Captain Tycho of the Blood Angels

[Vampyre69]

First let me start by saying thanks to Wren for reminding me of coming to the forums. I had been so busy with getting things together that I overlooked dropping by the forums to get some feedback and to also be a little more active with the boards.

I have due to my work been away from painting for almost 10 years. Since that time I have been keeping up with the hobby via web pages and print media. Due to my 10 year old son who has taken a liking to the 40K universe has gotten my back into the hobby full tilt.

He has asked me to help him put together an Imperial guard. And since I had a few minis laying around in the spare bits box I thought I would dust off the paints and see what I could muster.

For review and comments here is my first attempt at painting Captain Tycho in Death Company colors.

I am looking for comments. I have been reading on several boards and also in the GW painting marines book but still havent gotten a nice clean and smooth flesh technique! Can someone lend me a hand?

Thanks so much!

Vampy69

 

[DaN]

I shall give the most echoed piece of advice on this forum EVER...

\"Water your paints\" lol

Seriously - the face is probably the smoothest-looking area IMO - the highlights are too stark and need some blending in.

You chose, however to start with black - a very difficult colour at the best of times

The banner is the best part - I like the freehand on the feathers.

Overall I\'d mark this 5.5 - above tabletop

Have a trawl through the articles sections for further info

 

[Vampyre69]

Dan,

Thanks! I think some of the rough areas are due to the mini being primed in white and then sitting for so long and getting reprimed in black. It set the mini up for a rough look for the start.

I am now working with much diluted paints to get a softer appearance. But as I stated in a previous post on the IG uniforms. Once I use a dark base coat its nigh impossible to get say a lighter color, say khaki to show up unless it is practically gooped on. I am currently searching thru this board and others to determine a clear answer on how to get past this point.

I will post a follow up on some of my newer paints in the WiP thread area this evening.

But thanks again for the comments.

 

[Roger Bunting]

With Khaki it\'s probably best to start with a little darker colour, a brown maybe and build up to the khaki, in thin layers.

@Dan Surely the most echoed advice would be Beware of the Freak Bar dungeon?

 

[Thecadian]

Originally posted by Roger Bunting


Dan Surely the most echoed advice would be Beware of the Freak Bar dungeon?

no you don\'t get told that until its too late....

 

[Vampyre69]

Originally posted by Thecadian

Originally posted by Roger Bunting


Dan Surely the most echoed advice would be Beware of the Freak Bar dungeon?

no you don\'t get told that until its too late....

It sounds like that part from Pulp Fiction...Get the Gimp!

I have been reading several posts on layers but I just cant seem to get my layering to look as nearly remote to what you guys do as a cursory attempt .

On page 86 of the GW manual How to Paint Space Marines theres a sergeant from the Gold Minotaurs whose face is done phenomenal. id put the image up but Im at work and dont have my book with me.

Also another question:
With defining the black armor what is the best method for outlining the raised areas in grey works the best in your experience?

Thanks!

 

[Vampyre69]

As mentioned in post above...

I scanned the image of which I was referring:

Quite simply the best fleshy face I have ever seen!

This is the level at which I hope to attain!

 

[DaN]

Highlighting dark colours is INDEED a :cussing:

As mentioned, work your way up.

For instance, for a nice leather look on a black undercoat, work up scorched brown, bestial, snakebite, and bleached bone for hotspots.

For BLACK I tend to use shadow grey rather than codex grey. You can try - and people may gasp in horror here ... [size=-2]Drybrushing...[/size]

The trick is to get the brush so that hardly any paint shows, and allow the first drybrushing to completely \"dry\"

(I think it takes longer than normal \"wet\" paint, as the drying process allows it to adhere)

Then, resupply the paint, and wipe off even MORE, each time, until you can\'t see ANY effect.

Then, pick up the hotspot highlights as you would normally.

 

[Vampyre69]

Wonderful tidbits of knowledge!

Drybrushing was the only way to paint way back when I first started. I guess the movements of the planets has now brought layering to the lead and I do like it the way it looks it sure is time consuming.

First you have to get all the colors for the layers then you need to properly thin them out and then you have to build upon the ratios of each to ensure the even flow of the layers to become to noticeable. I suppose if every piece I plan to paint is headed to an auction of GD event then I might go that route but I dont have that kind of time or money. I will focus the extreme painting and layering to the key models ie., commanders, veterans, chaplains and the like, but for the rest of the pounders they will receive table top\'s finest coating!

Now, the hardest part is why do all of my minis appear to be commanders and veterans!?? :cussing: