Farva Ramathorn Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 So.. Whilst waiting on a delivery of paints and materials so i can do bases and faces for a mix of Dark Angels and Salamanders. I decided to have a go at a Winged Tyranid Prime and the Termagaunts from my box of shane. These are all Tyranids acquired through combat patrol magazine and 1st gen genestealers. I feel they all need a bit of an explanation. It's taken me a while to settle on a colour pallet, scheme and technique I was comfortable with before tackling the Prime. Started with the Genestealers who kinda resembled the box art, limited by paint and skill Moved on to a couple of test dummies with a simple more glossy ideas. The Hermagaunts... under coated and the two old cans on tamiya rc paint. I liked the quick results but not a fan and they will need a revisit. Lepers... went in one direction with the blue talons then changed direction with dry and over brushing. Prime & Termagaunts In the end I took some inspiration from newts and crabs. Opted on bones, wet blending yellow, orange to red, with flecks of yellow and sponged on black. (My son suggested blue eyes... not convinced) The Term was the tailors dummy. Enjoyed painting him in isolation so tackled the Prime in similar fashion. Not sure I've got the focus to do the other 9 with that much care and attention. Grotsmasha, Tallarn Commander, Firedrake Cordova and 4 others 5 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Ramathorn Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 Grotsmasha, phandaal, Tallarn Commander and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Ramathorn Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 And the remaining Terms phandaal, Tallarn Commander and Grotsmasha 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I like the fade on the carapace armour on the 'gaunts Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boc Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Is the name inspired from Supertroopers? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phandaal Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Every planet they visit: "I don't want a Large Farva! I want a ****** liter of cola!!" OttoVonAwesome 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Ramathorn Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Thats correct Miaow... phandaal 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Ramathorn Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 They're always watching.... Grotsmasha and phandaal 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Ramathorn Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Im still waiting on an element games delivery of paint... so i did the carapaces on the Termagaunts. 1. Batch painting is not fun 2. I suffered with what i can only describe as blending blindness. Building up layers en masse I kept thinking they were just turning into orange blobs. (Red/green colour blindness probably doesn't help!) 3. Missed painting the legs on one of the nids, what followed was much swearing. But when I slapped on some paint I began to realise how the layering had been working to get the effect I wanted. Glad it was only a small patch. 4. Nids are too similar (in pose) to each other for my liking. I see some kitbashing in my future. FYI Primed: Wraithbone rattle can. Base: Averland Yellow Carapace: Bad moon yellow, Magmadroth flame, Baal red. (All contrasts) . Multiple layers and some were mixed together when wet but not all. Black Templar dabbed on with sponge. Very messy. Wraithbone base used as a quick cover up. I noted that the formula seems a little darker than the spray can. And is obviously thicker when applied by brush. Lots of thinning. I'm still learning as I go. Happy to hear constructive feedback and technique advice. Ramell, Dr_Ruminahui, Rusted Boltgun and 2 others 4 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I quite like how the carapaces are coming out Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385422-hivefleet-farva/#findComment-6098612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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