Jolemai Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Tonight (and possibly for the rest of the week), I'll be adding my second layer of top coat to my Sanguinary Guard. After that, it's just the detail and the base to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 First real attempt at painting an eye lens in a spare 15 minutes I had: http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah177/nevscorner/20150520_235550_zpss3qo4mmq_edit_1432165525634_zpsnldjpgfm.jpg Dolchiate Remembrancer 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Got some more done on my ETL vow Sanguinary Priest tonight. He's coming along nicely. Alas I could not pledge Mephiston as he had been started before the ETL kicked off. Got plenty lined up for future vows though, just need to finish this Priest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Because it's technically a new day.... I've been on Amazon and got me some Brown basing materials and flow aid, as I've heard it's the bomb for painting! j-smuv 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Top coat finished on my Sanguinary Guard. Just the detail left to do! Sans Mercy 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I got the base coat done for most of my vow. Not a lot done compared to others here, but it's definitely a start I also started to write a story in the Fan Fiction section after a years absence from there. Whilst the objective is to work out the Sons of Cruor's background (so that I can get back to doing their IA entry in the Liber), it's also so I can get back into writing stuff again. By blood be undone. It's a small start, but it's definitely something I intend to carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Brothers, I do need your advice. I've been working on Aphael the last over the last few days, trying to finish him while simultaneously painting like 2 other units. New codex problems. Here's the sword - I've stripped the paint off the thing like 4 times because I wasn't satisfied with it. Trying to get a "golden light" effect, because this will be representing the relic 'valours edge'. Can also double as a relic blade with no problem. http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/IMG_0078_zpsvfkceyzj.jpg Now, to you guys, does it look like it's kinda starting to light up from the hilt? I'm torn between saying 'yes!' and 'yeah, but...'. Not sure what's missing. Maybe you can help me out. And then, my second problem: heraldry. What should I paint on his shoulderpad? He's literally covered in winged symbols, which is also the 2nd Company's emblem, but I don't want to paint another wing on him, might be too much bling and too much work to repaint. http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/IMG_0077_zpstexczzyd.jpg Any idea what could be a good heraldry for a BA captain like Aphael?? I'm really struggling with this... Anyways, thanks for your input in advance. See ya! Snorri KJB, The Red Thirst, BAjim and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Could try the lightest yellow wash that GW do, and then be really cheeky and do the tiniest edging with the lightest gold/ silver they do for shine! Otherwise that mini is ace! Love the pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 The sword looks great. As for the Emblem, maybe go for some personal heraldry? For example, Tycho's was slightly different from the 3rd Company's banner. As an aside Snorri, being a veteran you may well remember our painting history. This year we are resurgent in the ETL and we need you to return to the fold, even if it is something small. Will you stand with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Could try the lightest yellow wash that GW do, and then be really cheeky and do the tiniest edging with the lightest gold/ silver they do for shine! Otherwise that mini is ace! Love the pose Did. Looks better now, I reckon, even though I used white instead of gold. No metallics on this sword! Thanks for the advice though! The sword looks great. As for the Emblem, maybe go for some personal heraldry? For example, Tycho's was slightly different from the 3rd Company's banner. As an aside Snorri, being a veteran you may well remember our painting history. This year we are resurgent in the ETL and we need you to return to the fold, even if it is something small. Will you stand with us? Mh, was thinking of what emblem I could use as his personal heraldry. Grail, as in the old timey codex? Maybe. A numeric 2 for the company? Too simple in my opinion. A teardrop? Too ordinary. Aarrgh I was thinking of participating, brother, but I don't have any models in the stage of completion required to enter the challenge (=blank just before primer). Those that I do have are a bunch of tacticals, and a rhino/razorback, but all of 'em are already primed. Would it be legal to enter them into the challenge, I'd do it! Can you see a way of that happening? Thanks for the input anyways! Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 If by primed you mean undercoated, then it's fair game. Why not put up a picture here or pm Semper about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theduke08 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Finished a small part of my second vow... LutherMax, Dolchiate Remembrancer and Grazcruzk 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 That face!