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Post by Cosmic on Apr 16, 2012 11:34:53 GMT -5
No Tanith I'm afraid Foster, but here's a nice heroic pose from my new banner bearer!!  For the EMPRAH! |
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Post by BG. Foster on Apr 16, 2012 11:38:02 GMT -5
Did you know I'd be the first to look? Looks fantastic and therefore I'm not too disappointed there's no Tanith
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 16, 2012 11:46:25 GMT -5
Very possibly  Here's an edited version too!...  |
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Post by Walrus on Apr 16, 2012 12:07:59 GMT -5
*is envious*
Sorry to say it buddy.. But when I figure out how to take people's skills straight from their brains you're right up there on my list of targets.
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 16, 2012 12:52:25 GMT -5
*is envious* Sorry to say it buddy.. But when I figure out how to take people's skills straight from their brains you're right up there on my list of targets. You can't reach my brain when I've.....COVERED IT IN KITCHEN FOIL!! *makes a cool Guardsmen helmet out of shiny metal* Thanks though Walrus An here's the first Bodyguard....   Here's the completed Army so far......  Just imagine that with a valk and another Infantry Squad ;D which are currently being made! Cosmic |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 16, 2012 13:29:52 GMT -5
What's your secret to getting the Standard to look so crisp? I hate painting Standards.
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 16, 2012 14:32:24 GMT -5
What's your secret to getting the Standard to look so crisp? I hate painting Standards. You're not alone! I've always hated Banners too. Basically you need a good colourscheme and plenty of washes. My new one is basically based around Black, Grey and White as you can see. This means a Black Wash is naturally perfect as it shades all of the colours. My old style of Banner had Red and White, therefore a Red Wash on the trim would seep over into the White and stain it, something you don't want. It's hard to explain.....but I hope that helps a little! |
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Post by F.K.M on Apr 16, 2012 15:06:36 GMT -5
I wish so very badly i had your painting skills. If i remember that conversion was suggested by somebody else though.
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 16, 2012 15:08:08 GMT -5
I wish so very badly i had your painting skills. If i remember that conversion was suggested by somebody else though. FKM in the Picture Posts section? Blimey. But thank you  yeah it was but I can't find the original thread. |
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 17, 2012 6:25:02 GMT -5
Valkyrie: WIP   As you can now see I have started on the Valk so hopefully it'll get finished this week. I'm streaking the rust and grime to show a level of movement to the model, once it's all done it should look pretty good. Cosmic
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Apr 17, 2012 6:27:11 GMT -5
It's all looking great, Cosmic! More! MOAR!!!  |
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Post by Peter Cooman on Apr 17, 2012 6:37:44 GMT -5
Great stuff mate!!! Then again, your entire tread is |
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Post by The Hawk! on Apr 17, 2012 6:46:15 GMT -5
Damn it Cosmic!! Awsome Comand squads, Valk's?! Whats next.... An Imperator Class Titan?! I honestly never know what your gonna send rolling towards us next Great work buddy, Can't wait to see more Dave |
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 17, 2012 7:07:49 GMT -5
It's all looking great, Cosmic! More! MOAR!!! Thanks Trooper and don't worry there's plenty more to come! Thank you very much Ptere it really means a lot. Cheers Dave Haha well as much as I'd love an Imperator I think I'm going to settle for a Reaver in a few months time EDIT I've just noticed I'm quoted in Daves Signature! Wooo! Sig love ;D |
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Post by The Hawk! on Apr 17, 2012 7:10:47 GMT -5
Please excuse me.... My underwear just got filled at the mention of a second titan thread.... *runs to underwear draw*
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Post by emptyhat on Apr 17, 2012 7:28:49 GMT -5
The face on that standard bearer looks great. I really need to get my flesh painting in order.
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Post by treadiculous on Apr 17, 2012 7:52:24 GMT -5
If you get a reaver then I'm going to have to bring my Super-Heavy Ork horde to yours and go Apoc!
Might have to make a Southern UK Meet Up for all those who dwell in the warmer sunnier more expensive part of the world (where a pint of beer by the sea can cost £4.50 easily!).
Amazing stuff as always.. though I do think your standard bearer is rubbish.
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..yeah right!... truely inspiring stuff mate!.. keep 'em coming!
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 17, 2012 9:23:21 GMT -5
Please excuse me.... My underwear just got filled at the mention of a second titan thread.... *runs to underwear draw* Well if I do get a get a Reaver then you better stock up on adult nappies too Cheers Emptyhat Sounds a plan! Southern meet up would be amazing too Summer perhaps? And thank you very much.
I've been working on the Valk non-stop all day today so here's where I am at this very moment.....   I've managed to make the painting process quicker by changing my scheme a little. In the past on vehicles I would paint them Grey, then Black wash, and then go back over in Grey to tidy each individual panel up, then highlight. With the Valk I'm just basecoating Grey, then washing just the recesses with Black, and then highlighting. It has really saved time and has given it a very worn look. Also, keep an eye on the Golden Guardsmen. My entry is themed on this Army and I think you may like it Cosmic |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 17, 2012 10:20:07 GMT -5
Another question for you, Cosmic, To get the streaking rust effect, do you use white spirit (I think that's what it's called) Or do you just do a very very light drybrushing?
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 17, 2012 10:22:36 GMT -5
Another question for you, Cosmic, To get the streaking rust effect, do you use white spirit (I think that's what it's called) Or do you just do a very very light drybrushing? The rust is this stuff..... www.creativemodels.co.uk/ak_interactive_rust_streaks_-p-22218.htmlYou're supposed to do the streaks by hand and then 'stump' them with White spirit. However for the Valk all I did was place dots of the Rust where I wanted it, and then used a sponge to quickly streak it along the surface |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 17, 2012 12:31:53 GMT -5
Thanks again, Cosmic. I may have to pick some of this stuff up
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Post by teku18 on Apr 17, 2012 13:18:00 GMT -5
Is making some of your weathering detail as easy as using a sponge?!? Don't know why I never thought of doing that. The valk looks amazing man. Might have you paint some stuff for me sometime if the price is right haha. Real great stuff.
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Apr 17, 2012 13:52:20 GMT -5
Eoic as always cosmic my good sir. I eagerly await your next update!
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 17, 2012 15:45:27 GMT -5
Is making some of your weathering detail as easy as using a sponge?!? Don't know why I never thought of doing that. The valk looks amazing man. Might have you paint some stuff for me sometime if the price is right haha. Real great stuff. Yup it's all done with a sponge. I just sponge te black on randomly, once that's fully dry, I then use the sponge to streak some more black across Haha well the price will be right I can promise you that just drop me a PM sometime if you want. Thank you Cheers Shostak . There'll be another update tomorrow night hopefully. |
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 18, 2012 7:00:12 GMT -5
Not the best photo but here's the Valk about 80% done!  |
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yeah it was but I can't find the original thread.
