duz_ Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 So here's how I had done my valk canopies previously. Mainly due to necessity as they were all jacked up between the valks previous owner + a dettol bath. I had something similar in mind I guess if I did the talons the same way. I imgaine I'd be able to do a better job these days. Damo1701 and Race Bannon 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Interesting idea there. If it's possible, I would suggest looking at getting some of the Tamyia Clear range. They go an amazing job, and can add great effects to aircraft canopies. If I'm honest, I'm kind of thinking about another pair of Talons for my Ravens, when funds allow, so I can go with the green Night Vision look. If I am able to paint the interiors of the cockpits too, it will be a first, and add that touch extra I've been avoiding through 5 Ravens, and 4 Talons, and a Fire Raptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) yeah,i can second whats said above, Tamiya clear is quite effective at getting a tinted canopy look,seen several painted well here on the B&C see below... i'm very tempted to try it on my own stormraven when the time comes... http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/brushknights/CameraZOOM-20160324152626210_zpsh8ivrrgc.jpg here's the thread - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320218-ultramarines-joining-the-blue-brotherhood/?hl=+ultramarines cheers, Mithril P.S. Duz you should paint the underside in a medium to light grey...unless they fly around in a black sky a lot Edited March 2, 2017 by mithrilforge duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Reminds me of the lego canopies! Haha I like that look though ... I may have to investigate this further. Means I can slack off on my painting my pilot / cockpit. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 You could test the idea on a cheap model kit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I do have a spare canopy from my stormhawk kit. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Spare = cheap as :cuss :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 So green or burnt orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Both works with black. If I were doing it, then green is mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Quick update, this evening was the thankless painting that if you don't do people notice, but don't notice when you do... I tidied up the pattern and then did some highlighting on the starboard engine, missile pod and the underslung assault cannon. I also put some nulin oil in the corners and recesses. Hopefully tomorrow I can finish off the same on the other side and get a start on the fuselage. Edited March 2, 2017 by duz_ Race Bannon, Damo1701 and WAR 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Don't know how you do it. I don't have that much patience. I get my painting done in 20-60 minute spurts, and I fight my ADHD every step of the way. That's why I'm effectively painting my entire army at once. My Culexus was the first model I've started and finished without deviating for YEARS. MithrilForge and duz_ 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 heya my 2 cents, you have greys there so id go burnt orange 100%... i agree Green on black... Cheers, Mithril duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Ha sometimes I question my sanity doing this too! I guess coming from guard it seems relatively easy as the models are larger and fewer compared to my 100+ guardsmen. Yeh I was leaning orange too. So haven't got in as much painting as I would have liked this week. I have started highlighting the fuselage at least. My FW order came in. The resin does seem smoother and higher quality compared to my other source. However whether or not that difference is noticeable after painting I don't know. The MK6 shoulder pads are for my vets. The helmets are for all! :) I also assembled my valentine's day present. A stock chaplain for my TSF tournament list. I still plan on converting my second solaq model into a jump chaplain. Race Bannon, MithrilForge, WAR and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyMac Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very nice. Since they are for vets, are you going with white for the shoulder pads with with no border? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Correct that's the plan Black raven white pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Talon 1 complete (until I get some of that orange glaze) Race Bannon, Damo1701, Shrieker and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 That is sexy duz... duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 As i said in the other topic, this is top shelf stuff Duz you have got the pattern nailed down, I'm very much looking fwd to seeing the orange canopy on there excellent work and the effort put in shows through in the pics... Inspirational work Man!, thanks for posting it. Cheers, Mithril duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Agreed! Orange canopy or death!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Hot damn, I have been so-so about your camo thus far, but this Stormtalon looks baller. Did you use masking tape for the patterns/lines? Edited March 6, 2017 by ltvyper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Haha thanks? Yeh I've been using masking tape to great success. My previous attempts weren't as good. Possibly because I was doing red on white which is very unforgiving if the red bleeds. Annoyingly my closest tamiya Stockists is a bit of a drive away. Ill see if I can grab some this weekend. Also with the talons I haven't been washing the whole vehicle like I do with the rhinos. The whole planes like to be clean and aerodynamic thing... Herea some shots of my masking. I've found doing two sets of large stencils works best. librisrouge, MithrilForge, Race Bannon and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Dude, your patience is amazing. The result is so worth it. duz_ and Damo1701 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 You took tutorial-style pictures for me just because I asked if you masked your models off? Are...are you hitting on me? I think I mentioned when you did the tanks that the wash/ink dulled out the camo and took away the "pop" and that might be why I love the flyers so much. Perhaps the best approach to camo+tanks is weather pigments and streaking, rather than a wash. Regardless, this is looking excellent. Some of those pics of tape looks like the tape is very sharp, like it was maybe cut with a hobby knife. Do you cut it on the roll or a cutting mat, or do you trim/cut it after you have put the tape on the model? Any concern if you cut the tape on the model that you gouge/score the primer/model? I'm thinking I might have to rip off your design for my flyers.... duz_ and librisrouge 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks RB! Well the missus is outta town this weekend and I have no plans. So I am hoping to have this flyer at least 80% complete if not finished by Sunday evening! Haha IV glad you appreciate the pics! Yeh I did hit it with a wash on the rhinos. Partly because that's what I did with the marines and partly because the Administratum grey I find quite bright otherwise. Maybe I could try a darker one and not have to wash it all. I could try dawnstone? With the tape I generally just rip off the edges. Occasionally when I need a straight corner I will use a hobby knife. Ill either cut the piece whilst holding the tape or fold the applied tape back where I want to cut. Occasionally I will slightly score the tape on the model. It doesnt appear to damage the primer. I use a standard hobby knife not GW and the blades seem quite sharp (as my fingers have occasionally found out). Im glad this scheme can inspire! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Well here comes another one eh.. is that just plain masking tape... kudo's to you for doing that, i only use tamiya tape...masking tape is too sticky for my liking look forwards to seeing more work on this, if the last one is anything to go by then it's going to be a ripper Cheers Mithril duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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