Buster Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/fuzzy-feet/W40K/20150616_132420_edit_1434479441678.jpg I've been wanting to start guard for a while now and take a break from marines. Originally I planned to use the old 3rd edition cadians but sadly didn't have enough for a decent list. Luckily I've come across a good deal on the more modern models and have begun down what is probably a long road ahead. This first of many will be part of my CCS. Have to say, for just a base coat and wash, I'm pretty stoked with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That's really good work Buster. Welcome to the Barracks. Look forward to seeing the rest of your army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4089966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Looks really good! A piece of advice. Don't go too crazy on the details, because on a "horde" army (horde meaning LOTS of troops) you'll go mad painting. Base, wash and a quick dry-brush and you're golden. Just a friendly heads up before you're in too deep! :) Show us more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4089970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morroccomole Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That looks really good! One thing I do is paint the cuffs on the CCS arms with a trim color. Helps them seem more "commanding," and differentiates them from the standard dudes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4089973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Welcome to the guard. I second Capt. Sox in the words of Brian Clough keep it simple. Your test looks really good. The only change I would make would be is to have the carapace and pants in the same colour. Great start look forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4089994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'll second that, My guard army is really infantry heavy, and the infantry alone put a hefty dent in my paint supply. If you want to stop painting because all you're doing is infantry, do a vehicle or two. Take it from a guy who did 2500 points in a week (somewhere near a 1000 of it for ETL). Personally I'm a matching fatigues kind of guy, I find it makes the process easier, when you don't have to switch colors as often. It's not as visually interesting, but I assembly line paint, since I build big armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 You're off to a great start with this model! I'd echo that you'll probably want to streamline your painting process when you get started on your line infantry, because it's easy to burn out on Guard if you try to be too shiny. That said, for a Command Squad I can understand being a bit more picky (I was with mine, too). Overall, I like the scheme you've picked, though I'm a bit iffy with the green for the pants. It seems to contrast a bit with the "earthy" tones on the armor; maybe tone it down to a less vibrant shade? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Great work Buster, as you said he looks excellent for just a wash - maybe the road ahead won't be that long after all? ;) I agree that the colours picked are good but the darker leggings might need changing to the tan, or a lighter colour. Just kidding. Nobody ever stops collecting a Guard army so the road never ends :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks guys! Hopefully I won't burn out on the infantry since I'm planning to run a mechanized vets list. I'm not to sure on the pants myself, I was trying to go for a WW2 scheme and it looked like the helmets and pants were different shades of green there. Might go back and try something else. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The legs would look ok if matching the vest armour or the cloth on the upper half. It's too vibrant a green to work with the other mute colours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I like the trousers to be honest! have you tried painting the shin guards in the same colour as the rest of the body armour, or rather, what made you go with the different colours for the shinguards? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 This is what I was going for http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/fuzzy-feet/W40K/Evolution-of-Uniform-WWII.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 A new recruit? Thank the Emperor! Welcome to the Imperial Guard. I thought that last group we got in was rubbish so maybe you'll do better. Remember: if you hear screaming, run towards that sound, not away from it. I don't know who put up those blasted posters stating the opposite... Anywho, I'll second Hendrik. The trousers look nice but the "ankle-biters" would look better painted like the rest of the armour, in my opinion. The beret is nice, too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Baranov Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 A new recruit? Thank the Emperor! Welcome to the Imperial Guard. I thought that last group we got in was rubbish so maybe you'll do better. Remember: if you hear screaming, run towards that sound, not away from it. I don't know who put up those blasted posters stating the opposite... As one of those previous 'new recruits', I resent that remark! I only fall back to a better position while our tanks roll up. Anyways, back on topic, I think the miniature looks pretty good, though I agree the trousers might need to be a tad lighter. I find that the trousers as they are draw the eye a bit too much and you lose out on the rest of the miniature. That said, it is just my take :) Also, welcome the barracks. Remember, pay day is Friday and lights out at 22:00. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 A new recruit? Thank the Emperor! Welcome to the Imperial Guard. I thought that last group we got in was rubbish so maybe you'll do better. Remember: if you hear screaming, run towards that sound, not away from it. I don't know who put up those blasted posters stating the opposite... Anywho, I'll second Hendrik. The trousers look nice but the "ankle-biters" would look better painted like the rest of the armour, in my opinion. The beret is nice, too. Um... Say again? I too, am pretty sure I was in that last group, and who was it that completed five vows for ETL, and the lasting glory of the Guard? Buster, I like the WW2 US infantryman inspired color palette, Very cool, and not widely done. I'm keen to see what you do with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Definitely agree with most of the above. I need to finalize the paint scheme for my own guards... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampyrerodent Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks guys! Hopefully I won't burn out on the infantry since I'm planning to run a mechanized vets list. Just do a squad at a time. Then add a vehicle. Then swap back and forth. You can get burned out painting squads upon squads upon squads.... Paint job looks good though. Keeping it simple is the way to go. The rank and file die too quick to warrant a high level of effort, for many armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Got the company commander finished up last night. I have a bad habit of painting one figure at a time but figure this won't be to bad for the command squad since the members have more detail than a regular grunt. When the squads arrive in the mail I'll move on to assembly line painting. http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/fuzzy-feet/W40K/20150617_091246.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Assembly lines are your friend with Guard, but there's nothing wrong with focusing on the odd model especially fancier ones or when still developing the painting scheme :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm going to have to borrow this paint scheme. It's intriguing, and fits with the original concept I had for my unit's aesthetic. They were inspired by the Devil's Brigade/Ranger Battalions, but kinda evolved into the modern 101st Airborne/10th Mountain/75th Rangers. What colors are you using? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ulrik, those units are my inspiration too. For the colors I used P3 thornwood green for the armour and weapons, karak stone for the jacket and gaiters, Caliban green for the trousers, P3 bootstrap brown (I think) for the boots and pouches, and wazzdakka red (pretty sure that was it) for the beret. After the base coat I just covered the whole model in agrax earthshade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4090990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Agrax is a Guards best friend for painting up troops!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4091049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ulrik, those units are my inspiration too. For the colors I used P3 thornwood green for the armour and weapons, karak stone for the jacket and gaiters, Caliban green for the trousers, P3 bootstrap brown (I think) for the boots and pouches, and wazzdakka red (pretty sure that was it) for the beret. After the base coat I just covered the whole model in agrax earthshade. My berets were done in a highlighted layer, as I was going for the deep maroon of the Modern Airborne berets. I based in Screamer pink, did a thin layer of knorne red, over the edges and high spots, and then did a mephiston red highlight. I'm going to use this as inspiration for my platoon units, as I did multicam style camo on the fatigues of most of my guys, with grey armor (because I needed a bit of color). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4091134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Gotta second SW1, Agrax Earthshade (and to a lesser extent, Nuln Oil) are the saving grace of IG assembly lines! I honestly couldn't imagine painting the ranks of infantry without them. Seeing the Company Commander, I think I like the green a bit more here. It may be that his overcoat is shading it a bit better, or perhaps you darkened it a bit more. That's a thought: maybe go for a darker wash for the pants? (previously mentioned Nuln Oil might work, here) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4091389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I like the scheme you have chosen, looks great. You can make your collection as hard or as easy as you want to but get the basics correct now and you can always add more details later as the mood dictates ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309454-first-test-mini/#findComment-4091506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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