bevulf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 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: http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/44/l_a448e3f8f7954a7e807528ef6e7d2110.jpg armour is almost finished on that one - it needs only some finishing touches. Below is also heavy bolter marine: http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/35/l_631f8c3d06f243b5a65373370bc39e5b.jpg 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) :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForTheLion Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Dont forget the Red stripe on their right knee pad :( its goes from top right of the circle to bottom left! (3rd company logo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 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 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 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... http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/01CombatSquad.jpg I hope you like them :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoleo-Brother marine Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 WOAH! I am impressed! More more more :) -Simoleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Hesperos Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Wow, that is an awesome job. I am incredibly jealous. Any tips or tricks you can think of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yes they are very nice indeed bevulf. Full marks on the hand painted heraldry too. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyx Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 You're miniatures scream personality, and that's a hard thing to achieve. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuro Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hello, Any chance of telling me how you created that green? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barakiel Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Very impressive paintjob. Clear and smooth. I like it alot. My favorites are the sergeant and the marine on the left. Very nice. :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon M Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Great looking DA. How did you paint those? Could you give a tutorial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalphon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 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 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 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. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Today I've finally finished another 5 marines: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/02CombatSquad.jpg and below is the picture of the whole tactical squad: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/03TacticalSquad.jpg I am planning to do a command squad now so keep an eye on this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altered_Soul Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Man I love your Unforgiven. The stark, but very fine, highlights are excellent :wallbash:. 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyfish Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistorius Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 My vote is for the Standard of Fortitude, although they are all cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevulf Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 It took me ages but I've finally finished the command squad. Effect below: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/05CommandSquadFront0.jpg As you can see I decided to paint the Standard of Devastation. Some side view of the squad: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/05CommandSquadSide.jpg Here is my force so far: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x240/bevulf/06ForceSoFar.jpg Now I'm planing to paint Master Orias, Devastators and second Tactical Squad. Next update soon <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThespianSeagull Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Would you mind divulging how you painted the armour? It looks sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 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 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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