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Ok, here are my first GW models, i still got some work to do to them like hollowing out the barrel and seam lines but other than that, tell me what you think... Sorry for the bad pics, i don't have a camera, olny a phone.

The pictures are really dark... The genestealer one looks interesting, I'd like to see it in better lighting.

ok, heres the pics in the better lighting...

What should i use as the paint scheme you think?

The genestealer attack model has a lot of potential (though playing it might cause some issues visually), but the marine should be looking up at the bug, and the hand could use a little alteration. If you're going to go out, go all out with it.

Also, is the 'stealer missing arms on purpose?

Ok, ill try to do some alterations, and yes, the gene stealer is supposed to missing arms sort of, it adds to the realistic damage i guess cause' my dog got a hold of it. Almost everyone who i play though has tyranids so it should do ok, i just generally like to build and paint and sell models so yeah.

IdealAlex wrote:Ok, ill try to do some alterations, and yes, the gene stealer is supposed to missing arms sort of, it adds to the realistic damage i guess cause' my dog got a hold of it. Almost everyone who i play though has tyranids so it should do ok, i just generally like to build and paint and sell models so yeah.

Neat. Are you going to add some gore where the arms used to be?

Yes im going to, im thinking like a green like blood/goo that is glowing would look cool and the gene stealer's flesh/ bone is a camo based on the environment and what it touches

Here is a test pic of the color scheme im going to try to use

shiny! but yeah thats not so good. unless that was the desired effect it can be removed with MATT varnish or purity seal. I like the scheme. very similar to what i use. try to highlight the red trim with a bit of blood red. flesh wash on the face would give it some depth. try to pic out some of the details even if it is a test model. I love the gene stealer and i think they are great models. you seem to have good brush control (eye is cool) and i think that with some new paints and techniques you will excel. I BET you you will be told to thin your paints! It's almost certain to happen.

IdealAlex wrote:Here is a test pic of the color scheme im going to try to use

Thin your paints!!!!
A few of those space marine conversions look pretty good. Nice job

told ya so!

well, i kind of wanted them to look a little wet/glossy cause' there in a really rainy environment, sort of mixed with the world the DKOK are based in. I still need to do the bases, they are going to be like really muddy with a thin layer of that real water stuff on top.

HEy I REALLY like your idea on the bases and the whole rain world. Thats a great idea. Looking good so far. I agree with the chicken, even for a test mini, you need to bring out the details. Even if half assed. Thats what makes or breaks a paint scheme. Nice conversions for sure.

liking the idea of a wet enviroment! I'm looking foward to seeing the painted tyranid conversion