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Post by: inmygravenimage
Exciting times! Good looking stuff.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Washes are my favourite paints. They just work so well
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Agreed! Washes do so much for so little! That base is looking excellent Knightley, definitely worthy of the knight to stand upon it!
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@Graven - Very exciting, I keep looking at this thing and giggling
@WarbossDakka - I remember when devlan mud wash first came out, it was literal skill wash, paint the model, do the wash, congratulate your self for a job well done.
@Justaerin - Cheers!
Update: More work on layering on the base, the Rhino has had its edges done etc
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Post by: Solar_lion
Very Nice.. like all the color ranges your using , breaks up the base well.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
What chapter is the Rhino from? I'm guessing a Smurf or (god forbid) a Crimson Fist? Lovely painting by the way.
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@Solar - Cheers, I was tempted to keep it to three colours across the whole base, but when I did a little test it looks bizarre and jarring, so much more colour was added!
@WarbossDakka - Thanks! see below for the tank reveal
Update: Weathering was added as well as some free hand. Grass will need to be added and water effect in one of the shell holes around the feet
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Nothing warms a heretics heart more than to see a smurf-mobile lay broken underfoot. Truly a glorious base Knightley. Is that a premade base, or made of your bitz?
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Post by: d00mspire
I basically see what you did there.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Excellent. Good to see the smurfs crushed by a massive frickin' robot.
I'm going to pretend you didn't make that pun btw
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Wow, lots of hate for the Ultramarines in this thread. As a Dark Angels player, I'm just glad that wreck isn't green...
Seriously, nice job on the base!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Really nice job on the derelict rhino.
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Post by: Knightley
@Justaerin - Thanks! the base is an old GW scenery piece called battlescape IIRC
@d00m - Some would chastise me for my puns, some, well they just run with it
@WarbossDakka - Aww come on, I worked that in perfectly, and you know I'll continue to make even more puns with other extremities!
@Zerg - Course there is, its a common thread because of Matt Ward IIRC, oh and as an FYI there is some DA wreckage on the base as well, a shoulder pad and a helmet.
@Gits - Thank you
Update: working from the ground up, onto the toes!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
I'm going to be ignoring a lot of the titles, aren't I
You gotta start somewhere, and the toes are probably the best spot.
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@WarbossDakka - Hahah, course most people may just open up the thread and look at the pretty photos.
Update: Feet pretty much done, needs some squiggles and parchment names, but all in all done
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
These titles are toe-tally rediculous! But those feet are lookin' pretty sweet, squiggle away good sir!
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@Justaerin - I know, I can't help myself. I think I'll squiggle the toes once I apply them to the base.
Update: Moving up to the legs now, base colours applied and washes started
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Post by: WarbossDakka
I swear the jokes get worse.
All jokes aside, I can't see myself ever getting a Titan, it would take me ages just to get the colours right! Well done either way.
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Post by: Mad..
The jokes in the titles are stunning, perfectly suited to be dad jokes for years to come.
The big robot is coming along really well Knightley, how's the motivation levels going while working on something this massive yet detailed?
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Post by: evildrcheese
Amazing work on the base Knightley.
And the feet.
And the legs.
EDC
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Post by: Camkierhi
Really fantastic work so far, always difficult with larger models, but you seem unphased at the moment, great work.
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Post by: d00mspire
This model is looking leg-endary.
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Post by: Cleatus
Looking good!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - As most things, it will get worse before it gets better I tell you the colour side of things is something I'm still struggling with, so don't feel to bad.
@Mad - Who's to say they aren't my dad jokes for now! motivation levels are waning at this point, legs aren't the most fun thing to paint.
@EDC - Thanks
@Cam - There are so many details I'm worried I'll get caught up in trying to pick them all out :(
@d00m - Love it, some puns coming in are always appreciated.
@Cleatus - Cheers!
Update: Almost finished the legs.
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Update: some tricky photography going on here, Base colours and a wash done
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Post by: WarbossDakka
The skeleton would drive me insane! Nice work.
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@WarbossDakka - Cheers
Update: finished the legs, then realised I forgot the pistons, oops
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Pumpin' grand indeed amigo. Don't forget the squiggles!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Even the PISTONS have imperium symbols on! That's a bit excessive Mechanicum, come on now.
Very nice
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Post by: evildrcheese
Really cool! Loving the cultist conversions!
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Post by: Theophony
WarbossDakka wrote:Even the PISTONS have imperium symbols on! That's a bit excessive Mechanicum, come on now.
Very nice
Everything sacred must have skulls , and cogs, or the machine spirit will be cross and that invites chaos.
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - Thanks, I'll do my best not to forget (mind you with all these reminders I wont have an excuse eh?)
@WarbossDakka - What hilarious is once the shin armour is in place, you can only see like 1 or 2 of them, go figure right?
@EDC - Cultist conversions? Can't say I see what you mean.
@Theophony - Purge the unclean as they say
Update: figured I needed a bit more to show than just legs today, so over the weekend there was some airbrush work.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Is that the main armour colour done in one go? That's some serious pace going there. I always laugh when I see purity seals on titan armour. Like who would put that there? Looking forward to the event I'll have to dub the "squiggling". It will be glorious.
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
WarbossDakka wrote:
I always laugh when I see purity seals on titan armour. Like who would put that there?
It's like those stickers you used to get for doing something in school. I just imagine this little techpriest jumping up, slapping a purity seal on his leg, and saying "you've earned this!"
But so far, wow. Everything's lookin' pretty good despite the size of this project. Keep going Knightley!
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Post by: Dysartes
I see grey things...
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Post by: Mad..
A sea of Grey... can still be drowned in a sea of Tyranids
Good steady progress being made, I can't wait to see it in the flesh in our New Years game (in whatever state it might be)
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Post by: Solar_lion
I love when a Titan finally starts coming together. You start to envision what the final product will look like. Good Job!
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Post by: Camkierhi
For me I love the way it looks right now, never really get the whole brightly coloured huge walking robot thing, battleship grey is so much more practical. Don't get me wrong the paintwork on some of these monsters is amazing, but a reality check would be, how and why would you do it.
