tortoise Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Pictures of my sonic dred from Forgeworld. This goes with my expanding EC army and although the weapon loadout isn't legal anymore I figured I'd try to turn the new chaos codex to my advantage and count the blastmaster as...well, any weapon i like really. Piccies http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/tortoise222000/angle1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/tortoise222000/angle2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/tortoise222000/front.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/tortoise222000/angle3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/tortoise222000/back.jpg It was only after taking the photos I realised I'd forgotten the weathering on the backplate (doh!) In fact i'd like to know if you think it needs some more weathering all over really. Any other comments and critiscisms much appreciated. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 The weathering (apart from the spots you missed as is mentioned) is just fine. It's a truly great piece of work. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james. Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 That really is fantastic work, you have a very destinctive style. It reminds me somewhat of the way rackham miniatures are painted by the professionals. Truly inspiring stuff mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggie Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow that's really great work. I couldn't help but notice how the backs of his shoulders are lacking definition. But man, what an awesome job nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scar Weaver Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Damn, that's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfgarr Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Great paint job.Im really impressed with the "marble effect".I think the weathering looks great,no need to add to it.Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiStudios Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Simply a amazing paint job, I really like the marble effects subtle yet very distinctive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exlibrisangel Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 What colours did you use for the armour? I really liked it! The model and the painting is really nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortoise Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow that's really great work. I couldn't help but notice how the backs of his shoulders are lacking definition. But man, what an awesome job nonetheless. Damn! Damn! Damn! (bashes head repeatedly against computer monitor) And calm.... This model was painted in a bit of a rush. Yep, I forgot about the back of the shoulder guards too as well as the weathering on the back. Didn't even notice that after I'd taken the photos. I'll do them tomorrow. The model hasn't been varnished yet anyway. Everyone- cheers for the kind words (and the reassurance on the weathering :) ). It has to be said that this model was really nice to paint. Resin holds so much crisp detail. Exlibrisangel- the armour is base coated in a mix of shadow and space wolf grey, washed with blue ink (or blue wash, it doesn't really matter which) then highlighted by adding more space wolf grey up to pure space wolf grey. then its glazed in magenta ink before the final white highlights are added. The trick is in keeping the blending close since the model depends on a high contrast ratio between the dark blue wash and the white highlights for its 'glowy' kind of vibe. I guess i'll leave the weathering as it is too since you liked it and i don't want to spoil my model. Now i just have about 12 marines to paint the same way, a unit of daemonettes, a predator, a rhino, a chaos lord and a daemon prince and them I'm done. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-code Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I like how you switched the placement of the colors from top to bottom, it's subtle but looks great. ~Mike~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortoise Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks, I'm glad you noticed that. I do it with most of my chaos marines where I swap the trim and plate colours around. I just think it makes the armour more complex and interesting and less 'imperial power armour with trim'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_bunny Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Looks brilliant! your rust/weathering is fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshin138 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Fantastic model...very very awesome. I can't really find any flaws. However....IMHO the base isn't up to the same standard of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 ...niiice........ fantastical even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaerChan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love the marble effect and color scheme^_^ I just have a question though, why didn't the backs of his shoulders receive the effect as the rest of the dark areas did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishSpit Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Dude... amazing paint job, :P new chaos codex to my advantage and count the blastmaster as...well, any weapon i like really Oh, and nice use of the blastmaster as an all purpose weapon, it looks like it could be a tricked out Missle Launcher, Plasma Cannon, or lascannon... but good luck trying to sell it as a close combat weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Desmodus Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Totally amazing. This is what a model like this should look like painted, I'm stunned and a bit envious. :P It is quite similar in style to the awesome models in this army, is that intentional: Keep up the cool work!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marid Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I was just about to post "nice base" when I saw the above comment. Never mind that, I like the base. It doesn't detract from the model at all. I would love to play against an army painted like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Tortoise! Long time since you've posted. I'm glad to see you back with such a great piece! My favorite part has to be the fade in from purple-pink to pink-white. Great job. It's sad they've taken away so many of the special rules and weapon load outs from us, but that model is too cool to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju'kosian Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 simply amazing !! very nice work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortoise Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Totally amazing. This is what a model like this should look like painted, I'm stunned and a bit envious. :o It is quite similar in style to the awesome models in this army, is that intentional: Keep up the cool work!! :tu: I've never seen that army before ( I actually started the army this belongs to back the final months of 3rd ed- talk about slow painting!), but i like it- a lot. Any more pictures of them? Fishbit- yeah, I guess you can only take 'counts as' so far ;) Hey, thanks everyone who commented guys. And Prot- It's nice to be remembered ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Defiler Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Impressive... stunning... amazing... brilliant... fantastic... Ok ok, all this adjectives have already been used, I need to say something new... Oh I've found it: Magnificent ! Keep up the good work, if your other unpainted minis arethe :D the def ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Defiler Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Impressive... stunning... amazing... brilliant... fantastic... Ok ok, all this adjectives have already been used, I need to say something new... Oh I've found it: Magnificent ! ^_^ Keep up the good work, if your other unpainted minis are at the same level, it will be a beautiful army !! :D the def ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallthulu Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 am i the only one who likes to imagine the soundblaster playing iron maiden's "bring your daughter to the slaughter"? wicked job :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falk Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Indeed, great job :) . I like how pink is present in the mix to remind Slaanesh but not too prominent so the model doesn't look actually painted PINK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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