So about a week ago I pledged to joined in 73rd's A Tale of Even More Gamers. I had 5 days, now that I think about it to get 75pts of Marines done for the first "warmup" round. Think of it like a bonus period to get in the habit of painting every days and getting things done. Well Ladies and Gents, I failed in my mission. I got a good way in but just could not get them done by the deadline. I think the fact I do not like how they are turning out to be a big part of that. Here is a pic of what they look like now. As you can see, almost done, I just need to highlight a lot of the details, paint somethings I missed, do the eyes and the sergeants skin, some bone, and the purity seals. Do the final highlight on the yellow and then chip, weather, and base. Sigh.I hope the next challenge goes better.
Until next time.
It's a shame you couldn't manage to finish these in time but what you have done is looking really good so far. It looks like you've managed to get a nice crisp and clear divide between the reds and yellows which would be the one bit I reckon would do my head in (other than having to paint yellow full stop!). Good luck for the next deadline! :)
ReplyDeleteThis yellow is actually pretty simple. Just Prime White, Spray (Airbrush) level coat of Iyandun Darksun, Dry brush Iyandun/Golden Yellow 50/50. Dry Brush Golden Yellow, Dry Brush Badmoon Yellow, and then wash with a 50/50 Sepia/Water mix. That is it.
ReplyDeleteFor the red, once yellow is done, start with Mechrite Red, Then paint Mechrite Red/Blood Red 50/50 everywhere but in the cracks. Highlight with Blood Red then Wash with first Baal Red then 50/50 Sepia/Water mix from above. Then re-highlight with Blood Red.
What I like the most : what elazar said : "the nice crisp and clear divide" between the yellow and red.
ReplyDeleteWhat I like the less : It may just be the picture, but the red looks a bit clear/whitish/not vivid (french word would be "fade"). Maybe it s the sepia wash, I would have used something stronger : badab or devland.
... just my 2 coppers.
They look fantastic! I don't know what you dislike Huron but I honestly think they are brilliant models!
ReplyDeleteLooking good so far, Huron. Keep up the excellent work.
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