Tzen Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 My latest project is Azrael, Chapter Master of the Dark Angels. What can I say, I haven't painted a Chaos Marine in a while! ( :D ) However, before I paint him, I thought I would get his lil helper done. He aint finished yet, but thought I would share! :D http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fag1.jpg http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fag2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Very nice work there Brother Tzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 This is a pretty awesome miniature, but because it is in metal I am struggling a little bit with getting it as smooth as I would like. Early days yet though! http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/az1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Looks awesome so far! Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMDR_Welles Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I think you mean "Life-Partner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Ta Ciaphas. :D And yeah, sorry, "life partner." :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 They're off to a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 I don't mind admitting I am struggling with this model. A lot of the detail isn't there. Which I can only assume is because it's a metal miniature. It is making it difficult to remain enthusiastic about painting it, which is a real shame because generally speaking it is very cool. Just parts of it are very frustrating. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/az3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Not so much because of being metal, more that it’s just old. Regardless, Azrael and his hat Jawa are turning out well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe robot gangster #1 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 It certainly doesn’t show that you are struggling with the details man! He looks sick! Hat goblin looks good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Ta chaps! :D I have been working on his sword a little bit recently. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/azrael11.jpg Not exactly the best I have ever done, but I nearly stopped working on this model. So it's the best it is going to get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Slightly more contrast on the sword. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/azrael11-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Both models are looking great so far. You might consider the lack of sculpted detail as an opportunity to add painted detail. Older Citadel models tended to lack a lot of the detail that we've become accustomed to in recent years, providing a few knick knacks here and there, but otherwise presenting more plain models. The shift to plastic and resin facilitated the quantity and quality of detail that we see nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Whilst the detail is super annoying, it isn't the lack of it, it's the fact that loads of it is only half there. Many of the details on the chain belt are gone, the sword hilt and chest feathers are all painted on, as they weren't very visible,and even the right foot has dodgy armour. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Beautiful work on a classic sculpt. Do you mind if I ask how you painted the sword? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thanks OakRiver :D I tried using some different paints on the sword, some scale 75 ones. But essentially I just wet blended some dark blues and lighter blues to get the effect I was after. It wasn't 100% as successful as I would have liked, even with a wet palette the paint kept drying a little too quick. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 He's looking great, bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Thanks OakRiver I tried using some different paints on the sword, some scale 75 ones. But essentially I just wet blended some dark blues and lighter blues to get the effect I was after. It wasn't 100% as successful as I would have liked, even with a wet palette the paint kept drying a little too quick. :/ Thank you. I've tried that before and had limited success without a wet palette. Did the Scale 75 help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Tzen is painting Dark Angels I’m so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks OakRiver I tried using some different paints on the sword, some scale 75 ones. But essentially I just wet blended some dark blues and lighter blues to get the effect I was after. It wasn't 100% as successful as I would have liked, even with a wet palette the paint kept drying a little too quick. :/ Thank you. I've tried that before and had limited success without a wet palette. Did the Scale 75 help? It was pretty much the same as using citadel paints really. They are just slightly different tones. I used some of the colours from their "NMM - Silver" box set they do. Perfectly good paints, but I think I could have got a similar effect using any range of acrylics! :D Tzen is painting Dark Angels I’m so excited. Haha, sorry JJD, this guy hasn't turned out as well as I would have hoped so far. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Well my aim is to reach a standard you consider “not so well” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks. I've tried a few different range of mini paints and I haven't noticed a wide difference between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Well my aim is to reach a standard you consider “not so well” Haha, man, that is a very achievable goal! :D Thanks. I've tried a few different range of mini paints and I haven't noticed a wide difference between them. Yeah, my experience has largely been the same. Don't get me wrong, GW don't produce all the different shades possible, so I go elsewhere when needed, but it's all acrylic really. :D Further work in progress pic of Azrael. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/azrael12.jpg Still work to do on the back banner, and I am yet to start on the back pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Looks to me to be coming along quite nicely.... both figures are first rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Beautiful work on Azrael. He and Dante are iconic 2nd Edition minis and I'm nervous about what an updated version of them may look like. My biggest struggle has been with getting a good gold that covers well, but all that I have found so far requires multiple thin layers, which can make painting small details, or edge highlighting a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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