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Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Logan Grimnar

grey_death — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:31:13 -0000

One of the big claims was that it would make converting that much easier. While I do agree on that front, they would need to have quality levels of FW in order for it to be a real claim. Having to spend all the time fixing what should have been right initially wasn't just a small drawback, it should have been a non-starter with the material. Definitely looking forward to more plastics and the new direction character models like these will take from now on.

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Logan Grimnar

grey_death — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:44:09 -0000

Malthus, yeah, I've only worked with a few other finecast models in the past and they weren't nearly this bad. I don't think I'll ever pick any of them up for myself. Will just have to rummage around for old metals or buy some of the new plastic characters instead.

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Logan Grimnar

grey_death — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:43:18 -0000

Thanks Zab! It was mostly a college related absence. Lots of class, lots of projects and lots of time eaten up.

Have a lot of stuff coming up this year that should be exciting and fun and also miniatures related so stay tuned!

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Falcon Guard Dante

grey_death — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:55:03 -0000

Here's to getting back to the hobby that I love ;)

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Falcon Guard Dante

grey_death — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 21:51:07 -0000

Thanks Donzo, It's awesome to put paintbrush to model again instead of just canvas or paper! Lots of ideas to try out in the future for new projects ;)

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Falcon Guard Dante

grey_death — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:26:46 -0000

Looking forward to nerding out again :)

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grey_death — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:56:32 -0000

Translated: Respect, brother - you are a god! easier way to paint battle-damage on the technique, I have never met. This is really very simple, and at the same time looks impressive krayene
Спасибо!

Re: The Painting Corps: Space Wolves Rhino

grey_death — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:16:07 -0000

My wolves are full of the old dogs, I hope I can find some more to put back into service!

Re: The Painting Corps: Space Wolves Rhino

grey_death — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:35:17 -0000

Thanks Huron :) It's definitely been classes that have kept me from the hobby in any sustained way. It's a fair trade though, I get creativity out there and learn things I can bring back to my models!

Working up a count as Dante for a good friend of mine right now, I'll be sure to share it!

Re: The Painting Corps: Space Wolves Rhino

grey_death — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:27:34 -0000

Thanks Duncan! Hopefully the ease of painting this vehicle leads to more Wolves armor and other vehicles to get the army a little more punch.

Re: The Painting Corps: Art: XVIII

grey_death — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:42:41 -0000

Thanks OSH! I'm not terribly worried by things like canvas texture, or even impasto paint build up. When the 'feel' of an area is there, I'm happy and move on :).

Re: The Painting Corps: Art: XVIII

grey_death — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:41 -0000

No worries on the critique :). I'm sure the photo flattened the roll of the shoulder insignia a little, but that also means I could have pushed it a little farther.

Glad you dig it!

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Falcon Guard

grey_death — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:36:06 -0000

Thanks Apache, it's nice to have something I can post this side of the internet again :). I'm hoping to put aside a little time every week for miniatures even when things get hectic again! Thanks for sticking with us and checking back :)

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:11:00 -0000

Thanks Matt! Appreciate the add and I'll be sure to dig through your blog!

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:44:57 -0000

I'm thinking it wouldn't take up much time to get them in line with this style, and it could in fact save me a lot more time on them for future models let alone look better :).

Still, I have a soft spot for brightly colored eldar, it just isn't what I have in mind.

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:06:48 -0000

Thanks Oink. I didn't really make a conscious decision about it, but now that you mention it it really does make you question this models intentions and his origins. I might have to go back and use this metal on my eldar. Ugh, I really am going to repaint my eldar now arn't I?

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:05:30 -0000

This guy should set the tone for the rest of the troupe in my friends army. I look forward to helping him achieve some of these same effects on his own!

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:04:24 -0000

Thanks! Fighting myself to not repaint my own eldar to reflect this feel more.

Re: The Painting Corps: Reinforcements: Shadowseer

grey_death — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:03:54 -0000

It's good to find the time for it, even if it's just commissions and friends models!

Re: The Painting Corps: Open Discussion: How much airbrush?

grey_death — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:34:49 -0000

I've done some airbrushing in similar circumstances, but just be sure that you test spray before hitting the models with the spray. I'll always tout test sprays before you move on to a model!

Re: The Painting Corps: Terrain: Shipping Container

grey_death — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:03:35 -0000

It's not terribly complicated. I took a Velveeta box and cut strips of corrugated cardboard sheet to fit each side. Strips of card were then cut to cover edges and help create the doors. Plasticard pipes were cut and glued in for the door hinges and locking mechanisms and small strips of card were cut to make the handles.

It's not exactly a comprehensive run down but it's about as complex as it gets. You should be able to reverse engineer more from the photos as needed.

If you're in the need for lots of line of sight blocking terrain, I suggest you invest in some foamcore posterboard and start cutting it up for some ruins. Small walls in modular sections are really useful too and can be broken up with larger wall sections to block more LOS. Expanded insulation foam is a near must as well for building hills and can help build a myriad of other terrain types.

Hope that helps :)

Re: The Painting Corps: Terrain: Shipping Container

grey_death — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:56:45 -0000

Thanks Rob! I'm hoping they work out as well as I'm expecting on the board.

Re: The Painting Corps: On The Table: Shipping Container

grey_death — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:27:19 -0000

Haha, well if I ever can find some time to play games again! School is going to keep me VERY VERY busy the next year and a half...

Re: The Painting Corps: On The Table: Shipping Container

grey_death — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:26:41 -0000

Thanks chaosheade, I'm glad to be able to share anything right now on here ;)

Cool zoey btw. I'd consider sculpting the arms in myself though to mimic the small vestigial arms from the original, and wouldn't be terribly hard to do since they're so small. Good choices though.

Re: The Painting Corps: On The Table: Shipping Container

grey_death — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:23:32 -0000

The use on the battlefield is what kept me from adding any sort of base or template to the piece. Stacking these all over the place would be a great way to break up LoS and look awesome at the same time.