Brotherhood of the Shattered Moon. A White Scars plog.

[Johanhgg]

Ive been holding on to my bikes for like forever because I’ve always felt that painting white is such a misery. I begun working on Ravenwing instead but was never really feeling them.

 

Tonight I dove right into this with an intention of painting my khan, bikes and assault squad + other units in -white scars-

 

With that said. How do you guys think my first bike came out? Not finished at all but I’m gonna settle for this white, is the white ok?

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/3EA9068B-B990-4BB7-A021-7D585AABA9A6_zpsbqudmxck.jpeg

Edited August 8, 2019 by Johanhgg

[RolandTHTG]

Looks pretty good.

My one recommendation would be to do something to clean up that line from the wash on the front tire panel. 

[Johanhgg]

Thank you for feedback. I really am not enjoying painting white but I will suck it up and hopefully get better in time.

 

I will settle for this white and quality for base troops. Some cleaning up to do but mostly done.

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/047A3AF3-703C-47FA-B3BA-E6426BCF1C47_zpsshtdlrbx.jpeg

[Bjorn Firewalker]

You did a good job painting the model and decorating his base.

[Johanhgg]

You did a good job painting the model and decorating his base.

Thank you! I know it looks a little dirty and not crispy white. But honestly, I don’t care anymore

[Johanhgg]

Next one done. Im still trying to figure out a good and fast way to paint this damn white.

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/1B4AF3E0-0275-44D9-B05F-912640D404D1_zpscjz0544w.jpeg

[Race Bannon]

Whaaaat, yes do this but a lot more!

 

Maaaybe a Land Raider?!

[Johanhgg]

Whaaaat, yes do this but a lot more!

 

Maaaybe a Land Raider?!

you think the white armour is ok? Been having stress-related syndroms regarding this aging project about painting white.

 

Of course a landraider or two!

[Race Bannon]

I do like it.  It's "white" and yet "used".  So the red and other colors pop just as well if the armor was PURE WHITE.  :tu:

[NiceGuyAdi]

I've just started trying to get the hang of white, and I thought black was tricky. I'm still in the experiments stage, but I've come across a couple of methods which you might find useful. They're both reasonably quick.

 

Thin layers can't be emphasised enough, and I think if an airbrush ever had a place, painting white is probably it. Not that I have one.

[Johanhgg]

Thank you for your input @NiceGuyAdi yes black is a walk in the park in comparison! Ive found a way that suites me with painting white;

-Corax White spray

-touch up with white scar

-1:10 drakenhof nightshade/lahman medium wash entire model

-drybrush praxeti white (or whatever its called)

 

Fast and ok result!

 

After wash:

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/10B47794-0DC7-486B-8962-D4E9CD99F5C4_zpsbuzlwaun.jpeg

 

After one go of drybrush:

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/79A1F0C1-4995-46DB-B898-1FDF3B706825_zpstn7eukpa.jpeg

[Race Bannon]

Is it me or is there a lot of "fuzz" from the spray?

[Johanhgg]

Is it me or is there a lot of "fuzz" from the spray?

I belive theres some, so youre right! Im actually trying to smooth it with gentle drybrushing :( but its sad

[Race Bannon]

Are you in any humidity?

[Johanhgg]

Are you in any humidity?

Yeah its hot and much humidity here in Sweden :( im thinking maybe skip the spraycans for now and base with the ol’ brush?

[Race Bannon]

I think that's what's causing the fuzz, at least that's what happens here is SE United States.

 

An alternative I used to do was to stand at the door frame, spray direction toward the outside and turn the tray with one hand.  Then put the tray in front of a box fan blowing outside.  This method kept the "stink" out of the house.  Frankly, it's a crazy plan and only works for 1-2 models at a time ... BUT it worked when I just *had* to get stuff primed.

 

I wouldn't recommend it really as it is simply better not to spray on humid days.

 

Naturally, the alternative is hand priming :lol:

[NiceGuyAdi]

Warming your rattle can for 10mins or so in a bowl of warm water, then shaking for 2mins before spraying may help it come out smoother.

[Johanhgg]

Starting over again...shook the can like crazy. Will see later tonight how the test-model comes out!

[Johanhgg]

Ok this is it, im going with this. Im going to challenge myself with accepting that what is, thats how its going to be. The humidity still plauges the spraying.

 

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/johanhgg/57CEFA6B-70D9-446E-BAF5-F7A62A6C1280_zpsiudsjrx2.jpeg

[Johanhgg]

Finaly succeded with painting white in a way i like. Just another drybrush of pure white is left.

 

 

Edited September 13, 2018 by Johanhgg

[Johanhgg]

Im happy how the white turned out.

 

[Johanhgg]

..and in context:

 

 

My Army will now get speedpaintednow When i have a good and fast way to paint:

 

Khan on bike

Primaris captain

6 aggressors

2 vanguard veteran squad

6 scout bikers

1 attack bike

1 Reiver squad

[Marshal Mattias]

Love your white, good job. I've been doing Black Templars forever and still dont get results like that!

[Jolemai]

Recipe please!

 

Oh, and +1 for the leather saddles; I do that myself

[Johanhgg]

Thanks guys! Had time to work on my reivers and aggressors: