Brother Kovash Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You did a great job Semper, don't scrap it! I have to paint a Drop Pod myself, and I'm not looking forward to it, but I plan on trudging through when the time comes around. As it stands, I still have to spray paint my models. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egon1six Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Semper if you DO want to scrap the model, I'd be willing to take it off your hands! Seriously though don't scrap it. It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Again guys, thx for the support. I realized what was wrong: the primer was humbrol ENAMEL satin black. The highlight was done with GW acrylics and the results was meh at best... Furthermore I got the feeling that the primer actually "sealed" the absorption properties of the plastic resulting to the highlighting not following the line drawn by the brush but sort of spilling all over... Lastly the contrast between the black and the highlighting became more vivid than intended, and corrections were also problematic as the acrylic blacks show over the enamel black. To put it simply: I was not prepared for enamel undercoat. Now given the oath, I'll finish it (I'm practically there- tonight it's finished) but I'm soooo sad - I had high hopes for it! @egon1six: be careful of what you wish for! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sorry to hear about your enamel messed up, I did similar on my old LRs, they are kaput, yours is still fine mate. Great to hear about you nearly finishing your vow, AWESOME!! especially with you being so supportive and encouraging to the others here in the DA. My vow is on hold for a week as I'm away with work, I just hope I will find time next week to move forward. Awesomesauce s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, it's only part of the vow, but thx Stobz! ^_^ I'm also less sad now that I know you also had issues with enamel! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 If you hate it so much throw it in a bucket of detol(the brown stuff).After a couple of days it will be aok.I bought a dark angels tactical squad for e-bay(the old box with the metal sarge if anyone remembers)that was badly paint.I did buy them in the hopes of stripping the sarge but using the method above i managed to save them all.After i finish the oath i intend to repaint them. But:That thing looks too good so keep it!5-6 Screaming guys who tell you its good cant be wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egon1six Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 To have a single iota of the paiting skill you possess.. I think is a valid wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 OK, Drop-Pod finished! Veteran of 6th Comp have now a tranport! http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0181.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0180.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0182.jpg Abysmal quality of pics. Maybe for the best. I'll try for better takes in the weekend. To have a single iota of the paiting skill you possess.. I think is a valid wish! ;) seriously - not that good, certainly not up close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy 0f Spades Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Awesome job, Semper! But truthfully, you shouldn't beat yourself up too much. It looks good and you do the legion proud. Besides, it's really nice to see a completed drop pod. I have never met (in person) a single Space Marine player with a Drop Pod completely finished. btw, I really love those company markings! Did you free hand them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thx Mercy! You mean the green & white marking? This is from the vechicle transfers sheet that is included in the box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I agree with mercy,you are going to hard on yourself,i know ppl who would kill to have your skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Pod is awesome sauce. Love the striped fins. The boltgun/bare adamantium finish for the upper section is a unique take and works well against the black I think. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR_Luzbelito Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Pretty cool!!!! I'm thinking a lot about what i'm going to paint! You going really well with your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 @ Isiah: thx mate. Red is all the Consecrators have! :D Glad you liked. @ PR_Luzbelito: Well, first post! Welcome to the Rock! Look fwd to see your work too! I hope you enjoy it here. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 So just to keep the pace, here starts the Attack Bike: http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0196.jpg The Deimos Rhino has yet to arrive - so I'll keep going with what I have readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Belial Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 @ Isiah: thx mate. Red is all the Consecrators have! <_< Glad you liked. They do have yellow eye lenses which could be used as a spot color. But I am not complaining since you do have a pod dripping with awesome sauce! I think Cell 42 opened up because of that cheesy comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Looks great a little clean but still looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 So the FAQ 1.2 in nerfing RW... ;) Still no biggie, I think this was done in light of the 6th so it might tie well with other (as yet unknown ) stuff. So 1st update of my attack bike, put together and having some metalics on: http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0221.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0220.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Attack bike completed! now to the normal bikes - the vow is for three of them... IMPORTANT QUESTION: What to do about basing? Thinking of ellipse 120mm (something like the Valkyrie base) but is it appropriate? any suggestions? http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0241.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0242.jpg And the vow so far: http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0248.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Top work as always Bro, base the AB on a 60mm Base he should just fit and will be able to squeeze between areas of difficult terrain/models better. stobz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Attack bikes need bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thx guys, @ Stobz: the 60mm base is the Dreadnought base right? Looks bit too small to me... But I hear your argument on practicality... I'll meditate on it. @ Brother Immolator: they do when placed next to ordinary bikes that have bases. Otherwise they look weird and smallish and unfinished and... Well you get the point. ;) Edit: with the danger of destroying anything that Brother Immolator holds sacred I have to declare that Mk6 is my least favorite armor to paint and look at in general! Long live Mk5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Looks like your making good progress on your vow. Look forward to seeing your normal bikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have some bikes ready (not part of the vow though) for my Consecrators army (link in the sig). Well, here start the bikes: :tu: http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0267.jpg EDIT: I plan to build all three in parallel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 You know what? I'm a fan of the "solid slug" weapons (to use Necromunda terminology) vs. the "energy" weapons... One cannot ignore the usefulness of the latter (I include Multi-Melta in this category) but they look kind of... dunno, elegant? Too percise, too "one shot so make it count"... So I took the opportunity to make a real Marine's weapon to equip the attack bike! (not to worry I kept the Multi-Melta in tact just in case ;) ) So I give you the Semper pattern Turbo Slugger Mk1: :D http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0260.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_0259.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/ackool/IMG_02612.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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