Hey all, I decided to make a blog on the models ive been painting and modeling. I've tryed to do a blog before, but it fell through. I hope your interested!

I also am getting space wolves that I will be hopefully painting soon and I'm going to try and do some terrain some time. So enjoy!

ah i see you have tried that PVA and superglue aproach to the base as well... i think one day i have to try that out too...

sometimes you have to wait a bit with a blog to get the right attention... it is after all a matter of the right time...

looks like a patriotic nid scheme^^

LoL I like the patriotic idea... I am going to try and do the bases for my behemoth shceme as well. Glad you like. Thanks for the info.

Thats gross man. It looks like they are assembling on the hive ship.

Good looking Nid army.

Thanks, Will post more soon.

Ok, Here is the vindicator of my Space Wolves Army that I am building.

Ok I have not been able to find a proper base idea for my behemoth warriors, so I did an experiment. I would like to know what you think, and if it matches the model.

Nice job on the cork!!! Looks really organic and gross!

I like the patriotic nids

Thanks, Do you think I should Gloss it??

Only the maws and adrenaline glands

Maws? Also, do you think I should gloss the Warriors base?

Mouths

O.... Thats what I thought you ment, LOL

Maybe cut a little bit around the cork so it looks more like rock then broken pillars.

Im not happy with the round look, so im going to do what you suggested. For my space wolves, I wanted to do like a dimond grate base that is like rusted and stuff, anyone know where I could find any??

Try to find a little bit of really small gage metal fencing up at the barn.


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Even plastic fencing could work.

I all ready looked in .......THE BARN!!!!! Empisis on the the BARN part. LOL I want like a flat shinny steel plate with dimoned indents. I'll apply the rust myself.

There are companies that make resin bases, just click on the "View all ads" in dakka's top right corner

Ok, will do. I wanted to make them my self though.... Half to take a look around. Thanks for showing intrest in my stuff though. I appreciate it

Imperial Renegade wrote:Ok, will do. I wanted to make them my self though.... Half to take a look around. Thanks for showing intrest in my stuff though. I appreciate it

No problem


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Here are some
Dark arts: http://www.darkartstore.darkartminiatures.com/products/25mm-Sci%252dfi-Deck-bases.html
Puppetswar: http://www.puppetswar.com/product.php?id_product=11
Dust: Dust tactics bases are diamond plate

Ok, so the SW that I ordered did not come today. :( Im mad...... any way, they should come tomorrow, and when they do I will post pictures of them. I am looking foward to assembling my Rune Priest.

I really can't wait to see them!

Hey Imperial Renegade,
I've come to check out your blog! I really like the cork bases man! they look really organic but may I suggest panting them a lot like your brain bits on the homergants? The vindicator is really cool too! I love the FW doors too! Hey how about you check out my blog too? (Link is in signature). I’m looking forward to updates and how big this blog could get!

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for diamond metal plating there is plasti-card you can buy that looks just like it then cut out the size you need and your golden.


its kinda like making your own!! lol

HAZZER wrote:Hey Imperial Renegade,
I've come to check out your blog! I really like the cork bases man! they look really organic but may I suggest panting them a lot like your brain bits on the homergants? The vindicator is really cool too! I love the FW doors too! Hey how about you check out my blog too? (Link is in signature). I’m looking forward to updates and how big this blog could get!

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Thanks, I will definetly keep this updated, but unfortunely My Army Painter Primer Melted my Long Fangs!

keeblerpowell wrote:for diamond metal plating there is plasti-card you can buy that looks just like it then cut out the size you need and your golden.


its kinda like making your own!! lol

Thanks, I seem to forget about plasticard......It would be more fun to make your own though!

Ok, after an entier day of mixing paint, I found a color that I like. I tryed my best with the painting, and I will add space wolf stikers to the sholder pads when I get them.

Hope you like. C&C Welcome and appriciated.

looks good. I look forward to more.

Looks like a great start with the paint.
If your finished Tyranid works posted are any indication I say we have some space wolf goodness to look forward to in the future.

How big of a space wolf force are you trying to build?

Around 1500 points. But thanks, I am hopeing to paint some more soon, but im having problems with my primer.

Ok, sorry for the delay of pic and progress, but here is my latest WIP on some of my minis. Also included are the SW im starting.

That Mawloc is sweet looking. I like the dark paint scheme

The Trygon is very good! Very organic! I would love to see a distance shot of it! Those Route 66 Jean Stealers look very good also.

