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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. Xlanax_lot
    Troglodon

    Xlanax_lot Well-Known Member

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    Yes I will definatelly be tryinh cenithal lighting among other things.
     
    Xlanax_lot, Jul 5, 2016
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    Oops...guess I spelled it wrong hehe. I've just been hearing about it in the videos. Awesome! Can't wait to see it!
     
    Rokanos, Jul 5, 2016
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    Troglodon

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    Hahahah not sure about that.... My spelling is the worst
     
    Xlanax_lot, Jul 5, 2016
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    Troglodon

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    Hi Everybody, I have added an Index to Page 1 to help everybody navigate through this blog.
    Hopefully this way you will be able to quickly find what you want to see.
     
    Xlanax_lot, Jul 21, 2016
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    Slann

    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Now I want to do that!
     
    Crowsfoot, Jul 21, 2016
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    Wow that NMM it's mind blowing! Fantastic Job man.
     
    Moc-Tzen, Jul 21, 2016
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    Slann

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    Thanks for the index. :vulcan:

    I had to take a few minutes and go back through your entire blog. It is jaw dropping to say the least.

    You bring a huge amount of color to life on all your work! My favorites overall are your painting for your stegadon, especially the howdah:

    Xlalanx_lot stegadon howdah.jpg

    The Transformation of Kadon!!!:

    xlalanx_lot transformation of kadon.jpg

    And I also really like your GS molds that you used to create bases and other bits and bobs that add huge amount of great Lizardy detail to your works!

    Thanks for the inspiration!
     
    Warden, Jul 22, 2016
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    Slann

    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    @Xlanax_lot

    When you have a minute can you tell me the make and model of your airbrush please, I am looking into getting one for painting my 40k Salamander army.
     
    Crowsfoot, Aug 23, 2016
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    Sure @Crowsfoot, this is what I got:

    1. Airbrush: Iwata Eclipse dual action, gravity feed

    2. Compresor: Iwata Smart Jet Pro

    Remember to also buy all the other stuff ( acrilic thiner, cleaner, cleanning pot etc)

    To be honest I havent had much time to practice with it but the times I have I have loved it.

    Let me know if you need any ither advice
     
    Xlanax_lot, Aug 23, 2016
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    Slann

    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Cheers man, I have looked at the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse and I will check out yours, I have a supplier at work that can get them at discount and I can also put it through work and save the tax.
     
    Crowsfoot, Aug 23, 2016
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    Slann

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    Ordered, Eclipse HP-CS with the Smart jet pro ;)

    I'm well excited, told the wife I want the Horus Heresy masterclass set from Forgeworld for christmas :)
     
    Crowsfoot, Aug 26, 2016
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    Slann

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    @Xlanax_lot

    what air paints have you bought?, I'm looking at the citadel range atm but unsure if there are any better/cheaper alternatives.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 5, 2016
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    I bought Scale-Color from Scale75 paints, They work for both airbrush and brush. Although I haven't yet tried them with the airbrush, I have heard that this is a hard range of paints to learn airbrushing with because they are very thick and need a lot of acrilic thiner.

    However I bought them because they have really bibrant collors, they dry very mate, and their metalics are simply the best out there. I have used them with a brush ( to paint my golden serpent entry ) and I can't recomend them enough! They are simply the best paints I have used this far ( keep in mind that I dont mind having to thin them )

    If I remember correcly the price for the Scale75 pot is about 3.5USD which is a little beter then the GW air range at 4.25USD.

    I have also heard thet the Vallejo Air color is a good alternative, however I have never used it in any way so I am not sure about how it works.
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 5, 2016
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    Slann

    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Ive got my Airbrush and compressor now (still in the box unopened) and I have a good budget due to selling stuff on ebay to spend on items I need so I was going to buy the complete citadel range for £152 as it is discounted but I also looked at the complete Forge world set at £170 so unsure which direction to take atm, I'm not in a rush so will research a bit more before taking the plunge.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 5, 2016
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    @Crowsfoot, I have never air brushed, but many who have praise this brand:

    http://www.warcolours.com

    They are made and shipped from Malta, and are rather inexpensive. I have some of their colours and the quality is really high. Also, they are very thin and I have read that they are good for air brushing straight from the bottle or with only minimal thinning.
     
    Caprasauridae, Sep 7, 2016
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    Slann

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    I found the complete citadel range for £121 so purchased that, 2 reasons, price and I know which colour does what. I have all the bits needed on order now just waiting for delivery, I've even bought a test model to practice on!

    But thank you for taking the trouble to try and help me with the decision.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 8, 2016
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    Very nice man! Cant wait to see what you do with it! What model are you going to be trying it on? My test subject is going to be a high elf dragon
     
    Xlanax_lot, Sep 8, 2016
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    Slann

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    Ork 40 Dakka Jet and maybe a Looted Rhino.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 8, 2016
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    No problem, mate. I think Citadel colours are pretty great, so I'm sure you made a good call. With that amount of colours you won't have to do a lot of mixing of paints, which makes the results more reproducible. Waiting eagerly to see both of your results!
     
    Caprasauridae, Sep 9, 2016
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    My experience tip to you;
    1buy a big awesome Dino.
    2Dont get the paint too thin.
    3Spray the beast!
    4Love your Airbrush.

    Maybe you already started becouse it was a while ago you posted something;-)
    And i think you will do great! You have an understanding of colours i want to achieve!
     
    Jepserios, Sep 26, 2016
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