anselneo Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi All, After being bitten by the Horus Heresy bug, I've decided to start a plog about my forays into pre-heresy shenanigans. As the title says, I'm doing Death Guard since I've loved the background (although I dont know much of the lore, so I'm hoping the experts can point me in the right direction ) . I currently have no list, but will work something out soon and post them here So without much ado, here's the first batch of in progress miniatures (from the BaC box). Please comment, since I'd like to improve. The marines have a bit of a shine to them since I was experimenting with a semi glass varnish and an oil wash. They'll be toned down in the end. The praetor is done, but he's in the local GW store for a competition over the weekend, so I'll take better pictures when I get him back home Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I love what you have so far. It's always good seeing the glory of unpainted ceramite and jade. If I may make a comment: they don't look gloriously dirty yet. What oil paint(s) are you using? I know I need some different colours on mine but I've always felt Burnt Umber really sets the mood when it's applied correctly. Have a try making a Burnt Umber wash and selectively applying it to details and raised surfaces all across your models. The wash should be semi-opaque so that we can still see that lively ceramite underneath the grime. What you have so far is great. They look like they've been walking in the mud for about a year. Keep up the great work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4240762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks Mehman, I did use burnt umber but I think i got the mix/thinner wrong, it looks days to dry lol. So i'm going to mess around with some different solvents and then get back to these :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4240775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did you use Seraphim Sepia before you sealed the model with gloss varnish for the oil paint? There's something about that specific GW wash that merges well with Burnt Umber. I guess they're close to the same colour. Looking more closely at your models because I'm on an actual computer, I like the streaking you've done. I don't know what you've done in your experiment but I coat my model in thinner before I do the pin point and line wash/shading/griminess. If you have sufficient thinner on the model before you apply the oil wash, you should only have to just touch the tip of your brush to the model. The capillary action will see it really get into those crevices. Another thing- it shouldn't take more than a day for the oil to feel dry to the touch. Try this: get some paint onto a paper towel and let it sit there for 10-15 minutes so that the medium that was in the tube separates from the paint. That's usually the culprit when it comes to the oil paint not drying. There are some great videos on YouTube about working with oils but many of them are not for 30/40k. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4240836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctem Cultor Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice work on that Praetor. Personally id add a colour to the bolters as they look a bit bland otherwise it all looks good. I look forward to seeing them 100% finished and based. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4240860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback and I'm going to try them over the weekend :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4241144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmasterwillie Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 whoop whoop, nice to see anouther death guard brother!!! nice clean work mate, looking forward to seeing more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4241160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 An update. First 4 of the tactical squad nearing completion. I need to give them a satin varnish and I'm done with these, 26 to go. @Mehman, you tip with the oil wash did the trick, so a big thank you to you And the praetor from the box. C&C welcome :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4252318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hi everyone, First things off, a happy new year and wishing you all a good hobby year I've been busy with a few vehicles to go with the death guard and testing out some weathering techniques. So first off.. an in-progress Drop Pod. A completed Predator Infernus (converted from a Baal Predator). Let me know what you think Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4271236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 And the droppod is done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4272794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Looking great Anselmeo - love the weathering and the tone of the green. Top notch! The yellow inners for the door liners look great too - just spotted that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4274089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Looks great, Ansel. Your weathering particularly is top notch. About the Flamestorm Predator - is it me or does the greenon the armour panels of the hull look slightly brihter than the green you used for the sponsons? :tu: Moar? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4274104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 @Augustus, It is. I was testing out the green on the hull but didnt like it too much. From now on, you'll see the darker green more often Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4274162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Awesome! I like the darker green the most. Looking forward to what you come up with next, my friend! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4274187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Finished my vow for Loyalty & treachery Legion ChampionMaster of Signals Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4342199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedInventor Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Your Death Guard look great man, I love the Master of Signals! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4342252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hope you're rocking chemical fire with that predator infernus! I love the silver faceplates. Makes them look so sinister. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4342314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Is that backpack a conversion, you loyalist scum? :p Looking good as always, Ansel. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4342998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hey Augustus, Nope. It came straight out the blisterpack :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4343070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldrick Shadowblade Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 what was your weathering technique for the drop pod? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4343121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hi Eldrick, Its a combination of oil washes, sponging and weathering powders. Let me know if you need detailed step by steps :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4343563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Great weathering on the pod, love the shade of green you're using too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4344509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Logan12 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Great looking minis, I love the predator especially the weathering, its spot on Hi Eldrick, Its a combination of oil washes, sponging and weathering powders. Let me know if you need detailed step by steps What sort of sponge did you use? because I tend to mess that up, it ends up a mess Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4344603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Looking great! Just the right amount of weathering! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4344746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselneo Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 @ Brother Logan12, I use the battlefoam sponge which comes in the GW cases. The trick is to sort of use it like a dry brush. You pick up some paint and then tab it on a flat surface/tissue paper to spread out the paint and remove any access, then go around the edges. It starts of subtle but then you can add more. Trick is to stop when you then it's just right and you get the feeling that a little more will be enough (stop then !! ). Hope this helps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316657-anselneos-heresy-death-guard/#findComment-4344873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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