duz_ Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I just a new GW medium basing brush Why didn't I get one sooner! Its perfect for that kind of stuff! (Ps apparently gw brushes are winsors) So I'd recommend one of those for getting base colours down As for speed. Be messy to begin with then start getting neater and touching up once you start doing the finer details will save a lot of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulkansDynasty Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I do all my work with a mix of GW brushes and Tamiya. The GW artificer brush line is great. However I can't honestly give you any advice on speed painting, I take weeks to paint a squad, and about a week to paint a single character. I approach everything to be the best quality I can...sadly even my 100+ guard infantry. I say do whatever you like the look of. You don't wanna come back 3 years later and dislike the quality of your army (like my Thousand sons are for me right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks for the input guys, duz I've just got one of their new artificer brushes ans it is much better than their old kit. However what I am trying this time is my size 1 Winsor & Newton series 7 and I must say its been much easier than using my 000 haha. GW I agree with you and that's what I'm aiming for, I don't mind if it takes me ages I just wasn't sure if taking a couple of weeks for a 5 man team was too slow so I'm glad I'm not alone! http://i.imgur.com/hsBKSeT.jpg Base coated my command squad today or what will be anyway I will be putting one plasma guy in another squad as I was a bit of a goon an ended putting both vox packs on my plasma guys. I've got another 10 scions to build so I'll just chop and change and it'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulkansDynasty Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Don't forget to drill your barrels out! But overall looks good, paint at your speed, and just keep it up. Sometimes I sit down, grab a guy, throw a color on him and maybe a wash or ink or whatever, then come back a day later to do the next part. It's all about finding time to paint when you can. Take joy in the simple act of painting. Models get done when they're done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Lasguns done need their barrels drilled. They have lenses! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Had some more time today so I've had a go at the 'glowing' Plasma effect. Had a go on a spare guardsman before I tainted my 2 scions, think it looks alright and even better in the flesh! http://i.imgur.com/5NzyYgv.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Looks good :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Looks good! A little critique though, maybe a little lighter on the white dry brush so the ridges are still some what sharp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'll give that a go on my next squad Duz, for now I'm quite happy with the end product: http://i.imgur.com/mV0VAfw.jpg Still got my Taurox to paint. Everytime I look at I don't know what to do with it, it's still basecoated and drybrushed like the pictures in this thread, bit stumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxichobbit Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Lasguns done need their barrels drilled. They have lenses! Lenses which would probably be set back in the barrel somewhat for protection. So there's justification to drill the barrels if people want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 So small update, I've finishes my Taurox: http://i.imgur.com/28qJfJB.jpg I used some of the textures Citadel paint to get a mud covered tracks kinda look although it doesnt look great in this lighting. Basically it matches my Scions. Also finished my Commissar par his base as its currently drying so I'll have a pic up soon. So that's one Hellrain formation built, currently building my second and then I'll be on to either my Knight or scenery I'm building to make a small game table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I just a new GW medium basing brush Why didn't I get one sooner! Its perfect for that kind of stuff! (Ps apparently gw brushes are winsors) So I'd recommend one of those for getting base colours down As for speed. Be messy to begin with then start getting neater and touching up once you start doing the finer details will save a lot of time I second this. I use GW M layer from this point onwards to build depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I just a new GW medium basing brush Why didn't I get one sooner! Its perfect for that kind of stuff! (Ps apparently gw brushes are winsors) So I'd recommend one of those for getting base colours down As for speed. Be messy to begin with then start getting neater and touching up once you start doing the finer details will save a lot of time I second this. I use GW M layer from this point onwards to build depth. Thanks, I've basically started using a larger brush right away. It helped so much on my second squad of scions,to the point where I'm actually looking forward to painting the other 20 scions ive got left to do :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 As promised first ever Commissar I've painted and now my Hellrain Detachment is done! http://i.imgur.com/8vTp8VJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AqcZNje.jpg Starting my 2nd box at the moment but I've also got some stuff coming tomorrow so will probably be a bit slower on updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamansky Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Nice paint job. The only thing i don't like is white sash. It must be red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaelART Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Great job so far! The Scions are some fun miniatures. The only thing that bothers me about their kit is how it only comes with one very statically posed plasma gun. Looks great on one or two models but might start looking a bit odd if you want a command squad with 4 plasma guns. I also wish it came with more beret heads with full face masks, it's such a good look! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 There's a few ways to get around that though. In the MT codex there's a picture of one throwing a grenade with the finger of death. I've also used the medikit and cut of the symbols as if he's carrying around a very important briefcase. But yes the finger of death does get old very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Been waiting for some more Zandri Dust spray to come in the post but in the meantime I managed to get hold of 20 of these cheap: http://i.imgur.com/b9nShTV.jpg More to arrive yet but basically I'm going to use them as my Veterans in my guard army. Gonna start painting these ones today and see how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Nice! How cheap is cheap though? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Nice! How cheap is cheap though? ;) It's all relative...right? Haha. The actual guardsmen and lieutenant I ordered came in at about 25 (14 men) but the melta guys (6) came in at the same price...so not that cheap. Basically I was umming and ahhing about doing some kit bashing with my current plastic guard, then I saw a guy on Instagram in New York who had a few pictures with well over a 100 metal guardsmen on a really nicely modelled board and I was sold. I couldn't afford them back in the day with my pocket money so now im making amends :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Talarian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 As always great work my man. The commissar looks wicked as well. You've inspired me to cut some hobby time out for myself and get my scions painted. Playing with three schemes ATM that I might post later this week. I think I'm going to stick with my classic colours though. Anyhow keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 As always great work my man. The commissar looks wicked as well. You've inspired me to cut some hobby time out for myself and get my scions painted. Playing with three schemes ATM that I might post later this week. I think I'm going to stick with my classic colours though. Anyhow keep it up! Thanks mate,looking forward to seeing yours. I've got all my others primed and ready to paint but atm I can't drag myself from trying to finish my veterans. Got to this point so far: http://i.imgur.com/nr2I2IL.jpg Got all the fatigue highlights tomorrow, which frankly I hate -.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Finished the metal Cadians today: http://i.imgur.com/SZWV8fo.jpg 2 more squads to go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Always good to see old school models - better still when they're painted up so well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Master Flex Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 2nd Veterans squad nearly done: http://i.imgur.com/5xvTMyB.jpg Since taking the picture I've managed to do the shoulder pads, lenses with 'ardcoat on top. Then kinda managed to get a hold of another 2 full squads, so got plenty to go with. I was going to try striping their helmets to give them some way of sticking out? Think I'll just use the new plastic models I've got as my blob guard and use all the metal ones as vets etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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