GrandMagnus Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I am so awed by these sons of horus, so smooth, deep shadows, beutiful sea green and great character. I imagine you use an airbrush? Because if that is done the old fashioned way Im gonna break my brushes :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hey! @Bloodbath: @Grandmagnus: I only use an airbrush for the rough basecoat to save time, the actual paintjob is the old fashioned way but please don't do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Holy, those are beautiful. Is that plume from one of the Eldar models? I'll have to give that mix a try once my paints have turned up from Forgeworld. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 @Grandmagnus: I only use an airbrush for the rough basecoat to save time, the actual paintjob is the old fashioned way but please don't do it! Daaaaamn brother, thats just Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks! @Isinfier: It is from the Justaerin terminators. Another marine finished. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/sohbolter4_1.jpg C&C welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 How the hell have I missed this. Amazing green, amazing models. The lion on the first on is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 So good, dude! The limited palette looks amazing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Argh, dammit, you are making me want to do some sons of Horus. How do you do your sea green? or has it already been mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noigrim Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hello all, Welcome to my new Horus Heresy project, the Sons of Horus. The ways of the Luna Wolves are forgotten while the legion embraces the old gang traditions of Cthonia. Chieftain http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/SOHsgt.jpg Notes: Transverse helmet crest denoting rank, chest armor displays leonine marquetry. C&C welcome nice freehand on the breastplate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Seriously my favorite Sons of Horus ever. The green you've achieved is magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Amazing work! I would cry to see an army painted to this standard in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I literally cannot "like" this enough - as someone who has a large number of Sons sitting waiting a decent paint scheme, this is truly inspirational. That darker shade of green is spot-on, to the point where I was sure it was photo-shopped when I first looked at it. It matches the ForgeWorld artwork so perfectly it makes me want to try this, especially if it's as simple as a mix of the two new ForgeWorld airbrush paints. I would love to see a more detailed guide on how you've been doing this, a step-by-step if you will. After you've applied the base coat throgh an airbrush, how did you follow it on? Did you use any washes, or go straight to highlighting. That freehand work is truly mindboggling - so subtle you could miss it, but captures the spirit of the model perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks for the comments! As for the technique, I take a good amount of the basecoat color then add white next to it, slowly mixing them together to get all gradients. The same is done for the shadows with black. I'm using a wet palette for this and the painting is very organic, working light and shadow at the same time. There are no washes involved except for the metallics I hope this helps. One more finished. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/sohbolter55.jpg C&C welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcaptainAurelius Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 He's awesome. They all are! Question: one of your plumes is from a Justaerin and the other one is a chaos head so where next for plumes? There is a fairly cheeky one in the chaos warriors box, the classic ork one. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks! The second one is a SM tactical head with a Space Wolves top knot. The chaos warriors one is too small, Space Wolves have good topknots. Ork Nobz and Fantasy Savage Orcs have them too. Chaos marines? Hope this helps. WIP Horus http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/WarmasterHorusheadwip.jpg C&C welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hell yeah!! :tu: Looking forward to this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Taelos Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 These look great! And they're an excellent advertisement for Forgeworld’s new paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcaptainAurelius Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for the response Chickenleg - hadn't considered space wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm surprised I missed a Chickenleg thread. These Sons of Horus look fabulous. Great job so far - nice and crisp. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Having spent a few hours on a head tonight, I envy your ability to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey_j Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Incredible Sons you have there. The green is especially impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks for the comments! So the Warmaster is finally finished!! http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/horusthewarmaster_1.jpg and his gaming base http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/horusthewarmaster.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/horusthewarmasterback.jpg Close-up http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/darkman1111/horusthewarmastercloseup.jpg I am very excited with this model, it has tons of character and details, a real joy to paint. C&C welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loquille Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 He looks great dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Could well be best horus I've seen. Face is impeccable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Lupercal! Lupercal! Lupercal! One of my top favorite primarchs, both in fluff and in the sculpt. Your paintjob is spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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