peers Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hey everyone , I have been lurking on these forums for a long time, Since before I used to paint miniatures and even after I packed it in a few years ago until now. I have always found the B+C to be a place of inspiration for me and I have learnt much to further my painting skill and knowledge of the 40k universe. Anyhow I recently noticed the Golden Bolters being advertised on the sites banner, it inspired me to have a go and see what I could do painting wise after a few years not touching a paint brush, and it would also be an oppertunity to try out all of the fancy techniques I had read about. Since being a member of the board was all that's required to enter, I thought that it would be a bit cheeky to do so with sutch a low contribution to the forum ^^ . So a new thread was in order, hopefully I will be able to pick up tips and critique in the process :P So onto some pic's , so far I have done the Face and neck area. Im pretty happy with it, although the NMM and the eye seem a bit off to me. I may switch to metallics what do you think so far ? http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6915/54642438.jpg http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3609/89533979.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5561/88786403.jpg ( think I need another light source for photo's also, lots of shadows :( hope to fix on next update! ) Thanks for looking James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar mikael Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 well whatever you thought you had, you certainly haven't lost it! wow, absolutely brilliant face- cant wait to see the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I like how the wound looks raw and fresh: usually those kind of scars are painted as old wounds. I like your style: it has a subtle, almost pastel quality, which is quite refreshing. I'm looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leahcim Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 That is a very nice face. The NMM is goood :huh: But I agree with you about the eye. Needs a black line around the white part. But still awesome :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks for all of the kind words :) , I have been working on the torso tonight and think I have found a shade of blue that I like. As for the eye I think I will try a few glazes or dark brown over it then 're-highlight' the white areas hopefully that will define its shape a bit more (?). Should have more pictures in a few days :) Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegus Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 looks sweet, can't wait to see how this turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Looking good so far, but I think the wounds look too fresh. They are tyranid veterans, not was-just-recently-mauled-by-a-tyranid veterans. On top of that, the pupil of his eye is too small compared to how his face is. His brow is down, so less of the eye would be seen, thus the pupil and iris would take up more space in his eye. Only in anime would his eyes look like that. Make an angry face at yourself in a mirror. You'll see what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 thanks for the tips on the eye as I said I thought it looked abit dodgy ;) As to the wound, being Tyranid veterans I reasoned that they would be called upon to fight Tyranids , and with the mid-battle pose I thought a fresh wound would fit. Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 As to the wound, being Tyranid veterans I reasoned that they would be called upon to fight Tyranids , and with the mid-battle pose I thought a fresh wound would fit.'I see what you're getting at, but my theory with them is that they've been fighting them for so long that they don't often get wounded by them. The wound almost seems "situational," if that makes sense. Either way, the head is a solid start for the model. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Not often doesn't mean never :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 ''more pictures in a few days..'' - one month later sigh :) anyway i have been making very slow progress due to many distractions in the past month, i need to start painting alot more in the coming weeks. Heres where I'm up to: http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4787/torso1.jpg http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7148/torso2.jpg The blue is pretty much final as i have messed around with it alot ^^ , however suggestions/comments on the NMM would be welcome :P Thanks for looking James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very nice! Sorry I don't have anything constructive, you'll have to rely on others for that! Edit - I noticed one thing where I may be useful. The NMM on the lower part of the blade is highlighted down to the bottom of the blade, where the rest of the highlights seem no originate from above the right side of the model. Just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 i cant say anything constructive but i just wanted to say how awesome this looks! nnm is fab and i love the work on the face, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 BEST - SMURF - EVER!!! simple words for an awesome paintjob^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 small update , legs and torso finished. may come back and dirty up the armour a bit once the rest is painted. kinda looks like a christmas tree at the moment with the different colour details, but hopefully a red bolter casing and red emblem on the right shoulder pad will balance things out. Also took Brother Loring's advise and lightened the side of the dagger , looks better I think (thanks! :) ). http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3554/torso4.jpg comments and criticism very welcome cheers James (ps. think my photo quality is getting steadily better also :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannosaurus Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sick smurf dude, keep it up. Loving the shading and the NMM, like the face, all good imo. What's the right hand doing? Is that gonna hold a banner or a grenade or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 its holding a grenade :) ... although banner is a VERY good idea , doubt ill have time to paint one as I think I will be pushed to complete it as it is before the deadline ^^ , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ducarte Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 hey mate, someone's already mentioned it, but the pastel tone of the paintjob is lovely. especially the saturation on the left leg. love it. Can't wait to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBlessed Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Simply awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Good stuff...really nice! Please do NOT black-line the eye, unless this is to ba a cross-dressing, makeup wearing Marine. A glaze of Liche Purple will darken the area, and add some life to the skin. I'll be watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Another small update , Blues mostly done (may highlight the right hand and forearm more), back shot included to show shadowed area. ( edit: doh! forgot about the backpack that's blue also :( :) ) http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9522/front1cm.jpg http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1324/side1n.jpg http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/425/back1f.jpg Slowly looking more complete, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel now :) comments, tips and criticism welcome B) James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I love the dark green purity seals it makes a great contrast same goes for the tyrinid head plate on the leg. Yes I agree that the right arm needs more highlighting and the hand especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Beautiful painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Slow, but wonderful painting! The face has great expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peers Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Another update .. I really like how the bolter casing turned out ^_^ . just shoulder pad icons, backpack and base left to do ! :) http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9241/bolter1.jpg C+C as always is welcome James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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