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2014/04/18 00:04:06
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Ok, so I practiced for hours on sheets of paper to get a solid gemstone effect. I think I've pretty well figured it out.
Let me know what you think of this gemstone on the chest of my Wraithknight...
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I'm not sure whether or not I should gloss coat the gemstone.
Or maybe use the green shade to blend it a little more?
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Also, the model is obviously not done. I know the rest of it is drybrushed sloppy.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/04/18 00:05:36
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2014/04/18 01:03:55
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Drakhun
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Your gem stone looks great. I'd add a touch of gloss coat to it and I think you will be golden.
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2014/04/18 01:14:01
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Perfect Shot Dark Angels Predator Pilot
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What the Tick said!
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For the Lion and Terra!
Because nothing in the galaxy is black and white, Mankind views the Space Marines as a last resort. The last line. When all else fails. They take up the burden. The noble defenders of Mankind. The last hope.
With finecast you can bypass the washing stage and throw them straight into the bin.
Or cut out the middleman and just flush some money down the toilet.
-Chromedog |
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2014/04/18 05:10:42
Subject: Re:Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Hellish Haemonculus
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Gloss that beast up and rock'n'roll! Seriously nice job.
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2014/04/18 06:13:55
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Huge Hierodule
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If that's your first crack at it on a model, you've done 40,000 times better than I did. Hell, I still can't make it look this good. I want to say you should gloss it but part of me thinks you shouldn't. The way its painted simulates reflected light, while adding a gloss coat will add another dimension of reflection that could disrupt the intended purpose of the painted gem. If it were up to me, I'd keep it how it is; it has a lot of depth and is successful in portraying a shiny stone without the use of gloss varnish.
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2014/04/18 06:36:48
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Very nice work! I usually mess them up.
For the decision of wether to add a gloss coat to it, I want to share a WIP pic on which you can see a bunch of wraithknight gems.
I did the chest gem on the left first, and I'm quite happy with that, the gems on the knight on the right are a mess by comparison. Yet, they still look good thanks to a coat of Tamiya clear red, which is also great for blood effects. ;-]
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/04/18 06:37:19
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2014/04/18 11:10:26
Subject: Re:Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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I glossed the faceplate, so I think I'm gonna leave the gem unglossed for now. I want the faceplate to stand out and the gloss is the only thing making that happen.
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2014/04/18 15:05:13
Subject: Gemstone Effect - Feedback Needed
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Hardened Veteran Guardsman
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That gemstone looks amazing! I think if you gave the model a coat of matte and then picked the gem out with gloss it would look even better!
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