While there are a few changes I'll make when the models go into army mode -- I'm fairly set on the scheme for my Imperial Guard army now.
I was inspired by the Russian coats and German uniforms of World War Two and found paint recipes online for both. The helmet and armor were done with two layers of white wash -- and I'll do one layer on future models.
The head is from Pig Iron but I'm going to try another test model on a standard Cadian head to see how I feel about it. I'd much rather use straight GW products, so it's a competition legal army, but I'm not terribly inspired by the available heads.
The snow was made with baking soda and PVA glue. Nothing exciting there. It's still my favorite snow recipe. A bit thick on this one, perhaps, but that too can change for future models.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Centaur A04
For those that might recognize him from Boot Camp and related forums, I do a lot of painting for Niroe. He has the enviable ability to afford really silly quantities of Forge World models. I've painted a Thunderbolt, Marauder... well, a lot of models all told.
Now he's sent me the start of his all Krieg army. They're being painted to a lower standard than I usually do on commission these days -- but I couldn't say no to him or the project.
Without further ado I present the work in progress on the first batch - a Centaur and crew in flecktarn camo:
Now he's sent me the start of his all Krieg army. They're being painted to a lower standard than I usually do on commission these days -- but I couldn't say no to him or the project.
Without further ado I present the work in progress on the first batch - a Centaur and crew in flecktarn camo:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Winter Guard 01
My first test model for the Imperial Guard theme I want to use. This was done very quickly and without much care for detail.
The helmet and armor improvised camo effect was achieved using a sponge to apply white. The snow effect was done with a Tamiya Weathering Stick -- and while I like the effect on vehicles I'm not sure about it on infantry.
There will be a number of changes for the actual army quality models -- but as a test model I'm really pleased with the results so far.
The helmet and armor improvised camo effect was achieved using a sponge to apply white. The snow effect was done with a Tamiya Weathering Stick -- and while I like the effect on vehicles I'm not sure about it on infantry.
There will be a number of changes for the actual army quality models -- but as a test model I'm really pleased with the results so far.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Oldies but goodies....
I recently posted a set of my old 2nd edition models and the 1980s paint jobs that accompanied them.
When I got back into the hobby just a couple of years ago my painting level was roughly equal to what's in the set. One of the models was even painted in 2008! It's nice to see what a bit of practice and access to folks on the intarwebs can do for a fella.
This model - for those that don't know - is the original Ghazghkull Thraka. Really.
When I got back into the hobby just a couple of years ago my painting level was roughly equal to what's in the set. One of the models was even painted in 2008! It's nice to see what a bit of practice and access to folks on the intarwebs can do for a fella.
This model - for those that don't know - is the original Ghazghkull Thraka. Really.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Baal Predator 04
The solid blue turret was a bit overwhelming so I've redone the turret in the split scheme and left the gun casing blue. I will repeat this for the side mounted weapons as well.
Since my hope is to keep the Blood Angels helmet scheme I'm glad that this works. If the paint weren't getting a bit thick I'd probably try a few other options though as I'm fairly certain there's a better turret scheme just waiting to be found.
Since my hope is to keep the Blood Angels helmet scheme I'm glad that this works. If the paint weren't getting a bit thick I'd probably try a few other options though as I'm fairly certain there's a better turret scheme just waiting to be found.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Baal Predator 03
My intention with the army is to hold to a unified scheme of turret/helmet colours to denote squad type:
Assault - Yellow
Tactical - Red
Heavy Support - Blue
Command - ...?
Of course now that I have the one and only Heavy Support vehicle in my army started, this Baal Predator, I'm really not sold on the blue turret. This is only the base coat and a wash so the highlighting may help bring it together... but it's so.... blue.
I've had horrible luck getting feedback on this model as well so I think I'm going to set it aside for awhile and work on something else. Or at least not work on the turret.
Assault - Yellow
Tactical - Red
Heavy Support - Blue
Command - ...?
Of course now that I have the one and only Heavy Support vehicle in my army started, this Baal Predator, I'm really not sold on the blue turret. This is only the base coat and a wash so the highlighting may help bring it together... but it's so.... blue.
I've had horrible luck getting feedback on this model as well so I think I'm going to set it aside for awhile and work on something else. Or at least not work on the turret.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
"Counts As" Dante
The Swords of Sanguinius are going to need a Chapter Master to replace Dante - this is the original idea and WIP of my "counts as Dante" model.
I will model the pistol to be a melta pistol and the spear will count as Dante's axe. The wings, not surprisingly, count as a jump pack.
Of course shortly after I got to this point I took the whole thing apart... but that's another story.
I will model the pistol to be a melta pistol and the spear will count as Dante's axe. The wings, not surprisingly, count as a jump pack.
Of course shortly after I got to this point I took the whole thing apart... but that's another story.
Assault Squad 01
I've started in on the models that will replace my Blood Angels army. I'm going to swap them out one squad at a time and sell off my original Blood Angels as I go.
These will be the Swords of Sanguinius. I'm using the Blood Angels helmet scheme with the halved armour - so Assault Marines will have yellow helmets, Tactical will be red, etc. I'm also using Dark Angels iconography - winged sword - for the Tacticals and Ravenwing iconography for the Assault.
In the end this will not only allow me to replace my Blood Angels but field them as the custom Chapter of my choice. WIN!
These will be the Swords of Sanguinius. I'm using the Blood Angels helmet scheme with the halved armour - so Assault Marines will have yellow helmets, Tactical will be red, etc. I'm also using Dark Angels iconography - winged sword - for the Tacticals and Ravenwing iconography for the Assault.
In the end this will not only allow me to replace my Blood Angels but field them as the custom Chapter of my choice. WIN!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Bad Moons Nob
I get together most Monday nights and paint with a group of folks at our local nerd store. One Monday I showed up and didn't really have anything to paint. My buddy Dave jokingly pulled out this Nob, mentioned he was going to paint it Bad Moons colours, and said I could paint it for him.
He was very much kidding. Of course he didn't say "no" when I jumped up and said "yes." I've wanted to paint this model, in Bad Moons colours, for a long time.
Dave was quite pleased and I got a limited edition Space Marine model out of the deal. Good times.
He was very much kidding. Of course he didn't say "no" when I jumped up and said "yes." I've wanted to paint this model, in Bad Moons colours, for a long time.
Dave was quite pleased and I got a limited edition Space Marine model out of the deal. Good times.
Blood Angels Terminator
After painting all of my Blood Angels I wanted to go back and do one to a slightly higher standard. This effort wound up turning into a freehand and decals exercise, however, with very pleasing results.
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