Redemption's Blood Angels

[RedemptionNL]

Thanks! With my airbrush I prime them Vallejo German Panzer Grey, then Vallejo Burnt Umber and a few thin coats of Vallejo Fire Red sprayed as a zenithal highlight. After that I line the recesses and inner edges with GW Nuln Oil. Then I apply chipping of GW Rhinox Hide followed by GW Leadbelcher with a sponge to act as both weathering and an edge highlight.

[RedemptionNL]

The Bike Squad with 2 grav-gunners, a multi-melta attack bike and a sergeant with combi-grav and meltabombs I did for this year's ETL:

 

http://i.imgur.com/iDTynWV.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/ZrN9MVj.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/BmuiSMn.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/afRL0Zp.jpg

[Rob_Loken]

Woah they look great. How did you achieve that red?

[RedemptionNL]

See the top post of this page.

[Ratboy1664]

Luuuuurvly Blood Angels !

[Father Mapple]

I like the edge highlight/weathering you were talking about. Do you do all the edges, or just prominent ones? The vehicles look even better with that technique than the infantry. Fabulous work.

[RedemptionNL]

I try to do all the edges, but those that would be more exposed are weathered more heavily, i.e. front edges more than back ones.

 

And yeah, it looks a bit better on larger models because it's easy to overdo it on smaller models, or hard to reach everything. Usually I only sponge the larger surface on infantry, then do the smaller stuff by brush.

[Schultzhoffen]

I love your Blood Angels. A well done BA army is a joy to behold. However, I'm really interested in knowing how you did the snow effect bases. I find that it is so hard to do.

[RedemptionNL]

I love your Blood Angels. A well done BA army is a joy to behold. However, I'm really interested in knowing how you did the snow effect bases. I find that it is so hard to do.

Thanks! I had already been asked that question:

Thanks! I mix sodium bicarbonate (pure baking soda) with water effects and smear it on. Then sprinkle some extra sodium bicarbonate over the top and shake the excess off once dry.

But I'll take a few step by step pictures once I finished my next model.

[DaBoiKyknos]

Finished an Melta Assault Squad!

http://i.imgur.com/2HKhYR7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Dfu8LA3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3ZTRibA.jpg

Really, really like the captain in the middle! He has a almost a action movie flair...

[Rob_Loken]

Oops I was distracted by the lovely pictures! d'oh.

They are great though, just the right amount of weathering too to make them nice and dark.

[Luna707]

Yes! A step by step tutorial would be wonderful!

[RedemptionNL]

Finished my Librarian:

http://i.imgur.com/dYMUUI4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dgJjKUx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mrxzFzW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iFoMXT8.jpg

Took pictures while I made the base, so snow tutorial coming up.

[deathspectersgt7]

Now that Libbie ROCKS!!!!

[RedemptionNL]

And here's the promised step-by-step tutorial of how I do the snow bases:

Materials used:

http://i.imgur.com/1N5lwkF.jpg

- Water effects and pure baking soda:

I use Realistic Water from Woodland Scenics, as it doesn't require any mixing and it dries nice and clear. For the baking soda, make sure you get something that is 100% sodium bicarbonate, without any additives, as then you risk chemical effects or discolouration. The pictured brand is American, but I found it in Dutch shops as well.

http://i.imgur.com/FGjC3vc.jpg

- Tools:

I use a blister package for mixing stuff in, and a re-closable blister pack to store the soda in without it spilling between jobs. I just use a metal sculpting tool to mix and apply the snow, as it is easy to clean off with some hot water.

http://i.imgur.com/akCjCpC.jpg

And of course, you need something to base. I suggest gluing the model to the base before applying snow if you're going to do the snow around his feet, as the snow itself will probably be hard to put a model on.

Creating the snow:

http://i.imgur.com/HmFKwB8.jpg

Add a little bit of soda and water effects. I suggest not making too much at a time, because the water effects dries relatively quickly once it comes in contact with the soda, becoming more lumpy the longer you wait.

The ratio of soda to water effects depends on the look you want to go for; more water effects makes a more icey/watery snow, while more soda gives you thick snow.

http://i.imgur.com/1NgUvqR.jpg

Mix it all up!

Application of the snow:

http://i.imgur.com/JJ6DS5J.jpg

Now smear it on the base with the sculpting tool. It is somewhat sticky due to the water effects, so try to not get it on anything you don't want to. While it's still somewhat wet, it's easy enough to move around, flatten it, etc. I carved a small path from the broken pipe here to represent slushy snow, but you can also easily remove footprints or tire tracks like I did on other models.

http://i.imgur.com/91OWjTo.jpg

On places where you want to get an icy look, or the look of undisturbed snow, just smear unmixed water effects on. I did it on the diamond plating here between the Libby's legs.

http://i.imgur.com/vqSpFpa.jpg

While the stuff is still wet, I put it in the container with soda, and just grab a little bit of soda between my fingers and apply it over the snow. This makes it look more like a powdery snow instead of just a slush.

http://i.imgur.com/DXI5kwX.jpg

Apply plenty and shake it off by holding the model upside down and tapping it a few times. This gets a bit messy (which is why I do it in the blister) and gets some soda where you probably don't want it. But it's easy enough to remove with a finger or a soft dry brush, so don't worry about it.

http://i.imgur.com/GphLFtQ.jpg

Wait for it to dry overnight and voila. One snowy base!

Optional:

http://i.imgur.com/q1JqTo8.jpg

As the base had a broken pipe in it, I added a stream of grime coming from it. Effects like this are very easy to do by just using some wash and dotting it against the snow. Due to the capillary action of the wash being absorbed by the soda, it spreads pretty easy, so be light on the application. It's easier to add more than to reduce the effect.

You can of course do this with other things like Blood for the Blood God for blood spatters, which is what I intend to do with my Death Company later on.

I hope that helps!

[Pearson73]

Those bikers look great, loving the dark red and muted yelllows.

[General Strike]

These are my favorite Blood Angels, man, that red is from my dreams.

[RedemptionNL]

Finished Lemartes:

 

http://i.imgur.com/HHlqnqI.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/dDeLVhP.jpg

[Pearson73]

Nice purple undertone.