Learning new techniques, feedback welcome.

[Magos Takatus]

So... I'm not sure where this should be posted in the painting section but I found an old metal Grey Knight model laying around and I thought I would try a couple of new techniques on them. I bought him with the intention of learning non-metallic metal painting, but several years later I purchased the Scale 75 Metal & Alchemy copper paint set and decided to try to experiment with shading and highlighting the set more than I normally would.

 

This model turned out be be a test-bed for several new techniques for me and I wanted to see what kind of criticism I would receive. On this model I attempted:

 

1. Using the copper paints to test a true metallic metal metal technique to give the appearance of lighting from above

2. A blended Nemesis weapon effect similar to the tutorial here: 

3. Painting lighting effects emanating from the Nemesis force sword onto the armour.

4. General testing of GW basing materials

 

For the lighting I was trying to follow these principles: 

 

Anyway, at this point I should probably show you some images.

 

 

My camera saved direly into JPG format so I don't know if I can produce better quality images but for each one I've tank off the yellowish colour cast and brightened the images slightly. 

 

I feel happy with the results but I'd like to hear what others think I could do to improve.

 

[Interrogator Stobz]

Mini looks cool :tu: I really like the aged bronze look.

 

As to the location of this thread, as long as you limit it to completed minis (and keep the instructional stuff to a minimum) here is fine.

 

:D

stobz

[BLOODSAINT]

I see where you are going with this, and I like what you have created so far.

 

I would go harder on your highlights and shadows though as its all just a bit too even. Especially on the top parts: helmet shoulder pads, arms etc. 

 

Is he coated with a clear gloss?