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Post by: d00mspire
Looking grey-t!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Yeah just the primary layer, I tried something a little different and had a darker section of each plate to the bottom right of said plate, it'll then be edge highlighted as normal.
@Justaerin - Cheers, I can imagine a little tech preist giving the leg a hug, and shedding a little tear at how awesome his titan is for getting so many participation purity seals.
@Dysartes - Some of them don't know they're grey
@Zerg - sonofa... you had me going there for a moment
@Mad - I await that moment when the sea of grey goes apocalyptic removing the sea of tyranids and everything in a 30 inch radius
@Solar - Yeah, I am fully getting super excited for this thing, I did another test fit before getting underway with the glue and I am very excited
@Cam - Heh, well I might shatter that with big swathes of Red, White and a spot of blue
@d00m - This guy, this guy gets it, them puns are on point!
Update: Rise my hound, rise.... well at least on to your legs, we'll sort the rest of you soon enough. Using a 2 part epoxy resin to ensure this guy isn't going to fall apart when handled. Will let you know how it went tomorrow
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Post by: Solar_lion
As I work on my Reaver I'm constantly looking at the pieces and realizing there is so much still left to do. A lot more time for sure.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Nice to see the beast coming together.
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Post by: d00mspire
I see the light of completion glowing lamb-ently.
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Post by: Knightley
@Solar - Oh yes, when I laid out all the bits for the Warhound I was considerably daunted, I can only imagine how bad the Reaver would be!
@Gits - Yep, having a standing model now is definitely a "Step" in the right direction (god I'm terrible with my puns of late)
@d00m - my man!
Update: Resin glue has now dried! it stands and oh boy is this thing rigid
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Post by: WarbossDakka
You were so paparazzi when taking this photo weren't you.
He's looking great
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Much like that knight and the rhino, you're "crushin" it!
Really liking where this is going, that tank really draws the eye!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
It's amazing how chicken-like the legs look without the armor plates in place.
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Knightley wrote:Update: Resin glue has now dried! it stands and oh boy is this thing rigid
Is that a really rigid Titan in your pocket or are you happy to see me?
All dirty jokes aside, it's cool watching this thing come together. A model like this would be out of my league both price-wise and hobby skill-wise, but I enjoy watching everyone else put their Titans together. You seem to be making more progress than the others so far, too!
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Post by: evildrcheese
Making good progress Knightly!
EDC
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Post by: Dysartes
Bonus points if the eventual pose is very Vogue.
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Post by: d00mspire
This is an out-stand-ing model!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - I asked the legs to work the camera but all I got was lifeless and rigid, I did the best with what I was given
@Justaerin - awesome, I was worried the blue would overpower the whole thing, good to hear its just eye catching
@Gits - Oh yes, needs to get into some 'squats' (not the retconned ones) and enjoy the burn.
@Zerg - I'm always happy, to see you. I do have to admit this model has tested me like no other, getting the legs to fit in the right way and I am always in fear of making a mistake.
@EDC - Thanks man
@Dysartes - Hah, I'll need to make some arms in the vogue pose, Madonna would be very jealous
@d00m - Stand up and take a bow for the best pun this week
Update: thigh plates started
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Post by: d00mspire
Don't chicken out of your titan-building quest! Sometimes you have to stand back and say to yourself, I can do it!
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Post by: whalemusic360
Thighs are pure af.
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Post by: Knightley
@d00m - Thats what I need, cheerleaders chanting motivation messages out side my door!
@Whale - Chur
Update: thigh plates were quick to get done
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Post by: WarbossDakka
The squigglening has begun.
It was well overdue
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Looking good!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Lovely work so far, Knightley .
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Post by: ZergSmasher
The leg-plate's connected to the...thigh plate! The thigh-plate's connected to the...hip plate! (sorry, trying to come up with a joke after a hard day at work and this was the best I could do!)
Anyways, those thigh plates are looking pretty awesome (and just look at those squiggles!). Were a lot of those details like the purity seals sculpted on, or are they add-on bits from your bits box?
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Haha, in which case I've only given you a taste
@Gits - Thanks
@AoV - Cheers!
@Zerg - Pretty much all the details were glued on the plate, all the parchments and skulls are additional
Update: Started on the lower let plates, I think I should have the red go further down and not stop to abruptly
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Post by: inmygravenimage
I dunno, I think it's ok, there's a logical "line" there that they follow. Very impressed how smooth the white is at that scale.
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Post by: evildrcheese
Nice plates. Lovely squiggles on the thigh plates.
EDC
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - Thanks, I think so as well, I ended up following the line down. Took 3 coats of white to get a nice white base though
@EDC - Cheers
Update: finished up some of the base colours, made the red go all the way down
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Lookin' good! The red stripe looks fine to me, a nice contrast.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Lovely.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
That's very effective Knightley, well done
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Post by: Knightley
Justaerin - Cheers!
@Gits - Thank you
@WarbossDakka - Thanks
Update: Layers applied to the shins
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Post by: WarbossDakka
The skulls are very menacing. It's funny that picking out the teeth and cheekbones make it look much better. Well done mate
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Post by: d00mspire
These are completely astoni-shin-g!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Thanks, and yeah I agree small things add so much when used sparingly @d00m - Gah, I can't believe I missed that pun! bravo sir Update: Almost forgot the crotch plate... lets see what puns this will generate
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Post by: WarbossDakka
I'm sorry, I couldn't bring myself to make a pun! I will say the airbrush highlights are great, and the edge highlights sell it very well. Nice work!
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@WarbossDakka - Cheers
Update: Armour plates are attached!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
That... looks crackin' good!
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Post by: Solar_lion
Good Job.. 1/2 way there!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Halfway there, and the more interesting half is up next too!
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Post by: evildrcheese
Excellent work so far, your grey/red/white scheme really is eye catching.
EDC
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Awesome stuff so far
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Post by: d00mspire
This looks like a titan of a job, but you're doing well!
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Post by: Knightley
@Gits - Thanks! @Solar - And I'm livin' on a prayer @WarbossDakka - I dunno, those legs were quite interesting if I don't say so. @EDC - Thank you @AoV - Cheers! @d00m - Is that really a pun Update: started on the crew and head
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Further a-head than I expected, well done!
