Speed painting test

[marcopreto]

Here are some photos, of some black templars, where I've experimented with a method, following Thomas David's tutorial that can be found at HellDorado webpage (http://helldorado.fr/figurines/helle-moller-step-by-step-painting-guide-by-thomas.php).

Usually I spend much more than 4 hours per mini, but these 5 minis were painted in not much more (in 20-40 min. sessions through several days).

So here are some photos:

First step, application of grey, over the black undercoat:

2nd, application of white, from above the minis:

3rd, application of glazes on armor:

4th, finishing up (picking up the details, etc...):

Very nice technique. What do you think?

Cheers

Marco Preto

 

[PegaZus]

Solid tabletop, and then a bit. Cool technique.

 

[QuietiManes]

Why not just paint the shoulders white and do the weapons/details after the black undercoat? Or just prime white to begin with? Seems like lots of extra work, for all black armour. Even though the end result is nice.

 

[freakinacage]

That's great. Good to see it works, because it's pretty much my plan for my space hulk marines. Was gonna add some edge highlights on some of the armour though as well

 

[elgazzo]

Why not just paint the shoulders white and do the weapons/details after the black undercoat? Or just prime white to begin with? Seems like lots of extra work, for all black armour. Even though the end result is nice.

it's about a quick and easy zenithal highlight with out all the hours of blending up with layers and glazes.

 

[marcopreto]

it's about a quick and easy zenithal highlight with out all the hours of blending up with layers and glazes.

Exactly! Maybe the subtle effect is more noticeable in this cropped photo:

It's much quicker than using more "tradicional" methods (at least for me)!

Cheers

Marco Preto

Cheers

 

[elgazzo]

I definitely want to try it out when I get my Skaven stripped. Anything that saves time is always good in my book. They look really good btw.

 

[ChemicalFencer]

That looks like a good quick method. I do have a lot of BT's that need to be painted (or my wife won't let me buy any more - she doesn't get it!!).

You say in step 3 you added glazes - what glazes did you use?

CF

 

[Groundchuck]

Nicely done. I'm looking forward to a giant pile of zombies shortly, and this definitely seems like a worthy method.

 

[marcopreto]

That looks like a good quick method. I do have a lot of BT's that need to be painted (or my wife won't let me buy any more - she doesn't get it!!).

You say in step 3 you added glazes - what glazes did you use?

CF

The armour colour is a mix of caos black and chestnut ink (I applied 2 or 3 coats, due to its transparency; next time I'll be more frugal with the white zenital highlight)!

Cheers

Marco Preto

 

[ChemicalFencer]

The armour colour is a mix of caos black and chestnut ink (I applied 2 or 3 coats, due to its transparency; next time I'll be more frugal with the white zenital highlight)!

Cheers

Marco Preto

Thanks for that. From the close up picture I can see the brown of the chestnut coming through.

Once I'm back in the UK (or can convince my wife to send everything over) I'll definitely give this a go. I might do some edge highlighting just add to it a little bit.

If this quickens up painting the army I'll be very happy.

One guy suggested that instead of painting on the edge highlights that you use a pencil which will/should give a natural(?) highlight.

CF

 

[RuneBrush]

One guy suggested that instead of painting on the edge highlights that you use a pencil which will/should give a natural(?) highlight.

CF

Works really well for edge highlights on metallic panels (such as a tank) to show wear and tear, but I'd be a bit more dubious doing it on a marine. Entirely depends on the effect you're after though!

 

[supervike]

That's great. Good to see it works, because it's pretty much my plan for my space hulk marines. Was gonna add some edge highlights on some of the armour though as well

LOL! You still haven't painted up the Space Hulk Marines! LOL.....

(me neither...)


That technique works well!

 

[marcopreto]

Hi:

I'm trying it out again over 6 other figures.



I spent a bit more over the faces of the two SM that do not have helmets. I'll post a photo of the completed figures soon (I hope). I'm aiming at around 6 hours for these 6 figures (over several days).

Cheers
Marco Preto

 

[marcopreto]

Here are some proper photos of the finished figures.







They are far from being the best painted minis, but for something done in not much more than an hour per mini, I think they are not bad!

I hope you like them and also try out this technique for your big (unpainted) armies!

Cheers
Marco Preto

 

[Zab]

That's nice. The brown tone from the chestnut gives the armour a more ancient feel. Toned black is one of my favorite ways to do black.

 

[boubi]

I would give them a final highlight touch on the edges to add some depth, i.e. dark grey. Quickly done and can bring them to a slightly higher level.

 

[moetle]

They look excellent for the time involved IMHO! They look great for above table top, and it leaves room for more improvements later on should you so desire (like minute details). Keep it up!

 

[Wolf PS]

Good work!!!