That Mawloc is sweet looking. I like the dark paint scheme

Thanks!

HONAW wrote:The Trygon is very good! Very organic! I would love to see a distance shot of it! Those Route 66 Jean Stealers look very good also.

Actually thier favorite are wranglers, but thats only when they feel good! LOL

The nids are looking good man! the SW are great too! same that AP melted your long fangs I thought it was made for plastic moldes? ironic or what?

I know, Im bumbed about that to. Thanks, Im glad you like the trygon. I cant wait to finish it.

That conversion for the assault on black reach sergent almost make me not seeing him at all.

See, subbed

I love your Nids, they look great, and the bases are just amazing, very cool indeed. How do you do that?

Its a complete about the primer on your long fangs, i saw your other post. I got some Army Painter Primer for Christmas, although luckily they have not melted the models. Although it is a little thicker than GW spray. So it’s something to get used to.

When you primed them was it straight over the plastic or was it over some already laid down paint, because in your pictures there were some other colours other than just the white primer?

leohart wrote:That conversion for the assault on black reach sergent almost make me not seeing him at all.

That is what I was hoping for, I thought when I bought them they were all SW, but some were not. Thanks!

dsteingass wrote:See, subbed

Thanks, Not many have subbed. Aprecciate it!

M0rdain wrote:I love your Nids, they look great, and the bases are just amazing, very cool indeed. How do you do that?

Its a complete about the primer on your long fangs, i saw your other post. I got some Army Painter Primer for Christmas, although luckily they have not melted the models. Although it is a little thicker than GW spray. So it’s something to get used to.

When you primed them was it straight over the plastic or was it over some already laid down paint, because in your pictures there were some other colours other than just the white primer?

The bases are very easy. For the gaunts, it is just elmers glue,or PVA glue, applied to a base. let it dry for 5 min, then applie drops of super glue/crazy glue to the pva glue, and vuala! A really cool chemical reaction! As for the warrior, same thing, but went over pieces of wine bottel cork.

Only one was primered with a Dragon red Army Painter Primer first, the rest were bare plastic. and the blue is the color of the plastic. Only one was a normal SW.

Good looking Nids, my best friend plays Nids and his don't look this good. Subbed because I can't wait to see the Space wolves.

Do you have a coukor scehem done for the SW? still do look good any!

mxwllmdr wrote:Good looking Nids, my best friend plays Nids and his don't look this good. Subbed because I can't wait to see the Space wolves.

Thanks, Im looking foward to painting more when I get some primer!

HAZZER wrote:Do you have a coukor scehem done for the SW? still do look good any!

??? If you ment color scheme, then yes. I am planing on painting them like the the first one. (with a little less dry brushing) O i get it.. anywho.........lol Thanks.

No probs.

Imperial Renegade wrote:

mxwllmdr wrote:Good looking Nids, my best friend plays Nids and his don't look this good. Subbed because I can't wait to see the Space wolves.

Thanks, Im looking foward to painting more when I get some primer!

HAZZER wrote:Do you have a coukor scehem done for the SW? still do look good any!

??? If you ment color scheme, then yes. I am planing on painting them like the the first one. (with a little less dry brushing) O i get it.. anywho.........lol Thanks.

Yeah, Haz types faster than his brain can spell sometimes... LOL

I really like Space Wolves as far as the minis go. But some of those pictures in the codex make them look really stupid imo.

i have taken to writing my posts in word for.the spell.check. apart from.when.i am.on the go and use.my.phone.

which has a habit of putting "." every where.

Lookin forward to take 2 on the SW.

mxwllmdr wrote:

Imperial Renegade wrote:

mxwllmdr wrote:Good looking Nids, my best friend plays Nids and his don't look this good. Subbed because I can't wait to see the Space wolves.

Thanks, Im looking foward to painting more when I get some primer!

HAZZER wrote:Do you have a coukor scehem done for the SW? still do look good any!

??? If you ment color scheme, then yes. I am planing on painting them like the the first one. (with a little less dry brushing) O i get it.. anywho.........lol Thanks.

Yeah, Haz types faster than his brain can spell sometimes... LOL

I Agree! lol

HONAW wrote:I really like Space Wolves as far as the minis go. But some of those pictures in the codex make them look really stupid imo.

I also Agree! lol

M0rdain wrote:i have taken to writing my posts in word for.the spell.check. apart from.when.i am.on the go and use.my.phone.

which has a habit of putting "." every where.

Lookin forward to take 2 on the SW.