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Post by: Alaricuk
Loving this Titan build, have my Lucius boxed in the loft so watching the stunning work here is getting me tempted to make it my project for 2017. Really top notch stuff
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Wow, that cockpit has plenty of detail for you to do. I thought my Stormsurge's cockpit was busy...
Those screens will probably get some suitably glowy squiggles, yes?
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Post by: brushcommando
Good Progress! I'm sure you'll have a lovely result in the end. It's not brain surgery after all... oh wait...
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Post by: Camkierhi
Fantastic pace bud, you are doing really great, your work is awesome, so much wonderful detail, the legs are the bee's knees mate.
Merry Christmas bud.
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Post by: Dysartes
You're making good progress there, Knightley.
Given your pace to date, how long do you expect it to take you to finish the painting?
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Looking great so far. Like previously said the detail is fantastic, keep trucking mate.
Merry Christmas to ya Knightley!
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Post by: Azazelx
That titan is coming together fantastically. Very impressive build, mate.
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Post by: Knightley
@Justaerin - Oh yes, that pun!
@Alaricuk - Totally worth it as a project, my advice would be plan, plan, test fit, re-adjust the plan, test fit, come up with a new plan, sod the plan and just wing it
@Zerg - Oh, yes and some of this wont be able to be seen once the guys are in!
@Brushcommando - Hahha very true, I would need to get my medical practitioners licence to finish the head off
@Cam - Merry Xmas Cam, hope your day goes well! I wouldn't say its a great pace, I've seen many painters chew through much more than I could do.
@Dysartes - I hope to get it all done by the end of January (its summer here in NZ so I expect more time out of the house for the next month)
@WarbossDakka - Merry Christmas Warboss! thanks for the motivational words
@Azazelx - Thanks!
Update: Merry Xmas all! today I'll let you see the crew now that they are completed
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Ohhh... I love your titan crew. Great paint job so far .
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Post by: d00mspire
Sounds like your crew-sing along with your paint job!
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@AoV - Thank you!
@d00m - On point!
Update: lets view the inside of the cockpit
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Post by: Azazelx
Coming along very nicely...
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Post by: Dysartes
You certainly seem a-head of the game, Knightley.
Really like those monitors with what appears to be lines of text - is that done in a similar fashion to the Knightley Patented Squiggle Process, but with a lighter version of the colour you used to paint the monitor with?
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Post by: Solar_lion
Very knightly monitors in that Titan!
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Post by: inmygravenimage
I never cease to be amazed at your patience!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Nice screens, Knightley .
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Post by: Knightley
@Azazelx - Thanks
@Dysartes - Love the pun! regarding the monitors, once I go to doing the final highlight on the screens, I add some white and make it translucent and squiggle away
@Solar - course, would you expect anything different?
@Graven - Cheers man!
@AoV - Thank you
Update: Glued the crew in and did some touch ups, also added some base colors on to the face plate
And the face plate
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Update: underway the top section that is removable, and I realise that this will be covered up by that grating. Le sigh'
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Post by: tipios
Just did another major chatch up with your stuff!!!!!
Epic as usual.
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Post by: Dysartes
I may need to change the record here, but that is some good work, Knightley.
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Some of the better detail on a lot of GW/FW models ends up covered up when the model is assembled. Kinda defeats the purpose. Anyhow, the cockpit looks amazing; you really did great picking out all those little details. How much is left to do on this thing?
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Post by: inmygravenimage
I like big bots and I cannot lie.
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Post by: d00mspire
I feel like I need a pun of titanic proportions just to reward you for all of the work you've done so far! Absolutely amazing!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Hey, I was only away for a few days and you've done loads! Well done mate.
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Post by: evildrcheese
Excellent progress, the crew and cockpit are particularly awesome!
EDC
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Post by: Knightley
@Tipios - I bet it was a major catch up, what was the last thing I had painted since your last check up?
@Dysartes - Common ideal, try to come up with something witty/funny about a painted piece, end up saying looks good. TBH i'd be happy with a bad pun
@Zerg - I know right, there is a ton of detail on the inside that will never been seen again. I know its there but everyone looking at it wont.
@Graven - You other heretics can't deny....
@d00m - Tell you what, cook something up and I'll let you know if it appeases papa squiggle
@WarbossDakka - Dont disappear to long or the whole thing will be done before you know it.
@EDC - Thanks!
Update: continuing with the back theme, heres the underside
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Post by: tipios
HA, page 138ish you were doing some chaos stuff!
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@Tipios - Oh wow, that is a while! must be nice to be able to see so many different things since then
Update: Lets get started on the weapons!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Those are some serious Plasma vents. Are you going to paint a bit of OSL on them?
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Post by: ZergSmasher
That plasma weapon almost looks big enough that you could attach a grip to it and use it as a plasma pistol for cosplay or something. I love 40k plasma weapons, so I'm really looking forward to how this one ends up when it's done!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - I may give it a try, its a nice model, I'd hate to spoil it
@Zerg - I know right, its the length of a landraider!
Update: Got the washes on the Gun!
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Post by: Dysartes
Hope you have a good New Year, Knightley - and that the Warhound doesn't give you too many problems in the run to finishing it off.
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Post by: Knightley
Happy New Year Dysartes! I'm sure I can tame the beast, it''ll just take time.
Wow another year has come and gone! I guess I should have a look at my goals for 2016 and lets see if I managed to tick any of them off?
Items for 2016
1. Complete a Tau Army
Smashed this out in the beginning of the year and rather quickly, The colour scheme was very easy to do and I could power through many units quickly
2. Do a Large Lord of War model (possibly a Forgeworld model)
Tick, I also started on another, shame I couldn't get wolfy done before the end of the year, but i'll be on track for this year
3. Clear out my Assembled/unprimed Box and paint those models
I got started, got things primed and underway, but certainly not completed
4. Make Markers for stunned/Shaken/Immobilized/Hull points for the table
Whelp, I totally forgot about this one, this year eh?
5. Play More games vs mates
Oh yes, Mad and I have had almost monthly games which is a ton more than the previous year! Thank you Mad!
