Chaeron Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 How are you so insanely talented? That's massively unfair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 ^^ Don't feel like you're alone. I've been asking Augustus that since he turned up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I really don't know how to respond to that! Because talent is begotten and not learned? I don't know. What I do know is that this hobby is for a large part technique-based. I really love this hobby: I love building and I love painting. So I try to hobby as often as possible and to push myself to get better at all the different techniques. I am open to all feedback, ask others how they do this or that, and research techniques online. There's an enormous amount of stuff online these days: here on BnC, but also on other fora, on YouTube and on many many hobby blogs. I know for a fact that I've had a massive learning curve since I started posting here. Seriously there's precious little of the stuff I know or do, that I've found out myself. Every miniature I make is a combination of all the techniques that I've learned from others. And seriously I'm not a neat painter by far. I believe that it's just the combination of all the stuff on the mini's I built that makes for a nice overall appearance. Also, as with every trade, having the right tools make a world of difference. So, in the end I guess I'd respond by saying: if you want to improve your technique, ask others how they do it and then copy from them and then try to master it! And don;t be stingy when it comes to tools. ;) :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teku Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So I did some work at the plague drones. Took a picture from my finished Screamers of Tzeentch & My fateweaver arrived also! And I built my Beast of Nurgle! Plague drones: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/teku_01/DSCN2304_zps7ce77181.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/teku_01/DSCN2310_zpsd62815d5.jpg Beast of Nurgle: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/teku_01/DSCN2307_zpscae4e558.jpg Screamers: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/teku_01/DSCN2308_zps796327c9.jpg Fateweaver: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/teku_01/DSCN2256_zps2bb3b0ce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Augustus hit the nail on the head when he said about asking questions. The thing I've noticed too (mostly here and a certain painting group on Facebook). It just seems that no matter how good a painter is, they are still happy to talk through how they do things and also still get those "why isn't this working how I want it too" moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I know, you do it all the time :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Have finished blocking everything that needed to be orange - huzzah! Trim next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I know, you do it all the time :p That's true. Hold on...was that a borderline compliment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 IVE GOT MY GLOTTKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 IVE GOT MY GLOTTKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wub:There's a cream for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Last vow, Glottkin GUO https://m.facebook.com/groups/513494515342075?view=group&fc=photo_upload_success&_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=803419179717441&id=100001480995269&set=gm.902994576392065&source=48&refid=18&_ft_&__tn__=E Templar bein put in his place, reminds me of the ETL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Facebook links generally don't work for people outside of your Facebook network or country, STD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Facebook links generally don't work for people outside of your Facebook network or country, STD... That's why he chose his name... his brand of humour is infectious! I know, you do it all the time That's true. Hold on...was that a borderline compliment? Not strictly... although you are one of the best painters around here. Use it as you see fit :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miteyheroes Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Last vow, Glottkin GUO https://m.facebook.com/groups/513494515342075?view=group&fc=photo_upload_success&_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=803419179717441&id=100001480995269&set=gm.902994576392065&source=48&refid=18&_ft_&__tn__=E Templar bein put in his place, reminds me of the ETL Exciting, looking forward to seeing what you make of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 although you are one of the best painters around here. Cheers but I'm far from that. Slowest and fussy maybe. But not one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Cheers but I'm far from that. Slowest and fussy maybe. But not one of the best. Just repeat after me, 4 layers of paint is more than enough for anyone! Not 16 all layed, washed, glazed and varnished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Facebook links generally don't work for people outside of your Facebook network or country, STD... my bad. trynna get used to using my phone for internet as my computer has stopped recognizing my dongle. i feel cut off from the rest rest of the world without internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Facebook links generally don't work for people outside of your Facebook network or country, STD... my bad. trynna get used to using my phone for internet as my computer has stopped recognizing my dongle.i feel cut off from the rest rest of the world without internet HAH! #SlaaneshProblems :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Looking at the front page, there are quite a few people who haven't even done a 'before' shot yet, that's worrying :P That said, looking at the completions already is glorious - miteyheroes Knights are just sublime :wub: Excited as we hurtle into the last month to see what everyone does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Cheers but I'm far from that. Slowest and fussy maybe. But not one of the best.Just repeat after me, 4 layers of paint is more than enough for anyone! Not 16 all layed, washed, glazed and varnished. 4 layers? What is this sorcery. Least I do it three. On rivets. Isn't four layers just shading? Soon I'll do a Carcharodons (sorry) kill team and paint them how I did the Stormsword. Almost 100% dry brushing. Dirty and weathered too. Just for a change. Then there's an Elf Cheerleader for Blood Bowl, Night Lords mini bust, and various other projects on the cards. Want to vary what I do, which is likely why the Noise Marines are causing a few issues. Maybe I'll go wash crazy on the Spawn. Try and at least complete half my vow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Cheers but I'm far from that. Slowest and fussy maybe. But not one of the best.Just repeat after me, 4 layers of paint is more than enough for anyone! Not 16 all layed, washed, glazed and varnished. 4 layers? What is this sorcery. Least I do it three. On rivets. Isn't four layers just shading? Soon I'll do a Carcharodons (sorry) kill team and paint them how I did the Stormsword. Almost 100% dry brushing. Dirty and weathered too. Just for a change. Then there's an Elf Cheerleader for Blood Bowl, Night Lords mini bust, and various other projects on the cards. Want to vary what I do, which is likely why the Noise Marines are causing a few issues. Maybe I'll go wash crazy on the Spawn. Try and at least complete half my vow. I reckon you could crack it all out in a few hours if you put your mind to it (and totally blotted out everything else :P) - batch painting sixty marines at a time isn't the most sensible thing I've ever done, but it's going well all things considered. I think grenades next instead of trim, as it's a slightly different green, and then trim them all before flesh and tidying of armour... Mentally mapping it out definitely helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Done batch painting. Get bored too quickly. If I ever get an airbrush sorted then it'll be zenithal batch spraying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Done batch painting. Get bored too quickly. If I ever get an airbrush sorted then it'll be zenithal batch spraying. tried that on the chosen (^above^), but found that highlights won;t come out as sharply as I'd like. I'm moving back to edge highlighting with the brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Done batch painting. Get bored too quickly. If I ever get an airbrush sorted then it'll be zenithal batch spraying. tried that on the chosen (^above^), but found that highlights won;t come out as sharply as I'd like. I'm moving back to edge highlighting with the brush. That's what you should do and what so many don't. Pure airbrush rarely looks right but it's another tool to use alongside the brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Daemon Forge Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That's one beautiful squad, Flint. Congrats on the excellent finish! I finished painting my the Rhino I vowed as part of my Call of Chaos VII today. Here's a pic. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Showcase%20Night%20Lords/WP_20141213_002_zpse0b8b3f8.jpg More pics -of all sides and the top- here. Rhino look really cool Augustus b'Raass, really like the base that been added & same with the unit of Chosen you've updated. Are you picking up Night Hunter from Forge World, be really cool to see how you paint up the Primarch of the VIII Legion Holidays have started now, aim Thursday & Friday to get this lot built, Forge World order arrive yesterday :D Apart from the Helbrute, everything here for Call of Chaos. Just have a Warpsmith left to order this weekend & pick up a few boxies for my Terminators. http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC08965_zps07e54797.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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