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Blog Salamander Custom Mini - Xlanax_lot's Workshop

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Xlanax_lot, Apr 7, 2015.

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  1. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    So does this pertain to making the mold or using it? I've made the mold, now I'm looking at casting my plastic model. I'm wondering if soap will be sufficient to ensure that my newly cast plastic can be removed from my green stuff mold.
     
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    I have terminated now to watch and admire your incredible and fantastic models!!!
    I haven't ever seen models painted and sculpted at this level! I prefer your models to the GW ones!
    Very very very good work! I can't wait to see your next models!!!
    Doctor
     
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  3. Xlanax_lot
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    @DanBot thanks a lot man! I really apreciate the comment, the work here is amayzing!! I am always looking for inspiration and new ideas.

    Yes although it takes me a while I thing puting some work into the bases really helps the paint job.

    Hahhaa about the skink with the spell sorry about that I have been struggling to find time to paint latelly, but I hope to get back started soon and post some updates.
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 3, 2015
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  4. Xlanax_lot
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    Ohh, I see what you mean, I have never cast plastic models using green stuff, I am not sure on how to do that.

    The only thing I have done is green stuff bits out of green stuff molds. I am not sure how you would use them to cast plastic models.

    Here is an example of what I mean

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    Wow! Thanks a bunch man! I am not sure I am quite at that level but I am really happy you think so. Hopefully I can get back on track and post some updates on my other models soon
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 3, 2015
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  6. NIGHTBRINGER
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    Those are some awesome bases. Thanks for the reply!
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 3, 2015
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    Thanks a lot man! Sorry I couldn't be of more help! But if i can help with anithig just ask @NIGHTBRINGER
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 3, 2015
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    Slann

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    You've been a great help and I really appreciate your advice!

    Thank you. :)
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 3, 2015
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    WORK IN PROGRESS
    -----Skink Priest Casting Transformation of Kadon-----

    Hey Guys!

    Sorry to keep you waiting so long, but since a couple of you have been asking about this proyect I decided to get to work and post some updates!

    The idea behind the paint scheme is that I wanted to make the spell look very magical at the beguining of the casting and than try to make an effect such that it looked as if the dragon was materializing as the end.

    I am not sure if I was succesfull at giving this impresion so any suggestions, or comments are wlcomed!

    Hope you like it!

    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 4, 2015
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    WORK IN PROGRESS
    -----Skink Priest Casting Transformarion of Kadon (Continued)-----
     

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  11. Caprasauridae
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    That looks a-MAZING! The dragon's head is so life like, I was almost expecting it to blink! I can't wait to see what you do with the priest itself...
     
    Caprasauridae, Sep 5, 2015
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  12. Crowsfoot
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    @Xlanax_lot

    Think you can say that is a success, very crisp details as we havs come accustomed to. Can't wait for the priest.
    :spiderman:
     
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    Thanks guys! @Crowsfoot @Caprasauridae I am working on the priest right now, and also trying some new techniques on the skin, hopefully I will finish it soon.
     
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    What techniques are these?
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 7, 2015
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    @Crowsfoot its called Loded Brush, I fist saw it on this video

    It is basically a way to blend faster on the go.

    Also I highly recomend that chanel, their painting tutorials are awesome!

    Hope you like it:)
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 7, 2015
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    Ghhh, they... make... it... look... so... EASY! I'll definitely try that loaded brush technique, it looks awesome, but I doubt it will be a success on my first try...

    EDIT: I guess the two most important things in that technique are the correct dilution of the paint and the type of brush (long bristles that can hold a lot of paint).
     
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    I've used 2 brushes at once to do blending years ago and this "loaded brush" technique makes sense as your mixing the colour as you paint, does the technique transfer to all colours, thinking red and green might go chalky.

    Defo give this a go soon ;)
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 8, 2015
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    I tested the 2-brush blending on the crystal of my Bastiladon and it worked nicely. Then I tried it again on the wings of the Pathfinder Red Dragon, and it didn't work at all. I would wager that the loaded brush is better for small, asymmetrical parts, like the six pack of that Khorne dude. I would be curious to see what you are able to do with the technique, @Crowsfoot!
     
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    Will try it on a model this week and post the results, probably do a Khorne model to mimick the video
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 8, 2015
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    Is he using a wet palette?, the paint seems to stay wet for the full duration of the video.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 8, 2015
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