MithrilForge Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 @ Itvyper- I'd say 5 Days constitutes a prolonged gap.... " VALAAS !!!!" ...post stuff already Glad to see this is up and running,seeing others work helps motivate me to work on my Raptors so this is a positive indeed. even with an average phone pic i can still see how great it looks, well done Valaas @ Itvyper - I'm loving your idea too of the 6th Co army (you gotta love orange) i too am wanting to use orange on some 6th Co reserves for my raptors army...(in the near future) Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks for all the comments guys, given that I'm painting 10 at a time I would say a week is about right ;-). Will be a few more nights before tactical squad 1 and scout squad 1 are finished. Watch this space Cheers, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hi everyone, Unfortunately not a completion update, rather a WIP! A manic first week back after the holidays and sick kids has curtailed my hobby time over the last week but, I have made some progress! Provided I can get some time over the next few evenings I hope to get the Tactical squad finished off and move onto the assault squad and sniper scouts, which are sitting waiting undercoated and ready to go! My new travel photo light box should be arriving tomorrow, so picture quality will be better on the finished models. As always comments, suggestions and questions welcome. Cheers,Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Which light box did you go with? I've been thinking about getting one too. Looks like Polaroid does a cheap travel one which could be sufficient enough for minis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have gone for cheap and cheerful given that I don't have much space. Figured if the in built LEDs are rubbish and can use a couple of lamps to improve it, and it folds away nicely. Valaas' - Photobox Also as its less than £12 if its useless it's not a massive loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuyAdi Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Nice to see you using the Telion model for your Scout Sergeant. Was there a lot to do to get him deSmurfed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Nice to see you using the Telion model for your Scout Sergeant. Was there a lot to do to get him deSmurfed? Dead easy to de-smurf him....toughest thing is making sure you've found all his sneaky hidden smurf symbols. - Shoulder - Both vambraces - Boltgun (both sides) As he's now finecast it's easy to carefully scrape away the smurf symbol with a hobby knife. He'll represent my Veteran Scout Sergeant for the 1st Scout Squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi All, Sorry for the lag in updates, a surprise trip away with work meant leaving all my Raven Guard goodies at home....however, I do have the completed Tactical Squad 1 to show you. Squad Sergeant Squad Heavy Support Marine 1 Marine 2 Marine 3 The first scout squad and veteran sergeant is almost complete (just need their bases finished), so should have another update tomorrow or Thursday. Due to my work trip I am behind, but with a day off on Friday I hope to make up some time and get an assault squad, devastator squad and scout snipers finished before the end of the month to hit 500 points painted in January. As always comments, suggestions and questions welcome. Cheers, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looking forward to more. Not sure if you've been asked before. What are you using for the skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looking forward to more. Not sure if you've been asked before. What are you using for the skin? Hey Duz, Skin is dead simple... 1) Smooth base of Ulthan Grey 2) all over wash with Reikland Flesh Shade 3) layer again with Ulthan Grey leaving the flesh shade in the recesses, 4) wash again this time with agrax earthshade 5) highlight the prominent areas with Ulthan grey again. Its not obvious in the photos as it is very subtle on the very pale skin, but stubble on the shaved heads and chin is a 50/50 mix of Dawnstone and Lahmian medium (much more obvious on warm flesh tones, but no danger of that with the Raven Guard). Hope that helps, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I thought it was something like that. I might start trying to use a Ulthuan grey base for my pallid wych flesh skin tone layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Heck yes! There is a grittiness to the models that is very appealing to the eyes and matches the setting of the game. The skin recipe is :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks for the great comments guys. Heck yes! There is a grittiness to the models that is very appealing to the eyes and matches the setting of the game. The skin recipe is Decided when I took on this project to go for a gritty weathered scheme as if they had been operating in the field for a prolonged period of time. One of the main reasons to go for this was to give me a break from my Tau which are pretty much parade ground clean (almost) and to expand my painting skills with trying out weathering, stubble etc. I love the Raven Guard fluff and felt that they were best suited for a 'down and dirty' scheme. Looking forward to vehicle month (April I think at my current rate) to scale it up onto the larger models. Marine 2 is getting a minor addition tonight, as my long term opponent suggested that the spent 'mag' would look good discarded on the base.....the seed is planted and now I have to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 "Vehicle Month" ... hmm. A Raven Guard painting challenge?!?! Back on topic ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Always up for a painting challenge! Bring it on! