Wulfebane Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ok, so I got the impression we should be making our own threads for these. This is a re-post of my original first update that I put in the Winter's Advance thread: (Jan 11) Got ahead of myself and started painting soon as I got home before unpacking my camera. Still a WIP. Guy on the right is their adjoined WGPL. Didn't include him in my vow b/c I wasn't sure I'd be painting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Second update. Small changes overall, but still a WIP. Been busy with post-grad job searching, but this helps with the stress atleast. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 interesting choice for the PF combi-melta wolf guard battle leader. i do have to admit i think the grey hunter with the poweraxe in the middle looks more impressive ;) i also noticed some of them are painted in a darker colour, are they still WIP's or is there a specific reason for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Still WIPs. I've been dawdling on the armor shading most... it takes upwards of an hour per hour for me to get it the way I want it. Even then, I still see imperfections, but have to turn a blind eye to get this finished on time! EDIT: And yeah.. I know that WG is a bit meager by comparison.. He's the only model I've put that dumba** helm on that I've managed to like, so I use him most often in my lists out of all my PA WG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 they look crisp though! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatGrinder Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Your painting is pristine. That head. I hate it so much, but it looks so cool on that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I...don't...believe...it! You've made that wolf helm look good :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I...don't...believe...it! You've made that wolf helm look good :lol: In fairness, I had to modify it by filing down the nose bridge to separate it from the brow line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiOfRuss Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very good job! Personally, I don't like the "gun turned sideways" thing. I saw a Mythbusters episode where they tested the accuracy of various "movie" gun grips, and the "gun turned sideways" was one of the worst. But that's a personal aesthetic of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very good job! Personally, I don't like the "gun turned sideways" thing. I saw a Mythbusters episode where they tested the accuracy of various "movie" gun grips, and the "gun turned sideways" was one of the worst. But that's a personal aesthetic of mine. Hehe.. well the idea behind these 6 is they're each a diff. personality (aren't all SWs?) and that particular GH is the newest edition to the pack, freshly promoted from a BC. Sometimes I can see him foolishly firing it sideways....other times, he's not firing at all and more focused on swinging his chainsword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very good job! Personally, I don't like the "gun turned sideways" thing. I saw a Mythbusters episode where they tested the accuracy of various "movie" gun grips, and the "gun turned sideways" was one of the worst. But that's a personal aesthetic of mine. Were any off those tests done by an 8ft super enhanced being using wrist sized explosive rounds? I...don't...believe...it! You've made that wolf helm look good :) In fairness, I had to modify it by filing down the nose bridge to separate it from the brow line. I'll bare that in mind. Huge improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 other times, he's not firing at all and more focused on swinging his chainsword. focused on swinging his chainsword? nonono mate! bitchslapping a xenos/heretic with his bolter that's what he's doing! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Man I love how crips your models look, loving the stubble also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 One down... The rest are more or less in the 80% finished range. Coming down to the wire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSTeR Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 One down... The rest are more or less in the 80% finished range. Coming down to the wire! This guy is fantastic, truly inspirational to me and reminiscent of what a Space Wolf should look like. If only GW's wolf helm sculpt was as good as the figure you've dreated with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai650 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I am really loving the old school goblin green bases! These guys are looking great! The only thing I can offer you in the way of possible improvements is to add a little brown to the two wolf tails on the backpack. I know they're only 80% done, but I figured you might want something a little more than "good job". Which, by the way, "Good Job!" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 I am really loving the old school goblin green bases! These guys are looking great! The only thing I can offer you in the way of possible improvements is to add a little brown to the two wolf tails on the backpack. I know they're only 80% done, but I figured you might want something a little more than "good job". Which, by the way, "Good Job!" :jaw: Yeah, I can see your point. Initially, I just wanted them to be grey, as though coming from a different pelt than what's draped over his back, but even so, it's a bit TOO grey. Maybe some dev mud w/ a touch of watered kommando khaki. As for the bases.. it's a touch of nostalgia for me, since I've been doing 'em in this color for 15+ years now... but I imagine if/when I get up the energy to make a "parade" display, I'll have to heavily modify the bases on my whole army to suit. Thanks for the praise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathshroud Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Amazing work brother! Seriously inspiring, I can't wait to start painting my wolves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal105 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wulfebane how did you do the stubble on those guys? and man those look so crisp i wish i could paint like that. oh well that to shell come with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wulfebane how did you do the stubble on those guys? and man those look so crisp i wish i could paint like that. oh well that to shell come with time. It's mostly trial and error on which non-wash color to use, but I start by going back over the stubble "area" with ogryn flesh/badab black wash in very thin layers (1:1 mix) after I've finished highlighting the skin. Once I've got it dark enough, I'll go back in with astronomicon grey and tanned flesh mixed (or P3 equivalents) to highlight it lightly. For shaved heads that aren't black hair, I'll do the same process, but switch badab black for dev mud or gryphonne sepia, but I always use ogryn flesh wash to keep the purplish undertone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Qruze Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 You've got some really nice wolves there. The mix between the grittier look of today's models and the nostalgically bright overall look and green bases really sets them apart. My one specific critique is that I don't like the grey wolf tails on the WG's backpack; with the grey armor, you'd be better served either making the tails white or going to a completely different pelt color altogether. I'm looking forward to seeing the final result of your vow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Second on bat... Newest addition to the pack. Still a little green(horn), so he's got a lot to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ok, three's a charm. This guy is my Pack Leader (when the Wolf Guard isn't around, of course). He just loves barking orders.. can't you tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I would love to see a TuT on how to do the stubble effect :tu: - they look great btw. though I think the tails on the back should be a lil darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Have you been stocking up on wolf cloaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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