The Yak Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Question though, would it be totally wrong to use my white marines as an actual Iron Hands force? Like, a clan that uses white armour but still incorporates the Iron Hand symbol? I so want to use the FW etched brass and resin shoulder pads I don't see why not! Best thing about this hobby is doing it in your own style. You could easy write some fluff ad to why your clan paint there armour white. Just a question though would you paint the Iron Hand symbol white also? Or would you paint the inner part of the shoulder pad black, leaving a white hand and rim? Knights looking cool Too mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 This force is looking rad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Slow weekend for painting. Instead assembled another drop pod, stormtalon, centurion squad and a tac squad with bionics. And had a 1.000 pts game vs Tau. I've had no inspiration for painting the last few days. Atm I'm debating if I should paint the force black as traditional Iron Hands instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 I have completed the 3rd vow and at the same time trying out different color schemes. One of which is the standard black http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150704_163711_resized_zpsigspkidb.jpg I wanted to go with a martian themed base color to make the black stand out more. I still haven't decided if I want to go the codex way with white weapon casings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Tried the black scheme on a few models and am pretty pleased with it. Only thing I'm unsure of is the sharp metallic chipping. I like that it has a clean look to it, making the models look like they've seen some battles without messing up the paint job entirely. On the other hand it doesn't look as real as it can be done with sponge weathering and chipping fluids.. Warning: phone camera photo, apparently makes colors desaturated (eye lenses are actually a vivid green, not grey) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150707_132324_resized_zpswoyj8ifr.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobrakei Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I think you've hit a solid compromise with your battle damage. The weathering from the bases will help tie in that worn look as well, so it won't be OTT. Quite a fan of that shade of black as well, looking dark but also eye-catching the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Good job! The chipping really works :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Great weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I agree with the others, that while the chipping might not seem very realistic, it certainly suits the paintjob. Keep it as is, it really adds to a personalised style here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastamarine Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Very nice work brother!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thank you brothers for your kind words and input on the chipping. I will continue to use the brush chipping on the infantry. I will probably be using a sponge on vehicles and also some rust streak effects to make them a bit more interesting than just a big black box. Anyways here are the two marines I painted last night http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150708_134416_resized_zpsgesyfwxk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Looking fantastic Brother, the chipping does really suit them! Also love the bases, rounds of the model well. Keep up the fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Im trying out the weapon color now. Trying out the codex approved white casings first. Here's two shots with different amounts of white on the boltguns. The picture to the right is an old test scheme marine from the bits box. I think I will probably paint the bolters as seen to the right, only keeping the outmost casing white and also doing the skulls/wings/eagles in bronze instead of silver http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150710_030237_resized_zps9ppy6pe8.jpghttp://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150710_030417_resized_zpsjksrdhlb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Weapons painted and mounted. Bases painted and dusted with pigments. Only thing left on these are an oil wash on the bolters and maybe add some squad defining markings. (The guy in the back to the left will be sergeant for another squad) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/b74f95cb-7f98-4ee4-823e-e74994f9b74b_zpsdffxwfoy.jpg I'm not overly happy with the bases, the gravel I used was to big. I don't know if I will have to redo the bases. I'm still experimenting with the way I make them, haven't really found a way that I enjoy doing and a result I'm satisfied with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobrakei Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 They've worked out beautifully. The biggest compliment I can make is that you've made the Iron Hands look interesting to me, and that's something I never thought anyone could do. With regards to the red base, have you considered the Martian Ironearth crackle paint from GW? I think that type of base effect would look great with what you're trying to acheive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 They've worked out beautifully. The biggest compliment I can make is that you've made the Iron Hands look interesting to me, and that's something I never thought anyone could do. With regards to the red base, have you considered the Martian Ironearth crackle paint from GW? I think that type of base effect would look great with what you're trying to acheive. I really like the Iron Hand fluff but haven't liked to paint them. Black as black goes is a very dead color and shading/highlighting it is hard to make realistic. So to make them more interesting to paint I chose a non-black black and added the chipping to simulate both battle-damage and reflections. Also added some brass details to break up the black/silver/white scheme a bit as I didn't want to be adding to much colors to it (I've seen many use reds/blues/greens for cables and such but I don't fancy that) I have actually tried the Martian Ironearth paint but I slabbed it directly on an unpainted base and didn't like the result. I guess the correct way to go about it is to paint the base in a darker red or brown before adding the Ironearth, then varnish it and add some drybrushing afterwards. I might have to give it another try. What I do like about it is it creates a flat surface meaning I can finish the base before I even put the model on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobrakei Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I only really found a way of painting black I could get on with about two years ago, and that was after painting for 15 years, so I can completely understand that! You would need to whack some paint on the base first, just to give the Ironearth a texture to work over in a similar way to a primer. That type of paint can be a pain when it doesn't work, but I found I needed to put more on than I was expecting, You can be very liberal in your application. I doubt you'd even need to drybrush the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 This one is my favorite the damage is great. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150710_030237_resized_zps9ppy6pe8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherJim Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 This is so glorious! How have I missed this! Expect to hear me gushing praise within the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 So... I've been on vacation for a week but I did bring my travel pack of paints: http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/4b4298b2-f96d-4fd8-b517-49c4dbbe2909_zpswwx8p4hc.jpg And I managed to get a few more models painted. These have no bionics but I think they fit in well with the converted marines. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/cb3dc772-f137-4c5d-a8d4-c367c3ef056a_zps59bjuqex.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 I needed a change from painting black so I started painting my second Knight. This one will be a Crusader to accompany my Paladin. I'm not sure on colors though, should I go with turquoise like my paladin or shall I paint it in a different scheme? I might keep the turquoise and add some other color maybe like black or white? http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150724_013820_resized_zpssvir0q7c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Finally back from another vacation. I will have to scribble down a 1850 force to give me some guide lines on what to paint up next. Will probably upload some pics during the days to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 I have started working on a drop pod. I really don't like to assemble this kit. Painting it is fortunately more fun. I still have to hit it with weathering powders and some enamel rust streaks. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150816_181450_resized_zpsys03wuwk.jpg This is the 1850 force I'm planning to paint. Still missing in the picture is the hq techmarine, 2 more librarians for the conclave(tigurius will be a stand in for a normal librarian) and a command squad to ride in the rhino http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150816_181335_resized_zpssuconssu.jpg And this is most of my assembled marine minis. I still have a few kits sitting on the shelf http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/20150805_230347_resized_zps4pt5qbw6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmseifer Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Pip on one of the librarians http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn18/mperssonbmmseifer/Mobile%20Uploads/20150817_135349_resized_1_zps581ce5e1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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