Fire Wolf Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Good evening brothers. I've been playing since the release of the 5th Edition Space Wolves and only now have I finally gotten the courage to paint and I'm just looking for some feedback to see what you guys think. Just to note: I am not happy with his frost weapon. At all. I need to pickup some darker blues and maybe a white and work on a blending technique that I'm not familiar with and come back to him. So, I present you the Wolf Guard of the 1st Grey Hunter pack: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reede Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'd say it's a pretty good model overall. The posing is amazing. As for the paint job, couple things I'd recommend. At least for me I've had a nice look for frost swords by starting with a dark blue base, and then slowly drybrushing towards the top of the blade with a light blue, and then white. The wolf pelt looks quite good and I can't see any real improvement I'd do there, but for the armour I'd suggest some edge highlights with a light grey, it'll make it stand out a bit more. Overall great job though man, keep it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3790390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 I appreciate the kind words, Reede. I really appreciate the ideas about the frostblade as it was my biggest downfall on this model. I'll definitely pick up a few more paint pots this week and do as you advised, starting with a few test subjects in the bits box. Thank you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3790436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reede Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No problem Brother, looking forward to seeing the results. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3790840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
viddar Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looks like a great start. I'll freely admit to not being a great painter but trust me the more you paint the less intimidating it gets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3791557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorarogue Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I agree. The more you do it the more you realize that it isn't all that complicated to add a bit of highlighting here or there that really makes the model pop. Especially power weapons with either a bit of glow or some kind of bluish design I often find with really do a lot of good toward making the model look nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3791578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I do value the kind words, Brothers. I'll keep at it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3792095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just a small update. This first picture is mostly for you, Reede. Thanks for the Frost Weapon tip: The beginning of Jarl Einar Darkseer's Great Company: Grey Hunter, 1st Pack: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3799511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 for first attempts this not bad welcome back :D. The melta guy in the last post looks like he is missing a shoulder pad? or is it me being blind. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3799644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well, it's a bit to do with the conversion process of bashing the Chaos Warrior sprue with the Grey Hunters. There's a very limited feasible way to add a shoulderpad to the model after you do the conversion, so you just have to make up the excuse that the shoulderpad is hidden beneath the pelt! Edit: I also appreciate the kind words, thank you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3799818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 An Update as requested by some of you in the Assassins thread: Vindicar Counts-as: Hroarr, The Spear of Fenris Notable Actions: Story to come. . . Edit: Yes I know the 1k Sons head isn't done at all. I'm getting a friend of mine who plays the army to paint it up for me after he lost our last battle, haha! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3813750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdwulfe Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good stuff! Welcome back. I'm kinda in the same boat. Just back after 13 years... What color are you using for the armor? I like it. Dark and grim ;-) I wanted something more that shade but started using the Fang so I could spray base coat and it's a bit light for my liking, but alas! What's done is done. The new frost blade looks good. I especially like the frost effects on the impaled helm. Nice touch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3813963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lednera Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hey Fire Wolf great work on the paint but maybe get a background so the camera focuses on the miniature more then the background. It will improve the quality of pictures you take of your miniatures. So something as simple as a black cloth would do. Maybe use two desk lamps with same type of light bulbs for better illumination on each side. Overall looks nice but one question why White armor on the vindicar count-as? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3814123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good stuff! Welcome back. I'm kinda in the same boat. Just back after 13 years... What color are you using for the armor? I like it. Dark and grim ;-) I wanted something more that shade but started using the Fang so I could spray base coat and it's a bit light for my liking, but alas! What's done is done. The new frost blade looks good. I especially like the frost effects on the impaled helm. Nice touch. The armor on the Grey Hunters starts based black, then based Eshin Grey and then dry brushed Mechanicus. I appreciate the kind words! Hey Fire Wolf great work on the paint but maybe get a background so the camera focuses on the miniature more then the background. It will improve the quality of pictures you take of your miniatures. So something as simple as a black cloth would do. Maybe use two desk lamps with same type of light bulbs for better illumination on each side. Overall looks nice but one question why White armor on the vindicar count-as? Because I wanted him to stand out, mostly. I was originally going to name hims "The White Wolf" of Fenris or some such. I wanted to try my hand at a white colored model as well just to expand my horizons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3814332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Total jealousy question but where did you get the sweet cloaks for you guys? I've only ever seen 1 type of Space wolf cloak. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3815204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Assuming you're talking about the Wolf Guard and Hroarr those cloaks are from Maxmini! Worth every cent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3815241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah, they look super amazing. Does Maxmini ship to the U.S.? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295819-first-paint-attempt-after-being-with-the-aett-since-5th/#findComment-3815298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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