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Great work! Nice to have you back after a lull, the snow effect again is really good.


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Oh and I voted for your pic!

Currently working on a Marder III Ausf. M



more picture on their way,

Chris

Very nice! is it going to be in another diorama?

Rogue Wolves wrote:fantastic work here, how did you achive the winter base on that german?

i started the base as i do with all scenic bases i make: attach any soil, stones and other groundwork, undercoat black then airbrush in the desired colours. After painting add the foliage: i used a couple of grass tufts, the small dead weeds are little bits of dried plant root and the fallen leaves are dried silver birch seeds.. i then made a 'snow mixture' out or baking soda, pva glue and acrylic resin and applied this in clumps over the edges, once this was dry i added the figure and gave a light 'puff' of aerosol snow from above the figure. this gives the sprinkling of snow on the figures shoulders and on the base.

and there you have it! a snow base!


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Reaper Man 2020 wrote:Very nice! is it going to be in another diorama?

i'm not sure at the moment. i have limited space so i think i'm going to go with a scenic autumn base.. maybe with an accompanying figure

Super realistic as usual Chris! Having fun back at home?!

Vitruvian XVII wrote:Super realistic as usual Chris! Having fun back at home?!

haha yeah man lol, you? i was just thinking i could give you a game this week as i'm off work then i realised you're home haha.. February will be the best for me as i've got exams in January..

Not really its so boring! Yeah, def at home, dont want to think about exams :/ We'll figure something out later i'm sure!

Noice Chris

The Joachim Peiper model is amazing!

I wish I could give that much depth to my blacks! Any tips?

You return to historically accurate Dioramas.
Hurrah!
Looking good boss.

1 word : WOW
and a phrase : This is so awesome!

Great stuff. I love looking at your updates.

Just an aside though, are you totally off of doing 40K at this point?

Not that I don't love looking at the current work, the Sons of Orar marines are what had me originally peek at this thread many moons ago.

vinsal wrote:Great stuff. I love looking at your updates.

Just an aside though, are you totally off of doing 40K at this point?

Not that I don't love looking at the current work, the Sons of Orar marines are what had me originally peek at this thread many moons ago.

As to that, yes i am doing 40k stuff still may be able to get some pics up of my current work soon


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i've started work on that space hulk terminator again which is cool

SONS of ORAR wrote:

vinsal wrote:Great stuff. I love looking at your updates.

Just an aside though, are you totally off of doing 40K at this point?

Not that I don't love looking at the current work, the Sons of Orar marines are what had me originally peek at this thread many moons ago.

As to that, yes i am doing 40k stuff still may be able to get some pics up of my current work soon


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i've started work on that space hulk terminator again which is cool

Cant wait to see it!

Glad to hear that there is more to see.

Thanks for sharing your work as well. It really is great.

After a to long painting break for revision exams are finally over and i got a bit done this evening

AAAAANND I have more 40K for you





This have a love hate relationship with this one.. i go from loving painting it to hating it every couple of months haha

as always all comments tip etc. etc. are more than welcome

Chris

Nice to see a little 40k mixed in with all your great WWII pieces. Looking very nice.

Ooooohh, dirty! It looks great chris, those metals are sweet.

Yes! Welcome back Chris! That termie is looking mighty tasty.

I love the eyes, you get a real sense of glow form them.

Looks lovely! i think the tabbard should be a more distinct colour from the metal of the armour though.

Ok

Hello you wonderful dakkarites! Alas more time has passed, but i have an update! with pictures! i've got a nice base together for the terminator which has come out rather nicely!


The Terminator offered up in position on the unpainted base



a couple of angles of the finished base with the termie

I'm really looking forward to finishing this guy! he's gonna look so awesome i'll be on when i can!

as always, comments and constructive criticism is welcome!

Hopefully be back soon!

Chris

Very nice SoO! I like the metallic looking sheen on the figure.

The osl and weathering look spot on! Nothing ott, just the right balance.

Totally agree with WM360, Chris. I'm a huge fan of that off-white against the metallics, looks really really good!

hi everyone!

The Sons of Orar took to the field to battle the nids of Vitruvian XVII the game ended in a draw but it was good fun to get back into it after a to-long break! i believe he's going to post a battle report some time which i shall link in my next update.. I also have, as you may remember, a few more marines to paint which i may do soon to bolster the ranks


i've also got a little more done on this chap

SoO

Yeah cheers for the game Chris, i enjoyed getting back into 40k as well!

Can i just say what a pleasure it was to see your minis in person! You need to get better at photographing

Just stunning SoO. There aren't many who can pull off a metallic based paint job... but somehow you've managed it beautifully. I love how the character of the metallics and non-metallics on the body and base compliment one another. Well played Sir!

Heres the batrep Chris!

I reckon i got most of it right, turns may be a bit off. Tells the main story though

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/436613.page#4032801

this guy is phenominal! can you explain how you painted the tan shoulder pads?