cptkando
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May 14, 2014 7:40 PM
cptkando
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nevertickleasleepingdragon
What are these? Game pieces?
M4rt1nV
I always find this to look awesome, but then I realize I cannot paint as good as this.
BIGMACINTOSH777
Great job OP !!!!! +1
TravNel
Learn to use White Balance. And bounce the flash off the ceiling. Good paint work.
rampa
My first attempt is not so good =(
rhitard
Jesus, I'd hate to show you what my first attempt looked like. Off to an awesome start, I'd suggest bringing up your highlights next.
koektrommel
I don't trust people who do well on their first attempt. Slaanesh must be backing him.
cptkando
I MIGHT have made a small pact with the Slaanesh... My butt is still sore.
Waime
That's awesome. I wanted to buy some and paint them, but I think I'm going to be such a fail
cptkando
I thought that too, honestly, I have shaky hands and no eye for art. But I read a few guides and asked the internet for advice. Worth doing!
Waime
Thanks dude! =) I'll give it a chance I think
Waime
I'll do it when I come back from vacations. Maybe I'll send you a message for advice? =D
fnoigy
Very good! You should also start looking up model painting techniques for dirtiness, battle scarring etc.
cptkando
That's a great idea, searching now but if you have any links I'd welcome them!
rhitard
Here's a good tutorial on painting eyes - not hugely useful for marines, but worth a read. http://www.reapermini.com/TheCraft/12
rhitard
For good blood effects, get some Tamiya acrylic Clear Red. Apply directly for fresh blood, or combine with Quickshade ink for darker gore.
cptkando
oooooh gore, had not even considered that!
rhitard
Example:
rhitard
Also my go-to technique for paint scrapes is to paint an area with dark brown, then metallics (leaving some brown around the edge).
rhitard
Like so: