M'ygnal_Wyrm_Blessed Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I love that off white you've given the Gaunt Summoner's tome. It's a nice change from the slightly flesh colored paper that seems to be standard with GW's painting team. Mind if I ask how you went about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 hours ago, M'ygnal_Wyrm_Blessed said: I love that off white you've given the Gaunt Summoner's tome. It's a nice change from the slightly flesh colored paper that seems to be standard with GW's painting team. Mind if I ask how you went about that? Of course - it's actually from the 'Eavy Metal Masterclass for the Space Marine Librarian. 50:50 Administratum Grey : Ushabti Bone Karak Stone Wash all over 75:25 Karak Stone : Abaddon Black wash in deepest recesses 50:50 Administratum Grey : Ushabti Bone again, leaving recesses and areas of the paper 50:50 previous mix : White Scar as a blended highlight White Scar edge highlight Works a treat - in the past I've done much darker parchment, but I like how these comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I've managed to finish working on the Gaunt Summoner itself over the weekend. I've ended up doing the fire twice, as the first time around it was far too red. The staff gave me a good opportunity to practise the pink I'll be using on any Pink Horrors and Heralds in the future - I like to think that the Summoner turned a Horror into his staff because it got in his way. The skin tones are similar to what I used on Pug, except with more purple glazes towards the top of the face. Overall I'm really happy with the model as a whole. However, as is always the way; I'd just finished the model and was (and still am) very happy with it, then I see the European Open Day Slayer Sword Winner... Next stop, basing. Once that is sorted, I'm intending to try out a new varnish - the Windsor and Newton Matt rattle can which has come recommended from a mate of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Mars Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I think your Gaunt Summoner looks epic. I love the choice of colours and the nice blending. Stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfhead Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Your blending is amazing, I really like the skintones. I wasn't sure at first but the colors all come together really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it. I'm with you @elfhead, I was a bit unsure when I started doing it myself - I was just sure I wanted yellow robes instead of the standard blue. I'm really happy with how it came out. Bases - MkII I've finally gotten around to sorting out the bases for the force. In the past when I've used cork on bases I've used really thin stuff. This was great, but made the rocks really flat and didn't give them enough texture for my liking. I've picked up some thick cork mats from Ikea, and chopped into them so they're textured across the entire surface. From there, I decided that I needed to paint up some practise bases. A Skavenblight Dinge base, a Skavenblight Dinge base with Incubi Darkness rocks, and a Rhinox Hide base with Skavenblight Dinge rocks. I've opted to go ahead with the Incubi Darkness rocks on the Skavenblight Dinge bases. The base colour for the rocks is Incubi Darkness, but then it's drybrushed up with the same greys as the rest of the base (Dawnstone, Administratum Grey, Ulthuan Grey). I think the darker base really suits the bright colours of Tzeentch, and I think it'll be a nice contrast throughout the entire force. Varnish I've had terrible trouble with Purity Seal recently. Since they change the style of the can I've not been able to use it without misting. It's a horrible experience to have spent so much time painting a model only to have it ruined in 10 seconds because of a rattlecan. For my Tzeentch force I've been pointed towards the Windsor and Newton General Matt Varnish spray can. Turns out it's what is used by the guys who make the displays at Warhammer World. A note to anyone who decides to use this varnish - it goes onto the model quite wet, and I noticed that the rim of the bases looks like it has an eggshell pattern on it. However, once it dries (and I used a hairdryer to help it along it's way) it has a great finish. So with that, I've based Slop to see how it all works and how the varnish works on brighter colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Morning all - one final update for the Gaunt Summoner this morning. Last night I based the warscroll and varnished them. I'm really happy with how everything has turned out. I swapped the rim colour from grey to black because I feel that a black rim to a base looks better in a cabinet; which will be where they'll be sitting until I can actually get another game with them. Anyway, apologies for the bad picture - I'm going to see about borrowing a proper camera over the weekend and see about taking some good pictures on a white background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGeekyPersona Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Awesome painting!You proved me wrong with the bone shoulder pads - I never imagined that they would work so well - highlighting them up to look so clean was a genius move. I look forward to seeing what you tackle next. I imagine that heavily armoured models will look impressive in your blue/gold/bone scheme - do you have any planned?MGPSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm glad my work is going down so well. Nothing heavily armoured planned as yet. I suppose it all depends what GW release for the Arcanites. Although we'll have to see what the new Magnus model looks like in the flesh. He may become a daemon prince for AoS. Anyway, next up is going to be two Heralds of Tzeentch. One on foot and the other on Burning Chariot. I'm hoping to start tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alasdair Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Wonderful stuff. Your colour palette and crisp style is exemplary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 I've managed to complete the Herald on foot this week. There's a tiny conversion where I've taken the feather that goes on the staff and added it to his wrist. I like the feather theme throughout Tzeentch, and as the Herald is a hero it was apt that he should have one. I'm much happier with the blend and highlight on this feather than I was on the Gaunt Summoner. This one looks a lot more vibrant and the edge highlights of Screaming Skull and White are much clearer. The overall colour of the Herald could probably be worked on next time. There are areas of the skin where I think I've not highlighted enough, and the purple areas aren't a vivid as I'd ideally like. However, that's something that I can look at with the Herald on Burning Chariot, and the Pink Horrors further down the line. Overall I'm extremely happy with how this model has turned out. I've started working on the base of the chariot for the next Herald. The plan is to get that done, then the Herald, then I'll look at getting the airbrush out to tackle the screamers en-masse. C&C welcome as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 These are crazy good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Mars Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Amazing work! Truly inspiring and makes me wanting to continue on my Tzeench army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 my Second AoS project will be tzeentch deamons, your work is one of the reasons i go for tzeentch! Love the colours and i'm still impressed by the gaunt summoner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Is it just me, or did you pick out your baby's clothes to match your color scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 hours ago, ElectricPaladin said: Is it just me, or did you pick out your baby's clothes to match your color scheme? Tzeentch did it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Work continues on the Burning Chariot. I've painted the books and scrolls, and the blades coming from the disc. I'm not completely happy with the book with the crisscross text effect. I think I'll repaint that one tonight. Left to do on the disc are the arms that the books sit on, apart from the Screamer book, which is done. Then it's the yellow bookmarks coming from the spiral text book, and finally the feathers. Then it's onto the Herald himself. I've been playing about with an old digital camera and a sheet of paper to take better pictures of the models I've completed. I've even bought a second daylight lamp to ensure I don't get too many shadows. The background on the pictures isn't as pure white as I'd hoped for, but I'm sure with a little practise I'll be able to create much better images. I've posted them here for prosperity. C&C welcome as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'm contemplating adding some snow to my bases. I'm a little unsure how some of the daemons will look on the dark bases, such as the screamers and flamers. I'm aiming to have my blues dark light the Gaunt Summoners armour, and I'm not sure the models themselves will stand out enough from the bases. Also, I'm looking to use this force as a basis for the Tzeentch force for 40k too, with some of the new plastic Thousand Sons once they're released. They will also probably end up having the dark armour of the Gaunt Summoner to ensure the force looks cohesive. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengel Miniatures Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 All of this is amazing, so clean and bright, I love it! I wouldn't put snow on the base personally, it will distract from the bright colors of the models themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 12 hours ago, Mengel Miniatures said: All of this is amazing, so clean and bright, I love it! I wouldn't put snow on the base personally, it will distract from the bright colors of the models themselves. Thanks for that! Yeah, I'm not 100% sold on putting snow on the bases yet. I think I'm going to wait to see how the Screamers come out on the Burning Chariot. In the meanwhile I've tested what the snow would look like using the test base I made a few weeks ago. I popped into my local GW and got the opportunity to try out the new Valhallan Blizzard textured paint. I must say I'm very impressed. It's quick and easy to use and the end result is very realistic. In the past I've used Woodland Scenic Snow Flock with some water effect to make snow, which is also great; but I think any snow in the future I'll just use this product instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengel Miniatures Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Does the GW snow have a glossy effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Not as far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 16 minutes ago, Mengel Miniatures said: Does the GW snow have a glossy effect? Nope, not at all. It dried really nicely and has a realistic powered snow finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Schmidt Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Great work on these Tzeentch models! I'm excited to see how these go. What did you do the feather highlighting with? Simply white, or was it watered down or something? You really give those feathers some dimension without making them look chalky or washed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 9 hours ago, Aaron Schmidt said: Great work on these Tzeentch models! I'm excited to see how these go. What did you do the feather highlighting with? Simply white, or was it watered down or something? You really give those feathers some dimension without making them look chalky or washed out. They're actually highlighted with screaming skull, and then spot highlights of white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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