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2015/01/12 05:04:27
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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Speed Drybrushing
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Thanks Grim! I am on the mend for sure!
Hey! I just noticed that I've moved up in the world - I'm now a Confident Goblin Boss!
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2015/01/12 05:14:25
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
Wales: Where the Men are Men and the sheep are Scared.
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Hope you get well soon mate.
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2015/01/12 05:24:47
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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Speed Drybrushing
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Thanks carlos! I'm already feeling SO much better than I have been.
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2015/01/12 05:27:46
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
Wales: Where the Men are Men and the sheep are Scared.
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I just want more cool models to look at. My motives are entierly selfish
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2015/01/12 05:41:52
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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I'll get some stuff up this week for sure!
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2015/01/20 17:45:42
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things Happy New Year!
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Speed Drybrushing
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Slow progress is slow.
I did get Skarsnik and Gobbla completed though!
I got the base for Zixit and his giant spider Grelynx completed as well. I've just been having a dickens of a time getting them to stay on the base.
That's all the painting I really got done over the weekend. It was a Magic prerelease weekend so I played all the Magics! I only lost one match over the course of three events - 4 if you count FNM - so I'm pleased with my results.
I've been working on the Khador group since Sunday evening. The red is absolutely kicking my butt. I do not approve of any of its streaky annoying-ness.
I'm going to keep working on them although as slow as they are coming along, I do not expect to finish them this week.
I've got at least one of my battles for the fantasy campaign this weekend. The one I know that I have is against Lizardmen and the one that I may have is against Dwarfs.
I've been thoroughly wrecked by both of these armies earlier in the campaign. I will give the battles my all! I need to dig out my giant, add a banner to one of my goblin champions to show that's now a Battle Standard bearer, and figure out where I decided to add the other 25pts into the army.
I'll probably do some base work throughout the army to get my completed model count for the month up as well.
I'll get some pics of the completed Skarsnik and Gobbla up today or tomorrow. Hopefully I will have figured out how to get Zixit and Grelynx on their base and will have some pics of them to show as well!!
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2015/01/21 02:35:51
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things 20 January Progress Update
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If anyone heard maniacal laughter on the East coast earlier, that was probably me finally getting Zixit and Grelynx attached to their base! Yeah!!!
With Skarsnik and Gobbla also done, I have completed TWO whole models so far. I'm on a roll!!
I'm still on the losing end of the battle of the red paint with the Khador set. I may give them a break for a few days.
Anyway, pics!!
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2015/01/21 15:59:01
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things OMG Pics!!
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Near Golden Daemon Caliber
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Lookin sharp! Continue truckin!
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2015/01/21 16:58:05
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things OMG Pics!!
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Norn Queen
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These are not Tyranids Eyeamrai. What givesss?
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Dman137 wrote:
goobs is all you guys will ever be
By 1-irt: Still as long as Hissy keeps showing up this is one of the most entertaining threads ever.
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2015/01/21 22:45:09
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things OMG Pics!!
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Thanks Grim!
Tyranids will be coming soon-ish Hissy!
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2015/01/22 05:23:16
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things OMG Pics!!
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I'm still working on the Khador jacks. I haven't started on the chic yet. Sorcha maybe? I dunno...
I think more than having a problem with the reds, I'm still trying to get the paints thinned properly.
I feel like I do the same thing to prepare my paints but I skip the step between not thin enough and too thin about 8 times out of 10.
I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give me.
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2015/01/22 15:34:51
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - Help!!
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Near Golden Daemon Caliber
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I just about have to airbrush red to get it to look right... I have trouble getting it thin but not too thin for larger surfaces like that too. Could you use red primer for those? Or is their off color white? That would kind of get you either way... meep.
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2015/01/22 16:10:32
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - Help!!
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Gargantuan Gargant
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Between planning, buying, building, painting, and playing, this hobby is pretty time intensive. If I get anything painted in a week, it's been a good week. Rejoice in any progress you make.
For painting big red models my system has evolved into spray painting a light white primer, followed by another spray painting of red, followed by painting the actual red I want on by hand.
P:robaly not a technique you want to use on Gobbos, but it workds nicely for big models, like Space Marine Tanks, and probably Warjacks.
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2015/01/22 18:40:38
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - Help!!
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Thanks Grimdork and adamsouza!
I didn't do a red primer because I didn't want to paint metals over the red. I went with a white primer followed by a dark tone wash.
If I end up painting more Khador jacks for the store, I'll probably do the red spray. I will still end up having the same problems with streaky paint going over it though.
With the goblins all the surfaces are so small that you can't really tell if it streaky and I'm also not going for pristine surfaces with anything in that army.
Even though the black orcs are bigger, I still wasn't going for nice clean surfaces or trying to blend or anything.
