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Post by mrmanstory on Jul 3, 2022 14:57:46 GMT -5
Soooooo orks were always an army I've looked at longingly dreaming one day I'll be scared to build up an army and not mess up the painting of it. I've finally decided I'm confident enough to start but I'm wondering if anyone has any tips to get that real dirty ramshackle (see what I did there) look on ork vehicles. Also kinda related anyone have a simple scheme for nice dirty white?
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Post by Frosty the Pirate on Jul 3, 2022 19:55:11 GMT -5
Weathering powders and multiple wash coats are always how I've done really grimy dirty looks. I really recommend looking at this video by Black Magic Craft on making your own pigment powders for weathering/dust/grim effects. As for a recipe for "Dirty White", I'm really happy how the cloaks on my Eliminators turned out, which was dead easy, prime/base in wraithbone, wash with agrax earthshade, then cleanup with some ushabti bone highlights. I can attach a photo if you are interested. I'm certainly not the best painter around here by miles, but I'm very happy with the result and it was fast and simple. |
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Post by mrmanstory on Jul 3, 2022 20:05:48 GMT -5
Weathering powders and multiple wash coats are always how I've done really grimy dirty looks. I really recommend looking at this video by Black Magic Craft on making your own pigment powders for weathering/dust/grim effects. As for a recipe for "Dirty White", I'm really happy how the cloaks on my Eliminators turned out, which was dead easy, prime/base in wraithbone, wash with agrax earthshade, then cleanup with some ushabti bone highlights. I can attach a photo if you are interested. I'm certainly not the best painter around here by miles, but I'm very happy with the result and it was fast and simple. I'd definitely be interested to see how that looks! |
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Jul 4, 2022 7:14:33 GMT -5
how I did my ork vehicles:
Paint them your favourite red (so they go fasta)
then use a sponge (torn a bit for a ragged edge) and use it like a drybrush - very little paint on it (use a paper towel to get most of it off) then sponge some "chip battle damage" on any part that is worn.
paint leadbelcher on all the metal non-armor parts (wheel wells, smoke stacks etc.)
Black wheels
Liberal use of nuln oil.
when that all dries, do some spot color on a couple plates and you're basically done.
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Post by Frosty the Pirate on Jul 4, 2022 9:59:18 GMT -5
I'd definitely be interested to see how that looks! The highlights are very subtle, and my camera isn't the best, so I put them against a black-background so it's a bit easier to see the highlights on the cloaks, hopefully you can make them out. |
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Post by question on Jul 4, 2022 16:03:30 GMT -5
I have a set of stiff bristled stippling brushes I use on flat surfaces in addition to sponge. They give a somewhat different look from the sponge.
If you decide to use DIY powders, Michael's almost always has 30% off coupons you can download or print from their site, and a range of pastel boxes to choose from.
Scraping with a knife works well though I usually stick the shavings in a mortar and pestle to break it down further. You could also try a small grater or zester but clean it carefully between pastels. I've had baggies break when hitting them so be prepared for it to go everywhere if that happens. Always use a mask when working with the stuff. Strange as it may look to be sneezing blue or purple, your lungs will both hate you and take revenge if you get a lung-full of the powder. It will be very unpleasant for a while.
I usually set my powders with drops of isopropyl but if you choose to spray, try to get a glass food spritzer at the dollar store. Not all plastic containers react well to alcohol and may leak or melt on your work bench.
Lastly, enjoy yourself. Pretty much anything can work when painting orks and their gear so long as you don't get outright sloppy. Sometimes what starts as an "oh f**k" moment can wind up looking pretty good when you view if from how far outside the box orks can be. They are my favourite army for kit bashing and painting.
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Post by mrmanstory on Jul 6, 2022 14:58:47 GMT -5
http://instagram.com/p/CfrvBpTOl8j Update I finally got most of the way through the start of my army. Like the post says need to do some highlighting but if anyone wants to give me some critique feel free. |
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Post by VaUkos on Jul 6, 2022 22:11:28 GMT -5
not sure if you did it due to picture angles, something you can do if you want your ork's to pop out more is using different shades a green around the muscles/contours to get that look of depth and bulginess i.e haveing a darker shade near the base of the muscle or contours and an lighter near the tips or highest points.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Jul 7, 2022 6:19:17 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by brujonation on Jul 7, 2022 8:31:25 GMT -5
looking good! orks look like they would be a super fun army to build and paint. plus green is best.
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