Rusted Boltgun Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 (edited) Went a shade lighter, adding more bright green - maybe 2:1,?! I was wary of having distinct blobs of the lighter shade on the muscles but I'm quite pleased how it is developing. I think that is enough though, the shade will be the next step. I saw something recently (snippet from the Siege Studio podcast, I think) where someone said if you're afraid of the outcome, you'll end up painting less. So I guess it is time to feel the fear and do it anyway! Edited July 26 by Rusted Boltgun firestorm40k and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarius Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 32 minutes ago, Rusted Boltgun said: I saw something recently (snippet from the Siege Studio podcast, I think) where someone said if you're afraid of the outcome, you'll end up painting less. So I guess it is time to feel the fear and do it anyway! That’s the spirit. Good luck! I think it looks good so far, so I don’t think there’s any real cause for concern but that’s easy for me to say Rusted Boltgun and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Well, the contrast wash didn't work out the way I had hoped. Maybe I needed way more contrast medium but having got it on, the Ork Flesh looked too blue in the recesses. So I opted for a traditional Biel Tan Green wash for the remaining miniatures. A poor photo to demonstrate (the sun has come out again!) Dr_Ruminahui, Firedrake Cordova, Tallarn Commander and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarius Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Assuming the photo shows the colours more or less right, I think it looks like a good "natural" skintone. The Orks I've painted have been a bit more on the cartoony side, but if you're going for a more realistic/grim approach, I think it looks quite nice. Dr_Ruminahui, Rusted Boltgun and Firedrake Cordova 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Thanks @Antarius, I am pleased with the skin, I think it works for the Goffs and the planned colour and check additions, as well as some Ushabti Bone on the bases, will lift the overall scheme from being too dark and grimy. The metals ended up looking a lot greasier than I expected and definitely need a lift. Hope to report on more progress soon! Antarius and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I also think that the skin is great, particularly on the grenade-tossing ork.. If you highlight some bits at a later stage, the result should be stunning. I also very much like the texture on the pistol. I'm not sure how intended the result is, but the pistol casing has a nice, worn look with some clearly visible 'scratches.' Rusted Boltgun, Firedrake Cordova and Dr_Ruminahui 1 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6124714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 Thanks @Brother Christopher, I have now covered up some of that nice metalwork in an attempt to differentiate my squads! My two squads are nearly identical so I need to be able to tell the difference on the table top. So we have Da Checka Boyz and Da Red Shootas. I'm going to call these guys done though I've lost a bit of Warboss armour (tink, tink, tink as it disappears across the dining room floor) and his arm needs some remedial work at the join. I'll try and work out one of those 'hidden' posts for the remaining photos. Tallarn Commander 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6125569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 Tallarn Commander 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6125588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 Dr_Ruminahui and Tallarn Commander 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6125589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted Sunday at 05:10 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:10 PM Not a lot of painting going on at the moment but we are having a game of Space Hulk Grotsmasha, Dr_Ruminahui, Tallarn Commander and 3 others 1 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6127308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted Monday at 05:42 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 05:42 PM Just so you know, I forgot to take a photo but Junior swamped my marines five squares from the exit. I was left with two marines, back-to-back against the advancing Xenos horde. The mission was C.A.T. Hunt from Deathwing. Emperor protect me when we get to play 40K, Junior is getting tactical in his play! Dr_Ruminahui 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/374110-rusted-boltguns-wip/page/14/#findComment-6127458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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