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Discussion in 'Personal Paint Logs' started by MacSquiddles, Apr 16, 2018.

  1. MacSquiddles
    Skink

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    Starting to work through my start collecting seraphon box. I had to start off with the carnosaur, because dinosaurs are the coolest. I think this is the largest model that I've painted and that was a bit intimidating, but I think Its looking good so far.

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    WIP of skink priest. Decided I wanted him to look as bright as possible. Maybe hes an eyesore, haha.
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    This little guy is just a test model for a possible colour scheme on the average skinks I'll have. C&C?
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    Currently sitting in a simple green bath I've got an old stegadon, a slann mage priest, a couple pterodactyl riders, and various amounts of skinks and saurus.
     
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  2. Christopher
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    Christopher Well-Known Member

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    Awesome! Thanks for starting the blog and good luck!
     
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  3. NIGHTBRINGER
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    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

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  4. Crowsfoot
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Looking good so far, are you doing a pattern on the Carny?
     
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  5. Lord-Marcus
    Slann

    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    Why two separate skink colors? OrgerOthe everything looks great so far
     
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  6. MacSquiddles
    Skink

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    I think Im going to add a few small tribal designs and handprints on him, but I like the simple look of the scales and skin at the moment. A little afraid that I'll screw it up if I do too much.

    Only the priest is going to be orange, the other skinks will be blue. I thought he'd look more magical if he was an odd color. :)
     
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  7. Lord-Marcus
    Slann

    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    Makes sense.

    I meant "other" in my original reply btw. My phone has issues
     
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  8. MacSquiddles
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    Slowly making progress...
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    These saurus seem to be covered in mold lines. Slowly but surely getting them all up to par.
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  9. Lord-Marcus
    Slann

    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    Gotta love mold lines and hobby knives
     
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  10. MacSquiddles
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    In an effort to improve my sculpting skills a bit I did a small conversion to one of my saurus warriors.
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  11. Lord-Marcus
    Slann

    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    Small steps.....or feathers in this case,make the difference!
     
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  12. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

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    Very good. It may be a small conversion but the execution is great!
     
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  13. Aginor
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    Aginor Fifth Spawning Staff Member

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    I agree. You have to start small. And it looks good!
     
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  14. MacSquiddles
    Skink

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    I think I'm finally done with the carnosaur itself! I spent way too long working on the claws and i feel like the look on them is still sub par, but ive decided to move on.
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    I was worried about doing the gold work. Metallic paints have seemed to give me trouble in the past, but I'm real happy with the result. 1524416254205-1947961780.jpg

    The whole saurus unit is primed and ready to go. Hoping to bust these guys out in a lot less time than the carny.
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    Tomorrow a set of army painter paints will be arriving in the mail. Super excited to give them a go, so I won't be using this cheap Walmart paint anymore. Woo!
     
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  15. Warden
    Slann

    Warden Tenth Spawning

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    Nice carnosaur, he is looking good! :cool:
     
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  16. Lord-Marcus
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    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    They look good.may I suggest an edge highlight with bright gold?
     
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    I think that is the brightest gold I have. Maybe I could mix a little bit with a light yellow to brighten it up, and not lose color?
     
  18. Lord-Marcus
    Slann

    Lord-Marcus Sixth Spawning

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    What brand and what's the color name? What do you have available in your local game shop as far as brands go?
     
  19. Crowsfoot
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Use Silver to edge the gold, just do the top edge/corners on the glyphs
     
  20. Crowsfoot
    Slann

    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    What's bothering you with the claws?
     

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