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Hey everyone,
So this is my first attempt at a stealth suit paint job with camo going off so I thought I would post how the project went and ask for some tips on how to improve it later if I need to.
I am not sure if this should be in tutorial because it will be step by step but its not the best product but opinions and comments would be much appreciated on how to improve

So I will go through the steps with all the pictures.

STEP 1: Prime in black with the base in a small rock



STEP 2: Paint the edges of where I want the electric camo to be deactivating in Lothern Blue (I apologize for this image quality)



STEP 3: Drybrush the black armor with Citadel Dawnstone



STEP 4: Paint the decamoed area with a layer or two of Averland Sunset



STEP 5: Highlight edges with a thin layer of Ushabti Bone and drybrush the gun barrel with Ironbreaker



STEP 6: Add a wash of Seraphim Sepia over the uncover armored areas and drybrush Skrag Brown onto base



Step 7: Go over the areas of Lothern Blue with a single line in the center in White Scar and glue on some static grass onto the base



NOW the Finished Product!!



Comments and criticism is much appreciated thanks

I'd try and paint a camo scheme that matches the base. I see grass, but no yellow to blend into.

well the base was supposed to be just gray and black rocks but changed my mind.

The yellow is for the armour because this battle suit is black and grey camo but its being turned off and the areas of yellow are the decamouflaged areas.

he is blending into the brick wall though

I actually really like what you're going for here. He does look like he's phasing in or out the camo.

One thing I think could be done nicer is if you skipped the drybrush and instead highlighted the grey slightly. I think that drybrushing should be left for things like fur, chainmail, and other surfaces that really take to it.

Just my opinion though.

Falhurk wrote:
I actually really like what you're going for here. He does look like he's phasing in or out the camo.

One thing I think could be done nicer is if you skipped the drybrush and instead highlighted the grey slightly. I think that drybrushing should be left for things like fur, chainmail, and other surfaces that really take to it.

Just my opinion though.

I disagree, I think the drybrushing works very very well considering what it cammoing into/out of.

While this looks awesome, I would find it impractical. For a diorama piece or if you know you will be playing urban games all the time, then go for gold with the squad. But I would be out off from doing the squad if it was just for an everyday piece.

Just my 2 cents.

I was thinking about highlighting the Grey on there but then I thought the dry brush would make it look more rough but I actually might go into a bit heavier of a dry brush so it's more noticeable.

I also agree that it is impractical because I'm not always going to be beside rocks or bricks but I just really liked this sorta paint job.

I try to stay away from black with my models, just because I find it hard to get good contrast. I think your yellow is well painted, and your electric camo line is good too. Maybe edge the rest of the model in grey/white? Either that, or try to get a camo that matches the base.

Really like this mate! I've been dying to try this with my XV-15s. Thanks for the talk through of how you did it too.

I did something similar with mine, but the de-camo'd version is still a fairly muted color. I think thinner lines marking the transition would work better. You can do this if you paint the de-camo'd area first, then paint the transition effects.




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Also, for 'black' models, I like to prime dark grey and then wash with Nuln Oil.