Its putting "." every where! lol I actualy just did some free hand on my SW, and some more work on my trygon. Post pic soon!



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Thats wierd, it quoted funny!???

@^ Yeah, ill be posting more pics soon.

Ok, So I redid the sceme that I was doing for the commisioned tau...Constructive critisism welcome.

That is much better! I love the osl?

A friend has asked me to build a Tau Manta. i will refer to you when it comes time to detail it so that it will be easily .paintable

@ Capitansolstice

Yes that osl...it is taking some time, but it works and the results are good!

@ mxwllmdr

Sure. Im glad to help....This is done in three different greens, so.....yeah.

Ok, so after watching like hours on toutorials and talk to my gaming buddys, I think my skills on Highlighting and such have increased. (at least I hope...) So without further adu, here is my latest work on my SW.

Click for better pics...and they make it look grainy for some reason..

Wow your stuffs really coming along, really liking everything I have seen of your space wolves. I gatta say those tau look pretty spiffy! Almost makes me want to dip my brush for the greater good!...almost haha

Really diggin the above pictured 'candy corn' chainsword Colors work nicely together.

@^ Thanks. I only hope I can keep up this quality through out the whole force.

DAMN! that carnifex looks awesome!

A friend of mine has a nid army too and i helped him repaint his 'fex a while ago and ever since i want one of those bugs...been searching on the web and bitz sites to get one cheap seeing your carnifex in that pose only makes me more excited to get one myself

Also that vindicator looks great man keep up the good work!



Wolf out!

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Damn that Bolter of that SW marine looks awesome!!!

Thanks Wolf! I dont have an update yet, but I am working on it!...Sigh* I just completly finished my trygon, and am working on my Harppy And 2 more SW. Maby I will get some pictures up soon......(Mayby)

Ok here is my favoret piece of all!

Ok, here are some WIP pics of some more SW!

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Looks pretty good...like it all.

Thanks. I hope the face and pelt look ok on the SW.

I love that puppy lord man! The trygon looks pretty badass too! Btw I'm liking your new avater pic man!

Thanks HAZZER! Im just glad that its done....lot of time put into that... As for the Avatar, I love my nids, and I really like my space wolve as well, so I made that on photoshop..Now people see both my sides...MUAHHHHHHAAAAAA

I really like the color on the bolter on the last marine, contrasts very nicely with the very smooth coat of metal! - You gonna use that on the bolt pistol of the new one too?

dsteingass wrote:I really like the color on the bolter on the last marine, contrasts very nicely with the very smooth coat of metal! - You gonna use that on the bolt pistol of the new one too?

Yes, I was very Happy with that actually, I had my doubts at first, but it turned out really nice. I will be using that on the next......Many marines in the future.

Imperial Renegade wrote:Thanks HAZZER! Im just glad that its done....lot of time put into that... As for the Avatar, I love my nids, and I really like my space wolve as well, so I made that on photoshop..Now people see both my sides...MUAHHHHHHAAAAAA

Two way bad ass.

HAZZER wrote:

Imperial Renegade wrote:Thanks HAZZER! Im just glad that its done....lot of time put into that... As for the Avatar, I love my nids, and I really like my space wolve as well, so I made that on photoshop..Now people see both my sides...MUAHHHHHHAAAAAA

Two way bad ass.

Yup....Just the way I roll.

Imperial Renegade wrote:

HAZZER wrote:

Imperial Renegade wrote:Thanks HAZZER! Im just glad that its done....lot of time put into that... As for the Avatar, I love my nids, and I really like my space wolve as well, so I made that on photoshop..Now people see both my sides...MUAHHHHHHAAAAAA

Two way bad ass.

Yup....Just the way I roll.

Hell yer!

HAZZER wrote:

Imperial Renegade wrote:

HAZZER wrote:

Imperial Renegade wrote:Thanks HAZZER! Im just glad that its done....lot of time put into that... As for the Avatar, I love my nids, and I really like my space wolve as well, so I made that on photoshop..Now people see both my sides...MUAHHHHHHAAAAAA

Two way bad ass.

Yup....Just the way I roll.

Hell yer!

HeHeHeHe

Ok, So I finally got my buddy HONAW over to my house, and he sat me down and taught me some painting techs! With out him, this would never have turned out so well. Thanks HONAW!


BTW Please click the image, It looks alot better. Otherwise it looks grainy.

Looks good! Glad you know how to do it now!

Thanks HONAW! Could not have done it without you! I think the red shoulder pad turned out ok right?

