Deployment of the Spectral Sicarii (homebrew RG)

[Dracos]

Definitely the "shiney" I like the color contrast. I think it gives it more a steampunk technology look.

[thewarriorhunter]

I did a three layers of dry brushing on the washed legs and got a picture of both under the same light. I think after building the color back up with the dry brushes I've found the winner. It's still got the black metallic look that I want but has depth doesn't look so washed out. I'll add the brass bits next and I'm still trying to work out how to do my marble. It might have to wait until I have time to break out my airbrush next weekend.

 

Two different angles of the legs. Right leg is what I'll be moving forward with.

 

 

[duz_]

Boo shiney was the correct choice!

 

Although both look great

 

Airbrush and steel/cotton wool might be a good way to achieve that for you

[thewarriorhunter]

Last bit of hobby progress for a while. I broke my right (dominant) arm yesterday so I think it will be some time before I can pick up a brush again.

 

I finished the white highlights on my three WIP models and base coated the blue on one. I think I'll be well enough to get my ETL LT done in time but I don't think I'll be able to pledge anything else

 

[duz_]

That sucks! Mend up soon! At least you'll comeback with extra vigour after being off for so long

[thewarriorhunter]

Good news and bad news.

 

Bad is that I need surgery :(

 

Good is that recovery time should be quicker. I still hate surgery though.

[duz_]

:(

That sucks brother! Heal quick!
Maybe instead of the brush you can be rolling dice instead? ;) 

[thewarriorhunter]

That's my goal !

[golfdeltafoxtrot]

That really sucks dude, I hope it all goes well for you.

[Dracos]

Uhhh ... I feel ya man. Broke a few bones in my day. Do us all a favor. Do the freaking rehab religiously. Talking from experience.

 

Would love to see some father son mini game battle reports while you heal :)

[thewarriorhunter]

Uhhh ... I feel ya man. Broke a few bones in my day. Do us all a favor. Do the freaking rehab religiously. Talking from experience.

 

Would love to see some father son mini game battle reports while you heal

 

If you do see them it'll be after I heal. Typing with one hand sucks.

[Shadow Captain Vyper]

Uhhh ... I feel ya man. Broke a few bones in my day. Do us all a favor. Do the freaking rehab religiously. Talking from experience

 

If only I could upvote or bold this even more!

[thewarriorhunter]

Well, I'm a little more like a Space Marine now. I got some new hardware installed and I'm typing this with both hands. My bone was so damaged that they ended up just going with a Radius Head Replacement. Healing time is faster and I'm not in a splint or cast so I'm ok with that. My finger dexterity is fine but my wrist and elbow are the limiting factors right now.

 

I am a bit bummed about the timing because I wanted to enter my Cataphractii Captain into the Everchosen comp at my FLGS but sadly I was in too much pain and hopped up on too many pain killers. I go to the doc next week for a follow up and to get the bandages off so hopefully it won't be too much longer before I can get back to painting.

[Shadow Captain Vyper]

Sorry to hear you had to go the Iron Hands route, but glad to hear the path to recovery involves less time in the Apothecarion now!

[duz_]

So you now have bionics? :O

[Dracos]

Glad to hear the healing process is in full swing. Sounds like you have some good doctors. Best wishes on keeping your patience, you're probably busy getting your boy back in school about now :)

[Cordova]

Sorry to hear about the injury, buddy.

 

Just take it slow and you'll be painting up a storm again soon.

[thewarriorhunter]

Picked up a brush today to see what I could do. I can't paint details but broad strokes are possible. I figured I'd try and paint up one of the camo cloaks I made a while back to see if my idea can work. Base coats are done. I'll wash the gray, finish up the tan, and then do a purple energy transition between the two.

 

[thewarriorhunter]

Finished up the test cloak. Overall I'm happy with it but I think a few tweaks are needed. The purple needs to be a little broader and I need to add a light gray.

 

I used dark purple -> purple -> white but I think i need to add the gray before the white and reserve the white for a jagged line that runs through the center of the transition. That will help to brighten that up and smooth the transition.

 

I've also decided that I don't love how the texture is coming out on the greenstuff so I'm going to stick to just painting the gray and tan with the transition. That will be a lot easier across the army because I won't have to worry about converting camo cloaks.

 

[thewarriorhunter]

And I'm [mostly] back! Woo boy does it feel good to paint. Got the blue base coated on my three models. They need highlights next but that will have to wait, the elbow can't take long painting sessions right now. I'm very excited to finish up the loose ends I have lying around because the new codex and RG supplement and/or custom CTs have me very excited.

 

[thewarriorhunter]

More painting time in. The new codex has me excited and I want to get all of my loose ends wrapped up. I'm also wanting to finish my legio for some AT action (although I'm starting to regret that purchase with all of the cool marine toys that are coming down the line).

 

Base coats done, on to details and weapons:

 

[thewarriorhunter]

Backpacks are on the Intercessors and a lot of details are done all around. Intercessor weapons need to be edge highlighted and they're done. All three need eyes done and each has a purity seal. I'm going to take my time one night to finish off the LT because he's got some lenses and trinkets on his model that I want to make sure I don't miss.

 

[thewarriorhunter]

Getting close! I need to get the base for the LT figured out since I cut the rock away that the model was originally stepping on. I'm thinking I'll throw some rubble around his base to get the elevation I need. The servitors also brought in the rubberdandus to help secure the primaris to his base. He was lifting off slightly (probably from the angle I drilled the hole for the pin) so that should keep him flat while the glue sets overnight.

 

[thewarriorhunter]

Getting very close. The knives need highlights and I primed the base this morning before I left for work so hopefully I can finish paint tonight and pin/glue to the base tomorrow.

 

[Dracos]

I might have went for a grey skull (pun not intended) under the helmet. God I love that armor. The purple continues to be a fantastic detail color.