6. Get Faster at Commission work
With the Tau and the deathwatch I painted I felt my speed was quicker this year than last
All in all a distracting year, the large projects got done, but the commission work did take up a chunk. All up I painted 249 models this year, which is less than last year, but not by much, a lot more commission work this year I guess.
2017 goals?
1. Make Markers for stunned/Shaken/Immobilized/Hull points for the table
2. Complete another Large Forgeworld model
3. Finish my assembled box models (mainly GK's left now)
4. Convince my Brother to start an Army
5. Maybe paint some more D&D models
As part of the year in review here are the painted models on the table
2016 Picture
2017 Picture I've had to adjust the pictures due to the new room I moved into.
Other shots
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Post by: angelofvengeance
By the power of Greyskull... That's a lot of man-dollies! Kudos to you on getting them all painted up!
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Post by: Dysartes
By the power of Grey-squiggle, I think you'll find.
You're right, though, that is a heck of a lot of models on that table.
It cannae take the strain, Cap'n...
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
My lord that's a collection! Well done this year Knightley, truly a mighty feat!
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Post by: Nevelon
Impressive. Very Impressive.
Nice work as always, and that’s an awesome amount of minis!
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Post by: d00mspire
You have an amazing collection, Knightley! Worthy of a knighthood!
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Well, that makes my year-end roundup look downright pathetic! Well done on getting all those painted! Here's hoping 2017 is even better! P.S. If you want a different opponent sometime you could always pay my way down to New Zealand to play with you!
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Post by: Knightley
@AoV - I know, my other half said I have a problem and I should stop collecting models.... Ha!
@Dysartes - If all goes well, this year then the end of year all model picture will just be Imperial with no Xenos on the board, might have plenty of room then!
@Justaerin - Thank you!
@Nev - Cheeers
@d00m - Love the pun, it's accurate
@Zerg - You can hardly call your pathetic, if you put paint to model, then your streets ahead of other who didn't *cough* looking at you Steve *cough*
Update: Starting on some layering on the plasma cannon thing
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Plasma cannon is going to kick bottom. I thought I was doing well with 130 things painted last year and the crisp table looks mighty fine indeed, sir.
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - 130 is nothing to scoff at, your miles ahead of anyone who's not painting!
Update: Tried some OSL, please let me know what you think?
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Looks great. Don't know what you were worried about
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
The OSL looks really good! Was it airbrushed on?
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Post by: tipios
Nice and subtle OSL. Well done for even attempting it. Scary
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Moar! MOAR!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Coming along nicely, Knightley.
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Post by: ZergSmasher
The OSL looks fine, nice and subtle like it should be. Too often I see it overdone, even by professional painting studios. It shouldn't overwhelm the rest of the paintjob, and yours certainly doesn't, which is great. I wouldn't even attempt OSL myself at this point, but maybe someday. Might need an airbrush first, though.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Really nice work, been lurking, but not much to add to the conversation, it is looking brilliant, getting an itch now.
Your yearly roundup is a thing of beauty as well.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Crew is looking very spiffy Knightley. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Heh, thanks, if I were to do it again, I would go darker further out and add a bit more glow, I say this now that the trial run went well
@Justaerin - All done by dry brushing my man!
@Tipios - Thank you
@Graven - More OSL? crikey a little demanding aren't ya
@AoV - Cheers!
@Zerg - I did mine all by brush, and I was of the same opinion as you OSL still scares the pants off me and every time I try it I fear I'll ruin the model.
@Cam - Thanks, if I can supply an itch to someone.... might want to get that checked out by a doctor
@Gits - Merry Xmas and happy new year to you
Update: On to the Turbo Laser next!
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Post by: brushcommando
Looking nice! love the glow on the plasma...whatever a plasma gun that big is called.
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Post by: d00mspire
Your OSL skill is epic!
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Ah, the other big gun! Any OSL plans for this bad boy?
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Post by: WarbossDakka
They're some big gubbinz. It's gonna be epic when its done! I think this project is coming to a close soon right?
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Post by: Azazelx
Just to add my voice to the choir - the OSL on the Plasma Cannon looks very effective. I wasn't too sure when I initially saw it basecoated in blue, but you've done an excellent job.
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Post by: Knightley
@Brushcommando - Thanks, welcome to the thread as well
@d00m - Thanks, Its still in its infancy as a skill, maybe it'll get better
@Justaerin - Nah, I want to try the same look as my techmarine in terminator armour's weapon
@WarbossDakka - Just have the top part of the chest to do and its done!
@Azazelx - Thank you, gotta have a small bit of faith eh?
Update: Got the laser washed
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Washed out turbo - this is the weapon of a failed Power Ranger?
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@Dysartes - Hahah yes, you can play it like a flute!
Update: got some interesting looks on the barrels, what say you?
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Oh I like the swirly feathering.
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Post by: Dysartes
Definitely gives the impression of channelled energy - looks good.
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Post by: tipios
Nice touch.
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Ooooh love the lasers
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Post by: Nevelon
I like the effect, but it looks very regular. I think I’d have preferred a more scattered/swirly pattern. Right now you have curves, which implies a certain amount of free-form organic patterns, but they are in regular intervals, which is far more ordered.
Not that curves can’t be regular. If you had a subtle pattern of sine waves dancing across the core, that seems very laser-like. But with the core line and bright spots escaping from it, I feel that the escapees are leaving in an orderly fashion.
IMHO, etc.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
For the effect itself though, it looks great getting bright toward the ends. And while it does look 'orderly', doesn't necessarily mean bad. Just do some stray squiggles and you should be sorted!
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - Thanks, I had just done the energy beam down the center, but realised there was a lot of real estate that wasn't used, so added the off shot energy bits.
@Dysartes - Cool, that was the goal!
@Tipios - Thank you
@AoV - Cheers!
@Nev - Thats some great feedback, I agree with you on a lot of points there as well, the goal was to mimic the effect I made on the spoilered weapon, but as the barrels were a touch larger I wanted to fill the space a bit more however, felt that lightening would be a touch out of place as its focusing the power. I've pretty much done the turbo laser for now, but will consider going back over and adjusting some of the effects, again thanks for the feedback!
@WarbossDakka - Maybe I should just squiggle all over the barrels eh?
Update: I added some squiggles to the body of the gun, I hadn't read the comments for the ideas on the energy bits of the barrels.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Got some squiggles in there. Awesome weapon mate!
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Post by: Eggroll
Nice job on the weapons - definitely unique and something I haven't seen before but it works!
Also just saw your models on the table for 2017 - great job on that as well! Did you do a point or model total?
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Post by: evildrcheese
Loving what you've done with the laser barrels, nice work.
EDC
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Well done! That smooth little flow on the TL is really cool, and adds to your painting style.
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Post by: d00mspire
Very nice work Knightley!
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Happy to help
@Eggroll - I didn't, I really should though I bet my insurance company would like to know how much to insure it for and I would need pictures/amounts for that. Stay tuned then.
@EDC - Thanks mate
@Justaerin - Thank you for the kind words
@d00m - Cheers!
Update: On to the last bit, the torso!
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Post by: Dysartes
Is the carapace going to be removable, Knightley, so you can see the internal detail?
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Oooh, big parts! Like the "racing stripes" on the back, makes it run down heretics fasta!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Lovely work on the weapons! I was wondering what you were going to do with those.
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Lovely shading on the big carapce plates, there. Not easy to do well.
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Post by: Knightley
@Dysartes - Oh yes, I spent far to much time on the interior to hide it!
@Justaerin - Course, how else would you run down heretics??
@Gits - Well I tried a couple of things, but I do wonder if I should have done OSL on both weapons?
@Graven - Yeah I had to do that a couple of times, even now its not perfect.
Update: Some washes applied to the hull
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Post by: tipios
Can't wait to see this all together.
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Post by: Camkierhi
WOW this is moving on a pace, beautiful work, love that shading on the panels, all looking stunning bud.
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@Tipios - you and me both buddy!
@Cam - Its going quickly, Christmas holidays rule!
Update: Finished of the washing!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Looking fantastic Knightley. You still on holiday? I wouldn't mind a longer holiday to be honest...
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Post by: Solar_lion
All most complete! Excellent. Will be a nice add to any Army.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
That's looking simply beautiful Knightley...
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Yep till Monday!
@Solar - Fingers crossed it fits with the look of my marines and GK's I'm worried the shaded panels will make him to unique
@Gits - Cheers!
Update: Starting to raise the colours up!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Beautiful work, Knightley .
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Wow, I love it! How much more is there to do on this thing?
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@AoV - Thank you
@Zerg - Not much, after the edge highlighting will be squiggles and assembly!
Update: Edge highlighting underway, almost done!
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Looks sweet as pie!
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@Graven - You've had a slice, how about the whole cake?
Update; I'm going to just put this here for the moment
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Awe. Pure Awe is what i'm feeling right now. For such a large model, you've put so much effort into the little details, especially the two weapons. Congratulations on a huge job, well done.
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Wow, just...wow! Words do it no justice AT ALL. I'd love to see more pictures that really show off all the detail on that model!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
That is a thing of beauty, Knightley. Great work! Love the threat of imminent doom from the lasers and plasma gun.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Stunning bud. such a great piece.
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Post by: tipios
Well done
Looks amazing!
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Post by: evildrcheese
Superb work! An excellent centrepiece!
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Post by: Matt.Kingsley
That's one crisp Warhound Knightly, congrats on the effort!
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Post by: d00mspire
I have strange sensations flowing through my body - this titan is one capable of creating legends.
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Post by: Knightley
@Justaerin - Yeah looking at it completed, perhaps I went a bit to overboard?
@Zerg - Thanks! Check below for more pics
@AoV - Cheers
@Cam - Thank you.
@Tipios - Appreciate the praise
@EDC - Thank you!
@M.K - Indeed Crisp and Clean!
@d00m - I was struggling to come up with a final pun to end all puns, any thoughts?
Update: Man my lightbox/camera combo sucks for such a large model, I really didn't think this through.
Front
Low
Feet
Top
Right
Rear
Left
Cockpit
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Moar squiggles!
Nope, actually, it's simply stunning.
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Post by: Azazelx
Beautiful work there mate - and quite an accomplishment to complete such a literally huge project.
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Post by: Dysartes
Nicely done, Knightley - when are you starting on a Reaver?
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Nope! The amount of detail on this behemoth is just right. ALL the squiggles!
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Post by: d00mspire
This is a titanic and legendary piece of work. Perhaps it should become a knight, Sir Squiggles!
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Post by: ZergSmasher
You really outdid yourself on this one, Knightley! It looks fantastic!
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - Is it a shrine to the squiggle god?
@Azazelx - Yeah, he's sitting on top of the shelf staring out over the room, he does cut an imposing figure when viewed from below.
@Dysartes - Ha! at least 3-4 years away, I have to work through all the models I have brought already!
@Justaerin - Thank you!
@d00m - I like the sound of that, Sir Squiggles the bold
@Zerg - Cheers!
Update: Phew, well that was one heck of a mission, time to go a little bit smaller and work on some troops for a change of pace. Almost feel like I've spent to long on one model and suffering burn out :( So right now, working on 15 interceptor packs for some metal interceptors.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Welcome to Club Titan. Would you ever do a large scale model like that again, or going to keep it smaller from now on?
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Post by: Solar_lion
Welcome indeed. nice center piece for the army. Now go kill something with it.
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@Whale - Thanks, invites to the club are rather select eh? must own a titan or no entry? I have one more Knight Titan Castigator to paint, its assembled, but I need to do work on the base, after that I have no more plans for huge models again!
@Solar - Will do! I have an apoc game planned in the next 3 months.
Update: more base colours added, I may have bitten off more than I can chew with 15 packs....
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Glorious! Simply glorious! Congratulations Knightley... it's magnificent.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Knightley wrote:@Whale - Thanks, invites to the club are rather select eh? must own a titan or no entry? I have one more Knight Titan Castigator to paint, its assembled, but I need to do work on the base, after that I have no more plans for huge models again!
