How would you model and Oldblood on a Flying Carpet?

[Crowsfoot]

You weren't lying... the Gor-Rok paint job turned out really well. The shield is exquisite; I wish I could create a "marble" effect like that. I wouldn't even know where to begin.

My next project is Gor-Rok and I'm going to try and convert him a tad.

Oh and have a look at this,

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

My next project is Gor-Rok and I'm going to try and convert him a tad.

Oh and have a look at this,

Thanks for the video, I'll be sure the check it out. Have you tried the technique... is it difficult?

 

[Crowsfoot]

Thanks for the video, I'll be sure the check it out. Have you tried the technique... is it difficult?

Years ago yes, It's not that hard just make sure you take your time, I'm going to try and improve my wet blending on Gor-rok, have you seen Kris at miniwargaming channel? some really good tips and tricks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PJky5tiQ6tG809MS4TH6Q

 

[Caprasauridae]

Ooh, I'm always interested to see more ways or tips on how to paint marble, I'll be sure to check those out when I have more time. Thanks for sharing!

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

'm going to try and improve my wet blending on Gor-rok

Wet blending... wow, that's way beyond my skill!


Thanks for the video!

 

[Crowsfoot]

Wet blending... wow, that's way beyond my skill!


Thanks for the video!

If you use a paint retarder and a wet palette it is easier than it looks, hardest bit is making sure you keep a wet edge, I used another technique years ago were you would add a layer then blend the edge with a clean wet brush again keeping the edge wet is key.

All I have been doing atm is just adding layers without any blending as the models I have done are just to get to grips with it all again, but time to up the game I think.

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

ll I have been doing atm is just adding layers without any blending as the models

That's my strategy.

My feeble skills are no match for the power of the wet blending!

 

[n810]

I Find it easier to just change up my color mixture as I paint the transition from one color to another using a regular palate.

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

You guys definitely have some painting skills that are far beyond me.

I'm starting to feel like a Kroxigor painter in a room full of Slann masters. "Ummm... when I paint... I use the fuzzy end of the brush" (might make for a good @spawning of Bob drawing... entitled kroxigor Nightbringer tries to paint!)

 

[Crowsfoot]

I Find it easier to just change up my color mixture as I paint the transition from one color to another using a regular palate.

Yeah that's how I do it as well but this wet blending looks to give a smoother transition but time will tell, tbh it might be going too far for gaming minis.

 

[Crowsfoot]

You guys definitely have some painting skills that are far beyond me.

I'm starting to feel like a Kroxigor painter in a room full of Slann masters. "Ummm... when I paint... I use the fuzzy end of the brush" (might make for a good @spawning of Bob drawing... entitled kroxigor Nightbringer tries to paint!)

The wood elf you painted is really good, that modesty again.......

 

[n810]

I'm just saying the only difference between highlighting and blending is the number of layers & the colors you choose.

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

The wood elf you painted is really good, that modesty again.......

Thank you for the compliment. The Wood Elf turned out okay, but it was painted using only very basic techniques. The advanced stuff is and will always be forever beyond me.

 

[n810]

The thing I really struggle with it getting the gem effect looking right.

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

The thing I really struggle with it getting the gem effect looking right.

That's a tough one. I find the technique of painting "non metallic metals" impossibly difficult.

 

[Slanputin]

The thing I always struggle with is patience.

I'm fine when doing infantry types, then I often adopt a mechanistic fordian approach and paint all the similar sections in the same time frame. It's trying to finish off special characters/monsters with many many components that slowly but surely erodes my patience..

However, as a fortunate side-affect my impatience has forced me to adapt to wet blending techniques xp it's mostly about making sure that the layers beneath are all dry before you apply and blend multiple paints. It's mostly fine, but it can get bloody annoying if you misjudge the ratio and the colour blend is smeared/your model is suddenly bathed in coloured water...

 

[NIGHTBRINGER]

I'm fine when doing infantry types, then I often adopt a mechanistic fordian approach and paint all the similar sections in the same time frame. It's trying to finish off special characters/monsters with many many components that slowly but surely erodes my patience..

I'm the exact reverse. I like painting a detailed single model infinitely more than a unit of troops.

 

[Slanputin]

I'm the exact reverse. I like painting a detailed single model infinitely more than a unit of troops.

Don't get me wrong, I love the process of bringing my character's to life. Pouring so much time and resources into one model just wears me down quicker than when I bash out three Saurus in one sitting.

 

[n810]

I will randomly do between 1-4 at a time.
Or sometimes I will prime and basecoat all of them
and then finish them up one at a time.

Ps. I find that using a previously finished mini as a model helps me keep my colors mostly consistent.
I tend to mix a lot of my colors, and when I run out of something, I won't necessarily get the same brand to replace it.

 

[Crowsfoot]

I'm more the single character type of painter as well.

Jumping back into the hobby in Feb and then buying around 300 models in total I feel like my head is going to explode, my lizards are almost done so time to slow down a tad and do a bit more detail I hope.