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Post by swarmy on Nov 13, 2013 16:07:48 GMT
That army is going to be something to behold when it's all painted and based. Miles of glittering gold carapace! Keep up the good painting work!
I'd be interested in seeing how you end up handling the webbing on the wings of the gargoyles with that scheme.
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Post by Xantige on Nov 13, 2013 17:31:44 GMT
That army is going to be something to behold when it's all painted and based. Miles of glittering gold carapace! Keep up the good painting work! I'd be interested in seeing how you end up handling the webbing on the wings of the gargoyles with that scheme. Thanks. I can't wait for the day when I've got about 2000 points of models painted up and covering the battle field. It'll be a glittering, shining golden invasion . Honestly, I'm wondering how I'll resolve the Gargoyle membrane flesh as well, but I'm 85% sure I'll make the membranes gold, because that's what I did for the Biovore and Pyrovore flesh, and it doesn't look atrocious on them (at least to me).
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Post by Overread on Nov 18, 2013 15:11:53 GMT
Zan great painting as always! Can't wait to see your scheme on something huge like a tyrannofex! Really like the bronze-bone like effect you've used!
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Post by tylertt on Nov 18, 2013 19:19:19 GMT
Yeah I never really got to see your army, but took a look through this threat and got to say its a pretty bad ass scheme you have achieved.
I request to see a MC!!
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Post by FTGTEvan on Nov 19, 2013 14:21:30 GMT
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for sharing your progress. They look brilliant as usual.
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Post by Xantige on Nov 21, 2013 5:27:50 GMT
Thanks guys. I do have a Hive Tyrant, but she's still in her box. I plan on magnetizing her, but I'm not sure how, and how thorough I'll be able too. Some people have told me it'd be wisest to buy a spare torso online so I can field two Tyrants out of one box, and that if I do that and glue the torso to the bodies, it'd be less hassle. I've never magnetized anything bigger than deffkopta wings and Warrior arms, so it's kind of intimidating to imagine magnetizing a Tyrants arms, head and torso without it being too flimsy or messy. But, most of all, I don't really have time to do magnet work, or to think on the issue. But if you guys have suggestions, tutorials, tips or the like, I'd be happy to hear them! I have some more things to show. I meant to take more pictures a day or two after I last posted, but my great gran's passing, combined with approaching college finals and bad weather has been taking it's toll on my emotions and my time. But here's some curious models for you guys. These are 15mm scale alien minis I got from a fellow for cheap. They're painted in Scarabus colours because I was going to use my Tyranids as bigger monsters for the game. It didn't really work out. I didn't like how the guy played (quite a bad sport when he lost anything). And the rules for the game were alright, but the section on monsters wasn't yet finished. Plus it turned out to be a system made to be more realistic in a near-future setting. Units would flee if fired at, and assault was meant as a last-ditch desperation. So, assault armies were no good, and your models would get too pricy if you made them semi-immune to running. yes, they're basically rip offs of the Xenomorph. I have more of the Xenomorphs waiting to be painted. One day I'll probably finish them. There's a certain indie charm to 15mm gaming that I like, the people are more relaxed. While most of the rules range from awful to interesting, 99% of the players take time to form their own army out of various models out in the world, and craft careful fluff and history behind them. Plus, it's hard to hate a scale that allows for 40k scale games on a smaller surface. And you could fit the same number of models as 40k in half the space. The ability to craft an army out of whatever minis you see, and then find a game to play with that army, instead of the other way around, has a lot of appeal to me. Next post should showcase my Ork army's new bases and the difference between Krylon Matt spray and Testors dullcoat... when I get the time to take all the pictures and such!
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Post by lordacebuz on Nov 22, 2013 2:19:39 GMT
Those xeno models are great! Any idea who makes them or whats the name of the game they are from?
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Post by Xantige on Nov 22, 2013 2:57:48 GMT
Those xeno models are great! Any idea who makes them or whats the name of the game they are from? They come from "Khurasan Miniatures" it's a company run by one guy. They aren't for any specific game, that's not how 15mm scale really works. How it works is you either pick up rules and find minis that YOU think fit the factions of the game (some games suggest what model ranges to use), or you can build up an army from whatever models you want and find a system that fits them alright. I've seen people use Infinity, Warmahorde and 40k models as the big guns/monsters for their 15mm sci fi armies. It's actually really refreshing to have so much freedom on how you want your army to be.