You know it. We don't let people in with just Knights. Warhound, Reaver or Warlord. Sometimes those dirty Xenos titans can play too.
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@Gits - Thank you!
@Whale - I like the feeling of being in a very niche club
Update: Parchments and silver finished off.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Ahh! Damn! Missed the end of the Titan! Sorry about that, he looks bloody brilliant.
The little guys should be a nice change of pace. Love the Interceptor backpacks, probably some of my favourite SM ones.
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@WarbossDakka - Gah, where did you go! I feel it was a grand unveiling
Update: A bit of blue and brass added
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Post by: WarbossDakka
I was just busy unfortunately. Not enough time to do the daily P&M update. Hopefully I shouldn't have anything so bad in the future.
Love the little jems in the backpack though, some good effects could come out of those!
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@WarbossDakka - Ah I know how that feels, some days I get little time for anything.
Update: Added more blue
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Those are some electric backbacks! Blue's lookin' real good knightley, ready for the men themselves!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Love the way you do orbs and electricity. Great effect!
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Post by: Mad..
Goes from a massive titan to little backpacks with the same high quality of work.
I've seen the titan in person now, and it is AWESOME! Very nice work and could spend a lot of time looking at it. Definitely a good "distraction" unit on the table haha. The base by itself is full of details let alone the model itself.
Going to have to something impressive to top the titan in 2017
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Post by: evildrcheese
Any lessons learnt you'd like to share with us from us experience building/painting the warhound?
Nice work on the interceptor packs too, are the bodies already painted somewhere?
EDC
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@Justaerin - Oh yes, 15 old school metal GK's to go with these packs, going to be interesting for sure!
@WarbossDakka - Thank you
@Mad - I know right, I needed to have downgraded to a Knight, then a NDK, then a dreadnaught, then a marine, then backpacks, I'm doing it all wrong haha.
@EDC - The build process was tough, the plans provided by FW weren't that handy, it showed the completed titan, and in some instances I had no idea how they got bits to where they were, so my first bit of advice is look at youtube, forums, blogs about people building a titan, learn from their mistakes! Regarding bodies, yes there is, but they aren't painted just yet, that will be up next
Update: 15 interceptor packs take a while eh
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Post by: d00mspire
Your army as a whole must look absolutely epic!
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@d00m - I'd like to think so
Update: Finally done all the packs!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Impressive! I don't think anyone can blame you for going slow after such a massive project (I can't get through an Imperial Knight myself )
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Post by: Mad..
Lovely work on the packs, where is the rest of the models now though
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Post by: evildrcheese
Nice work getting the backpacks in the can.
EDC
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@WarbossDakka - Just breaking it down section by section
@Mad - heh, see below!
@EDC - Thanks
Update: Speaking of the bodies, here are some of them!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Hey, they certainly snuck up- are these up to the wash stage now?
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Makes me giddy to see some classic knight action once more.
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
You said these were metal ones? i'm pretty impressed then, they're real nice models for their age.
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Post by: evildrcheese
Let the bodies hit the painting table.
Nice progress so far.
EDC
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Post by: Dysartes
Well, we don't want them to be hitting the floor, do we?
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@WarbossDakka - I guess they kind of did eh? Not quite up to the wash stage, got to finish off all the base colours first
@Graven - Awesome, interesting tip to note here, all these metal interceptors we re-purposed from your primed ones I brought a couple of years ago from you, finally getting some paint
@Justaerin - Oh yes, the old metal models are amazing, the GK terminators are one of my favourite models GW every produced.
@EDC - I see what you did there
@Dysartes - Har Har!
Update: More base colours being applied
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Post by: d00mspire
Very nice.
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@d00m - Thanks
Update: After a relaxing weekend
(had an apocalypse game where I got to field the Warhound, boy he is a monster with shooting)
I only managed a small bit of painting, small bits of washes applied now
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Looks great to see him out on the table!
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Post by: whalemusic360
My favorite part of having a Titan on the field is the range of the guns. "Yeah, I'm going to shoot that thing waaaaaay over there"
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
A terrifying sight to behold! One of the few reasons I want a titan, just to be able to shoot anything I want to and not worry about armor values. The price and paint time is a major detractor, it'd never be finished!
On another note, those interceptors are lookin' real clean there Knightley, keep it up!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Nothing like a massive scrap to test a new unit out.
Great progress Knightley!
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Post by: Camkierhi
I know I missed the Titan Finale, sorry, it is a stunning piece, and something truly awesome to see on the table, fantastic that you get to actually use it.
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Post by: Mad..
Titan gunline, all by itself
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Post by: evildrcheese
Cool. What armies were in the Apoc game and how many points per player?
EDC
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Post by: Solar_lion
Good to see you got the Warhound in a game. Now it's legitimate veteran.
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@Gits - Oh he was a centre piece of destruction for sure, lots of comments on the painting as well, mainly did you paint the interior, my god your insane, you wont ever see it, cue taking the cockpit roof off and the centre bit to show the internals, oh, well that looks awesome.
@Whale - Oh yeah, I hadn't bothered to read his stats, I got to look at his guns and their range and basically said, the table is 100" long, I'm going to sit here and shoot everything. In the picture, there was a multi tiered bastion with 4 squads in it, first round two D shots imploded it.
@Justaerin - Cheers, 4 months was a huge time investment, I'm happy to get him done, but never again.
@WarbossDakka - Thank you!
@Cam - It's all good, I know real life comes in to play far to much
@Mad - Yeah buddy!, tau aint got anything on me!
@EDC - There were two imperial players, 1500p each and the titan and Thunderhawk added on. The chaos side had 1500 each and the bastions/defense lines/bunkers as well as Erebus + Contemptor + squad of chosen I think.
@Solar - I'm itching to try him in another apoc game with knights and a warlord, rumour has it March may be when that happens.
Update: Starting to layer, went with blue first
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Knightley... you're a star!
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Post by: d00mspire
Someone really needs to think about knighting you.
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@Gits - Ha! you're far to kind sir!
@d00m - Har har, who's to say I'm not already a Knight? (P.S. I'm not, although I wouldn't mind a badass sword)
Update: Whites reds and blues wrapped up
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Sword ends are looking awesome man! Well done.
