Hellath Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet :p Thanks for the kind words. Betrayer41, your Alpha Legion is looking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet A helmet that he can probably magnetise, so it still makes sense! Hellath 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet A helmet that he can probably magnetise, so it still makes sense! I think slamming down a brew quick before battle is better background Hellath 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet A helmet that he can probably magnetise, so it still makes sense! I think slamming down a brew quick before battle is better background Yep, like this Suicide Squad guy XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet A helmet that he can probably magnetise, so it still makes sense! I think slamming down a brew quick before battle is better background So magnetize the hand as well. There must be a mug in your bitsbox somewhere. If not, I bet you can make one from a meltabomb. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminus Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet The grenade "pins" are actually pop-off tabs, and they can hook them under their helmet or an armor plate to set them off. I also think he would look very classy with an old horn pipe in that hand. :D Hellath 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCampbell Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Health I sincerely apologise if you have been asked that already a hundred times, but what is your paint scheme? I saw mention of the metal n alchemy 75s paints, what ones did you use? :) thanks for ur help man, the scheme is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCampbell Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet :p Thanks for the kind words. Betrayer41, your Alpha Legion is looking awesome! Sorry I realised I didn't quote you, so u probs wudnt have seen my message.. ^ Hellath 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Hahaha. Yes, I modelled him as if about to bite the pin of the granade, and then realized he's wearing a helmet Thanks for the kind words. Betrayer41, your Alpha Legion is looking awesome! Sorry I realised I didn't quote you, so u probs wudnt have seen my message.. ^ Hi! Sorry, I have been totally disconnected this weekend. The color recipe is as follows: Base: Scale 75 Cobalt Alchemy (Airbrush) Light 1: 2xCobalt Alchemy, 1xEmerald Alchemy, 2xWhite Alchemy. (Airbrush) Light 2: 2xCobalt Alchemy, 1xEmerald Alchemy, 4xWhite Alchemy. (Airbrush) Glaze: 1xCobalt Alchemy, 6xWater. (Brush) Glaze: 1xTamiya Blue, 6xWater. Apply 2 times (Brush). Glaze: 1xTamiya Green, 6xWater. Apply 2 times (Brush). Glaze: 1xTamiya Blue, 6xWater. Apply 2 times (Brush). Weathering: Flesh Wash. Recesses and near mechanical parts. Dark Lining: Custom 50% black, 50% blue ink (GW's). Layer highlight 1: 1xCobalt Alchemy, 2xWhite Alchemy. Layer highlight 2: 1xCobalt Alchemy, 5xWhite Alchemy. Glaze: 1xTamiya Blue, 8xWater. Edge highlight: Pure White Alchemy. Battle damage: Typhus Corrosion. Underline with White Alchemy. Glaze: 5xTamiya Blue, 1xTamiya Green, 16xWater. It is a little too involved, but I am sure you can cut a step (or four) and get a very symilar result -I am not doing it because I am afraid the marines would look noticeably different. I hope it helps! Edited January 25, 2016 by Hellath AfroCampbell 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Third marine is complete (I seem to be painting at a rate of one marine per month. Oh, dear...) Also, I have decided to rebase my marines due to 2 facts: 1. The resin rocks are cool, but a bit too much for regular line marines. 2. The bases you have seen were painted for another, discarded project, over six months ago, and I can't remember the colors I used I will still stick to the brown-red sand theme, as I reckon it compliments the color scheme nicely. I will just make sure I write down the colors this time. Edited January 25, 2016 by Hellath DimDim, Marqol, AfroCampbell and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCampbell Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome Health! And thanks for the blue recipe! What about gold and black did u use GW or 75s ? Hellath 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echidna Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I tend to favor Macragge Blue with a solid wash of Duchii Violet. The result is an indigo tone which feels right. The look is similar to the marines on Sedition's Gate cover. I recommend. Hellath and betrayer41 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Awesome Health! And thanks for the blue recipe! What about gold and black did u use GW or 75s ? GW's Citadel paints for the metallics. The golds are the more recent ones, released with the AoS minis. I love that gold. I shade it with flesh wash and glaze over with purple ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelticRaven Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) I would really like to paint my alphas in a colourschime that's a lot like this http://67.media.tumblr.com/fe035e40429e9202c6529862f4b6a2f8/tumblr_ntz7ehCM951snnik4o1_1280.jpg However i lack both the paints to experiment to find the right shade or an airbrush to blend colours nicely together. On top of that i only have acess to GW paints as i dont have a decent hobby store within a days drive can anyone help me? Edited May 5, 2016 by TheCelticRaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Check this thread: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293519-the-hydra/ by Betrayer41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I would really like to paint my alphas in a colourschime that's a lot like this However i lack both the paints to experiment to find the right shade or an airbrush to blend colours nicely together. On top of that i only have acess to GW paints as i dont have a decent hobby store within a days drive can anyone help me? I got a similar/slightly darker colour using Tamiya Light Metallic Blue spray. I realise that you don't have a hobby shop nearby, but maybe you could source it online. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN4365_zpshkdbkag5.jpg ak1508, Khornestar, Arminius_Warbringer and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Was all that done by just the spray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Kizzdougs, how did you do that base? I love it. Cheers Vogon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I would really like to paint my alphas in a colourschime that's a lot like this However i lack both the paints to experiment to find the right shade or an airbrush to blend colours nicely together. On top of that i only have acess to GW paints as i dont have a decent hobby store within a days drive can anyone help me? I got a similar/slightly darker colour using Tamiya Light Metallic Blue spray. I realise that you don't have a hobby shop nearby, but maybe you could source it online. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN4365_zpshkdbkag5.jpg This is beautiful. I wish i had thaat type of technical skill. I need to learn to do weathering, and chipping and the eyes like that. Great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Was all that done by just the spray? After spraying the mini I gave the armour a wash with some thinned down Tamiya Clear Green and then 'black lined' the armour with some watered down Abaddon Black. That was pretty much it for the armour. If you want to see how I painted the rest of the mini check out post #1806 and #1808 in my WIP thread. I've done a step by step for the Alpha :) Kizzdougs, how did you do that base? I love it. Cheers Vogon. Thanks mate! I've posted a step by step for the base in my WIP thread. Check out post #1656 :) I would really like to paint my alphas in a colourschime that's a lot like this However i lack both the paints to experiment to find the right shade or an airbrush to blend colours nicely together. On top of that i only have acess to GW paints as i dont have a decent hobby store within a days drive can anyone help me? I got a similar/slightly darker colour using Tamiya Light Metallic Blue spray. I realise that you don't have a hobby shop nearby, but maybe you could source it online. This is beautiful. I wish i had that type of technical skill. I need to learn to do weathering, and chipping and the eyes like that. Great stuff Thanks bro! It's all just practice and a steady hand. The weathering and chipping is fairly new to me, but it's also pretty straightforward and easy to learn. Have a look at some of my more recent work in my WIP thread to see how I did the chipping and weathering :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelticRaven Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 so i did some experementation with a spare eldar, drakenhof nightshade and guilliman blue this was the result http://i.imgur.com/jmnkX2t.jpg Taken with a potato webcam. but it gets the point across Kizzdougs 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak1508 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Kizzdougs, very lovely scheme indeed! Nice to see more Alpha Legionaires :) May I ask for the link of name of your thread please? Cheers! Not gonna post my pics here, but thats the link to my thread where I already did my 1st tac vet squad and nearly done with the cmd squad: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320532-my-temple-of-the-hydra-30k-alpha-legion-wips-and-more/ Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Kizzdougs, very lovely scheme indeed! Nice to see more Alpha Legionaires May I ask for the link of name of your thread please? Cheers! Not gonna post my pics here, but thats the link to my thread where I already did my 1st tac vet squad and nearly done with the cmd squad: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320532-my-temple-of-the-hydra-30k-alpha-legion-wips-and-more/ Enjoy! Thanks mate. I just had a look at your Alphas in the link that you posted. Very nice work :tu: Hear is a link to my WIP thread. The Alpha is one page 72 and 73 :) http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236305-the-sekhmet-hh-emperors-children-breacher-shields-7516/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak1508 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I looked at it and really love it! I think we're drawing our ideas for the XX in a similar way, but you just did more weathering, while mine look more standard or whatever the word is :D But it definitely fits my style as well, can really relate to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius_Warbringer Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hello everyone, I know this thread is a bit old but I was wondering if anyone has used the FW clear paints in place of the tamiya, to do a AL representation? I also have heard of Vallejo clear blue and green but I am not sure if it is model color or other Vallejo line. Does anyone have any new updated information or formulas to add on this topic? I am planning a Alpha Legion army and have started assembling the models I want but still need to finish another project. This is all part of my research phase and I am impressed with what has been posted. Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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