Kroot Mercenaries (WIP) NEW PICS

[trogdor]

O ok in that case the shoulder pads look pretty sweet as too rust you can do a couple different things. The method i use is generally for larger spaces but essentially you wash the area with a thin coat of brown, then dab the area with blazing orange focusing heavier in spots than in others so it comes out kinda patchy and thick. It helps if you dab too instead of brushing it on as it gives it texture. CMON has a few articles on it as well worth checking out

[salamut2202]

seriously, if you want to get those nits out og your hair the quills don't have a very gradual gradient and the blades on the kroot rifle look rather harsh. but now i'm done with nit picking. it's a great model you attention seeker. just consider a fur wearing or a fur adapted shaper or something. something that says holy (please do not swear) its frikin cold here

[1deadcop]

can i has pretty pictures?

[bloodtyrant]

Well actually I'd take Helonion's suggestion of drybrushing first since kroot do have a lot of small details that drybrushing easily picks up, and then finish with a wash to blend and clean it up. If you want then you can manually pick out highlights since they are now more visible.

[orkblasta]

Jul 19, 2010 1:22:42 GMT trogdor said:

O ok in that case the shoulder pads look pretty sweet as too rust you can do a couple different things. The method i use is generally for larger spaces but essentially you wash the area with a thin coat of brown, then dab the area with blazing orange focusing heavier in spots than in others so it comes out kinda patchy and thick. It helps if you dab too instead of brushing it on as it gives it texture. CMON has a few articles on it as well worth checking out

Thanks for the advice, I might have to check out that article.

as for drybrushing the model then washing, I kinda did, although it was only a light drybrush so you probably can't see it.

Ya know what's funny? When I went back to my table to paint another kroot I couldn't remember how I painted the first one. LOL. Whatever I enjoy the task of finding the correct mixtures and hunting for the right application, besides it doesn't matter if they all look slightly different, that would just help match the kroot fluff.

Cheers.

[orkblasta]

so in addition to my first kroot I have painted up another 5 completing half the squad. Also I have thrown in a bunch of conversions, and was hoping for some feedback.

Unfortunately, only 2 of the models have been based but I really wanted some feedback so here are the models.

group shot, everyone smile.

these two guys don't have any conversions, I don't know why the one looks so dark.

this guys gun has been shortened to show that he usually is in dense areas and doesn't want to have to deal with his gun getting caught on branches or vines.

this is my second favorite of the group.

This guy carries a regular weapon but has a modified close combat weapon.

And this last guy is my favorite. I wrapped his head and customized his weapon so he could better represent a ninja/assassin kroot.


These custom weapons don't have any effect on the stats of the units, I plan on running them as a regular kroot carnivore squad all equipped with kroot rifles.

C&C welcome.

[orkblasta]

by the way how do I change the title of the thread?

[Davor]

Jul 24, 2010 18:26:30 GMT orkblasta said:

by the way how do I change the title of the thread?

Can't you just hit your edit or modify button and then click on the title and change it?

[salamut2202]

yes, you can change the thread's title.

i like most of the weapons but i'm fond of the cross bow thing. your second favourite, is that inspired by my suggestion?

[Deathnid]

sweet kroot. i have a friend that could learn from that.
that last one should be a shaper.

[orkblasta]

Thanks for the comments guys, glad you like them. The bases for the four non-based models are under construction and are currently in the drying stage, so those should be painted and attached in a couple of days when I get the time.

salamut2202: Why aren't you fond of the cross bow gun? any suggestions on making it look better? And know the staff you didn't inspire I've just always imagined a kroot with a double bladed staff weapon. (assuming that is the weapon your talking about.)

Thanks for your input, The last 6 of my kroot should be within the next week.

Cheers.

[thatoneguy]

thats amazingly done! and those costom weapons, did you buy them or make them yourself?

[orkblasta]

Jul 25, 2010 1:50:42 GMT thatoneguy said:

thats amazingly done! and those costom weapons, did you buy them or make them yourself?

I made them, and am still making them for when I buy all your kroot.

[Reaper]

he actually said that he WAS fond of the crossbow...

[salamut2202]

nah, mate the full vest thingeo. anyways, i couldn't think of any sculpting changed to that cross bow.