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Post by: Knightley
Thanks Warboss!
Update: Got the tabbards and scrolls done
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Post by: d00mspire
Looking worthy of a grand battle!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Nice to see you have not lost your touch whilst off slapping large swathes of paint around a Titan. Brilliant work as always.
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Post by: Mad..
Looking nice Knightley.
Was this the squad that my Carnifex were fighting at one point yesterday? Because I got distracted by the awesome lightning effects on those weapons!
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@d00m - Cheers!
@Cam - Always a worry that, you kind of get used to using a hugh brush, going back to a smaller one is hard.
@Mad - Not quite, I do have a completed squad, and yes the Carnifexes did mince those
Update: started on edge highlighting the armour now
Also had a sweet 4 player 8k game with me,LDP, Mad, and my brother. Ended turn 6 with heavy losses on the Demons/Tyranid side, I had a potential 4 lists to battle with and the GK's got called up for duty. Teamed up with LDP and we hid in our metal boxes (razorbacks) for a few turns before turning out the pain. - will upload any pics I took, may have only been one though.
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Update: finished off the edge highlighting, next squiggles and packs on!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Lovely squad Knightley.
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Very nice Knightley, I especially love the lightning on their weapons. Finish them!(insert mortal kombat reference here)
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@WarbossDakka - Thanks man!
@Justaerin - Finished them! (also mortal kombat reference)
Update: Squad completed
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Post by: inmygravenimage
They are pretty darn nice dude.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Another victory for Knightley-kind!
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Post by: Knightley
@Graven - Thanks mate!
@Gits - Oh but of course
Update: I went through the photos of the 8k Apoc game, to many were blurry and this was the only one in focus, what you see here is Marnius and his Honour Guard tanking everything that was shot at them!
I am steeling myself for another bigger model after some marines, expect something on Monday NZ time
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Damn Knightley, another one? I think most people would still be reeling from the first titan. I'll look forward to it either way
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Post by: ZergSmasher
Good work on the Interceptors. What sort of big model did you have in mind to paint next?
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Post by: whalemusic360
Any hints? Does it have treads? Is it a large robot?
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Post by: Knightley
@WarbossDakka - Well I hope its not to overpowering.
@Zerg - Large and in charge. Heh.
@Whale - Hint No.1 Treads, second hint is just a picture
Update: Another large model underway, I ended up out of town for the weekend so very little was completed
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Post by: IceAngel
Wow, i love that model. It is such an impressive tank. I am sure your paint job will enhance its overall menacing look.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
That's the Spartan, right? They look awesome, and they are no pushover in the game either (if I recall). Good luck mate!
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Post by: inmygravenimage
That is mighty fine and tanky. Very nice indeed. Brutal.
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Post by: Knightley
@Ice - I hope so!
@WarbossDakka - Oh yes, this guy is a solid bit of resin for sure.
@Graven - Cheers mucker
Update: Workin on the guns and the rear engine bits.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Well your taking the, "go big or go home!" bit literally these days, thats a beaut, looking forward to seeing your job on it.
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Post by: Solar_lion
Awesome inspiration.
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@Cam - I know, there is some serious burn out approaching if I do another large model like this, they just take up so much time!
@Solar - Thank you!
Update: Layers and highlights done on the butt end.
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Post by: The Turnip Master
Nice contrast on the guns and cables. They'll look really good when everything's attached.
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Post by: Mad..
Another can to crack open to get to the food!
Looking forward to seeing another big machine painted up soon
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Post by: evildrcheese
Awesome stuff. Grey Knights from the previous page are looking good.
Spartan is shaping up nicely too, set to be another awesome piece.
EDC
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@The Turnip Master - Welcome to the blog! Thank you very much for the comments
@Mad - Oh yes, this can is made of tough materials to, and the pull tab has broken off
@EDC - Cheers man!
Update: Quick stop off at drivers head town to paint a head
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Post by: WarbossDakka
The eyes are very well done! My new favourite thing is painting faces, lots of detail and character can be found round there. Awesome stuff.
Where does the driver even go? I can't picture in my head where he'd sit...
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@WarbossDakka - Yeah I have a sick sense of pleasure painting faces. It's just so calming. Driver sits in the top.
Update: started on the main tank body and treads after tidying up the guns
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Post by: whalemusic360
I hope it's a Vindicator.
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Great colour choice as usual. Brass/copper pipes just work very well on a grey colour scheme. Fantastic work!
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Looking very nice Knightley. The Spartan's always been a cool "little" tank, if only they weren't so big!
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Post by: angelofvengeance
Spartan tank is looking fantastic, Knightley
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Post by: Mad..
Ticking along and coming together nicely.
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Post by: Januine
loing that Spartan!! waaaaaaaaaant one!!!
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Post by: Knightley
@Whale - Not quite, its the Spartan
@WarbossDakka - Cheers, it was a delight to get the colour match like all by chance.
@Justaerin - Agreed! My hands, while large, struggle to keep this thing in hand during painting.
@AoV - Thanks!
@Mad - Thank you dude, its a long slog, but should be done quicker than the titan at least
@Januine - Worth it man, totally worth it.
Update: Front and top underway
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
The crest on the front is simply stunning Knightley, I don't know how you do it...
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Post by: evildrcheese
That Spartan is looking awesome!
EDC
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Love all the Forge World fronts for Land Raider doors. They are brilliant (and even do Imperial Fist ones ). Nice work Knightley!
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Post by: Solar_lion
Very nice, The front plate is stunning.
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Post by: Knightley
@Justaerin - Follow the step! it's really the only advice I can offer at this point
@EDC - Thanks!
@WarbossDakka - Agreed, I wish I could stomach painting the internals of another model, I could have done the underside of the door (just as detailed)
@Solar - Cheers
Update: More work done on the top, Next the sides!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Yeah, I don't blame you. I find it a bit of wasted effort painting something that you'll basically never see. The only exception would be painting something like a titan, get your money's worth (I'm yet to paint one, though it isn't high on my priotities at the moment). Very well done Knightley, will be great to see it all together.