Yes it did..... nice shading on the edges!

Thanks Bud. It took forever, but it looks alot nicer.

Ok......I am going to be painting an Inquisitor Hector Rex and Servitors from FW on commision very soon. The models have been shipped, and I am waiting for them to arrive in the mail! I cant wait to paint them, so I will post pics when they arrive!

Ok, so Inquisitor Hector Rex and his servitors arrived today! Yeah! The first step is building the bases, so once that is done, we move on to painting. Here are the models I recived.

Looks like you have some work ahead of you man!

Yup! I certainly do!

not happy about the dead guardsmen, cause i know i'd reck that nid! , i like the wolves alot and am interested in what you do with rex, hes a great model!

Ok, so I got home and got to work! I wanted this guys base to be somewhat a test for lava. I am happy with the results, but what do you guys think?

he looks cool, i like the color choices on the sheath alot

Thanks! Lets hope the customer likes it as much!

if not... i'll hava a talk with him/her

Im sure "he" will like it. he has been really nice to me about everything so far, so im not the least worried.

It looks pretty good..... I like it. I would wash the cloak a bit in a green wash to soften the highlights. Looks good though.

I will second that ^^^, but as I have no green wash..........

Yes you do.... I saw it at your house. If not you can make some out of green paint.

??? You know about green wash that I dont know about??? Who lives here more....you or me?? Good idea, I will try that. BTW, The customer said that he really liked it. his exact words were..."Its F ing Awsome!" I was a little....well Im taking that as a compliment, so im happy!

Its a great start, but I think this might help: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?autocom=ineo&mod=article&op=printable&id=302


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or this http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?autocom=ineo&showarticle=169

Thanks Cap! Ive been looking for a tutorial on how to do lava bases. I looked on dakka, and found one, and thats where I got this idea. I asked the customer if he wanted a better base and he said that was exactly what he had in mind. I would redo it, but he likes it, so I dont want to redo it and have him say "I liked it the old way"....that would be bad. Good links though, ill have to remember those for future bases...Thanks!

Cool!, and No problem!

Ok, So I got another Servitor done today. I think the base on this one came out a little nicer because i was able to capture the glow from the lava. Also, Sorry for not alot of pictures, the battery in my camera died.I will try and get some better ones tomorrow. Enjoy!

I think that it looks great, when you get better, It would be really cool to se you do some blending on things like the cape!

Yeah I agree. I dont really have a large selection of green,, so I did not want to attempt mixing colors.

^ i did this sort of highlighting on my storage crates, it gives a nice comic book/borderlands feel to it.. which i do like and as long as the client likes that style all is well

@^^ Your exactly right. He did not say anything about the cloak, so im asuming its fine.

^ i agree but when $$'s on the line, be careful with that one

True^^ I will take that up with him tommorow......

I think they look good.
One thing, though. The green on the cape is too extreme of a change and would be more suited to extreme highlighting. May I suggest toning down the green with like a 50:50 base and highlight of what you're using?

@^^ You may certainly suggest. I asked the customer about that today, so I will see what he says. He told me that he liked the "Comic Book" type of fade. I have asked him if he likes the cloaks or if he wants me to change them. But yeah, I do agree, it is a bit extreme.

Looks pretty good! One thing though the flesh needs some highlights.....but thats just me.

I actually did highlight the flesh, you just cant see it because of the light.
Thanks though! good to know I always have a second pair of eyes!

Did you use a normal base for the lava? the guys are looking good man! But some of the hilighting is a bit big however, I do that all of the time! Btw ia thias your first FW modle?

Yes, yes, and yes.
lol

Ok, Here is the base for rex...I was wondering if this fits him.

Sorry for the poor quality, Taken with my phone.

yeah its nice, you can just imagine him about to cut some deamon prince's face off or something And yet at the same time he could be doing an inspiring posey sword thrust thing. Very nice posing and basing indeed.

I like it a lot! It going to look very good!

Thanks guys! I cant wait to start painting this one!

Hey guys....sorry for the lack of updates.....trying to finish school before next year.....anyway..I finished the third servitor, and I also refined Rexs base. I hope you enjoy!

Ok, so here is the work in progress on the shield for rex. I hope you like! Every time I upload pictures to dakka, they always come out grainy...any suggestions?

Nice..... Looking good! I would thin your metal paints down just a tad......

yeah, and don't use the flash, shoot under a daylight bulb.

