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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Dec 16, 2022 22:58:41 GMT -5
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Post by StepwisePilot on Dec 17, 2022 4:07:28 GMT -5
The guys in the bottom picture remind me of Firebats from Starcraft 2 in terms of visual design. I have to say, I love what you've done with the bases. By any chance do you mind sharing what you did for them?
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Dec 17, 2022 8:26:02 GMT -5
why thank you!
and yes, they're very starcraft for certain (part of why I went with the blue scheme - albeit lighter so I could get some transitions in there)
My base system is very similar for most of my armies (only daemons and star wars are different)
Cork base (get cork at the dollar store and it's SUPER cheap) attach model to the cork - if there is not alot of the model contacting the base (repentia, wyches etc.) have to pin it. Prime everything and paint the model.
then to get the base effect:
Mechanicus standard grey over everything (any dark grey color works) drybrush ulthan grey (any light grey color works) paint base rims black put some green wash in random spots on the base put some adrax earthshade (brown) wash in random spots on the base when dry, wash the entire base with nuln oil (or other black wash) when dry, put some sparing grass flock on the areas closest to the actual plastic base with white glue (no super glue!) random flock of your choice on the top of the base (I have a giant bag of fake moss that I've been using for years lol)
done!
once you get in a rhythm of the steps it's SUPER quick, especially if you do them in batches
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Post by StepwisePilot on Dec 17, 2022 8:53:41 GMT -5
Thank you for the steps. Seems I'll be looking for cork next time I'm at the dollar store.
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Post by question on Dec 17, 2022 22:07:10 GMT -5
Had been meaning to ask about this as well. Thanks for the share Shannon!
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Post by VaUkos on Dec 19, 2022 8:14:31 GMT -5
Good job so far and keeo it up and they look really smooth, and yeah I love cork board for doing baseing for sheet rock or for concrete walls/rubble. But one thing I wouldn't recommend is doing making terrain out of it.
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Post by distractedcarnifex on Dec 19, 2022 9:55:29 GMT -5
Those Votann look awesome! Sci-fi aesthetic works!
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Dec 19, 2022 10:38:26 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by ohgodsnakes on Dec 19, 2022 14:57:08 GMT -5
Just dropping in to say I really like that blue!
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Post by mrmanstory on Dec 19, 2022 15:13:07 GMT -5
I'm excited to see what the vehicles look like in that scheme because the ones you have painted now really pop on the table
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Dec 19, 2022 17:05:34 GMT -5
my goal is the land fortress next... might not be DONE that quick, but it's the model I've been looking forward to seeing done the most Thanks for all the positive feedback!
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Jan 1, 2023 20:42:12 GMT -5
lol... well guess I ran out of time
I'm fairly disappointed in myself that this year's painting total didn't even get to the half way mark, but that was way back in 2022... 2023 awaits!
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