darkhoras Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hello, I would like to share with you my side project. Someone know, that I am working on Ultramarines 4th Battle Company and this one is my side project as a rest from Space Marine painting. Please find some Astra Militarum minis. I just started them, so I don't have much to share. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have started from regular Cadian Shock Troops as my first Astra Militarum / IG mini. I used airbrush form basecoat of Vallejo Colour Air Radome Tan. Green was applied using brush and Vallejo Model Air German Green. Flesh applied using GW Cadian Fleshtone. Metal parts were painted with Vallejo Air Gunmetal. Later. Model was fully washed with GW Devlan Mud wash. It looks like a little bit dirty :-) After wash was dried, basecoat was applied again using same colours as before. I think full wash and base colour restore are faster, than apply shade only in darker places. DaBoiKyknos and Brother Lunkhead 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5040738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Highlights were applied when base colour was restored. Armor was highlighted with GW Warboss Green. Fatigues were highlighted with Vallejo Air Sand (Ivory). For metal parts I used Vallejo Air Silver. Imperial symbols were painted with Vallejo Air USA Grey and later with regular White colour. This model took me 1 evening to paint it. I think it is prety good result for 1 evening painting and army where body count exceed ammo count in enemy army... At present moment I see several issues. 1. Decals applied prety bad. I know how to fix it. 2. It is a little bit dirty... 3. Need to try optimize process more!!!! I have tried to prepare 3 minis in 1 evening. I preprared next 3 models using same aproach as before. Edited March 26, 2018 by darkhoras Brother Lunkhead and DaBoiKyknos 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5040742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 And again. Minis were fully washed. Difference, I used other wash. Now it was GW Ogryn Fleshtone for fatigues and Devlan Mud for armor. Later base colour were restored using same colour as before (Radome Tan / German Green / Cadia Fleshtone). Also, I swith my focus only to Sergeant mini and not to all 3 minis DaBoiKyknos 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5040745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 And here is my current state. I think wash change was great decision. Mini looks less dirty and shade looks more in place than with Devlan Mud. Next steps will be prepare all Imperial Symbols, metal parts and face. And again, all was done during 1 evening. In case if I started ONLY from sergeant, I think he probably will be finished already. So still, 1 mini in 1 evening. I hope that I will be able to keep this result and prepare 1 mini in 1 evening paint cycle. DaBoiKyknos 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5040748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 These are looking great.I would suggest rather than applying the Devlan Mud straight from the pot or watered down to mix Lahmian Medium with it (about 50:50).You will find that you will have less work to do re-base coating and this should save you a lot of time. I would also recommend Seraphim Sepia rather than Devlan Mud for the fatigues but then again Devlan Mud works all over as it shades the armour too.Edit: DOH! Didn't read second post - yes Flesh tone looks a lot better. :) darkhoras 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5040758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Continue my work with Sergeant. Armor highlights were applied. Base colour on chainsword was applied. Face and arms are finished. Face was painted using following paints: Base colour: GW Cadia Fleshtone Wash: GW Ogryn Fleshtone wash Highlights: GW Dwarf Flesh and Vallejo Elfic Flesh First of all base colour was applied. Later face and arms were washed. Base colour was restored using Cadia Fleshtone. Thined Dwarf Flesh was applied as a highlights. Edges were highlighted with Elfic Flesh. DaBoiKyknos 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5041578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 One more soul is ready to give his live to the Imperium Radiation, Trixie, DaBoiKyknos and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5042542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemSyn Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 That Sargent is looking really good. Will you be using a similar colour scheme for the tanks? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5043025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 That Sargent is looking really good. Will you be using a similar colour scheme for the tanks? Hello, Yes, I plan use same colour scheme for tanks. It will be 2 colored camo (Radome Tan + German Green). At present moment here is my Q: * First Guardsmens (2/14) - I want to test and find the best colour scheme + test speed painting (~1 guardsmen in 1 evening) * Officio Prefectus Commissar (https://www.games-workshop.com/en-IE/Officio-Prefectus-Commissar) * Leman Russ Battle Tank (I plan to fully magnitize it) Q can be changed based on my mood :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5046448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Looking Good . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5046532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Excellent work ...... Cadia may be gone, but it will NEVER be forgotten! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5048529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Excellent work ...... Cadia may be gone, but it will NEVER be forgotten! You are not right. While alive at least 1 person from Cadia, CADIA WILL STAND!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5049054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Aaaaand, 2 more ready to fight (4/14). I think I will stick to this pattern and all troops will be painted in those colours. Bjorn Firewalker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5051194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maerlen Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Nice Work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5051504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Excellent work ...... Cadia may be gone, but it will NEVER be forgotten! You are not right. While alive at least 1 person from Cadia, CADIA WILL STAND!!! Easy there brother... I'm on your side Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5051768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I finaly got time to paint some 40k miniatures instead of Malifaux :-) I woul like to share another 10 guardsmans. This work took me about 1 month (I paint only on evenings about 1-2 hours in day). Feel free to leave feedback Now I am working on Commissar. So, here is a WIP DaBoiKyknos, Bjorn Firewalker, Grotsmasha and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5172330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 The guardsmen are well done. The Commissar with the augmetic arm looks promising. darkhoras 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5172446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 More commissar WIP photos firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5173023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Finished Commissar. Next one I will paint another 17 guardsmans or maybe first Leman Russ Battle Tank. Bjorn Firewalker and Exilyth 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5173258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Excellent work on the Commissar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5173420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Excellent work on the Commissar. Thank you! Now I plan to prepare more guardsmans, so on exit I will have 3 10man squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5173539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noigrim Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Looks great,but you should use a darker grey for highlights darkhoras 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5173633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhoras Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Ok, I am back on track. Please find WIP and my future plans. Currently I am working on second part of Shock Troops + Company Commander + Command Squad Also I receive from Games Workshop (honestly I buy it) Regimental Advisors blister. 3 minis and all in metal!!! So after that or in parallel I will start work on Astropath I will keep this post updated on my progress. firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5258317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherEndcat Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Love the colouring of the undershirts and pants of the shock troops, has a nice warm tone to it. Can't wait to see your work on the advisors :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345591-cadia-astra-militarum/#findComment-5258532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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