Red Corsairs WIP (Tiger Claws Return from the Maelstrom)

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**Gitsplitta**

Good Lord... that's spectacular Styro. That puts you up there with the best as far as I can see.

**Styrofoam04**

Thanks Gits! that means alot.

I dont think of myself on that tier, but Im trying. I look back at my first models I painted and laugh.. but they are Still my favorite.

**Gitsplitta**

They look good together though... that's important.

**evildrcheese**

Wow. Your power swords look freaking awesome!

D

**Styrofoam04**

Thanks! It took some trial and error but I think I got it. Now I just have to work on the OSL lighting

... less is better

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

Powerswords = Skalk jealous! That's some great work!

**Styrofoam04**

thanks skalk,

But I think it is more like:
Skalk Terrain Project=Styrofoam Jealous

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

Thanks for the compliment, but it doesn't change the fact that your Power Sword is excellent and I wish I could do that. I paint mine metallic and say that they are 'off' right now when asked why they don't have some cool OSL effect.

**Styrofoam04**

Now that you have the badger, you'll want to do every sword this way.

I think its time I got a new air brush. mine was good for the begining. Time to move to a gravity feed.

**Styrofoam04**

So its about time for an update. Every now and then I get the chance to do a little painting. but I've been really lazy taking pictures. So I've decided that I will no longer set up the light box until I have a finished model. So I started taking a few shots with the camera phone. and I think I will continue to do this and maybe I will be able to up date more.

Recently, I have been playing around with paint fur. Here are the results.

Verson 1:

Version 2:

Version 3:

Let me know what you think.

**Gitsplitta**

Good to have an update again! 1 & 3 are my favorites.

**Styrofoam04**

Ya I like those ones too. Version 2, I was trying for a darker wolf colour look but it looks more like bear fur.

I just finished editing this photo.

WIP shot of my wolf guard. The fur looks better in this shot

**Moltar**

In that last shot, the fur does look really good on both headless guys, but I feel like the grey pelt pops off the red and black a lot more.

**Styrofoam04**

I like the grey one too. your right it does pop.

Here is some close ups of the WG Im working on.

The body is done, need to work on the arms.

**Gitsplitta**

Man, you've got that sword painting technique down!

**More Dakka**

Awesome work, I really dig the swords.

And is that...? Oh my God yes it is! Guys with arms and heads glued on! It's a miracle! Finally my Orks can look them in the eye when they clash in epic battle!

I think your army could use a fresh injection of new models, like the ones from Dark Vengeance.. hint hint!

**Styrofoam04**

Thanks Guys.

@More Dakka: Don't keep your hopes up I have a total of 120 Marines .... only 17 of them have heads! but most of them will have arms.. at least the red ones.

Headless Ghost army for the WIN!!... no?

lol I will get them off you someday! and then someday I will paint them lol

(Dont tell anyone but I've been thinking of going back to Chaos!? I would prolly have to re-write my OP again! Shhh)

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

jooooin ussssss..... jooooinnn usssssss....

**Styrofoam04**

^^^ that was awesome and Creepy thanks

**Styrofoam04**

Just for you More Dakka. I finally took pics of the marines you painted for me... now fully based and 100% complete.

And a few close ups of the bases ... and Marine

C&C are welcome. Let me know what you think of the bases. This time when I took the photos I used the Terra-clips as a background. let me know what you think of that as well...or should I stick to the White background I normaly use for completed models.

**Gitsplitta**

Those are looking good Styro. Great job on the basing... makes a world of difference.

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

Bases are great and I'm a huge fan of 'action backgrounds'. IMO white backdrops are good for closeups of a single model, but group shots of models are better represented by a dynamic background.

**Styrofoam04**

Thanks Gits.

I think I will do that Skalk, the back ground looks good on the group but takes away from the individual model.

More pics... I only had a little time so I just did some touches to the power swords. Im not sure I like the shine of the sword. i think I'll put add a layer of matte coat over it.

C&C Welcome

**Gitsplitta**

Your painting is really advancing Styro... I'm very impressed.

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

Gitsplitta wrote:
Your painting is really advancing Styro... I'm very impressed.

Completely agree, and feel the same. If you go back and look at your older work you'll see the improvement. I have to do that w/ my own work occasionally to remind myself to stop whining about how my current models look. I'll never be a Golden Daemon contender but I know I've improved significantly since I first joined Dakka.

The runes on that sword are so awesome! That's really great work.

**Styrofoam04**

Thanks for the kind words guys. I feel Im still improving, im constantly trying new things., But I have to credit Dakka for the many threads that inspire me. I have 30 subscribed threads that I look for everyday. But my top 5 would be:

Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors Superblog by Gitsplitta
Nerdfest09's Marines Blog! by Nerdfest09
LBursley's WIP by LBursley
Eggroll's Blood Angels by Eggroll
MajorTom11's hobby thread by MajorTom11

I didn't leave you out Skalk, If I was building Terrain yours would be top of that list.

Thanks Dakka Dakka

**Gitsplitta**

What a rogue's gallery that is! LOL! (Well, I don't know LBursley but the rest....

).

**More Dakka**

I think the guys I painted for you look great! I should have charged you more

**Skalk Bloodaxe**

Off topic, but these:

...are the best 'gemmed' effects on eyes I have ever seen, and it's pretty neat that you posted right next to each other.

You both make me sick, but in the most humbled and respectful way possible.

**Styrofoam04**

^^^ It makes them look soo happy

If More Dakka posted a blog, his stuff would be in my list too. seeing his ork army in person is a sight to see if not a little intimidating!

Gitsplitta wrote:
What a rogue's gallery that is! LOL! (Well, I don't know LBursley but the rest.... ).

Thats why your on top of the list lol

More Dakka wrote:
I think the guys I painted for you look great! I should have charged you more

I got the friend discount!! I have more some of them. Most of them heavly primed with no details left. Just how you like them!