Stevewren Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Here are a few photos of my Orion model that I've had lying around for a few months. After south coast I needed a bit of a break from chaos so a nice legacy (read oop) model seemed the way to go. The fine cast is good everywhere except the two hands which are shocking. I might have a play around at changing the horn hand to something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I refuse to say anything nice until you have a profile picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Harsh, but fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Despite still having no avatar photo I have actually finished Orion. Pulled him off the silly big base I had planned and put him on a simpler 60mm round and feel a lot happier. Just got to finish the bases for his hounds now. The hands are still horrendous, but to avoid the colour match problem I did the hand holding the staff in a green to make him look like he's channeling the power of the realm of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Johnson Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Very nice work Steve, how did you do the fade on the skin tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Love your new profile pic Steve. Orion is looking sweet too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 On 26 April 2016 at 7:33 PM, Ben Johnson said: Very nice work Steve, how did you do the fade on the skin tones? Just kind of mixed if all together on the model. I've started getting into the habit of trying to mix the paint when it's still wet at times, especially on skin. Just play around until it looks the way I like. Then use a highlight that hopefully ties it all together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 With Orion finished its time to move on to another old school wood elf model. I use the carmine dragon as my lords mount, but I've always wanted to paint the old big hand 4th edition one too. This is where I'm at after the first session on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Worked on a few infantry models last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Good work Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevewren Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast with this Dragon. I love the chance to go back and look at these old sculpts, but they are difficult to paint compared to new models because of the lack of defined detail. The scales don't seem to take washes very well, and parts just seem to merge into other areas. I still think it will look OK when its done though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Dang the Dragon looks great so far mate! Love the patterns on the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerox Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I really have to say i dont like the Model it self. But with your painting so far i gonna start to like it, Never thought i would say that to that Model. Keep up the good work. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 On 19 May 2016 at 1:21 PM, Xerox said: I really have to say i dont like the Model it self. But with your painting so far i gonna start to like it, Never thought i would say that to that Model. Keep up the good work. ? Thanks. It's getting there slowly. I didn't think I'd get it done by the end of the month, but I feel like I might just make it. Completed the tops of the wings, arms and spites, so just the wing undersides to go and of course the head. One good session this week should see it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 I finished the Wood Elf Dragon today. Painting these older models has definitely been an experience - it makes you realise the difference in quality with the new CAD sculpts. There is definitely a certain charm to the older models, but I also appreciate how the new designs take paint and respond to different techniques in a way these older ones just don't. I used a lot of dappling and patterning on the model - firstly this helps to tie it in with the Carmine Dragon I have so they look like they have come from a similar place, but also as a technique it works well to add interest to large flat sections like the wings. The big membranes respond well to smooth blends, but if you don't have the time or haven't mastered the technique then this method is a quick alternative. To get the circles I used an old Size 3 W&N brush that had lost its point - I cut it down slightly so it had a flat tip and then used it almost like a stamp to make the circles. The paint is just watered down. I try to use a darker colour as a lot of the circles go in the recessed parts, then build up an intermediate colour and finally I use a really bright third colour but I try to do about a third less dots as this shouldn't be too dominant. Its a fun technique to try out so if anyone gives it a go let me know how it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Amazing! The blends on his snout are vey nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 8 hours ago, Leviathus said: Amazing! The blends on his snout are vey nice Thanks - like everyone I'm sure I always take a bit more time on the face. The rest is just layered up in a fairly hap hazard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chikout Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Really nice work on that forest dragon. Still an awesome looking model after all this time. It was the first dragon I painted when the old version came out. Yours looks much better than mine did. The dappled spots are a really great touch that help bring it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerox Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Awesome. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevewren Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Continuing the wood elf theme for another month or so I have been working on the Eternal Guard. I only want to do 10 of these guys just so I can use them for fun. I've finished the seven regular guys. I've just got the command group to go and add in the foliage and flowers to decorate the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I love the dark feeling of how they are painted, the crosshatching is a really nice blending effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I love what you have done with these guys Steve. They look so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathus Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nice vibrant green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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