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After swinging out for supplies (which took way longer than it should have ), Ive started work on the first Primarch model.

Hes a bronze statue!





Secondly, and what has been taking me the longest, is an experiment on the base. I want to go for a red marble, with gold studs. I think Ive got the base color down, now I have to work on the veining.


Thanks for reading!

wow, that model looks cool

@Sageheart: Yeah I really really like these models. I rather want some for myself xDD Theyre really beautiful models, and there are just so many little details!
The Sanguinus model is definitely my favorite of the two I have right now. There are so many different little areas for color contrasts and stuff. Its exciting to paint ^^

Lion on the other hand, while not bad by any means, isn't quite as detailed. It does, however, have a cape, and I LOVE painting capes and cloth.



The pelt lost a bit of definition in this pic, but its actually darker in the middle recess... Future pics should correct it.

In any case, work continues!! Thanks for reading

Looking good! Glad you're enjoying them. Fulgrim went out yesterday btw, should have it tomorrowish. Helm for lion in there too.

Looks good, Ramos. I'm looking forward to seeing how the red marble effect comes out.

If you do end up wanting to get some, lmk. I want to get more, and would be happy to combine shipping.

@WM: Excellent! Might be able to finish Lion by the end of the week assuming all goes well! And Ill definitely letcha know if I do send out for some. Wont be for a bit, as its out of my price range right now, but we'll see how the future goes

@YB: Thanks! Im looking forward to it too. Its an experiment that's paying off so far. Hopefully it'll work!

More WiP pics of Lion. Biggest change is his head, which I love and hate at the same time. The left eye came out great, but there was no end to trouble for the right eye xD
Hopefully its not too terrible.







Thanks for reading!

Looks proper 40k heroic scale now (which, yes, I know isn't proper). Should make a hell of a stand in Belial.

Nice work on that face, Ramos! How did you do the pupils? Did you use a brush or some other implement?

@YB: The pupil was made with a Micron pen. Very very fine tipped. Its great for pupils, purity seals/litanies, and fine text. More control than a brush!

And so, I've finished Lion!
Was a nice model, though the cast was rough in one or two spots. I'm liking GW's new gold (Gehenna's Gold). It seems to give a smoother metallic surface than Shining Gold, and is richer in color. Also through this model, I've discovered a really nice process to paint white!

But without further delay, Lion!!











A close up of the helm and shoulder details:


And a close up of the base:



Thanks for reading!!

That s very nice, Ramos. And the white does look good, especially on the helmet. Would you mind sharing what you do?

Looks amazing! I think the swaps made him a ton better, he looked a bit weedy before.

@YB: Ya sure!
I based it Fortress Grey, washed it with Badab Black, brought it back up to Fortress, then highlighted with a mix of 1:1(ish) Fortress and Skull white. Occasionally Id use a final highlight of 1:2 Fortress and Skull. I found that using pure skull white was too jarring and ended up looking unnatural.

@WM: Yeah man. The swaps made him MUCH better! Im pleased how the helmet came out- gave me trouble at first, cause I couldnt figure out how the wings went on xD


Working on Sanguinus now, and the Infinity minis have their first main colors:





Going with a desert scheme on em!

Got more work on Sanguinus done!

I love the model, but realized that I HATE FURS!!! Especially fine-grained ones like the lion pelt. It just didnt seem to want to paint right.

In any case, here are some WiPs for today.





The wings- The camera knocked a bit of brightness off them. In reality their closer to actual white at their brightest.


Close up of the sword arm and shoulder pad.

Dude, you got some super wrong links in there.

Wrong links??

Some of the pics were wrong, may have been my phone freaking out. I like the white laurels. Your white is way good.

Weird. All of them seem fine on my end :/ Maybe just a random glitch.


Work on Sanguinus continues (no real WiP pics right now...) and I've finished the marble effect, at least in theory.



I dont know quite how I feel about it... The vein experiment worked, but I think the background swirls are too subtle. (the brushstrokes from the wash will disappear with a flat/gloss varnish)

To give a sort of reference, these are a couple pics I was attempting to emulate




Any thoughts?

I think the white may be to solid. None of the examples have and solid lines, they all have red in the white as well.

@WM Yeah, Im tryin to figure out how to get that effect. I think I had the shape down, but the paint needs to be more translucent or something.
Its all an experiment, so a learning curve is to be expected...
Im starting over on it today, so hopefully Ill work it out.

In other related news, Sanguinus is pretty much finished:


His sword was a bit rough, so I brought some details back as best as I could. Currently his wings arent glued on so I can flat-coat them both.
Pretty much the only thing left is his base!

Thanks for reading!

Dang your fast. Looking forward to finally putting these guys in the finished column, and on the display shelf.

Hahaha! It helps to be unemployed and have no life!

Attempt number the second on the marble base, and this one i think is much better.
The background "cloudy" layer could do to be a bit brighter in the next attempt. Though this is a nice subtle color change:

Looks much better. What's the plan for the sides and rivets?

Rivets I think might be a darker gold. Maybe even a bronze.
As far as the sides go, Im not sure. Might go Dark Flesh all around. I usually take a color from the base terrain and bring it down to the rim. For example, on Lion, it was Adeptus Battlegrey.

Heh... started highlighting the infinity minis today. Difficult to construct a theme for painting them, as I dont know anything about the game, units, or fluff xD

Right now I'm kicking around the idea of desert camo on the solid metal plates on the commando and sword guy. Major thing stopping me is balance of color. The silver really helps to break up the model, especially for the commando. Otherwise it might be too mono-color.

*ponders*

Ill play around with it a bit, Mull it over...
Also, is the bit on his helmet a lens?

I have no idea. Whats the unit called? I can try to find some examples.

Looks to be this guy maybe, I'm not that familiar with a lot of Infinity. I'd say its some sort of shield. I think his eyes are just under that ridge. Probably lenses there.


Some nice work by the way, liking the bronze/gold on Sanguinius.

Yuuuup! Thats the guy! Thanks n0t_u!

So yes on lenses? (apologies, I didnt get much sleep and thus im a bit thick-headed today >< I cant really tell with the infinity paint scheme xD

Im loving the models though- Its really different to paint more "realistic" models than 40k. Assembly can be a bit wonky but other than that Ive very few complaints!

To get the veins in marble look correct, I have had success by using a watered down paint and applying it with a distressed feather drawn lightly across the surface.

I think its just a think ass helmet, not a lens.

@Absolon: A feather? That's brilliant!! Ill hunt one down and see what comes of it! Thank you!

@WM: Aye. Though I was hoping it was a lens xD I just like painting lenses/gems, and Sanguinus had so many that were so fun to paint!


Progress report: Second highlight on the infinity guys complete! Nothing really to merit a picture, but Ill be sure to pop something up later when I get another color or two on them!