FenrisWolf Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 This is really my first attempt at painting models. The other problem is I did these back in 5th ed codex times, about 3 years ago and I don't remember all my techniques. I'm most proud of my rune priest. I want to figure out what I did with his power axe. I didn't have much knowledge of advanced techniques and I don't have any practice in blending etc. I think I did something involving a lot of paint and letting it clump and dry unevenly. Any ideas? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 These are some other figures in the army. I've only painted about 12 models total - lots more built and waiting to be built. They're also not done. Washes were difficult for me and this was before Citadel made their new line of washes and paints... They also need to be 'ardcoated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerw Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 The new washes are pretty easy to use, as a relative beginner myself. I don't know how they compare to the old ones though, so... For the axe, it appears that you either painted it the darker blue, and then lightly went over the raised features with the lighter colors to get the transition (and a little touching off of the raised features here and there is fine, since it's a marble-y/rune-y look anyway) or you painted it lighter, then with the darker color washed/thin painted it, letting it sink into the lower features and possibly brushing/wiping it off of the raised features. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 From one new painter to another, welcome to the brush! I want to say you employed some kind of dry brushing technique, but judging by how everything is textured...I can't come up with anything anyone has told me. Looking good, though! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karack Blackstone Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm not much of a painter, so these are better than I can do. I've heard it said that when painting, minimal amounts of paint are best. There's a technique out there called dry brushing, however it can also waste a great deal of paint if one does it right, the GW way without at least using a piece of tile or something similar to thin the paint from the brush onto nearby while painting. You have some steps ahead of you, and the color on your models at the resolution of your camera either hides the flaws, or there are none to worry about. Try one model and finish his painting steps; this will give you an idea of where you are overall. Then, take that model to your local WH40K store and then show the model to one of the staff or some of the gamers that play there. I think you're ahead of the curve on painting quality, however the camera either is hiding the flaws, or there are none. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Try one model and finish his painting steps; this will give you an idea of where you are overall. Then, take that model to your local WH40K store and then show the model to one of the staff or some of the gamers that play there. I think you're ahead of the curve on painting quality, however the camera either is hiding the flaws, or there are none. Thanks for the compliments - I have taken it to a few stores to see what others think. I usually get praise and utter bafflement on the axe. I think the second technique that tylerw mentioned may be closest to what I did (I wish my memory of 3-4 years ago was clearer, but I've had a daughter since then - brain reset!). I may have gone light blue and then flooded it with a darker blue thinned paint (but not to a wash level) and then let it dry unevenly. That rings the most bells! Anyone else have other explanations or techniques that would end up like this? I am looking for the marbly look in dark and light blues... From one new painter to another, welcome to the brush! I want to say you employed some kind of dry brushing technique, but judging by how everything is textured...I can't come up with anything anyone has told me. Looking good, though! I was working on my dry brushing techniques with the wolf pelts I recall. I also remember having too much paint on the brush usually... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just a quick aside. I hope you know 'ardcoat is a gloss varnish, which probably isn't the finish you want. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just a quick aside. I hope you know 'ardcoat is a gloss varnish, which probably isn't the finish you want. Right! I meant purity seal. The 'ardcoat is for the lenses and gems! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296270-painting-questions/#findComment-3800342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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