The jacks are my first attempt at blending. I guess I should give myself a bit of a break.
I'm aiming to finish painting the jacks and maybe get them based as well as start on Sorcha today. Hopefully she will be a little bit easier to paint since she's smaller.
We'll see how it goes!
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2015/01/23 06:15:44
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - Help!!
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I finished the two jacks.
I'm not 100% pleased with them but they're ok. You can see where I had a green stuff fail on Jack 1. But! two more models done! YAY!!
I'm almost done with Sorcha. I've just got some detail stuff left on her and my hands were starting to get a little shaky. I think I'll be able to finish her tomorrow.
Then I really need to work on my stuff for my battle on Sunday.
I started the little mooning goblin that I bought. The sculpt on that thing is pretty rough but I didn't spend too much money on him so I don't feel bad. He'll definitely bring the laughs.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2015/01/23 06:17:28
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2015/01/23 09:44:38
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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like the reds on the Jacks.
Also great work on Sorcha
Keep it up EyeamRai!
Grtz
Mark
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2015/01/23 13:32:54
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Gargantuan Gargant
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That's not a green stuff fail, it's custom battle damage !!
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2015/01/23 14:27:42
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Near Golden Daemon Caliber
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Custom battle damage!
The man speaks the truth!
Good work.
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2015/01/23 14:56:09
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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I think your Reds technique is good. Thou in my experience ( and picking up stuff from others ) is start with a dark color. I use the GW brown red color. .can't remember what it's called as the pot I have is still from before all the name changes. Once dry try a ' earthshade' wash. Sepia can be used but I find that it's to light to put the contrasts I want.
After that go with your base red. Thin it down but not too much that it is transparent. Paint all but the edges and recesses. Once Dry another coat may be necessary depending on how deep you want the color. Next add a bit of orange to your red mix and thin as before. start with the raised highlights. Repete as necessary. You can continue to add layers with increasing amounts of orange to continue to highlight. This is the same technique I do for yellow, blue and green ( thou I use different color than orange obviously )
You don't need an airbrush in order to blend, just patience. Folks that I thought do red well.. Nerdfest, Eggroll, Meph..check them out!
Lastly .. I suggest a wash on the models prior to the main base color. I think your metals will look more defined if they had a wash. 2 cents.
Good luck.. and on Sunday’s battle as well!
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2015/01/24 02:53:52
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Ayoku - Thanks for the kind words!
adamsouza - Custom battle damage, huh? I accept your description!!
Grimdork - Thanks for always keeping my company over here. I appreciate it!
Solar_lion - Thanks for the advice on the reds and the luck. I need all of it I can get!
I did not end up finishing Sorcha today. Spent the day hanging out with the wife and playing with our crazy dogs. It was a nice day.
Tomorrow I'll be working at the shop all day. Once I'm done there, I'll work on my fantasy stuff. I think the main thing I still need to do is get a Battle Standard bearer model worked out.
Then Sunday, I'll be back at the shop for my battle against the lizards.
That will push Sorcha to at least Monday but that's ok! With the jacks completed I have my two models done for the week!
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2015/01/24 17:46:47
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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So looks like I'm a little behind. Love the blue squig. Never seen that before and it looks great. Keep it up!
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2015/01/25 05:59:34
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Thanks squall!
So the battle has been postponed. My uncle died this evening so I'm going to go spend the day with my mom to try and keep her mood up .
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2015/01/25 06:22:47
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Gargantuan Gargant
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My condolences on your loss.
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2015/01/25 06:42:02
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Ah man, that is awful. I hope things go well for you.
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2015/01/25 16:08:29
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Near Golden Daemon Caliber
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Gah... :( Sorry to hear it man....
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2015/01/25 19:50:13
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Sorry to hear about your uncle there Rai. Thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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2015/01/26 01:20:52
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Thanks for all the well wishes guys. I really appreciate them. It was rough spending the day with my weepy mother but I'm glad I went and spent the time with her.
My uncle was only 63. I'm feeling quite mortal today.
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2015/01/26 13:48:40
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Near Golden Daemon Caliber
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Yeah damn... I feel that way every time my wife comes home from hospital and tells me about the dead/dying people who are much younger than you might expect people to be dead/dying at. And I don't even know them. Again, very sorry for your loss :(
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2015/01/27 03:17:04
Subject: Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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Thanks Grim.
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2015/01/29 01:11:33
Subject: Re:Eyeamrai's Blog of Many Things - 23 January Completed the Jacks!
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I'll be traveling into the snowy Northeast with my family this week.
Once I get back from the funeral I'll have hobby time again.
I'm looking forward to painting again. Even though I'm slow as all get out, it helps me keep my head right.
For some reason this death has hit me pretty hard. I wasn't even close to him but man... I need to get back to painting.
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