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Post by gigasnail on Nov 23, 2013 21:09:19 GMT
the only extra things you need to be able to fully field a tyrant, FHT, and swarmlord out of one kit:
magnets another 60mm base make another of the little midsection/abdomen parts, either from bits or making it yourself.
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Post by Xantige on Nov 23, 2013 22:48:15 GMT
the only extra things you need to be able to fully field a tyrant, FHT, and swarmlord out of one kit: magnets another 60mm base make another of the little midsection/abdomen parts, either from bits or making it yourself. Magnets I think I have, the base I've got. As for the midsection bit? I have no idea what you're talking about, Sadly, I haven't done more than look at the sprues. Ok, I'm finally gotten some pictures of my Ork army. I'm strapped for time so I'm just going to slap them up! As you can see, if you look at my older pictures, the bases are lighter. Now the Orks don't get lost in the black of their bases. Plus I've always imagined Orks to reside in some rocky desert! I also resprayed these with Testors Dullcoat and I LOVE IT! Some models still have a sheen from the Krylon, but I'm impressed with the result none the less, and newer models should look very dull from now on. Here's a picture of a resprayed Ork (Right) and one that was only ever sprayed with Testors (Left) If you go back and look at my older pictures of my Orks, you may see the extreme shine on them. Ok, I have to run now! But now we're all caught up with what I've been doing since my last, long ago post! Next should be images of what I'm currently working on!
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Post by Xantige on May 15, 2014 4:02:58 GMT
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Post by Davor on May 15, 2014 15:13:43 GMT
Xantige YOU ARE BACK! Missed you. Wow your painting has improved. I love the Team Jacob mini. Kidding, about Team Jacob but love the mini. Great job.
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Post by Xantige on May 15, 2014 22:47:11 GMT
Xantige YOU ARE BACK! Missed you. Wow your painting has improved. I love the Team Jacob mini. Kidding, about Team Jacob but love the mini. Great job. I'm back for now at least! Thanks! To be fair, it's easier to paint a one-off model nicely than when you're doing loads of nids! Haha, oh Twilight! I've enver read it or watched the movies, too boring and teenish for me. And I'm utterly immune to top-less and sparkly men.
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Post by WestRider on May 15, 2014 23:54:19 GMT
I missed those Orks before, those look great! I'm definitely a fan of dullcote, especially for things like Orks. Gives a great finish.
The fire warrior is good, too. I'm always really impressed by your reds, you do a great job of getting them nice and bright and solid.
I've never really had any great success with urban rubble bases, tried a few things, but none of them came out great. Sprue Rubble is definitely a good trick, and (clean!) cat litter can provide some larger gravel chunks as well, but it's hard to get much that's distinctive in the space available on a 25mm base.
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Post by Xantige on May 16, 2014 1:02:05 GMT
I missed those Orks before, those look great! I'm definitely a fan of dullcote, especially for things like Orks. Gives a great finish. The fire warrior is good, too. I'm always really impressed by your reds, you do a great job of getting them nice and bright and solid. I've never really had any great success with urban rubble bases, tried a few things, but none of them came out great. Sprue Rubble is definitely a good trick, and (clean!) cat litter can provide some larger gravel chunks as well, but it's hard to get much that's distinctive in the space available on a 25mm base. Thanks! When I get a chance I'll post pictures of some yellow orks I've started to do! The trick with getting bright reds (or any colour really) is to start with a dark base colour (usually these are also dull) and then build up thin layers with either one or two other shades. For the Tau I used a base of old Mechrite Red, once all the red parts were red, I then added a thin layer or two of Red Gore, mainly because it's a more vivid hue than Mechrite. Then I was ready to start layering areas with Blood red. When working with reds and yellows that are prone to being translucent, I find the trick is to imagine you're glazing the model, instead of adding a solid colour. Each layer applied should be made smooth and streakless, even if it looks like barely any red was added. That's how you can build up more and more layers without it looking like globs of paint. What's nice about reds is that you can use their translucent nature to make smooth layering transitions. Just add less and less Blood Red to the parts more in shade, and focus on the highlights and with just one colour you'll have a nice unified blend from dark red to bright red. I agree, rubble on a 25mm base isn't easy, especially with the model already planted and primed on it! I may start collecting breadtags to make tiny up rooted floors and panels. But on 25mm bases I think it'll have to be pretty basic. What colour might you suggest for painting the base? I was thinking of using either a grey with a tint of blue to it, or maybe something with a tint of green...
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