ImperialSquishiness Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Hi Guys, just using this thread as a way to chart my progress now I've got started with AdMech. This is Forge World Selhurst Got a couple of start collecting boxes and other bits, but so far this is what I've painted. Punch the Datasmith and his 2 Kastellan Charges, SAK-0 and SAK-40 Prot, brother_b, MagicHat and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 The models look good. The colors seem cloudy, like those of Night Lords with streaks of lightning painted on their armor. Did you intentionally paint weather patterns on the models, or is it due to the lighting? ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 It's my first attempt at edge highlighting. Think I might keep that to smaller models or small parts and go back to drybrushing large areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Got my first Dominus painted up last night. Designation HOD-950-N or Roy. Again, c&c welcome Vel'Cona, Prot, Bjorn Firewalker and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 It's my first attempt at edge highlighting. Think I might keep that to smaller models or small parts and go back to drybrushing large areas I wouldn't give up on edge highlights if I was you, is just make them a little subtler. So it looks like you painted blue, washed it, then highlighted lighter blue, so it's a big color jump. I would start by just highlighting the same shade of blue you started with because it will be lighter than the washed blue. Then very lightly hit some spots with the lighter blue. It will be a more gradual transition. You've got a good start here! Subtle Discord and ImperialSquishiness 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The Dominus looks good. ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Edge highlighting is something you improve on quickly as you get more experience. Like Tyriks I usually use the colour I just washed as it's not too different, depending on how much wash you use. It also usually gets reserved for special character models and the like but it's something you can return to on models later so don't focus too much on it :tu: ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Thanks. I wanted this to be an army that pushes me to try new things and be a better painter. So I'm hoping to improve as I go. WarriorFish and The Ergonomic Enginseer 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 That's a great plan, I did the same for my Chaos army and it's worked nicely I'd still recommend focusing on getting models done for now, as putting them on the table is great motivation. It'll also give you a better idea as to what you may like to do/change/etc so you can return to the scheme and it can grow "organically" along with your skills I think that's the most important part of improving, it's done in smaller steps so works best that way as well as being easier. Sort of building a foundation, if you will. It won't be long before you can visit the first page of your WIP here and see the improvement. You've got a great start here so keep at it - don't forget there's The Forge if you need more detailed painting advice. I'd recommend looking into magnetisation too especially for the larger kits as a great way to develop your hobby in a different direction if you fancy it. ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Have magnetised the robots and Dunecrawlers. Will probably magnetise the Kataphrons when I get some. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Got the leg section for my Dunecrawler painted up last night. Will be doing the top section tonight. In other news, I used the Kastellans as shooty bots with my TPD for rerolls in a game against Custodes last week. They did not disappoint. And Wrath of Mars makes them absolutely lethal to custodes with the MW in addition. Possibly my new favourite tactic against the custard creams WarriorFish and Vel'Cona 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I like the silver color of your Onager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Those legs are looking good so far! ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 And it's all done Vel'Cona, brother_b and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The highlights on the blues look much better, more subtle but still very noticeable. I like them! Xisor and ImperialSquishiness 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks. Went back to the base blue after washing, drybrushed that over, then watered down the Alaitoc blue to try and make it subtler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Well done, might be worth considering a few "extras" on the base since it's a large one? What's next on the list? ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 That's what I'm thinking. Haven't glued it down yet. It feels like it's missing something. Might add a couple of barrels or bits of old tank trap I have in my bits box. Going to get some slate and gravel pieces for larger bases, so will give that a go on the other one I have to build. Currently have 10 Skitarii from the same Starter Box that need making, so I think they're going to be next. Then I have another Starter Box and Sicarians to make up. Probably make up all the Skitarii as 2x 5 vanguard and 2x 5 Rangers. Will make up the arc rifles and Plasma as vanguard and the Arquebi as rangers. The sicarians are going to be infiltrators with cattle prods. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nice work thus far! Blue is a neat counterpoint to the standard red though I see you've kept a bit of that in with the "rusty" red-brown on the weapon casings, etc. Make sure to get us an army pic so we can see it all together! :) ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Got my first 5an vanguard unit done. Almost finished on the rangers walter h, Subtle Discord, brother_b and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother_b Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Good job you're coming right along with those figures. ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Great looking minis mate and love the Crystal Palace references ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Great looking minis mate and love the Crystal Palace references I had to. Probably one of the easier factions to do it with! Axineton 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 You’ve just inspired me to do a Sheffield Wednesday colour scheme when I get forgebane lol ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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