1. This is just a notice to inform you that we will move the forum to a new server sometime during the next few weeks. The actual process should not last more than a few hours; during this process, we will disable replying and creating new posts. As soon as we know the date for the transfer, we will update with more information.
    Dismiss Notice

Saurus Banner needs something.... help?

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by ChandlerGriz, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. ChandlerGriz
    Chameleon Skink

    ChandlerGriz Member

    Messages:
    150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Its missing something and I cant figure out what....

     

    Attached Files:

    ChandlerGriz, Apr 25, 2012
    #1
  2. Arli
    Skink Priest

    Arli Moderator Staff Member

    Messages:
    3,158
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    48
    I think it has too much silver there. Break it up with a wash maybe. Or weather it a little. I also think the saurus themselves could benefit from a wash.
     
    Arli, Apr 25, 2012
    #2
  3. ChandlerGriz
    Chameleon Skink

    ChandlerGriz Member

    Messages:
    150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Thanks. The Saurus themselves are not finished yet. There is some work still to be done to them still. I usually wash my metal colors with some Badab Black (or whatever its called now) but I didnt want this to look dirty (which is why I usually wash it with the black)

    My plan for my Lizardmen army was everything would be clean and pristine and shiny and bright. To contrast my grungy Tomb Kings and murderous Ogres....

    You dont think the wash would take away that effect?
     
    ChandlerGriz, Apr 25, 2012
    #3
  4. elmoheadbutt
    Cold One

    elmoheadbutt New Member

    Messages:
    118
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I don't use GW paints but all paints are similar... my lizards are also not dirty looking. I'll post up some pics later but they look pretty clean, and I use a lot of washes. The trick is to paint over it again for highlights or even a second coat of mid-tone after you apply the wash. I apply gloss finish afterwards to achieve that shiny, wet look that reptiles have.

    It's a bit more time consuming but the result is worth it.
     
    elmoheadbutt, Apr 25, 2012
    #4
  5. Old Mossy
    Bastiladon

    Old Mossy Active Member

    Messages:
    772
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    28
    IMO banner looks awesome, and doesn't need anything more. :shrug:
     
    Old Mossy, Apr 25, 2012
    #5
  6. ChandlerGriz
    Chameleon Skink

    ChandlerGriz Member

    Messages:
    150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Thank you Old Mossy :)

    I did improve a little on it :) Whatcha think?

     

    Attached Files:

    ChandlerGriz, Apr 26, 2012
    #6
  7. Sarzar
    Skink

    Sarzar New Member

    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    I love the banner .

    the only thing i could think of is on the standard the round part that stands out like a button might be good in a contrasting color.

    just my .02

    Sarzar
     
    Sarzar, Apr 26, 2012
    #7
  8. Arli
    Skink Priest

    Arli Moderator Staff Member

    Messages:
    3,158
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    48
    That does look much better. What did you do to it exactly? The original picture could have been an issue with the lighting. Anyway, whatever you did, it worked!
     
    Arli, Apr 26, 2012
    #8
  9. ChandlerGriz
    Chameleon Skink

    ChandlerGriz Member

    Messages:
    150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    16
    washed the silver with badab black, washed the gold with devlan mud. then dry brushed them both. Added color to the "straps" holding the feathers and started work om the "gem" eyes

    I agree something needs done with the "button".... gold? blue gem?
     
    ChandlerGriz, Apr 26, 2012
    #9
  10. elmoheadbutt
    Cold One

    elmoheadbutt New Member

    Messages:
    118
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    0
    A bit late but here's the picture I promised.

    fnwjl.jpg
    My images may only be up to 1 pix wide... just follow the link above. How does this image thing work?
     
    elmoheadbutt, Apr 26, 2012
    #10
  11. AllSeeingSkink
    Temple Guard

    AllSeeingSkink Member

    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Looking good. I was going to say one way to give the banner more life would be to alternative the colours on the snake, so instead of painting it all silver paint one segment silver, then blue/silver/blue/silver. Exchange blue for whatever colour you want.
     
    AllSeeingSkink, Apr 26, 2012
    #11
  12. ChandlerGriz
    Chameleon Skink

    ChandlerGriz Member

    Messages:
    150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    16
    My wife suggested that as well... doing silver then gold...

    If I get the nerve I might try to do the smaller segments on the top and bottom as different colored gems or something... that could be neat... hmmmm.....

    hhhhmmmm.......

    nice Saurus headbutt!
     
    ChandlerGriz, Apr 26, 2012
    #12

Share This Page