Rockythedog Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Brothers I have built and primed 4 intercessors, I’ll be starting to paint them tonight. Each will be in a slightly different colour scheme so I can try and pick out my favourite to use company wide. 1 will be a base of mechanicus standard grey with a layer of dawn stone Next will be mech standard grey with a layer of Russ grey Third will be a base of FenrisIan grey under a layer of Russ grey Lastly I’ll try a base of fenrisian under a layer of dawn stone This will be my first painting as I said, any pitfalls I want to avoid? Has anyone tried the two mixup schemes I’m going to try? Crossing over the HH scheme with current seems like a potentially good idea or am I going to be wasting paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadnaughty Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Might want to check out this thread http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340985-digital-wolf-stepping-through-the-warp-onto-the-tt/ from another person who recently got into the tabletop. The big thing for new painters is thin your paint. Not so thin that it runs when you apply it but a few thin layers is much better then 1 thick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiguriusX Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Based on my journey with the same concerns i would say dont make your final decision until you apply a wash as well. I was blown away at how different it looked after a wash agrax earthshade or nuln oil. Also...if you are undecided between colors consider logistics as well. Some colors have spray can equivalents so you can basically spray your entire base color on instead of painting every model. Rockythedog and Karhedron 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiguriusX Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 And we demand pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Haha I’ll be sure to take some and put them up. Thanks for the tip on the washes. I have both f those you mentioned so I’ll see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwyf Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I can't agree enough about the advise to look for spray cans if you can find a matching color for what you want. It absolutely saves time and makes a more uniform look to the models. Rockythedog 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Hey Rocky, glad to have you in the Fang! I found this from last year when we took part in the ETL. Was a quick tips and how to start painting guide http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322393-etl-v-tips-master-thread/?p=4394306 Hope this helps. Rockythedog 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks Wolf Priest. Or do you prefer Dantay? I’ll give that a good read tomoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Dantay os good gor me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 So I got one of these 6 pack of 3ml pot paint sets (the SW one obviously). Opened it up and none of the pots have which paint they are on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadnaughty Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 So I got one of these 6 pack of 3ml pot paint sets (the SW one obviously). Opened it up and none of the pots have which paint they are on them. From the side of the box it should be The Fang - Russ Grey Fenresian Grey - Runefang Steel Verminlord Hide - Nuln Oil You can also double check it by looking at the paints on the GW store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 What are yhe 6 paints listed on the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yeah it’s those six. In better light it was easier to match them to the box to get the right ones. After doing the base coats I discovered the importance of a good light source. I’ll be painting in the kitchen until I get my new work lamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ok question time. I have seen conflicting information on this. After the base coat, do I layer or do I wash/shade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Nuln oil is the was, looks like black water Fenrisian grey is the very light blue grey Runefang steel is your bright silver Vermin Lord is your brown The Fang is the darker blue grey and is your base paint Russ grey is between the Fang and Fenris grey I am sure you can get Fang in a spray can , or a matched colour from Army Painter All yo really need to add to that now is gold, yellow, black and red, then you are sorted for about 90% of your painting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 These should help Rockythedog 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 As ever, you are a legend Dantay. Thanks for the videos too. Answered my question nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 No worries, glad to help. Just substitute the agrax for nuln oil. Agrax is a very dark brown wash and is really good for a more natural "dirty" colour than nuln oil. The nuln will be better for the metals to dull them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Oh, if you are gonna use a normal lamp, then I would invest in a daylight bulb, to get a better more natural light to paint by. I also find this really useful and have one similar on my model desk at home https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fluorescent-Daylight-Flexible-Magnifying-Position/dp/B000B8JNWM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1514717970&sr=8-7&keywords=magnifier+lamps The magnifier is great for when you want to do fiddly stuff and the lamp is really good for a light source, plus you can move it around to suit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Now that looks handy. I was just looking to get a flexible Ikea work lamp for £8 lol. I have a helping hand with a magnifier on it and two clamps for fiddly stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have one of those too, quite handy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockythedog Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just been to maplin and picked up one of those magnifier lights Dantay VI 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Are they still open on hogmanay? Hope it came with a bulb ;) I find the magnifier ace when I am painting small details and when putting things together. You find it a bit odd to start with because your dept of vision feels strange but you get used to it really fast. Do not forget to update us with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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