ZeroWolf Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 2nd batch is all purple now at least! Got finer details to do before I can get to the meat of the drybrushing. Might miss my self imposed deadline of friday though to get then ready for basing. Rusted Boltgun, Firedrake Cordova and Grotsmasha 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5975610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 2nd batch: Just drybrushing flesh and armour to go Firedrake Cordova and Rusted Boltgun 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 2nd Batch Completed! Tonight is basing time! I'm still finding it difficult to gauge how paint is on my brush when drybrushing it seems... Firedrake Cordova and Mana 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 The purple chitin carapace looks rather nice on those ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thanks! I'm quite fond of the scheme. More Basing done: after taking this picture i realised that i made a slight mistake with the middle Barbagaunt i mistook the parasite on top of the gaunts head for carapace This brings me over half way in my Call to Arms vow! 29/47 based. Rusted Boltgun and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 The more I look at them, the more I wonder if they might look a little better with a grey base rim? It would give a bit more contrast between the rim and the snow (so you get a little more definition between the two), and it might go on a bit easier given the Base paint options. I don't know what your thoughts are? ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hmm it's worth a go, as in either case white will go over grey easier than as it is now. I do have some lovely grey paints to use Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5976858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) I'd also do a test with ice blue rims, it'll look like they're on snow covered ice. Edited July 30, 2023 by Grotsmasha ZeroWolf and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5977057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Loving your Nid scheme... It reminds me of my Epic Eldar which I used the same colours for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5977060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 11:11 AM, Grotsmasha said: I'd also do a test with ice blue rims, it'll look like they're on snow covered ice. That does sound like a good idea, I'll have to see if I have a blue the right tone. On 7/30/2023 at 11:33 AM, Brother Captain Arkley said: Loving your Nid scheme... It reminds me of my Epic Eldar which I used the same colours for. Thanks! I do wonder how well this scheme will scale down....or scale up if I get my hands on an Inquisitor scale genestealer again. 3rd batch of gaunts is progressing well, drybrushing time for them tonight...the end point is in sight! No picture for this batch as it'll be repeating myself Rusted Boltgun 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5977492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 3rd down...only 1 to go! The base rims haven't been touched yet as I'm hoping to get an ice blue to do a test against light grey. Firedrake Cordova, Rusted Boltgun and LameBeard 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5978017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormwoods Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Loving how they look with those little extra pops of colour on the tongues and teeth. Firedrake Cordova and ZeroWolf 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5978325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Thanks! i do like what they add, even if some of the details will be missed en masse...speaking of: the Gaunts are now all done! Group shots will come when everything is based, but for now, I'm going to pivot to something a bit larger and a lot leapier! Firedrake Cordova and Rusted Boltgun 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5978674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Leapers first stage: its not noticeable but I've tried to darken the purple further towards the tips of the top most pair of scything talons, trying something new. Firedrake Cordova and Rusted Boltgun 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5978997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 The Von Ryan's Leapers are done! I've also finally found an ice blue like colour to try out a different rim colour than the white, so soon I'll be giving them a go. Next up on the painting desk though is the Winged prime! Firedrake Cordova and Rusted Boltgun 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5979632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 The inexorable progress of the hive! Looking forward to seeing the ice blue test. Firedrake Cordova and ZeroWolf 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5979640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 The Winged Prime so far! Next I'll be working on his wings, hopefully bringing them in line with the Parasite of Motrex. Now the rim test. I found Army Painter's Ice Storn while rummaging through my local flgs and found it suited my needs pretty well: Ice Storm test: Administratum Grey (brightest Grey I have by GW): I'm currently leaning toward the Ice Storn myself, as I do love the way it came out. Needs two coats but it did finish smooth. Rusted Boltgun and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Boltgun Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) I think the Ice Storm defines the rim of the base nicely, works well with your basing materials. Edited August 10, 2023 by Rusted Boltgun Arrr ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I'm with @Rusted Boltgun - Ice Storm works the best. Being a layer paint, Adminsitratum Grey's showing some coverage issues. ZeroWolf and Brother Carpenter 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Yeah, I think Ice Storm will be the way forward here. Thanks everyone! The Prime got his wings done! First step (syabrite green, I think that's the spelling): Then a nuln oil wash: a better look at the wing: another session should see him done. Excitingly, the psychophage is next! It'll also mean that all the models in the combat patrol will be done. Leaving on the Screamer Killer left! Edited August 10, 2023 by Firedrake Cordova Fixed formatting :) Firedrake Cordova and Rusted Boltgun 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 That's pretty rapid progress through the Combat Patrol - well done! It's surprising how much the Nuln Oil knocks back the green of the base coat. ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yeah, it might have worked too well? But it's done now, and speaking of done now... slightly different angles: I'm undecided if I need to brighten up the membrane any more but I'm happy with it overall. I've also started going through the base rims of the other figures and changing them to the new colour, which the prime is already sporting. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 37 minutes ago, ZeroWolf said: Yeah, it might have worked too well? I think it's fine - you definitely want the contrast between the membrane of the wings, and the "fingers" (*shudder*) within them, to give it a bit of definition and increase the "readability" of the model (which the wash over the membrane does). I was more surprised at how light the base coat was, compared to the final result. ZeroWolf 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 It's a nice green at that, I originally got it for my blood bowl wood elf team. No painting last night but I got a lot of basing done. Prime Barbagaunts Termagaunts I'm still in the process of changing the base rims over but it's a nice feeling to look in the case for my smaller nids and only seeing painted minis staring back at me. I was planing on uploading these to the gallery but I may wait till everything is 100% done. Rusted Boltgun, LameBeard and Firedrake Cordova 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I think the pale blue rims are a definite improvement - not only have you got great coverage, but the off-white colour contrasts with and accentuates the whiteness of the snow LameBeard, Rusted Boltgun and ZeroWolf 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378169-zerowolfs-painting-trials/page/6/#findComment-5980806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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