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[bevulf]

Hi guys,

after finishing the host of dark angels miniatures for my friend (he still wants me to paint a vostroyan army and Blood angels terminators from Space Hulk), I've decided to paint some of the Unforgiven just for myself.

As I said on my previous thread I have started with tactical squad. First of two planned.

I assembled 5 marines yesterday and this is what I've done this evening:



armour is almost finished on that one - it needs only some finishing touches.

Below is also heavy bolter marine:



Not much but painting armour in that way takes a lot of time. Anyway I want to paint all the insignia, chapter symbol etc. freehand so I haven't glued sculpted shoulder pads just normal ones.

I don't know how often I will be updating this thread but I'll do my best to do it as often as possible.

On the way are three other marines (plasmagun, marine with bolter and sergeant)

Edited by bevulf, 19 October 2012 - 09:38 AM.

[ForTheLion]

Dont forget the Red stripe on their right knee pad its goes from top right of the circle to bottom left! (3rd company logo)

[HsojVvad]

How the hell you did that? I tried to do that, but all I did was end up painting everything. How did you get the lines separte from the armour? I am so impressed cudos to you. I do hope you tell me your trick so I can try it.

[bevulf]

Dont forget the Red stripe on their right knee pad its goes from top right of the circle to bottom left! (3rd company logo)

I won't but I plan them on the left knee pads as in the 2nd edition

[bevulf]

I have finally finished 5 marines from the 1st Tactical Squad from my 3rd Company.

I lack free time so it took me so long to complete it. I am working on the next 5 marines right now...




I hope you like them

[Simoleo-Brother marine]

WOAH!

I am impressed!

More more more

-Simoleo

[Brother-Librarian Hesperos]

Wow, that is an awesome job. I am incredibly jealous. Any tips or tricks you can think of?

[Isiah]

Yes they are very nice indeed bevulf. Full marks on the hand painted heraldry too.

Cheers
I

Edited by Isiah, 27 September 2009 - 10:46 PM.

[zyx]

You're miniatures scream personality, and that's a hard thing to achieve. Well done.

[bevulf]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your feedback.

Brother-Librarian Hesperos I don't know of what tips you think of - ask me I will gladly answer any of your questions.


As for my army I want to paint two tactical squads - first will not include robed marines, second will have robed sergeant and maybe 2 or 3 robed marines.

I have always considered robes as being reserved for high ranking members so that is why I will not include many of them in the normal squads.

Of course command squad will have 5 marines in robes.

I have some ideas on vehicles with some painted angels on the hull (remember the dark angels land raider with the angel of death on its side from the codex ?). I will try to do similar and much more...

Edited by bevulf, 28 September 2009 - 07:09 AM.

[Scuro]

Hello,

Any chance of telling me how you created that green?

Thanks.

[Barakiel]

Very impressive paintjob. Clear and smooth. I like it alot.

My favorites are the sergeant and the marine on the left. Very nice.

Edited by Barakiel, 30 September 2009 - 02:00 PM.

[Devon M]

Great looking DA. How did you paint those? Could you give a tutorial?

[Sandalphon]

Seriously nice squad brother!!

A tad light for my taste but thats not a criticism just a preference - love the freehand detailing and banner, the bases really compliment them too

[bevulf]

Thanks for your feedback guys

as for the tutorial as I've received many PMs concerning the painting I will give you some advices on painting armour just as I did:

My green armour:

1. chaos black undercoat; followed by coats of:
2. dark angels green;
3. 50/50 dark angels green and scorpion green;
4. scorpion green 1st highlight - you don't need to worry if you highlight too much of the armour, becuase you can cover this in next steps;
5. dark angels green wash (heavy thinned);
6. dark angels green plus just a drop of chaos black wash (again all thinned down);
7. dark angels green coat (mostly to cover scorpion green highlights of which I mentioned above);
8. 50/50 scorpion green and skull white final highlight applied to the very edges of the armour.

[bevulf]

Today I've finally finished another 5 marines:



and below is the picture of the whole tactical squad:



I am planning to do a command squad now so keep an eye on this page.

[Altered_Soul]

Man I love your Unforgiven. The stark, but very fine, highlights are excellent .

How do you do your faces? I dread getting to that part of any of my painting.

[bevulf]

Man I love your Unforgiven. The stark, but very fine, highlights are excellent .

How do you do your faces? I dread getting to that part of any of my painting.

I used the nine step guide from the 'painting faces masterclass' article available in Astronomicon section on GW site (you must be logged to have access).

[Gillyfish]

Excellent and chracterful miniatures Bevulf. I really like your painting style. You're going to have a beautiful army in short order if you continue in this vein!

[bevulf]

I am finishing the command squad right now but I haven't decided which Sacred Standard to paint:

1. Standard of Fortitude;
2. Standard of Devastation;
3. Standard of Retribution ?

What do you think is the best? I mean in terms of coolness not rules because they don't have any in the latest edition.

I think of painting the Standard of Devastation but Standard of Retribution is also great.

Maybe you will help me decide...

[Pistorius]

My vote is for the Standard of Fortitude, although they are all cool.

[Darth Potato]

Superb highlighting. It transfers well with the Dark Angels scheme, and props for having the patience to do that much of it; it would drive me insane painting the Unforgiven as you do.


As for which standard to pick? I'm more of a Standard of Devastation guy myself, and I think it would look nicely done in your freehand painting style.

[bevulf]

It took me ages but I've finally finished the command squad. Effect below:



As you can see I decided to paint the Standard of Devastation.

Some side view of the squad:



Here is my force so far:



Now I'm planing to paint Master Orias, Devastators and second Tactical Squad. Next update soon

Edited by bevulf, 04 November 2009 - 01:36 PM.

[ThespianSeagull]

Would you mind divulging how you painted the armour? It looks sick!

[Ferrus Manus]

My green armour:

1. chaos black undercoat; followed by coats of:
2. dark angels green;
3. 50/50 dark angels green and scorpion green;
4. scorpion green 1st highlight - you don't need to worry if you highlight too much of the armour, becuase you can cover this in next steps;
5. dark angels green wash (heavy thinned);
6. dark angels green plus just a drop of chaos black wash (again all thinned down);
7. dark angels green coat (mostly to cover scorpion green highlights of which I mentioned above);
8. 50/50 scorpion green and skull white final highlight applied to the very edges of the armour.

Look up