Ok, I got some test pics here....I was wondering if the armour would look good in this color red...Thanks!

Looks pretty good. The red looks to be a good color for that model.
Is that the photo making it look like the paint needs thinned? I would also do some blending on that sword.

Yes, the photos arent coming out that great....I think its the light im useing...also, the sword isnt done yet. Thanks though! Good to know that someones looking out for me!

Ok, so I did a lot of work on rex the past few days, and he is alomost there....Dont freack out...I had to tak apart the model, So I could paint all of the details...Unfortunatly, there are a LOT of hard to reach places...but I think I can get them. I tryed the blending on the cloack this time, and Im pleased with it. I also darkened the red by the customers request.

Let me know what you think!......The paint has been thined, its either the light...or the camera that makes it look thick.

I like the painting. The colors you chose go well with one another.

There's one thing, though. On most spots it looks like the previously seen purity seal disasters that left that odd "snowy" texture.

I Konw...It kinda stinks. I got to fix the camera...It really isnt that bad at all.

The cape looks good man! YES....fix the ISO on your camera.

Camera tip: If you upload your pics to the dakka gallery, it records the camera information so we can see what the ISO, shutter speed, flash, etc.

Ok, So I went and changed the ISO, and it did help, but its still looks really gritty/thick. In person, it does not look bad at all. It looks smooth expeially when you apply paint. I asked around, and people said it is The primer that is making it happen. They said the Camera is picking out the little imperfections in the coat of primer, and somewhat amplifing them. So.....HONAW....how do you spray you guys, and not have any grainyness? I tryed spraying in the basement, and bringing the models upstairs to dry, but It made no difference. Maybe you should just show me...or maybe im to close with the spray> im not applying to much, because I can see the detail is not clogged up. Any help?

Looking back at those pics, the paint and/or primer does look extremely thick.

Do you coat your models completely with primer? One thing to try is just give the model a dusting, just enough to help paint stick. If you're spraying in the basement, you could try going outside.

I really like the shield. It looks liek your primer got a bit texturey- was it hot the day you sprayed it?

Sentinal: I sprayed it all. Not to much, and at a distance. It was just enough to cover the resin. some spots are still resin/primer.
dstiengass: Yes and No. Inside temp was 73, (were I sprayed it) out side was 85. Im really sure its the primer. But like I said. in person, the model is fine. If you get really close, then it gets some texture, but its still smooth.


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I will say though....looking at the hand on the shield, that has 3 coats of red...plus wash. the cape has 6 base coats of catacan green. plus the extra layers of green.

The hand id grainer then the cloak...maby multiple coats is key to make the camers see smooth..

Ok, I finally finished Rex and his servitors. All of them are based, and ready to be shipped...So let me know what you guys think!

They sure look good!

Thanks! He said he likes them, His only complaint, was the face wasnt vright enough...I agree...a little to dark.

Ok, Here is a pic of Rex with the face brightened...

He seems grainy for some reason...

Yeah, he still seems pretty fethed up. Pretty cool colors, though.

You don't want to try to blend those greens on the cloak? They are quite stark

I blended the green on the cloak of rex, but not on the sevitors. The customer liked the highlight...I asked if he wanted the rest like Rexs, but he said he like the sevitors the way they are. Yes it is grainy. Its the light+camera+not perfectly smoot primer.

You layered. Blending is, well, actually blending the colors together so there are no lines between shade and highlight.

Ahhh...I see.

OK!! I LIVE!!!!!!!! JK Anyway, I finally got around to posting! So Im doing another commision, and Hear are the first WIP pictures of the inquisitor. Please let me know what you think!

That's pretty cool.

One thing. Where's his hand?

His Hand Is currently being painted!

The cape looks good. What does your sister know about painting. The white could do with some highlights though.

You can't highlight white.

Uhh yes you can..... He takes his white and paints it onto the folds of the fabric.

What are you going to highlight white with? Whiter white?

I notice his cape is darker then white. The original color is white and it needs some highlights to make it stand out more.

A light beige should do the job.

Yeah you've got fuzzy rattlecan primer there man. You get that from spraying in too much heat, the drops of paint are drying before they hit the model, causing you the fuzzy primer.

OK!!! Mike on Nate....The customer wants it the way its done. He said dont change it.

@Desteingass

Actually, the primer in this guy is perfectly smooth. For some reason, the bolt gun metal is standing out making it look like that. I am dead serious, its way smoother then Hector Rex. Im going to try a different image loader, because my pics are always crappy.