Buggane Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Pretty straightforward one this, we all have to paint white Aquila's and other chest details (unless you are a silver heretic), how does everyone do it. I find mine don't have the depth of shading that others get, but can't work out why not. I just end up with a white/dirty white effect, which isn't what I want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriade Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Going off of a Black Prime. Base It Celestra Grey. Shade the thing Drakenhof NIghtshade. Highlight Ulthuan grey and touch up the wash as necessary as this needs to cover most of the celestra. Highlight white scar being careful to only get edges flat surfaces near the edge. Beyond the base you should never be totally covering the previous layer Buggane 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggane Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Ah i think it might be because i went over it completely with the ulthuan, then shaded, rather than shade first. curses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 If you're in a hurry to get a force table top ready, you could always just drybrush white over a black base. Sometimes the simplest thing looks good. If you do it that way, make sure your brush is nearly dry and go over it a few times until you have the contrast you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I'am a heretic SILVER!!!!! Buggane 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggane Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 If you're in a hurry to get a force table top ready, you could always just drybrush white over a black base. Sometimes the simplest thing looks good. If you do it that way, make sure your brush is nearly dry and go over it a few times until you have the contrast you want. I did try this but it all went a bit wrong, it's part of the reason I ended up with a white aquila. Do you use your normal dry brush for this or a small normal brush with not much paint on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuyAdi Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 If you're going straight to white then brush it on your thumb as your holding the miniature. You'll only want the slightest amount coming off before it's ready to start brushing on the miniature. I base in dark grey then use a 000 brush the layer on progressively lighter greys to the 'feathers' up to white on the tips. I like it but it's unforgiving of the slightest slips and very time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 If you're in a hurry to get a force table top ready, you could always just drybrush white over a black base. Sometimes the simplest thing looks good. If you do it that way, make sure your brush is nearly dry and go over it a few times until you have the contrast you want. I did try this but it all went a bit wrong, it's part of the reason I ended up with a white aquila. Do you use your normal dry brush for this or a small normal brush with not much paint on it I use a regular brush with so little paint on it that it doesn't leave a mark if you casually brush it against something. It takes a few passes, and takes a little practice at getting most of the paint off the brush. SanguinaryGuardsman 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I tried the drybrush method that C&E mentioned on my last guys. I did OK but my brush was to wet with paint. I'll give it another go on my next batch of guys. Regarding the wash method, what color is drakenhof nightshade? purple? I have the whole line of Secret Weapon Miniatures washes so I can usually find an equivalent in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggane Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 It's dark blue I think, at least mine looks that colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 OK. I just googled it because I was too lazy to do it earlier when I thought my guess was right :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I've also had good luck with painting white, washing with Nuln Oil, and highlighting in white. Race Bannon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Someone here has some really great looking dry brushed one... can't remember who's thread it was though ... I do ulthuan layer Drakenhof wash White scar layer Although I might be changing that to WS dry brush in future ... Drakenhof is a dark bluish wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggane Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Parabellum is the king of dry brushes, it's in the pledge thread duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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