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 @ Snorri, Aphael looks great! I might steal that kitbash / pose ;) I think the sword looks good in principle, I just think you need to bring the gold colour further down towards the hilt and darken it further at the tip. Basically needs more contrast. As for the heraldry I'm not sure... Maybe consult old BA codices / artwork..? Finally, re the ETL, primed models are definitely acceptable. Base coated possibly, with Captain's leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 If by primed you mean undercoated, then it's fair game. Why not put up a picture here or pm Semper about them? Well, my undercoat is red, and red is the colour of the marine. But I reckon this is too much highlights? That's the stage 80% of them are in. http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/IMG_0080_zpsksxqldmr.jpg @ Snorri, Aphael looks great! I might steal that kitbash / pose I think the sword looks good in principle, I just think you need to bring the gold colour further down towards the hilt and darken it further at the tip. Basically needs more contrast. As for the heraldry I'm not sure... Maybe consult old BA codices / artwork..? Finally, re the ETL, primed models are definitely acceptable. Base coated possibly, with Captain's leave. Thanks matey! You know what A. Lincoln said about the internet...you can't ever trust the sources. So go ahead and steal away Mh, I was thinking about that, yeah, but I'm not sure if I want it to look like an ordinary golden sword(how that is ordinary is actually beyond me). I glazed some Dark Flesh over the tip, but it turned out too drastic a contrast in the end. Might see what I can do there. Yeah, that's what I was going to do. So much painful work though. Ah well, the Captain would've made a good chunk of points. And the tacticals are out as well, I reckon. We'll see. The rhino is definitively ready to go. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I think the highlights are just fine, but you can always apply a thinned down glaze on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yesterday, I spent the Bank Holiday painting. Sadly it was a bathroom :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 If by primed you mean undercoated, then it's fair game. Why not put up a picture here or pm Semper about them? Well, my undercoat is red, and red is the colour of the marine. But I reckon this is too much highlights? That's the stage 80% of them are in. http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/IMG_0080_zpsksxqldmr.jpg @ Snorri, Aphael looks great! I might steal that kitbash / pose I think the sword looks good in principle, I just think you need to bring the gold colour further down towards the hilt and darken it further at the tip. Basically needs more contrast. As for the heraldry I'm not sure... Maybe consult old BA codices / artwork..? Finally, re the ETL, primed models are definitely acceptable. Base coated possibly, with Captain's leave. Thanks matey! You know what A. Lincoln said about the internet...you can't ever trust the sources. So go ahead and steal away Mh, I was thinking about that, yeah, but I'm not sure if I want it to look like an ordinary golden sword(how that is ordinary is actually beyond me). I glazed some Dark Flesh over the tip, but it turned out too drastic a contrast in the end. Might see what I can do there. Yeah, that's what I was going to do. So much painful work though. Ah well, the Captain would've made a good chunk of points. And the tacticals are out as well, I reckon. We'll see. The rhino is definitively ready to go. Snorri Fair game :) In other news, Semper, is this model too far gone to compete?It's fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Minor progress today but still some! Clipped some hands so the resin chain-axes can go on my DC vow and painted some of the lead belcher details and more or less finished the gold. Washed them both too. Hidden Content http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah177/nevscorner/20150526_203050_zpsvwozylz4.jpg Also, sprayed 15 32mm bases black and dolloped a load of Martian Ironearth on them, I'm hoping they will look better than initial results seem: Hidden Content http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah177/nevscorner/20150526_203043_zpsxeuwc4c7.jpg Edited May 26, 2015 by Charlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Its never about the first layer charlo, but what you do with it with the subsequent other ones! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Had a look at them now they are dry, looking ACE, lots of little fissures and patters all around. Will probably put some Agrax on and then apply some Army Painter Brown Battlefield to them before possibly another coat of Ironearth? Does it work properly over itself? Hidden Content http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah177/nevscorner/20150526_224941_zpsdklf316x.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sorry - I got distracted by the newspaper ;) Charlo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I tried that Ironearth paint and it flaked off after it dried. Not sure what I'm doing wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 How soon after painting did it start flaking? How thick were you glopping it on? And have you tried a layer of Lahmian Medium? It can act like a semi matte varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Might have to pick up some medium, stuff looks great! As something extra, I recently got some liquitex flow-aid. My god, it's incredible. It's insane how much longer the paints lasted and how much easier they were to work with. Best £5 ive spent on the hobby. j-smuv 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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