netminder69 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So I started on my second Knight. Having finished Amaranthine, I am now starting on Gerantius! http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-09-27084154.jpg First up, the base. I used some Templar Ruins wall pieces from Scibor and then scattered piles of Secret Weapon 1/48 scale bricks on superglue. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-09-27095444.jpg Next, I scattered some single bricks around then spread Mod Podge all over and sanded it. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-01094929.jpg Then got him assembled to the point he was ready for primer. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-01163332.jpg Last step... I put sticky tack on all the glue points so they wouldn't get sprayed over. I did that on Amaranthine and it ended up being a pain trying to get it all to glue together afterwards. Right now the primer's drying, and then the main body will be sprayed with Tamiya Gun Metal. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's a good start! Those gothic base pieces look dope. Mod Podge, huh? That works better than good ol' PVA / white glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 It is PVA, but it's thinner than Elmer's to start. Not as thick. Plus a big container of it runs about $6 and will likely last me a decade. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It is PVA, but it's thinner than Elmer's to start. Not as thick. Plus a big container of it runs about $6 and will likely last me a decade. Lol. Mod Podge is just PVA glue? You're kidding me... All those scrapbookers are being lied to! :D Seriously, I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 As far as I know. :) It's just white glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Alright, got more work done on Gerantius. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-02105756.jpg Got him base coated with Tamiya Gun Metal and got the sticky tack off him. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-02172623.jpg Got the greens on him next. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-03171557.jpg Next was gold and edge highlighting and recess shading. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-04012741HDR.jpg Almost done. I realized that I forgot the apron on the sprue, so I have to get that painted and attached. Then attach the face plate. After that it's just base painting and decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlead Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thats looking really good, what the gold you used around the edges of the armour plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 GW Balthasar Gold, then some Agrax Earthsahde, followed by Sycorax Bronze edge highlighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Gerantius is complete! This picture was taken before I finished the base. I will have to get a picture of the model with the base fully painted and decorated. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-04234315.jpg And here he is along with Amaranthius. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-05004757.jpg This is my 750 point list for an upcoming Escalation Tournament at my local GW. Yes, I am doing an imperial Knight army. Yes, so I'm apparently going to be "That Guy". :) I also got confirmation last Friday from FW that my Castigator is on it's way, so I will be starting up on that when it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekados Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Holy Grail its just fantastic! Gerantius is a 500 pt frontal assault warmachine if i remember... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 He is. I will be running him as a plain ol' Errant until later in the Tourney then I'll bump him up to the named stats. I finished off the base last night. Here's a close up. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/netminder69/2014-10-06173223.jpg Oh, and no weathering. I totally suck at it. If I tried, it'd ruin the model. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Looking good! Do you paint around your decals, or use a chemical to get rid of the backing? I don't see any backing at all, and that's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 My process is: 1) prep surface with gloss paint (Ardcoat), 2) put down Microset, 3) place decal, 4) more microset over top, 5) after dry and set, go over with Ardcoat again, 6) Matte coat. I find the gloss paint really helps to fill the "gap" between the edge of the decal and the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 My process is: 1) prep surface with gloss paint (Ardcoat), 2) put down Microset, 3) place decal, 4) more microset over top, 5) after dry and set, go over with Ardcoat again, 6) Matte coat. I find the gloss paint really helps to fill the "gap" between the edge of the decal and the surface. That's not bad, yeah. I use Microsol after they're down. I think I'll try the 'ardcoat after the decal. Makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yep I use sol too but then gloss once that's completely dry and finally something to dull the gloss, i'm told it protects the decal against wear too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 It does. Basically seals it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Most impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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