AmyS Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Love those bases, and you've obviously got good airbrush skills. I would say, however, not to get too carried away with 'special effects' at the expense of the basics. If you practice skin and faces a little (which I know many people find intimidating, but is really no different to any other part of the mini) these good models will become great models. Keep up the good work, you obviously have a fantastic teacher! Thanks, what would you suggest to do to improve the faces? First, let me say that they are great for a gaming/ tabletop standard, but if you want to take it to the next level, then just concentrate on neatness. If you just put the wash where you want it, around the eyes, mouth, nose etc. not only will you save yourself time, but the finished result will be that much neater. Also, if you paint the eyes darker before dotting in the white it will stop them looking startled. I have to say though, considering the short length of time you've been painting, you obviously have a natural talent. Thank you very much for the tips. Yes I have struggled a little with faces, in all honesty I felt somewhat happy with the way these came out but it's always useful to get tips to make them better. Eyes have been a big issue for me though, I have struggled getting them to look right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfgar hammerfist Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macas Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 What did you use for the snow on the bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 What did you use for the snow on the bases? It is a mix of bicarbonate of soda, gloss, white paint and PVA glue :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macas Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowmaker Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Great job all round AmyS. I love the gritty feel of these guys. You've also captured the detail of the models really well - congratulations! I've never been the hugest fan of the bluer shades of grey, but with the bases you've given them, they look awesome - looks like they belong in the frozen tundra. Can't wait to see more. Cheers Widowmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 You've had a good teacher. I've found that with a good knowledge base you can do great things and experiance teaches a steady hand and neatness. I like the creative use of the Agrallen earth paint to make cracked ice, it beats using crushed egg shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hello everyone, here are some photos of a converted Space Wolf Dreadnought I did, it's basic as I only had a few spare bits from leftover sprues and the dreadnought is an old model we found in the bits box so it wasn't in perfect condition. http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4260.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4256.jpg[ http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4254.jpg[ http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4255.jpg[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Photos of my finished Stormfang, not truly happy with this one as I don't feel it is as good as my other pieces. I think it may be because it was quite large, so might have stretched my abilities a bit too much. I think I'm going to go back to smaller models next to work on my skills http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4353.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4351.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4352.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Dezartfox/IMG_4354.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Very nice work with the ice effect on yer wolves. I'm very much liking the drool (slime) in the wolves mouthes. I never seen that done before. What did you use to get that look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Very nice work with the ice effect on yer wolves. I'm very much liking the drool (slime) in the wolves mouthes. I never seen that done before. What did you use to get that look? Thanks! The drool was done using UHU glue :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The Dread looks Great as does the flying coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenhunter Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I loved that effect on the Wolve's eyes! how did you do it? is there any form to replicate it using brushes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I loved that effect on the Wolve's eyes! how did you do it? is there any form to replicate it using brushes? Thank you, yes you can do it with brushes. I used this tutorial for the green OSL glow without using pigments, http://www.the-vanus-temple.com/tutorial-osl-glow-effect/ so you could do it with blues too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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