Sir Ovbov Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 So, I am planning to make the second company, and I was wondering what you guys thought about the transfer sheet GW released and if it is worth it to get things such as the banners and knee pad marking; or if it would just be better to paint it all by hand. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have the BA transfer sheet and I really like it; the transfers are of very good quality. Whether or not you prefer to freehand all the squad markings and such are up to you, of course. Sir Ovbov and Helias_Tancred 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 I can't free hand so I was hoping they were good. :D Tyriks 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I can't free hand. Have you tried? If you can paint within the lines on a model, you can freehand - if you can do line highlights, then you definitely can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I like the new transfer sheet and I used the banner already on my Command Squad banner (finally finished). The Forgeworld BA one is also nice. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) I like the new transfer sheet and I used the banner already on my Command Squad banner (finally finished). The Forgeworld BA one is also nice. Did you use one of the transfers with the full banner or one with just the icon? I've been wondering how well the big ones fits on the command squad banner. Edited May 11, 2016 by RedemptionNL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) I like the new transfer sheet and I used the banner already on my Command Squad banner (finally finished). The Forgeworld BA one is also nice. Did you use one of the transfers with the full banner or one with just the icon? I've been wondering how well the big ones fits on the command squad banner. I used this one... although the transfer fit on nicely and doesn't even show transfer marks on the curved edges - I still kind of hate how this came out. Sorry for bad photo with flash-on. Edited May 11, 2016 by Chaplain Gunzhard Aubéron, Arkangilos and Helias_Tancred 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I like the new transfer sheet and I used the banner already on my Command Squad banner (finally finished). The Forgeworld BA one is also nice.Did you use one of the transfers with the full banner or one with just the icon? I've been wondering how well the big ones fits on the command squad banner. I used this one... although the transfer fit on nicely and doesn't even show transfer marks on the curved edges - I still kind of hate how this came out. Sorry for bad photo with flash-on. You used not two, not three but four contrasting main colors.. a complementing or neutral background for the banner would have done wonders.. Chaplain Gunzhard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Haha now you tell me... all my stuff suffers from poor color theory, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 I can't free hand. Have you tried? If you can paint within the lines on a model, you can freehand - if you can do line highlights, then you definitely can! I probably could if I trusted myself enough, I just think I would get the sizing all wrong, try to redo it and then end up ruining the look of the model all together. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Personally I love that banner GH! Especially as it's on an honour guard :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I can't free hand. Have you tried? If you can paint within the lines on a model, you can freehand - if you can do line highlights, then you definitely can! I probably could if I trusted myself enough, I just think I would get the sizing all wrong, try to redo it and then end up ruining the look of the model all together. . Practice on paper first, then one of the many, many spare shoulder pads you get with GW kits! I personally think it looks cool if insignia are different sizes, applied in different ways, etc. It marks them all out as individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I can't free hand. Have you tried? If you can paint within the lines on a model, you can freehand - if you can do line highlights, then you definitely can! I probably could if I trusted myself enough, I just think I would get the sizing all wrong, try to redo it and then end up ruining the look of the model all together. . Practice on paper first, then one of the many, many spare shoulder pads you get with GW kits! I personally think it looks cool if insignia are different sizes, applied in different ways, etc. It marks them all out as individuals. That would be one way of doing it but I want to try and make the marines the same for things like the 8th Company if I ever get there as I would want the bike squads to be the same Space Marine as the one from te same squad with a jump pack/ backpack along with things like Rhinos and Drop Pods fall every squad with their markings on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Well, you'll have to freehand with the 8th, as I dont think there are any green blood drop transfers? Once you get practice, it's easy to get regular sized drops: http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk141/Mechxen/Blood%20Angels/8th%20Co%201st%20Squad/PC220406.jpg Edited May 13, 2016 by Xenith Chaplain Gunzhard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 No, the Blood Angels transfer sheet comes with green blood drops: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-Angels-Transfer-Sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Then I stand corrected Enough for 20 marines from the 8th co there - an £8 tax per 10 man unit, if you dont mind the cost. The sheet is amazing, and worth getting for the large transfers alone, I feel, everything else is an awesome bonus. Edited May 13, 2016 by Xenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I collect warhammer, do you think I will mind the cost? XD Chaplain Gunzhard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Touchè. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagunk Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) That transfer sheet really is fantastic. Lots of things there and those large banner transfers are amazing. Edited May 13, 2016 by Spagunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I am debating picking it up! Couple questions from a newbie. Are the transfers easy to use for someone new to the hobby? Also can they be easily removed if I decide later down the road I want to repaint my guys? Lastly is it possible to paint on them for example paint the green blood drop red or black before putting it on? Edited May 13, 2016 by Brother Lemartes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I gave up on them years ago as I had bad luck, they just wouldn't stay on, but I have learned better. Put down a coat of gloss varnish first, then seal the transfer with lahmian medium. Micro-sol and micro-set soften the transfer to make it stick to uneven or large curved surfaces like shoulder pads. I dont know why you'd want to paint the blood drop red (on a red marine?) but you can. Some of my first freehanding was actually painting over transfers to add more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Lol yeah I don't know why I would paint over the blood drop. The reason I ask though is because I have a lot of old transfers with skulls and want to paint a blood drop on the head or under the eye for my chapter badge so I can put those old transfers to good use. Or thinking of just painting a stream of red under both eyes to make it look like the skull is weeping blood. Do any of those things sound doable with skull transfers, especially for someone new to the hobby? Or should I look for a new/easier chapter icon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 These new transfers are a lot better than the old ones, in that they are much better cut. The old transfers usually have a large transparent area around the actual icon, which you either have to cut away or get trouble applying them to curved surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Oh, that's a great use for them, go for it - I want to see the results :D I used the old skull emblem as the chapter badge for another army years ago. They'll look great. Damon Nightman 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I probably won't start working on that for awhile, I need to actually start getting models fully painted first and decide on the colors for all my different units before I move on to the chapter badge. I'll def post pics as I go in my successor thread. Edited May 13, 2016 by Brother Lemartes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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