BlOoD_GoD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So basically, I was just wondering on how people get fantastic white finishes like the ones in this photo: http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag68/mikeyway85/vv2_zps6d652572.jpg What paints do people use etc. Also this photo is actually originally from the B&C but idk where. Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It looks like a black base and from there, you work your way up to white from grey with each coat being a thin one and leaving the shading in the recess. For example, the classic method was: Chaos Black -> Codex Grey -> Fortress Grey -> Skull White In my opinion, a wet palette is essential when using the older paints as it helps them flow better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yeah, multiple thinned coats highlighting up through grey. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 A much easier way, is to start from a Skull White undercoat, thin down a light grey with water (administratum grey is good) then use it as a wash all over the white areas. Then you can (Depending on how heavy you've made your wash, experiment here to find a happy medium) highlight with white again. You can work up from black, but its alot more effort, for not much better results. The tricky part is painting certain parts white, and certain parts dark like with those Raven Guard. ^ In that case i'd probably prime the arms white, seperate from the rest of the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Just undercoat white, give it a wash of choice, then touch up with white. Never liked starting with a black primer/undercoat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I find that I can get a better white from a black undercoat, than black from a white undercoat. I used to go Black, astronomican grey, multipe thin coats of white Now, Black, multiple thin coats of ceramite white. A grey layer would be ideal, and make it brighter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So basically, I was just wondering on how people get fantastic white finishes like the ones in this photoI’ve not even looked at the photo, but will give you a very simple and easy solution: spray your model white, then paint all other colours over that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134415-faq-painting-white http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275661-video-tutorial-painting-white-series Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Atticus Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think that white is one of the few colours that benefits from varnish. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3833718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Scrymgeour Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Beware powdery games workshop white paints, one of the two whites looks shocking Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297956-how-do-i-get-a-nice-white-finish/#findComment-3837098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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