gainsay Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Wanted to share with you folks what I've spent all my free time since Feb. Was very Happy to get gold at the inner circle event at my local GW yesterday :)! Enjoy! http://i.imgur.com/AFIvdj5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UEQsynG.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ota7klC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/VA2772v.jpg http://i.imgur.com/G7FjgqB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/HtOrGoh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ju6BLwO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rcckFNK.jpg http://i.imgur.com/tUIqHIf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xUUiiH5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AlpUUAo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/iFBJqc0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/T8JFxBE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/U6DHF25.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4QFA469.jpg http://i.imgur.com/O7OOThE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X9Wv7tq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Awesome job. Love it. You do the brotherhood proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCore67 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Fantastic! How did you paint those tiny eyes?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Worsey Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 They look fantastic Brother, superb stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodon the War god Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice techniques and superb results.The Green is very good for evoking the Dark Angels, yet harkening to the 1st Legion days.I just have to question: your chipped paint technique is awesome, but does it tell the viewer that these are revered artifacts of the 1st Legion? Don't get me wrong, I like the technique, but Astartes, and the Techmarines, would take better care of their charges. Drop pods would show exceptional wear from reentry and they are usually not recovered. Even the Speeder would have nicks, etc, from moving at speed, although the majority would be on leading edges and the front. But the Razorbacks would be pristine. Muddy, a couple of damage spots from enemy fire or bursting though foliage, but not so chipped away that they look almost Orkish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 A very nice force, those mark 8s really make for an awesome command unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othniel's Blade Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I had to triple-check if they were green or black... it's perfect. Love the detailing, and weathering alongside the crispness. Those tattoos, though, are killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice techniques and superb results. The Green is very good for evoking the Dark Angels, yet harkening to the 1st Legion days. I just have to question: your chipped paint technique is awesome, but does it tell the viewer that these are revered artifacts of the 1st Legion? Don't get me wrong, I like the technique, but Astartes, and the Techmarines, would take better care of their charges. Drop pods would show exceptional wear from reentry and they are usually not recovered. Even the Speeder would have nicks, etc, from moving at speed, although the majority would be on leading edges and the front. But the Razorbacks would be pristine. Muddy, a couple of damage spots from enemy fire or bursting though foliage, but not so chipped away that they look almost Orkish. thanks for the critique! They've been in heavy fighting and campaigning for a while. Keeping our armor perfect is for ultras ! In all seriousness though in order to speed up my process I tried a few thing things like sponging damage and its funny you point out the razor backs because im not 100% happy with them but how else do you learn except by failing ;)! I had to triple-check if they were green or black... it's perfect. Love the detailing, and weathering alongside the crispness. Those tattoos, though, are killer. thats what I was going for and also why I opted out of hard green highlights. Thanks brothers! A very nice force, those mark 8s really make for an awesome command unit. the heads and bodies from the deathwatch are the best! Just requires some cutting! MKVIII is my fav! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Fantastic! How did you paint those tiny eyes?! For optimal steadiness: 1. tooth pick 2. small brush. 3. hold the breath. 4 squeeze the buttox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodon the War god Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Now the technique has given you highlights without painting grey lines all over your vehicle, so it is a whole lot more realistic than normal tabletop styles. It is just not completely satisfying, as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Now the technique has given you highlights without painting grey lines all over your vehicle, so it is a whole lot more realistic than normal tabletop styles. It is just not completely satisfying, as you say. Idk pretty happy with them! Thanks tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othniel's Blade Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Now the technique has given you highlights without painting grey lines all over your vehicle, so it is a whole lot more realistic than normal tabletop styles. It is just not completely satisfying, as you say. Idk pretty happy with them! Thanks tho! Line highlighting gets overrated- not everything needs to look like it's out of a comic book. Looking at your RB, I think I could guess exactly what still irks you as per your higher quote, but it's probably to do with the timbre of the paint, and words fail me beyond that. They look amazing, but painting vehicles always leaves me with a hint of second-guessing. My only thought would be to add some weathering/wear to the tracks for consistency, but you're the one with the medal, not me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Now the technique has given you highlights without painting grey lines all over your vehicle, so it is a whole lot more realistic than normal tabletop styles. It is just not completely satisfying, as you say. Idk pretty happy with them! Thanks tho! Line highlighting gets overrated- not everything needs to look like it's out of a comic book. Looking at your RB, I think I could guess exactly what still irks you as per your higher quote, but it's probably to do with the timbre of the paint, and words fail me beyond that. They look amazing, but painting vehicles always leaves me with a hint of second-guessing. My only thought would be to add some weathering/wear to the tracks for consistency, but you're the one with the medal, not me ty brother! I went back and touched up the backs and very happy with them. The treads are dirty just hard to spot in my poor photos. The Gulthor brown is rather light over the silver! That brown is by far the best with washes. Has this wonderful deep purplish look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellburg Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wow they are really really good! The chaplain is the best in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 what do you guys suggest I add to the army? Currently have like 6 ravenwing bikers another razor back and a dev squad in pieces. Dread might be fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 8th ed is dropping in like 20 minutes, nobody knows what's going to be good, so make whatever looks cool. I like dreadnoughts, vindicates, and terminators myself, but tastes vary, so who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodon the War god Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Don't get me wrong. I am in awe of your skills. I really like it. As for what to add next, put in what you would really like to paint. The new 8th is going to allow for unbound lists, and supposedly everything is going to serve a purpose in the armies. Nothing buffed and nothing nerfed, so anything you want should work nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 8th ed is dropping in like 20 minutes, nobody knows what's going to be good, so make whatever looks cool. I like dreadnoughts, vindicates, and terminators myself, but tastes vary, so who knows! Really hoping termies are good again! Reflecting on my years of 40K they really have never been "amazing". Those MKX tho ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othniel's Blade Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I vote a Dreadnought. With your *Napoleon voice* mad skills it'll be a perfect complement. Or a vet/command squad, but I'm holding off on mine until full 8e rules come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I vote a Dreadnought. With your *Napoleon voice* mad skills it'll be a perfect complement. Or a vet/command squad, but I'm holding off on mine until full 8e rules come out. hahah i actually have a apothecary in the works to just swap into my vet unit to make them a command squad. I'll hold off till 8th as well especially if that new dread comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raztalin Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 A most excellent interpretation of the 1st! These really are exceptional models. What ever you chose to add to them, if modelled and painted to this standard, will be a joy to behold! Good work brother, good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinylCut Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 gainsay: Exceptional work, brother! Congratulations on taking home the gold. I really like the battle damage. The calligraphy is ace! You color palette is perfectly subdued. Thanks for sharing. FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gainsay Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 A most excellent interpretation of the 1st! These really are exceptional models. What ever you chose to add to them, if modelled and painted to this standard, will be a joy to behold! Good work brother, good work! gainsay: Exceptional work, brother! Congratulations on taking home the gold. I really like the battle damage. The calligraphy is ace! You color palette is perfectly subdued. Thanks for sharing. FC <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokil Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 These look amazing! Share your secrets brother! How did you get to that awesome green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Korahael Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Absolutely beautiful! The gold trim is a new thing to me, I think it looks great! Congratulations, my good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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