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How'd you do the effects on the skull? It looks sweet!

Awesome work on that Chaplain! cant wait to see him finished.

Looks like a good start mate. Always been tempted to get that model to convert it but never get around to it. Looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Cheers,

Dante

Thanks for the comments folks!

DBM, it's only Bestial Brown > Snakebite Leather > Bleached Bone > Skull White. It's all in controlling the layering.

I've always liked chaplains. There's just something inspiring about their poses (termie chaps, that is) as they advance, backed by their unwavering wall of extra-absorbent paper-towels. Then again, maybe it's just the fact that they're never bald and screaming.

http://www.solegends.com/citcat94/cat1994112-01.htm

Chaplain 3 is bald and talking, does that count?

grey_death wrote:DBM, it's only Bestial Brown > Snakebite Leather > Bleached Bone > Skull White. It's all in controlling the layering.

Yeah, I imagine so! The contrast between the highlights and the shading in the skull's sutures look awesome!

More progress:



Just a little bit of additional detail work. Still a long ways from finished. But I'm happy with where it's going so far.

Valhallan42nd wrote:http://www.solegends.com/citcat94/cat1994112-01.htm

Chaplain 3 is bald and talking, does that count?

Maybe. At least he doesn't have another arm to point with.

Coming along slowly. Need to do a bit of touch up on the metallics still. After that I'll start highlighting the armor. C&C welcome as always!

Every time I see one of your models that has wings on it, it stands out. You may have a simple 3 color process to pull it off, and you execute it so well.

LBursley wrote:Every time I see one of your models that has wings on it, it stands out. You may have a simple 3 color process to pull it off, and you execute it so well.

Haha, thanks ^_^. This model is COVERED in wings x.x...Isn't a bad thing though.

Hoping to finish this guy off today sometime. Photos will hopefully follow tomorrow.

Stay tuned.

Love the base on this guy. You've managed to get a raised rock base effect without making it look like the typical "fake" rock spire that we so often see mini's on top of.

The skull is really well done too. Never been much of a fan of the storm bolter on that model though. Something about the belt feeds I think.

Cheers,

Dante

I'm in awe of your ability, err Sir *Ahem*

I've stolen, quite shamelessly, ideas from your work and expect more excellent examples from you.

Mostly so I can continue with the thievery.

Dante, Thanks for the kind words about the base. I really went further with this one than I have on any other project before this. As to the SB, I actually love this one! I guess it all comes down to personal preference ^_^.

AdrianG, I'm glad I've given you some inspiration! I'd love to see some examples if you have a link to a Dakka blog for me!

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More work done on the Chappy:










He's pretty much finished. Possibly doing chapter specific shoulderpad and chapter markings. Basing will be getting a small bit of static grass as well I believe.

C&C welcome and wanted!

Just put a Flesh Tearer's logo on him and ship him to my house. That's all I ask.

Looks really great.

Are the highlights on the red areas lost in the photo? If not I would give them another highlight especially the bolter's casing is missing some nice line highlights.

The bone and yellow metals are excellent and the base as said before looks natural. Nice way to get one more skull to the mini, all it lacks now is shouting

Your painting on this mini is flawless... I cant realy add anything new since the only thing I thought about when I studdied the mini whas his bolter hilights and Metsuri hase already coverd that

Val, sorry ^_^, you were beat to the punch, this one is headed to the owner of Cassius and Telion ^_-....

Met, I think the reds are being washed out just a bit, and are still even now that I've hit them with just a bit more orange highlighting!

Girr, Thanks for the compliments, and see above for more on the SB ^_^;...

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He is finished.


Click to go to the Gallery Page.

I want to thank everyone for their input, it's really appreciated. Even if you just said 'Awesome!' it's still motivation to get the project completed!

If you have any last critiques, it's a bit too late to do any changes now, but for future projects I'll keep it in mind!

grey_death wrote:Met, I think the reds are being washed out just a bit, and are still even now that I've hit them with just a bit more orange highlighting!

Yeah, I thought so. The reds are really hard to get to show correctly in photos.

The finished chaplain is pure win, the contrast between the base and the marine makes pop out. The shoulder pad and bolter give it nice splashes of color and the bone is really good. The best part for me is the small incense carrier ball next to the scroll, the worn metal is really great looking gives nice old feeling to the chap.

It's a crying shame to make this superlative model into the spawn of Gulliman. Schade, schade, schade.

Thanks Met, I've been putting a lot more effort into my metals lately and I feel as if it's really paid off. Just using more washes and building from color instead of straight over a black base.

Val, It's a shame, but the blue really set the model off nicely ^_-. It was a much needed splash of color. Hopefully it was enough to secure the win!

grey_death wrote:Thanks Met, I've been putting a lot more effort into my metals lately and I feel as if it's really paid off. Just using more washes and building from color instead of straight over a black base.

I have been doing the same experiments lately inspired by JRNs articles. Its really great to look at your chaplain and just count the different yellow metal finishes you have

That's an amazing paint job. I'm logging off to go sculpt, I'm so inspired. Really kick-ass work.

Great looking chaplain!

What's next on the painting list may I ask?

I think that is your best work to date mate. Great base too and nice highlighting.

Well done, what's next?

Cheers,

Dante

Met, I love what JRN does ^_^. He's such a talented modeler and his basing article is what inspired me to do the base you see on my chappy here!

captain.g, Glad I could inspire you even a little! Can't wait to see what you do with that!

Disjointed, I REALLY REALLY REALLY need to work on my Sons of Medusa! I think I'll be focusing on them for some time to come!

Dante, thanks man! Like I said above, the Sons of Medusa need my attention big time!

Looking forward to seeing you finish off the Sons of Medusa. An entire army painted by you would be awesome to see fielded.

If I may duly inquire wtf are the stats for the venerable dreadnaught? all stats?

I could tell you but I'd have to kill you.Higher WS and BS, Venerable and a
points increase is all that i'm willing to say for fear ofbeing dragged away and
melted down.

Back on topic:
The Chaplain looks amazing. Get cracking with the Sons. Swish CRACK!