OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Has that worked for you in the past? If so I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcompany_chaplin Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nice Work Love The Bases :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 So I changed my assembly approach and painted the beneath-the-floor bits prior to assembly. They turned out a little dark though. Even after over highlighting it still came out darker than I wanted. I put him on some white paper for contrast: http://webpages.charter.net/paulboulet/WIP/06-Terminator1BaseDetail.jpg I could move toward the lighter shaded metallics but I never envisioned the inside of a space hulk to look show-room new. Need to work on that maybe. I also got some paint on my first marine: http://webpages.charter.net/paulboulet/WIP/06-Terminator1-1.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/paulboulet/WIP/06-Terminator1-2.jpg -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheous Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Sweet! I love those bases,can't wait to see more! sweet paint job too :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezul Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 those bases look great.. sweet idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_shrike Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Could I ask where those Terminator shields came from. I'm sure the ones in the box don't have skulls and stuff on them, or have you sculpted those yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 They are from the assault terminator weapons sprue. -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuse Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Love the termies. The bases are looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Very nice, I am Jealous OMG mine didn't turn out as good. I'll have to redo them now. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowestover Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I like the idea - the paint scheme, the bases, etc.. Constructive Criticism - You've obviously painted these very well, and are an accomplished painter. My criticism - don't black-line red. The models look great, but I just don't think red looks good black-lined; I think it makes red look "dirty" or something. In terms of painting red without black-lining but still making it look good, try checking out Commander Y's Blood Ravens gallery if you haven't done so already. He even gives a recipie for it on his site: Commander Y's painting recipies I'm not saying you have to go out and buy all of the paints he uses, I'm just giving you his example of how someone shades red without black-lining. And since you have one-half of the termi red and the other half white, I'd forego black-lining the white side in this case too. I'd use something like Spacewolves Grey and Shadow Grey to do blended shading on the white side. If you do any of this, I realize that I've created a bunch more work for you, and it's up to you whether or not you want to take it in this direction. Personally, I think you're a good enough mini painter that you're ready to push it to the next step... Just my two-cents worth. No biggie if you don't want to do this. Keep painting! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 I totally appreciate the advice- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRasterImage Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 OwlandMoonGuy, where did you get the diamond pattern deck plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 The company is called Plastruct. International Supplier of Architectural, Educational and Hobby Model Parts or so they say. Two sheets, HO scale, 2 7" x 24" sheets for about $10. http://www.plastruct.com/Home.html -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damocles Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 OMG, a quick question about how you paint your red. To me, it looks like blood red, possibly with a red ink wash (pretty thin) on it, with Brown or Fleshwash ink in the cracks. Is this correct? It looks very similar to what I used to do. And about the bases - They really look ace, but I can see the problem you'll have with the metal parts underneath the grating. If you paint them in very bright metallics, they'll pop out but might look unnatural for Space Hulk. And if you paint them as dirty, weathered metals, they might not be very visible. It may be too late for this, or you may not feel like it, but what about replacing the grids with a wider type of gridding? Larger, wider squares would allow you to see the detail underneath, while still being able to have them painted as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane30 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 This takes scenic bases to a whole new level craziness. Excellent. -Your Randomly Numbered Psychotic Friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 To me, it looks like blood red, possibly with a red ink wash (pretty thin) on it, with Brown or Fleshwash ink in the cracks. Is this correct? It looks very similar to what I used to do. It may be too late for this, or you may not feel like it, but what about replacing the grids with a wider type of gridding? Larger, wider squares would allow you to see the detail underneath, while still being able to have them painted as you like. Yes, you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicorex Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 OMG, Are you doing these to be in a compition? Or just to make a really cool squad? If those bases were mine, I would first paint them very bright metalics(im talking about the underside tubbing and stuff, just to be clear), then place a mini ontop and check the coloration in a well lit room or outside. If they are to bright. I would then give them a thin black or other sutable dark wash (depending on the colors You are using). The repete placing a mini and checking in good light. Repete this process untill you come to your perfect color. This might save you a bit of time. I think they are looking really great, I also like your Terminator. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 I guess my answer has to be both/and. No, they are not for a miniature competition. (I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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