chaplainmikey Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey guys, posted this in the tutorial section of the forum but thought it'd maybe be more useful posted here too. It's a tutorial detailing how I paint my Space Wolves in dark grey armour as opposed to the blue GW use. http://mptaos.blogspot.co.uk/ Feel free to check it out amd leave me any comments and or criticisms regarding the article or the painting itself. Hope someone finds it useful. Mike. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Very nice for the most part, also rather useful as I'm on the verge of my 2nd Wolf army, going for the older grey armour. The Gold is especially useful. I do have a couple of questions/oberservations though. Why use Eshin Grey rather than Mechanicus Standard? I'm not really sold on the white highlight on the eye lenses and the Administratum Greyhighlight on the armour, they don't seem to add enough to the model to be worth the effort. The battle damage is also far to subtle imo, its hardly noticeable (although something may be lost in the photo), and hence potentially not worth the effort. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnavaer Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Really nice guide brother, I really like the way your wolves have turned out and I'm sure its going to be very helpful to some of our fellow wolves who prowl these forums, have a flagon of mjod on me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Great tutorial, brother. I love how you put the paint container next to the model at each step. I'll be adding a link to it in the Resources section. Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Very nice for the most part, also rather useful as I'm on the verge of my 2nd Wolf army, going for the older grey armour. The Gold is especially useful. I do have a couple of questions/oberservations though. Why use Eshin Grey rather than Mechanicus Standard? I'm not really sold on the white highlight on the eye lenses and the Administratum Greyhighlight on the armour, they don't seem to add enough to the model to be worth the effort. The battle damage is also far to subtle imo, its hardly noticeable (although something may be lost in the photo), and hence potentially not worth the effort. I use Eshin grey as that was what I had to hand when I did my test model and I liked the colour. :P The white on the eyes is just so that once I apply the glaze the centre of the eye is brighter and lends itself better to a glow effect. The second highlight on the armour, and the battle damge, are something that my camera phone fails to pic up unles you zoom in really far on the picture. However both are noticable with the model in hand and serve to add an extra layer of depth and detail. Also with the battle damage I'm looking to try out the sponge method next to improve the effect. Thanks for taking the time to read through my article, I genuinely appreciate the feedback. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 This is great Mikey!! I second the inclusion of each paint pot, it's very helpful for those of us who are visual learners. We (more just me...) need more of this kind of thing here!! I know there are some tutorials in the resources section, but some are rather old and outdated. I personally love to see and read and watch how other hobbyists go about their processes. End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Really great work! o/Good idea with the Step-by-Step Makro-Pictures with paint pots in the picture aaaand description underneath. Will consider your guide, when deciding between blue or gray! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunspear Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Nice tutorial! I like to see others painting process. Very good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3763972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Really happy you guys have found the tutorial useful. :) Hoping to add a few more posts to the blog in the next 2 weeks covering things like scopes, targeting lenses, faces, and maybe a few Xenos things too. Mike. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3764193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Awesome stuff mate. Really like the look of your wolves and thanks for sharing :)!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3764221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 That is a great tutorial, and the grey armour looks great. Making me reconsider what I have done using standard mechanicus grey, although I am sure it can easily be adapted. Great work and much better than the tutorials I have tried cobbling together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3765172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 That is a great tutorial, and the grey armour looks great. Making me reconsider what I have done using standard mechanicus grey, although I am sure it can easily be adapted. Great work and much better than the tutorials I have tried cobbling together. Thanks. Glad you liked it. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3765433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 looking good :) love the guide, will defo help others. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3765459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hey hey, more grey power armor! Will definitely book mark this for future reference for my own wolves! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294571-my-space-wolf-tutorial/#findComment-3765661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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