Father Mehman Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Looks fantastic! Now do 200+ more The skin highlights are obvious in these photos and they work out great. Keep it up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3964741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks Mehman! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3964745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 She looks really good, just needs some friends as Meh said :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3964748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks! I'll try this scheme on a whole squad to see how it works. I'll post some pictures when its done. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3964760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Sorry to be a dissenting voice.... The other colours are nicely highlighted but the white looks flat. I see that you have used Screaming skulls wash but can I suggest an alternative method? White is a very hard colour to shade, especially on large surfaces but you can try using a light grey base such as Fortress Grey or Ulthuan Grey then build up the Cermite white using a drybrush with very little paint keeping the brush direction at 90° to the creases that way they should remain grey so look like they are shaded. The option for the model you have already done is to use thinned light grey as a wash in the creases only then touch up again with the white. On the plus side you have cracked the skin tone, hair and armour so well done there Here is a link for an example of painting a large white surface (Eldar helmet) to give you an idea but just type "painting white with gw paints" into your search engine and you should get loads of ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3964824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 @elmo: Thanks, that was great advice. So I took a new model and added a thinned-out layer of Celestra Grey just after a very light white primer. I then highlighted with white. Looks better, though I should be able to add much more depth with some practice (still somewhat flat). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3965517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 They keep looking better all the time ! The Commissariat is usually right about these things and the depth is much better. Now for some backstory. Get your fingers wiggling and ready for some typing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3965519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Glad to help. Looks better already. :) At least you caught it before you had loads painted ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3965598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 It's always a good idea to refine your paint scheme on a model or two until you're happy before going into full production :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3966020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Simon, check out my gallery for an imperial transport. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3967116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Simon, check out my gallery for an imperial transport. Do you mean the converted battle wagon? Looks nice! Some interesting ideas there. :) I would have used parts from some of my old ork vehicles myself, had I not sold them all off years ago. As for the project, yesterday I found out that my painting is painfully slow, much too slow for AM - I could not finish two models in 2-3 hours. I assumed that this was partly because of bad painting technique, so I started using more thinned out colors to speed up painting (which worked great). I also spent this evening buying new brushes, and I read up on how to take care of one's brushes properly; poor brushes slowed down everything as I constantly painted outside the intended areas. I have also started making some plans for my first (small) troop choice. I'm thinking about something like the following: 185pts Platoon Command Squad, close combat weapons + pistols for everyone, vox 1st Squad, 1x flamer, power axe + melta bomb on sergeant 2nd Squad, 1x flamer, vox, power axe + melta bomb on sergeant Would it be worth it adding platoon standard, power axe + medi-pack to the command squad - I guess not, but perhaps someone has a different experience? I might also change power axes for power mauls in the squads (hammers - because it would be awesome). Also, a nice surprise arrived yesterday: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3967523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Your brushes will appreciate your care ! Painting up Guard isn't about speed- it's about discipline. You want a good speed but you get to determine what that is by yourself. A couple of models in two-to-three hours sounds like you're doing fine; better than me, in fact. Now stick to painting and put up some pictures! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3967619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes, the Commissariat agrees. More photos! If you are going for an infantry heavy guard army speed does not hurt either ;) I normally crank out a squad every 2 weeks so you do not need to worry that you have not completed 2 models in 3 hours. Discipline is the key as Mehman writes. Get a production line going, 10 is an ideal amount so that by the time you finish painting one colour on the last model, the first one is dry and ready for the next colour. Also I have found that it is better with some good music or an audio book to listen to but don't watch tv as this will just distract you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3967863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Discipline is essential for all things Guard ;) The trick is refining your colour scheme so you make it as efficient as possible - and then assembly line them. You'll find the models come along a lot better that way but only you can figure out the easiest method for your army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3967901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Just wanted to share a brief update, since it is a WIP-thread after all. I've updated the paint scheme - experimented with a colour for the base, tried some line highlightning, and attempted to apply a transfer: Also took a few evenings to finish modeling my first platoon: If you have any advice/suggestions, please let me know. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3979829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Impressive, and I am enjoying the concept. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3979880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 These look excellent and congratulations on your platoon! Now for one to four more and you've got something! Your scheme really looks nice. It's good to experiment with all the colours until you're happy. No use painting models you don't care about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3979974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good stuff, they look very nice - now to paint them all! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3980132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looking good and I agree the scheme looks better with the red. Keep the progress up and the photos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3980189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks everyone for the feedback, I'll post some pictures when I have more to show. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3985854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 So I've spent the past week or two working on my painting skills, not wanting to start painting all those expensive models until I feel I have at least a basic grasp of what I'm doing. I have also felt that I want a more 40k-ish look to my models, the kind of gritty, muddy, rainy last-ditch-defense-against-the-deamons-look. My first models looked way too clean and proper.Anyway, here is the latest attempt, with some John Blanche-inspiration and trying out the stirland mud-technical from GW: Obviously too thick layers of colours, and the highligtning and mud needs to be practised further. But I still feel it's the most promising model so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3996269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I wouldn't be too sure that the mud is too thick. Give it a drybrush towards the top of where it's applied on the skirt to signify dry/drier mud. Maybe she slipped in the mud running towards a daemon ? Something feels different about these pictures than your other pictures. Lighting and what-not aside, it feels as if your painting improved somehow. I'm not having a go, either. It's the fact that I can't put a finger on it that makes me happy (or that could just be the medicine ). The only thing to point out would be her fingernails. We both know they're painted but they may need to get dirty, too. As it stands, they look a bit like claws- albeit very nicely coloured claws ! Keep up the good work ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3996304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ros Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks Mehman! And thanks for the advice about the mud. :) I've been trying to add more shadows and lighter areas as if the model had a light source directly above her. Not that it has turned out very successful yet, but I'm working on it.The nails look like claws because I have been painting an ungodly number of orks in my life. ;) And I agree that they need to look dirtier. Now that I think of it, human nails are not white - I should make them more pinkish, I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3996314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Looking very good, I think your most recent model is especially good. I like that look a lot better than the previous ones, so my vote would go with sticking with something similar to that. And yes, human nails are not white, they're definitely a sort of pink but that will be hard to capture -- good luck! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3996330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I agree, she looks good. The colours work well and the mud is fine to me, but I question doing fingernails as that seems like a bit too much detail across so many troopers :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303708-new-project-adeptus-ministorum-regiment/page/2/#findComment-3996499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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