Bro Castiel Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 After much thought, and assistance from Carlson and Xisor (thanks guys), I decided to start my fresh start in the 40k hobby with a new army of space marines from the Salamanders chapter. I have begun painting a test mini and would like some input from the esteemed members of this forum. Keep in mind that I have been out of the hobby for some time and have just started painting again. So with all of that in mind, below is a photo of my work to date. As you can see, I have yet to finish the base coat of the main green. His right knee-pad will be black with a flame icon. Any tips, hints or criticisms are welcome. Thanks in advance guys. Cas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Krash Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wow seriously really good job I'd say get some gold on the Aquila but that's just my personal preference. Great job! You haven't missed a beat by not painting in awhile Krash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Castiel Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thank you for the kind words Krash. I thought the same about the Aquila. I will need to order some new gold paints as my old ones have dried up since I last used them about five years ago. I will have to see if I can beg,borrow,commandeer my friend's gold in the meantime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Looks good to me. I prefer a bronze on the chest aquilla on Sallies (personal preference). Scales are also reasonably easy to free hand if you are looking for further ways to individualise your troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 A Great start . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Castiel Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 @ Our_Baz - I actually have some bronze paints. I will try bronze instead of gold and see what you guys think. @ Deathspectersgt7 - I am sorry but progress will be painfully slow. I cannot dream of reaching the production speed you are capable of. I have been trying to paint for at least a half hour everyday but unfortunately real life jumps right in whenever it bloody feels like it. I have been struggling a little in getting the paint to appear smooth on the model. I have watered down to make it thinner and the green has been achieved by between two or three layers. Any other ideas on how I can achieve a smoother finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Bro Castiel: the mini is looking very nice! As far as smooth finishes, with a brush, multiple thin layers is the best way to go. I prefer not thinning paint with water, instead I use a mixture of matte medium and flow improver for non-metallics, and a mix of gloss and matte mediums and flow improver for metallics. You can also use air brush thinner (with a brush), or use an actual air brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Yeah off to a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Castiel Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 @Bryan Blaire - Thanks for the advice. I have some medium on hand so I will give it a go tonight. @Hushrong - Thanks Brother. More painting tonight with any luck. I will post once I have something to share. Cas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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