cheap clay, cost £3.00, 20ps worth used Sand, free (its everywhere, open your eyes) Slate, free (got mine out the garden but any small stones will do) Wood Glue (most expensive at £6 but that will get you a big bottle and you are golden for awhile) Brush bristles (£1 at a carboot sale, a big brush with natural bristles, a bit more work to use than those premade tufts you see, and if I'm completely honest, not as natural looking but again,nice and cheap) http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00522JPG_zps07a2a13c.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00523JPG_zpsd77b0eb9.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00524JPG_zps7743142c.jpg Wanting my ego massaged? probably, but its also to force to me to finish. If anyone is interested in how I made these exactly I'd be happy to whip up another couple with step by step pics at the end of this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Nice looking bases .Sand around here is frozen and covered with snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks bud :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Awesome bases you have there :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cheers mate, although they could probably do with some pigments ;) You're progress has me feeling I'm slacking, so I'm knuckling down. How did yours turn out? did that fixer dry in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 It's almost there (used a hairdryer to speed it up) but the pigment colour has really faded. Likely add more once everything is together though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Not much of an update, just posing. Will finish of the bolter guys then call it a night. Mould lines and flash tmrw blargh! http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00526JPG_zps7ad0969f.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00527JPG_zps066f7393.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00528JPG_zps99393256.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00530JPG_zpsf0e2d8e0.jpg Bolter Pfist dude loks a bit wonky but the blue tack has him a bit off, he'll look better in the morning :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Blood Angels- did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Lol, yeah I've had the Death Company box a little too long now, I'm putting these together as a gift for a friend. I must say though the kit is rather nice, I'm tempted to keep these and put 1000 points together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Lovely Raven Guard! Love the red marble too.And yeah, the Death Company box is a true cave of wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 @Deathspectersgt We'll see how it goes. I've just had my shifts moved to day so now it will be nightly updates. Got a long night ahead of mold lines. @KnightoftheRaven First things first, loving the name I'm a sucker for any figures bird related. Thanks for the kind words. Yeah they are a lovely kit apart from a couple of issues with gems and cups. I've already snapped 2. Doh! Although I have reserved a few feathery pieces for my Raven Guard. I just need to figure out what to put them on. Honor Guard with drop pod springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Blood Angels! As for the gems and chalices I just removed them, they look more badass without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Lol you know I so wanted to but I'm determined to get those pesky chalices to stick. Whether or not they survive transport is another thing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ok so now its the boring part, mold lines. I did, however, make a promise to myself to update everyday and that is what I will do. About a 1/5 into scraping and sanding so this pic is just to confirm that I finished the other 2 bolter dudes. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00535JPG_zps6721f6ec.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 And just to spice things up, in homage to the mighty Joshua Howdeshell from JahMinis, I'm posting this for Throwback Thursday. Possibly the oldest mini I own, from 1987, a very old captain. I have an idea for him but I need to chat to a mod on here before I post about it. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00534JPG_zps43ce18cd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Where is that model from?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Where is that model from?! Rogue Trader Inquisitor IIRC. Though may just be an early librarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 great work on the bases .its something i seriously lack in myself so expect me to yoink your ideas in the near future one question though ..do you use the stanley knife for mould line cleanup ?if so i would highly recommend using a smaller bladed knife to get more control. keep up the good work brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 This is the ultimate tool for mould line removal (and precision pilot holes for boltgun barrel drilling ;)) http://www.billingboatsusa.com/283-thickbox_default/psp5161-3-sided-scraper.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 @Daemonclaw, Thanks dude, If I ever pluck up the courage to sculpt I'll definitely be stealing from you. The stanley knife is for the big chunks left from clipping, I use files and 600grade sandpaper for flash and surfaces @Luthermax, Thanks for the tip dude, I'll check it out. So a fancy restaurant led me to break my daily post but progress has been made. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00537JPG_zps2dc61a82.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00536JPG_zps752aad7d.jpg The 5 broken down marines are all cleaned and the pads/bling. Just 5 more to go http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00542JPG_zps7ad519a4.jpg And a little tester for the slabs of marble http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00551JPG_zps92645ca3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 @Daemonclaw, Thanks dude, If I ever pluck up the courage to sculpt I'll definitely be stealing from you. The stanley knife is for the big chunks left from clipping, I use files and 600grade sandpaper for flash and surfaces steal away brother .i love seeing what peeps can achieve with greenstuff specially so i can then go on to steal their ideas and those bases look even better painted .so realistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Aren't those metal Blood Angels pads too small for the modern plastic marines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy-Crow Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 So I've managed to contract the dreaded winter flu and have been holed up for a couple of days. Mrs told me to rest today but we can't have that whilst there is power armour to paint. Not very interesting yet but everything is cleaned, trimmed, cleaned again (you'd be surprised how much grease get rubs off from our hands) and finally mounted. Can't prime today though, bloomin cold and rain grrr http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00552JPG_zps5f44c4d0.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00553JPG_zps3e492bf2.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00554JPG_zps807c1f6b.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Scuberu/DSC00555JPG_zpsb2ff2eca.jpg @Luthermax, yeah I'd hoped to use them up. I thought if I covered them in bling nobody would notice but I think your right. I've swapped them out and added more bits of bling to jazz up the regular pads. @Daemonclaw, Your kind words have made my day. Cheers mate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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