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Heya Valaas, Really lovin the force,some pics are a bit blurry but we can still see the awesomesauce through it one glitch though is the bolter barrels,i know some peeps don't drill em(that's fine) but a circle of black paint on the ends still gives a great illusion... I really dig the weathered look (as you would have guessed anyway ) and you bring it along well, i wash scratched metal with a watered down Agrax sometimes to tone down the metal and give it a slight dirty look as well and it helps transition between black armour and chipped metal...but only sparingly though. Heavy Bolter mohawk is by far my Favourite followed closely with Mr Mag Change(the spare/empty mag idea is a must do!) "Vehicle Month" ... hmm. A Raven Guard painting challenge?!?! Back on topic This is a Super Great Idea... Lets do it in Feb or March??. i so have a 6th Co Landspeeder in mind for this Cheers, Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Heya Valaas, Really lovin the force,some pics are a bit blurry but we can still see the awesomesauce through it one glitch though is the bolter barrels,i know some peeps don't drill em(that's fine) but a circle of black paint on the ends still gives a great illusion... I really dig the weathered look (as you would have guessed anyway ) and you bring it along well, i wash scratched metal with a watered down Agrax sometimes to tone down the metal and give it a slight dirty look as well and it helps transition between black armour and chipped metal...but only sparingly though. Heavy Bolter mohawk is by far my Favourite followed closely with Mr Mag Change(the spare/empty mag idea is a must do!) "Vehicle Month" ... hmm. A Raven Guard painting challenge?!?! Back on topic This is a Super Great Idea... Lets do it in Feb or March??. i so have a 6th Co Landspeeder in mind for this Cheers, Mithril Cheers for the great suggestions Mithril, Good catch on the bolter barrels! I'd painted the black on Marine 3, but had completely forgotten to do it on Marine 1 and 2. Think I'll try a light wash of agrax earthshade over the shoulders to dull it down a little. I'll just bite the bullet and drill them on future models. Photos are ok with the light booth working but, think it may be he camera that's the issue, will have to dig out my proper DSLR Camera and tripod and see how that fairs. Heavy bolter is my favorite to and you'll be glad to know that the empty mag is now on the base Fingers crossed for March/April for vehicle month so it doesn't mess with my schedule! . Bolter Scouts should be up by the end of the week. Cheers, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi All, As an interlude to the Bolter Scouts going up tomorrow thought you might like to see the progress on the 'War Room', this is the hobby heaven in my house and was only possible after moving into a house with a double garage a year or so ago (and a long suffering wife). This is now the main gaming location of my close group of gaming buddies. It is very much a work in progress improving all the time (put in a work bench last week), and gradually expanding my terrain. The Plan The starting point: Mid Frame Build: Frame Complete In Table storage: Beer Fridge and Shelving: Board Tile Racks: Winter Wilderness: Some Scatter Terrain: Current WIP:- Strongpoint Hope you guys like it and if you do, I'll occasionally post an update on the 'War Room' As always comments, suggestions and questions always welcome. Cheers, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Oh my, I am jealous of your dedicated space. My present house is too small, but I would love to have a room like this one day. I especially like your "top" and how its open so you can access that space for storage, very good thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yeh I'm with Itvyper. Hopefully in the near distant future I'll be able to set up something similar. I like the idea of under board storage too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thank's guys, The other benefit of the void below the surface tiles is that you can build 3D tiles that are sunken into the board......first one planed is a canal system as part of a city fight board. Cheers, Valaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Holy Smokes! That sword belong to Blade! He needs it back to save us all. Shame on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valaas Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Holy Smokes! That sword belong to Blade! He needs it back to save us all. Shame on you! Well Spotted! As for Blade....finders keeper's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Holy Smokes! That sword belong to Blade! He needs it back to save us all. Shame on you! Well Spotted! As for Blade....finders keeper's I hope that Blade didn't take your Fingers off when you picked it up?... The war room is excellent,one day when i actually can afford to buy a house (Damn you Australian house prices ) i'd love to do something like that Well done terrain too !! Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nusquam Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Your table makes me jealous on so many levels ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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