PhDGamer Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ok, here's this week's update. Purifiers are coming along, but still WIP, and I don't want to post too many WIP shots of the same unit. Instead, here's what's in the pipeline: A Librarian: Nothing special, but I think he'll look nice painted. Once his barrels are drilled, anyway. And a GM with a couple of different weapon options. First, the soul glaive: And the hammer: And a close-up of the cloak: As you can see, there's much work left to do on the GM. I am very proud that I got a smooth finish on the cloak--it's the first time I've tried something like this, and that alone is an achievement. But it looks too plain, so I plan to add some folds (and cover up at least the one on the left, which is in the wrong place). I'd welcome any advice from experienced modelers on this one--I am more of a painter, and a little out of my depth. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3914349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rurik the blessed Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Great Job... the cape, needs a little more job... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3914483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Coolpants Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I've always preferred the older psycannons. Wish thy didn't change them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3915038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsev Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Good job, i too have used the da hammer on my grand master... Nice job on the cloak i used the one from the da sprue just trimmed down a bit... Only thing that bothers me is the fist on the psycannon arm looks a bit big... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3915320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDGamer Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for the comments. Rurik, I agree--cloak needs more job. I hope to post an update soon, with some actual surface texture. Coolpants, I like the old psycannon for this guy as it makes him look more dynamic, but I am fond of the giant heavy weapon on a regular terminator. I do like the old metal models in general, though, and wish they were a little more available. Tomsev, the fist does look huge in the first photo. I think that's an artifact of the camera and not the model itself, as it isn't as bad in the other photos. Once I paint him I will try a photo from the side to see. I had thought about using the DA cloak, but I figured making one from scratch would be a worthwhile challenge. If it doesn't come out, I will scrap it and use the DA cloak instead. How did you get it to fit the GK back? If I remember, the attachment points are spaced a bit too wide to fit easily. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3915470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsev Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Trimming it down then a bit of greenstuff ans a couple of purity seals to hide the mess... Really was alot easier than i thought... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3915972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Very nice! I wish I'd have thought of the flames for mine before painting, that looks great! All of it does. Keep up the great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3916788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Iapetus Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Flaming Soul Glaive is the bomb. Can't wait to see it painted...and a big YES on the old school Psycannon. Absolutely dynamic... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3918434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndigoJack Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I really like the way you did your flames. Is there a tutorial you scooped that from, and if not, would you mind going over your process? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3918829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDGamer Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Since the sun is setting and it's Friday, here is where the Purifiers are at: Photo quality isn't the best, but the real camera is out of batteries and the phone doesn't do depth of field very well. Still, you can see the fire. I still have a few details to hammer out on these guys, but it shouldn't be too much longer. IndigoJack, I will work up a proper tutorial on the flames when I get a little time, but for now here is the process: 1.stick a blob of greenstuff on the weapon and smooth out the inevitable fingerprints. 2.cut/pull it into shape with clippers. I use the same ones I use to cut plastic parts off of sprues. There's no need to use water or any other lubricant, as you want the putty to stick to the clippers a little bit. Then, when you pull in the direction of the fire, the individual flames will elongate and taper naturally. 3.use tweezers to pull flames out a bit more and make sure everything is going in the right direction. 4.use a sculpting tool to push in slightly at the base of the bigger flames. That helps blend the whole thing into the weapon and gives a little more texture. 5.once the whole thing is dry, cut away any extra bits of putty at the tops of the flames. You can also coat some/all of the flames with liquid greenstuff if you want to smooth out the surface texture. Based on my experience painting these, I would say it's better to create fewer, larger flames than what I did here. It will be easier to paint and will register more clearly to the people looking at the mini. Also, don't use old greenstuff. I used some 5 year old putty on the Purifiers, and it shows if you look closely. The Soul Glaive was made from new putty, and the exact same process got much better results. To come soon: completed purifers, Grand Master and Librarian, and Dreadknight number 1. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3923140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsev Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Waow thoses purifiers look excellent, i mean really stunning job on them, love the one holding the incinerator... Thanks for the tutorial il be stealing that soon !!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3923504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDGamer Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Purifiers finally done! These guys were a bit of a slog, but they have been a part of my vision for this project from the beginning, so I'm glad to have made it happen. The first five: The second five: Dreadknight and characters to come soon! Also, I need to figure out how to update my photo setup... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3938872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looking nice! You don't need crazy expensive stuff to take good photos. Check Tale of Painters for some great photography tutorials Garfy is doing right now. He's even got one for shooting with iPhones if you don't have a fancy camera. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3939012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Very nice! Those flames are very eye-catching! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299854-grey-knight-strike-force-with-pictures/page/2/#findComment-3940988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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