Reyner Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The green looks good as is. Keep at it :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 @struman ...If I said..no..? Then you're a man after my own heart... While my pile of resin is nothing like as big as yours, I've got a hell of a lot of yellow to paint with nothing more than my old Citadel brushes and my wits, so I completely empathize with you. Good luck mate! I look forward to the Spartan... Just out of interest, how did you go with the tracks? Mine are a nightmare! They look fine, once you get some of the details in you will be happier - break up the green with some black trims or shoulder pads. Some gold or silver for the armour studs and stuff like that. @fire golem - EXACTLY what he said. Remember that the armour itself isn't the detail... You've got a whole load of metallics to go on yet, and that'll help to smooth out some of your so-called 'mess'. If you're still not happy after that, you could use a fine detail brush to paint on some really thin layers of Sybarite or Kabalite Green over the green sections of armour to smooth it out. Just a thought. Also, something that's really worked for me is drybrushing up through layers rather than painting them. That's how I did the Imperial Fist on the base of my WE Praetor. Black undercoat, drybrush boltgun metal , then drybrush Ironbreaker, then dryrbrush Runefang Steel, then drybrush white, then glaze/wash/what have you, then battle damage/wear and tear. You could probably do something similar with the grey which may speed you up? Just food for thought. Hope that helps! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 So like drybrush the highlight on? That could work actuallylook, guessing the wash will smoothh out the chalkiness Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yeah it should do and it is a damn fine idea haha :P Might give that a go myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 http://i.imgur.com/rT4wVE4.jpg Here's with the first layer for the brass. Quite a bit happier now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 They look better already - what colour are you doing the eyes? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm not sure. Red? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 They look very nice Golem! Keep it up! As they other said, the details makes the models awesome, not the armour per se. But, maybe you should try to use many thin layers of wash instead of one thick, but strumanchu may know more about that painting method for the eyes, gw had done a good guide for them, haven't tried it yet, but you may try it out (just skip until he does the eyes) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'll definitely do thinner washes with the next ones. I just put it it on like that because I put it on and it looked really grey still so I kinda put more on and when it dried realised it might've been a bit thick. I'll definitely check out that video, thanks! Also my mums gonna get me like a magnifying glass thing to help with the smaller details haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm actually pretty happy with him so far now for my first one :) http://i.imgur.com/Nn63r3J.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Dj2JwHw.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yxVWMT4.jpg Oh ignore my legs in the background. I know they're distracting :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Looks pretty good now do the base! Curse you being at home I'm stuck at work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dunno what I'm gonna do with the base, hadn't thought of that... Need to do the severed head, gun and eyes too. Haha I'm off work this week ;) hoping to get at least a start on my SoH (as in more than 1 model) Anyway now I roughly know what I'm doing I'll stop with the tiny update photos, thanks guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dunno what I'm gonna do with the base, hadn't thought of that... Need to do the severed head, gun and eyes too. Haha I'm off work this week hoping to get at least a start on my SoH (as in more than 1 model) Anyway now I roughly know what I'm doing I'll stop with the tiny update photos, thanks guys. You've painted more than me!! And its looking good too!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 @stuman tracks werent that hard for me, actually. It was mostly the trackbed that was giving me a headache, especially were the gates were. I had to trim a lot of stuff there to get them to fit. Otherwise I dryfit them as usually then glued them onto the "wheels". Also tried filing stuff underwater to help with dust. Worked pretty well. I was actually surprised at how easy the tracks were for me. The only part that made me practically rage quit was the front door/hatch. My bottom one doesnt sit properly intothe top one when closed and its not due to warpage... Also that whole crew compartment assembly gave me some headaches in dry fitting :/ @fire golem : looking good bud! Nice to see such fast progress on the boys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks man. Feeling a lot better about them now :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Vidius Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 @fire golem: They're looking great mate! Loving the bronze. Green is spot on as well! Keep up the good work! I have done a grand total of...nothing since my last post! Work has been ridiculously hectic recently. Off this weekend, so hoping to get a squad painted and the Heavy support squad built. Going to do some basing on the Myrmidons whilst I watch the Poland-Scotland game tonight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks mate :) ive also not got anymore done today haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'Vesh Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Great work Fire Golem! The green looks very good, and the whole scheme is great. I think they will look very good en mass. Well Worth the wait :) I'll try and write the week 2 update tomorrow guys, but forgive me if I'm a day late as things are looking a bit hectic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 BASECOAT ALL THE THINGS! The white went on SOOOO Liquid I almost put them directly into paint stripper. Finished the whole can of black just doing these.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'Vesh Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Slipstreams is painting! Loyalists rejoice :) huge job of base coating there - well played. Now, am I ammending your vow to the entire 3.5k list (gulp)? You know Atia is bound to paint three more superheavies in retaliation :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 ....Yeah...lets take things slowly ahahahaa Lets say the Achilles and 10 terminators instead :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'Vesh Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Haha, sounds fair Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3833830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'm going for abject failure gents - all my cash in the coming 2-3 months is going into airsoft so I won't be able to pick up the pieces (names a new waist/legs) for the contemptor to finish him... I'll still be browsing and supporting just not building aha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3834145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adra'Melek Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 @Fire Golem, really like the grey (EDIT: I mean green of course). Amazing how the look can change with just a little detail done. Very nice for the quick start. I've got the other 5 Volkites (incl. Sergeant), Basecoated, washed and ready for highlights. After that I have the ammo link thing for all ten to do. I've put it off till now as it's made up of a load of fine resin wires that look to snap as I try and clean them off (a lot required). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3834226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsOfTheRaven Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Quick question, do these shoulder pads make me look fat? http://i.imgur.com/STwj6zc.jpg Also, should i add a gs tabard here? the circle had to be cut to fit it onto the legs. http://i.imgur.com/GvVsKjO.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/10/#findComment-3834430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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