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Post by Cosmic on May 2, 2012 15:09:24 GMT -5
Well after many many months of persistence, I finally have my first proper commission  Teku18 has kindly asked for me to paint up a Venator....  and a Taurus....  for his 18th BattalionI've created this thread so both he and everyone else can keep track on my progress if they so wish. So, I have ordered both and hopefully they should be here by the end of the week.....I hope! They'll be painted in Teku's scheme of a desert yellow with Blue armour for the drivers. I've also just had the Imperial Armour: Model Masterclass Volume Two delivered, so I'll be using that as an excuse to try out some new techniques! Anyway, that's all for now! Thought I'd just prepare and possibly get you lot eager for some painting! ;D Cosmic |
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Post by 3ff3ct on May 2, 2012 15:40:50 GMT -5
Thats a bit good, they're awesome models and I think they'd be pretty fun to paint anyway! I'm sure you'll do them justice  |
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Post by teku18 on May 2, 2012 16:12:13 GMT -5
Seeing as how you have better luck with FW stuff then I do I felt this was the best choice haha. Thanks again for taking these on for me.
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Post by Cosmic on May 5, 2012 10:53:01 GMT -5
Well I'm at work til 8 tonight but I have just received word that the Taurus and Venator have arrived! I'll get some pictures up tonight for Teku. Unfortunately I'm working tomorrow morning and then I'm off to my girlfriends til Monday, so I can't work on them this weekend. However, this does mean I can wash the pieces tonight and let them sit for a whole 2 days. The oily release agent should have disappeared by then and then I can start with little to no hiccups!
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Post by Cosmic on May 7, 2012 7:47:52 GMT -5
Well FW have buggered up the Taurus and have sent me the wrong bits, so until they ship me some more I've started on the Venator. I've started basecoating and chipping the paint. I'm trying the hairspray technique and it's worked very well for a first try! You can still see the wet Matt Varnish in the pics so ignore that...    I won't go overboard on weathering unless Teku wants more? I was just adding enough to show that these are fast, skirmish vehicles that do get banged up a bit. Next up is the underside, some detail washes and highlights. Cosmic |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on May 7, 2012 7:51:07 GMT -5
I love the hairspray method! I'm going to try it on my next tank that I will hopefully be getting very soon |
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on May 7, 2012 8:04:55 GMT -5
Looks stunning as always cosmic, the battle damage appears really natural. (Not that I know what actual battle damage looks like) |
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Post by Cosmic on May 7, 2012 8:17:39 GMT -5
I love the hairspray method! I'm going to try it on my next tank that I will hopefully be getting very soon I look forward to seeing it! Although the hairspray method takes a bit more time, I'll definitely use it more often after seeing the results. Thanks Shostak |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on May 7, 2012 9:13:01 GMT -5
It does take more time, but if done right the results are pretty incredible and realistic as can be seen on the Venator! I wonder who sat down and said "Hey! If I use hairspray to do my weathering I wonder how it will turn out?"
Did you spray the whole model in hairspray or did you put some on a brush and and "paint" it on certain spots and areas?
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Post by Cosmic on May 7, 2012 9:22:28 GMT -5
Yeah I've been thinking the same! How do people find out these techniques......it's baffling. Yeah I sprayed the Hairspray, once that was dry I added the beige colour. Then once that was touch-dry I attacked it with an old toothbrush. Update time! A full hour and a half since the last one   |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on May 7, 2012 9:27:34 GMT -5
It turned out very well! Keep up the good work, Cosmic.
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Post by Jackal-0311 on May 7, 2012 12:29:58 GMT -5
WOW, awesome work.
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Post by Cosmic on May 7, 2012 13:14:38 GMT -5
Thanks Lads I've done some more but no pics at the moment. Just started the tyres and now it's starting to come together! |
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Post by magot on May 7, 2012 13:28:05 GMT -5
good start Cosmic.
I do love the hairspray technique for its simplicity and stunning results.
I am now working on a dozer blade as shown in masterclass 1
Nice idea to let us follow your miniature painting, it's almost real time :-)
when will you distribute your first how to ...... DVD ?? (or youtube movie)
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Post by teku18 on May 7, 2012 14:22:24 GMT -5
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Cosmic on May 7, 2012 15:04:41 GMT -5
good start Cosmic. I do love the hairspray technique for its simplicity and stunning results. I am now working on a dozer blade as shown in masterclass 1 Nice idea to let us follow your miniature painting, it's almost real time :-) when will you distribute your first how to ...... DVD ?? (or youtube movie) Haha well I've been thinking about a youtube video, but then again I think I'll let the professionals do that Haha well someones happy ;D Do you approve then Teku? To help you make your decision, here's my progress right now!....    |
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Post by Gerner on May 7, 2012 15:11:20 GMT -5
Cosmic..
If I was rich I would give you a full time job painting my miniatures..
Damn I hate you. (Don't worry, it is just the envy talking, I actual like you.)
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Post by optimat on May 7, 2012 15:25:54 GMT -5
Those look fantastic. The paint chipping and weathering really makes it look like it's been speeding over dunes and the tyres match perfectly. Inspired! Can't wait for my big guns entry to arrive!
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Post by teku18 on May 7, 2012 15:41:49 GMT -5
Gerner has it about right. It looks amazing as I knew it would. Absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see it finished. Now I just have to figure out how to make my other vehicles look like this haha.
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on May 7, 2012 17:18:05 GMT -5
Pure awesome...  |
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Post by Cosmic on May 8, 2012 3:43:39 GMT -5
Cosmic.. If I was rich I would give you a full time job painting my miniatures.. Damn I hate you. (Don't worry, it is just the envy talking, I actual like you.) You could pay me in Models?  And thank you Ooooo your big guns entry is something similar then? Cheers glad you approve! I've just undercoated all the remaining parts so they should be finished by tonight. Thanks Trooper I can't wait to get started on the Taurus too! Cosmic, out!! |
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Post by Gerner on May 8, 2012 4:54:27 GMT -5
Cosmic.. If I was rich I would give you a full time job painting my miniatures.. Damn I hate you. (Don't worry, it is just the envy talking, I actual like you.) You could pay me in Models? And thank you I'm considering just sending you models so I can see pretty pictures of them painted. |
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Post by Cosmic on May 8, 2012 6:27:26 GMT -5
Haha that could work too! I've just started the Driver, he's almost there. And I've started assembling the final pieces, they're all dry fitted in the pictures....  Without Turret  With Turret   I was very wary about the blue armour for the driver. But now I quite like it, it breaks up the colour scheme subtly, but very well. Next up, finished pictures! Cosmic |
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Post by The Hawk! on May 8, 2012 7:13:09 GMT -5
And now I want Elysian/ Harkani Warhawks! >.< *Wonders of to Mantic Games*
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Post by 3ff3ct on May 8, 2012 7:25:27 GMT -5
Sadly, the Adepts hadn't worked out why the ejector seat also cut the pilots legs offThis project is looking damn good!!! You're getting on with it pretty quickly too
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