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Post by: Master Azalle
fantastic work on the spartan brother, looks amazing
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Post by: Camkierhi
Beautiful work, detailing is stunning bud.
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@WarbossDakka - Thanks for the kind words, makes me feel a tad bit better about being selfish with only doing the outsides
@Master Azalle - Cheers!
@Cam - There is a bit eh?
Update: on to the sides now
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Post by: WarbossDakka
It's already shaping up to be a top quality piece. Great stuff!
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Post by: Mad..
Gah, looking awesome as usual... You pump out really good quality work at such a good pace that it makes some of us look like sloths with arthritis in comparison
It is good motivation to check in and see what you have gotten through though... helps get me back to the paint table when I feel a bit lazy.
Keep up the great work!
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@WarbossDakka - Chur @Mad - I wouldn't say its pumping models out, I would say a consistent pace! Update: washes applied, god that took some time.
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Little by little friend, it's lookin' good! It's models like these that are responsible for GWs shade can size increase!
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Post by: ZergSmasher
That Spartan is coming along nicely! It's a very cool model and you're acing it so far! How exactly are you applying the washes? Do you use a fine brush and very slowly and carefully apply the shade paint, or do you put it on kind of messy (like me) and then just fix the spots where you don't want shade with the regular armor color?
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Post by: Azazelx
Dead sexay work on that Spartan, mate. I wish I could get something big actually assembled and then painted.
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Post by: Knightley
@Justaerin - I would agree with you on the pottle sizes, I go through so much badab black its a crime!
@Zerg - Interesting question, I've adjusted how I paint now that I have an airbrush, Back in the beginning I would basecoat everything in a dark colour of the main colour I was doing, I'd then cover the entire model in washes, then layer up each panel with 2 grey coats etc, then highlight. That process to aaaaaages, then watched one video of Our Lord and Saviour Duncan Rhodes and adjusted my painting style to only applying washes in the recesses, then tidying up afterwards, this sped up the process for me.
@Azazelx - Assembly was a fether imo, all these forge world models, or heck anything in resin, is a pain to assemble. Stay away and stick to plastic
Update: Started with layering, reds, parchments and whites first
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Post by: Gitsplitta
That's looking just spectacular my friend. Wow. Can't wait for the squiggles to appear. Look at all those surfaces just BEGGING FOR SQUIGGLES!
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Post by: WarbossDakka
The parchments are done. The squiggling is upon us.
Great work!
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Post by: JustaerinAtTheWall
Squiggles inbound, BRACE FOR IMPACT!
Very clean, and do you still use Badab Black or do you just call the GW black wash that?
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Post by: Mad..
It's not a proper Knightley model unless is has squiggles!
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Post by: evildrcheese
That is looking brilliant already mate, top work!
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Post by: Knightley
@Gits - I know, its daunting, I don't want to overdo it
@WarbossDakka - Soon, very soon....
@Justaerin - Yeah sorry its nuln oil, but I will always refer to it as badab black for nostalgia sake.
@Mad - This man knows what he's talking about
@EDC - Cheers!
Update: Edge highlights inbound, took me a while to do this.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Edge highlighting is a real pain... but it's worth it.
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Post by: Master Azalle
I agree with gits... huge pain in the tail but really makes the bigger models stand out, great work!
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Post by: ZergSmasher
I usually drybrush my edge highlights. It's messy and requires some cleanup afterwards, but I tend to screw up when I try doing it the other way.
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Post by: Knightley
@Gits - Oh god yes, such a pain!
@Master Azalle - Cheers
@Zerg - I had thought on doing that, but the consistent look of my army took over and I had to edge highlight
Update: finished up last night, took some snaps on the phone, will do better pics tonight
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I think that's a beautifully executed paint job Knightley. I just picked up my own beastie today... so you're providing excellent inspiration!
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Post by: Solar_lion
Awesome looking troop carrier. Especially like the squiggles on the guns... nice touch
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Looks stunning. One tiny niggle is that the bloke up top blends in a bit too much. Could you bear to do a red rim around the cupola?
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Post by: WarbossDakka
Looks sweet Knightley. Still deciding on a big tank myself.
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Post by: Mad..
Awesome job Knightley! Look forward to having a gander at this one in person
inmygravenimage wrote:Looks stunning. One tiny niggle is that the bloke up top blends in a bit too much. Could you bear to do a red rim around the cupola?
Wow... he obviously blends in really well I didn't even notice it the first couple of looks. Guess it means he is less likely to get a sniper round to the head if he is blending in though
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Post by: Master Azalle
Looks fantastic! But I have to agree... I didn't even notice that chap was there...
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Post by: evildrcheese
Lovely stuff.
At least edge highlighting can feel fairly therapeutic, once you zone out and get a good rhythm.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Beautiful work, so nice to see clean in a world of weathering. That guy does do amazingly well at camo, had to go back and look, and I had a good close look first time, but did not notice him.
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Post by: Azazelx
Knightley wrote:
@Azazelx - Assembly was a fether imo, all these forge world models, or heck anything in resin, is a pain to assemble. Stay away and stick to plastic
The sad thing is I've got plenty o'resin. The tragic thing is that it mostly sits unassembled and unpainted. Either because of stuff in the queue ahead of it or the nightmare of assembly.
That finished Spartan is a thing of beauty. So clean and crisp, and the Inquisition doors really make it look even more special.
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Post by: Knightley
@Gits - Excellent! I always like hearing I've inspired someone with my painting, that's made my morning
@Solar - Cheers, they were a pain to apply, I selected the wrong brush to begin with :(
@Graven - Good point, well raised I might go back and do the cupola area in bronze as that should frame it just right, cheers for the feedback!
@WarbossDakka - Stick with a Landraider IMO
@Mad - Oh he's very sneaky sneaky, I should give him a sword as well
@Master Azalle - Thanks, I hope to fix that!
@EDC - You say that, but after a while I end up raging as I get sloppy
@Cam - Thank you!
@Azazelx - I feel bad for you and excited in a 50/50 mix on that one, Bad for you as assembly blows. Happy for you as the models do look frickin amazing!
Update: better pics I hope, pictures of large models are hard to do.
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