The Lord Commissar Paints

[captain sox]

are you painting by hand or airbrush? Whatever method you are using, it's awesome!

 

Great stuff!

[WarriorFish]

Thanks sox, I just use a large brush and a methodical approach. Practice makes perfect! Plus I could never get the hang of making the airbrush work. Maybe one day but I might just be too set in my ways :P

[elmo]

Spray cans FTW ;)

[CoffeeGrunt]

If only I could get my colours in a spray can. :P

[elmo]

Try the tamiya range, they have loads of choice but are a little pricey.

[WarriorFish]

Progress is good, I decided to break some of the white out because it felt like I was doing lots of painting for no apparent difference!

So all going to plan, I'll mostly be left with all the details on the back to finish off. Might try and get the lenses done today.

[elmo]

Looking great there WF. The Baneblade can be a bit of a morale sapper as you spend loads of time without seeing much progress then all of a sudden... it is complete :)

 

Keep at it - it will be worth it in the end ;)

[WarriorFish]

Yeah, I've got some more colours on it now and it no longer looks like I've been painting for nothing :lol: Unfortunately my Brazen Brass is on its last legs which may be a problem but otherwise I seem to be having a very productive day :D

[WarriorFish]

Good progress for the day :)

Bit of a shoddy picture, I'll make sure to take a better one once the rear is finished. I'm well on track for an easy finish this coming week :tu:

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

Looking good WF.

[Vel'Cona]

Out of Likes, so I'll have to settle with a big happy face. 

 

Keep it up, WF!

[WarriorFish]

I don't know Vel, I'd say that's a normal sized happy face... :P

 

I should get some time to devote to my vow mid week, I can then pick off the remaining bits towards the end of the week ready for my next vow :D It's been a long time since I've done a completely new kit so I'm hoping I can get the Knight done fairly quickly - don't want to be an 11th hour completion ;)

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

Anyone got tips for concentration on simple green to strip my latest additions?

[Vel'Cona]

I use 1:4 SG:Water for mine, but I've heard 1:6 and thinner will work.  The biggest tip I can use is warm (not hot) water and patience; I generally let my models soak overnight.  Also, be realistic with just how "stripped" you want them to be.  Metals will generally come 100% clean with enough elbow grease, but plastics tend to absorb color so you may not get them completely down to bare plastic.

 

Your scrubbing tool is important, too.  My best results were with a sandpaper "sponge".  They're designed to get wet and you can get 'em for like 4 bucks at the hardware store.  Good luck!

[WarriorFish]

I've never used it, but I have heard people use it without water after an overnight soak.

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

Cool. I had forgotten where I posted that question, I though I was in the ETL topic...

[WarriorFish]

You posted it in both :P

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

Yeah, I know.

[march10k]

Very clean...but it almost feels like it's basecoated, waiting for detailing, even though closer examination reveals that it's basically finished...

[WarriorFish]

It'll look a lot better when done, the extra colours and bits will help along with better pictures :P

[elmo]

And weathering ;)

[Vel'Cona]

And consecration by your local Techpriest. 

[march10k]

And a tank commander waving a sword at the enemy!

[Kierdale]

Good progress. :tu:

I'm both looking forward to and dreading doing a Baneblade in the future!

[elmo]

Rivets.... All those rivets! :(