Blindhamster Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 so after some thought, i'm going to combine this: with http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thunderhawk-01-Black.jpgfor placement of blacks. however instead of a red stripe in the black stripe, i'll try for a gold filigree type thing along the lines of the heresy fire raptor art. I'll also try and fine some similar spots to apply additional gold detailing as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Eidolon Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Great idea - sadly I can't do photo shop, so I can't be totally specific with my suggestions! I think the gold will work really well, especially with the black stripe. The Raptor seems to to have the gold around doors and guns, so perhaps around the inset panel on the nose by the heavy bolter sponson; that inset could also be black. I might also see how a gold filigree band/pattern along that long side panel above the engine/the one that has the sculpted aquila on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 okay, so black stripe has been started, i need to make it thicker on the top and then ensure it all joins up i think, but not too bad for my first ever attempt at masking tape on a miniature :) and for giggles, some shots that shows some of the interior I painted... right at the start of this thread! I'm currently redoing the pilots, totally replaced the one on the left (bald one) and the one on the right had new torso and legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Awesome! I didn't have time this afternoon, but tomorrow I could have a tinker with some gold filigree stuff on the Photoshop visual if you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Awesome! I didn't have time this afternoon, but tomorrow I could have a tinker with some gold filigree stuff on the Photoshop visual if you like? That'd be awesome :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'm on it! Not quite the right pattern maybe (too floral?) but I guess something along these lines? http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thunderhawk-03-Black-Gold.jpg And some other panels black with decorative gold borders like the Fire Raptor: http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah177/nevscorner/BA3_zpspg0z3vdz.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thinking gold like on the spartan around the engine cover on the rear. Not sure which other panels to do black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I have an idea... Watch this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 How about something like this? http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thunderhawk-04-Black-Gold.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Eidolon Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Do it! DO IT NOW! That's pretty much what I was trying to suggest without the aid of fancy programs!! Really must learn how to photoshop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 That will look awesome. I'm concerned if you do the gold on the flat red colour it may be a little lost. If you do it at the junction of a black and red area I think it will look ace. Keen to see what you can come up with. @ Luthermax, that is such a handy skill to have in this hobby, will have to try and acquire a basic level at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Looking forward to seeing that Thunderhawk fully painted, whatever you choose to do with it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 @ Luthermax, that is such a handy skill to have in this hobby, will have to try and acquire a basic level at some point. To be honest this is the first time I've done anything like this hobby-related, but I'm a graphic designer by trade so use Photoshop a lot in general I've brightened up the gold a bit for more contrast with the red. The red in the HH book pics is deeper / darker and the gold is quite pale so there is more contrast. I think it will be possible to get good contrast on your red though with the right gold. http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thunderhawk-05-Black-Gold.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 @ Luthermax, that is such a handy skill to have in this hobby, will have to try and acquire a basic level at some point.To be honest this is the first time I've done anything like this hobby-related, but I'm a graphic designer by trade so use Photoshop a lot in general I've brightened up the gold a bit for more contrast with the red. The red in the HH book pics is deeper / darker and the gold is quite pale so there is more contrast. I think it will be possible to get good contrast on your red though with the right gold. http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thunderhawk-05-Black-Gold.jpg Looks great :) I'm going to get metal and black areas blocked in tonight hopefully, for the gold I'll need to look at the pile of gold paints I've got and decide which to use. I'm leaning towards using the same as I do on the marines - retributor gold washed with sepia and agrax then built up to liberator in layers. I pondered the idea of transfers but a lot of spots they'd need to go on are not at all flat so that might be tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yeah I was thinking that when I opened the file again - on that front black stripe there are a lot of raised details the transfer would have to lay over - would be a bit of a nightmare! Freehand it is then, certainly a challenge - good luck!! Something simpler around the nose section and above the rear engine would probably look better anyway. More like the FW book artwork where it's a solid line with little kicks coming off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggroll Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Been stalking this WIP thread for awhile now and I have to say, I'm really looking forward to seeing how this thunderhawk turns out. Also, props to LutherMax on those photoshop mockups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hey guys, Thunderhawk has had some progress made, but nothing exciting, waiting for new paints to arrive currently so no progress updates on that.Also Gabriel my 11 week premature secondborn son came home last week so not had too much time for painting. But i did make a thing: Captain Aphael - he just needs his left shoulder pad to arrive. (the head also isn't stuck down, as it'll be painted separately) For reference, the hair style (and the model, although I did take some artistic license with stuff like the iron halo, sword style, pistol and right shoulder pad) is based on the art from Angels Blade, here is a close up of his face: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Damnit. I've been plotting my own Aphael in the back of my head but now I've seen yours I don't think I can better it so I want mine exactly the same! Where's the halo and cloak from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Halo is from one of the two Web-exclusive Captains that GW added to orders over £100 when their new webstore opened a few years back, IIRC. Nice work, Blindhamster. Where is the head from originally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Halo is from one of the two Web-exclusive Captains that GW added to orders over £100 when their new webstore opened a few years back, IIRC. Nice work, Blindhamster. Where is the head from originally? Actually no. The halo is from the standard mono pose captain. I used the same one on tycho. I did however use the one from the Web exclusive captain for my 30k praetor. The head is the deathwatch blood angel head. I've got a bunch of mk8 blood angels in the works too. The Cape is from the forgeworld loken. I've got another one spare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Gratz on getting your little dude home :tu: Aphael is looking awesomez, great dynamic posing and I am always envious of your GS skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorn Lysander Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Aphael looks awesome, you've made such a cool take on him, the resculpting of the hair especially adds a nice personal look to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Shoulder pad arrived for Aphael, I removed the RS icon and then GS a flat plaque thing that will probably get a transfer.. probably: So for build he just has a base remaining, i doubt i'll do anything else to him unless anyone has suggestions? Speaking of Suggestions, what should his command squad look like? I figure they'll be running too, I'll likely use vanguard vet legs, with some GS BA icons added. also, I have been messing about with the deathwatch bits I have and started doing some mk8 BA to mix into existing units (and start another new tactical squad). The torso needs a bit of tidying on the one aiming his gun forward, the one with the BA symbol on his chest was an experiment with blu stuff, really good product for quick results (it'd take me forever to sculpt the wings in particular). and the sergeant for a brand new tactical squad (because BA tactical squads are obviously so good...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 This is a plog I really should have followed a while ago... Really like how Aphael's coming along, he looks gorgeous. Also, thanks for posting the Deathwatch conversions! It's nice to see that the bits with a little bit of work have applications beyond the alien hunters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Love this green stuffing. Subtle all around, well executed and gives lots of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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