Aethyran Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 *Kreygasms all over the place* Looking awesome, especially with the blue scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicHat Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Looks good, first time I've seen images of a build in progress too. "Waist" joint looks just like the Knights which means likely just as easy to magnetise should you wish The waist joint fits the Knight perfectly in fact. Not sure what looks the most silly though, Knight torso on Onager legs or Onager top on Knight logs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I meant in how it worked, I wouldn't recommend kit bashing with these kits :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Oh man, I really wish I had magnetized the waists on my Knights now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 The easy part is sticking the magnet on the waist bit, then you need to fashion a support for the magnet in the torso. Works nicely though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Heya guys! Little itty bitty update. Finished my base colors on my two onager dunecrawlers tonight. (Forgive the bits that are slightly off kilter in the photos. I was too excited to get some photos taken before bed to seat them properly on their magnets) I think they're looking pretty snazzy so far. I've got to confess, when the leaked pictures of these models came out before the release, I HATED the look of these guys. But they've REALLY grown on me! Strangely enough they might now be one of my favorite kits in the admech range. This will be the second time I've attempted an oil wash, and it turned out much much better than my last attempt. I did a light burnt umber wash on all of the creamy parts. Last time I was using a gloss varnish that really didn't cover well. The oil wash just seeped right through it and into the acrylic paint beneath, even after several coats. This time everything went swimmingly and I am very happy with the results. I won't be able to get a game in for a few weeks yet due to holidays and such so I'm hoping to get some detail work done before their on the table. Let me know what you guys think! Hope everyone is doing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Another quick update! Tonight I got started on my chipping and scratching for my Onagers. About 5 minutes in, one of the armor panels for the legs flew off of it's alligator clip and landed directly inside my heating register on the wall. So I then spent about a half hour trying to fish it out! That hampered my progress a bit tonight, but I still managed to get more early weathering done. Tomorrow night I'm going to try to finish the chipping and get started on the metals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 They look good so far. I've been going nuts on my army too. For some reason I can't get picks to upload the. Keep it up, love the work your doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 A teensy bit more progress on Onager #1. I like the way it's looking so far, but I think it needs another point of interest on the front panel. Maybe a white stripe down the center with a raven decal on top? Let me know what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think the white stripe looks good on the Onager, I'll probably be adding one when I get round to mine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterkho Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 The onagers look really great! Would you mine telling me how you've painted the legs and which colors you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 The onagers look really great! Would you mine telling me how you've painted the legs and which colors you used? I sure can. Using an airbrush I primed them in Vallejo ghost gray primer, then a good coat of badger minitaire mummy, then a spot highlight on the highest points with badger minitaire ancient bone. Before we get to the oil wash we need a few good coats of gloss varnish covering everything. Let that cure completely. Then apply a good oil wash with Windsor and Newton burnt umber. Let that dry. Clean up the wash with spirits. Then you're ready for details. When I get home from work I'll take a picture of all of the paints I used for full clarity. Let me know if you need any of that explained more. I know some people aren't super familiar with oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterkho Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ah thanks for the info buddy! everything airbrushed? i'm still working with the brushes..don't i think i can convince them at home at the noises of an airbrush are like soft musical humming haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm an hod rodder so strips, hell yes. Just love the look as always. I'm going for a more gritty look and love your battle damage effects. I hope my army has the charisma yours has. I was going to save mine for the ETL, but couldn't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Sorry the thread has been quiet for so long. I've been putting in 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there to try and keep things moving. I've managed to get one of the Onagers tabletop ready. When I come back to finish this guy up, I'm considering repainting the front arm in the tan that the legs are painted. What do you guys think? Now onto the next one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethyran Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Mind painting my Onagers for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Mind painting my Onagers for me? Lol! I wish I had the time to do so! It's taken WEEKS to get this darn thing tabletop ready, and I've only put in about 3ish hours on it total. Can't wait for my time to free up in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Found this thread today, very impressed with all of the projects and awesome results! The gradient blue scheme just really works on the whole army, and draws the models together as a cohesive force. The glow effect on lighting and weaponry is awesome too, and adds a significant presence to every model. I can't wait to see the whole thing presented together, though I know how tough it is to be hamstrung with only a few hours a day of painting time; we will just have to be patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Found this thread today, very impressed with all of the projects and awesome results! The gradient blue scheme just really works on the whole army, and draws the models together as a cohesive force. The glow effect on lighting and weaponry is awesome too, and adds a significant presence to every model. I can't wait to see the whole thing presented together, though I know how tough it is to be hamstrung with only a few hours a day of painting time; we will just have to be patient! Thanks so much!! It's a good thing that you guys are so patient, cuz it's another mini update. I started up the metals to finish my first 5 vanguard. Does painting by hand drive anyone else absolutely nutter butters? I love airbrushing and weathering, but for some reason, painting details and trim by hand drives straight up a wall. The little lady is busy the next few days, so I'm going to try to force myself to get some work done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Looking great. Did you see the new knight box sets on geedubs web site? I just ordered the 2 knight set, which will give me my 5 that I was aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Looking great. Did you see the new knight box sets on geedubs web site? I just ordered the 2 knight set, which will give me my 5 that I was aiming for. I did! I am sorely tempted to order one, but my fiance would throttle me in my sleep for certain. It might have to wait for the holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well, I had to cancel my order, just no funds at this time. If interested in my progress, check out my gallery under IK and skitarii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoGuy Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 All the battle damage on the Onager is really well done! I wish I had such a delicate brush. :/ Keep up the good work buddy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardbattered Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 All the battle damage on the Onager is really well done! I wish I had such a delicate brush. :/ Keep up the good work buddy! Thanks bud! I feel like I may have gone a little overboard with the weathering powders and enamels on the body of the Onager, the color got a little lost under the weathering. I'm thinking that I'll go lighter on the next one. What do you guys think? It's been waaay too long since I've been able to log on and even check out everyone else threads, much less get any progress of my own. Since time has been so hard to find, I've been chipping away at my Dark Angels force since with my Admech I like to really take my time and do things right. The Dark Angels I'm a little more lenient with. I hope no one minds if I post up my Dark Angels progress in this thread. Considering that the two forces are meant to be working side by side in my fluff, I'm hoping it won't raise any red flags. I am considering trying to vow a few Admech units for the upcoming ETL V. So tonight I assembled my units of Ruststalkers in preparation. Next up I'll being slapping my second unit of Kataphron Destroyers together for the same purpose. Fingers crossed that time will free up enough after the wedding for me to participate in the ETL. I have always wanted to get in on one, but somehow something always comes up at that time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 So much awesome in this thread. Especially love the blue of the ad Mech and the bone of the angels! Top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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