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Actually *I* am playing in the tourney. I figure it's tough to coach him up on how to use his army if I don't know how to do it myself. Besides... I want to show it off a bit.

I'm not sure that I'm really considering the "chipping" as battle damage... or even as damage really. May just be the type of stone that the Necrons use as part of their construction... has metal inclusions like quartz can for instance. Originally it started as damage (more wear than battle scarring), but I think my opinion of it is evolving as time goes on. Perhaps it's the metal elements in the blue stone that allow it to resist damage? Anyway... it's an artsy-fartsy decision & not rule based.

I did find a couple of raised plates on the head that I just painted blue and gave the treatment to. Looks better now. I still don't like the sculpt of the eyes & if I were going to make more of these I'd find a different head to use instead of the one provided.

Another Awesome peice of work!

Good Show!

SL

One more to finish off and I'll be in good shape.

Beautiful, just beautiful Gits...

The Scythe looks awesome Gits! Im still in love with the scheme- the turquoise is perfect.

If I might make a recommendation on Tin Bitz replacements....
The new GW color "Warplock Bronze" is supposed to be a replacement for it, but I find it severely lacking. Firstly, the color is just a little redder and brighter than the original. This I dont mind much, but its something to watch out for if youre concerned about exact matches. Secondly, and more importantly, the new paint is insanely thin, even after stirring, shaking, etc to make sure it was blended. The metal flakes settle out far too fast for my liking and even over a plain black surface it takes multiple coats to get an even color.
I recommend Vallejo Game Color Tinny Tin as a replacement. Its just about identical to Tin Bitz and the coverage is excellent!

Note that this is all just my experience, ymmv.

Excellent advice Ramos, thank you. My FLGS has got a good supply of a variety of different paint manufacturers including Vallejo, I'll give it a look.

Thanks for this, I havent yet decided if i am doing green gold or a purple gold, but i really wanted to know the technique you used you really do make it sound simple enough, have to dig out my old air brush and compressor and order the paints i need, and give it a crack. MY scheme will look nothing like yours i think, but the gold parts may well do....I must admit your Necrons really do look nice, one of the first things i noticed when i came back.

Thanks Baron. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Once I finish off this particular 1750 pt army, they'll be due for another army shot. Then I think I'll be able to put them down for a while and concentrate on some other projects that have been languishing too long. Still more stuff to paint... but it can wait a while.

Second Scythe is complete!

They will fit in really well with the rest of the army! Great paint job again Gits.

They are looking very nice Git's, I think Thing 1 got it spot on by suggesting the blue it breaks up the gold nicely..

Mmmmm Croissants

Necron Croissants! Golden crispy! Humanity is history!

Next up... 10 Immortals and a cryptek. All purchased used... a bit sloppily assembled and not deflashed. Working my way through them now. Hope to start the airbrushing tomorrow. This is going to be close!

Necroissants, surely? Good job man. I am really impressed how similar they look, which I feel is always vital for the genercism of Crons.

Actually the croissant comment IS pretty funny. I remember a pic I saw on dakka with a couple of said pastries on flying stands that I thought was hilarious. I tried to get you guys a whole army shot but I was very unsatisfied with the results. When I get the immortals done I'll try again.

The painting system I use for the Necrons is very formulaic... so it's no surprise they look quite similar.

This project really has turned out well. I'm looking forward to the next few minis so we can all see the group shot.

Finished pair look stunning together. I'm a big fan of the weathered gold you got on these

Got the gold done on the infantry. And now for a few words from our sponsor... er, alter-ego.


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Dat's it! Nuffin' to it! Me boyz 'z gunna take deez shiny boyz 'n make 'em inta BBQ grillz fer da 'arrg-vest festiv'l.

- Gits



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And because I'm on a roll (and the football game is still on)... got the spines done!





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Whew! Got even more done... but I'll save the pic for tomorrow night. Hope to have everything done save for the blue by then. Runnin' out of time but still on track...

Thanks for the step by step Gits, I may not own an airbrush yet but I like the idea that I could batch paint a force pretty darn quick!

Oh, and I love the difference that the steel spines make, are you going to do the pipes leading to the guns in copper?

"OY... youz gitz pay attenshun to dis 'ere Black Klaw 'ere! Regaler "Profit o' da Necro Waaaagh" e is. Knows me plans a'fore I do em. Good on yer mate. Youz c'n run wif me nobs whenever yer wantz. Now, back ta fancy-pants...."


Thanks Gits.

OK, long night of *really boring* painting trying to get all the details done. Getting closer... but not done yet. I think just the tessla effect on the guns, they eyes and the metal flakes in the blue and I'll call 'em good. OH, and the proper bases of course... these are just for painting. Here's a couple of close-up shots so you can see how things are progressing. These guys are little more greenish than I generally shoot for, but they're in the range of acceptable colors. The cryptek's got a ways to go yet... but he's coming along too.

I really like them, although the poses make me think of an 80s rock band for some reason

Haha! Called it!

Looking good Gits, keep up the good work

@graven: "Guns and Roses"??

I did some work on the cryptek before knocking off last night. Gem and orb of his staff are done, head is now silver, loin cloth is blue. He looks a lot closer to being done now. Also did some preliminary work on the bases.

Thanks for commenting guys!

Looking great! And quick too.

Ive been meaning to ask: What's the Copper paint you use?

GW dwarf bronze, vellejo air copper highlight, ogre flesh wash.

More axle rod than axl rose

Given the predominant color of the staff... Perhaps "Ruby Rod" would be appropriate?

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Ruby rod? as in 5th element?

Yes indeedie.

Well, they're done save for the eyeballs. Going to let everything dry overnight and finish up tomorrow. Expect pics then.

Gits


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Finished before heading off to work this AM! All they need is a coat of varnish and the water effects. I'll have a pic some time tonight.