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2012/11/08 03:55:50
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Daring Dark Eldar Raider Rider
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"Archon Yulliptidon sat apon a throne made of polished glass, which gleamed with magnificence in the rays of the dying suns, beautifully suspended above the the many razor sharp peaks that where Commorragh. The archon held within his hands a a delicate pyramid of sculpted crystal, from which emitted a faint glow, an echo of the soundless screams of pain belonging to countless tortured souls forever trapped within. The room in which the archon sat in was something like a throne room, but displayed apon the walls where helm of every color, but all the same in size and shape. Some bore eagles on their foreheads, and others still contained the decapitated heads of their previous owners. Two huge, beautifully carved iron double doors, engraved with intricate runes of pain and suffering, opened at the far end of the room, to reveal a tall, elegant dark eldar warrior, clad in armor made from bone and flesh. "lord Yulliptidon, you asked for my presence?" Said the arrival, " to what do I owe the pleasure?". The archon raised his elongated head, skin as pale as a full moon, eyes as vivid as a horrible nightmare. " I did not ask for you, Thrayon, I ordered your presence. Do not think to much for your self, for truly, you are not much past a feral that one would find on the streets. As for why I have ordered you to my palace, it is because their is a task that I wish you to preform. I wish you and you kabal to cleanse the imperial out fort of Sargosain Gastienagan." Thrayon was both aghast and interested at what the archon had just said. "Such a task would stretch my kabal to its limits, only a great reward would be enough to do a deed like this." Yulliptidon was outraged by the the proposal of a "great reward" by Thrayon, but did not let his anger show, hiding it with a cold smile that hid his evil intentions surprisingly well. The archon was was famous for never telling a lie in his life, but was very fond of veiled double speak, and this was no exception. "Do not worry, Thrayon, you shall receive what you deserve." Thrayon, happy with this outcome, left to carry out Yulliptidons task. Little did he know what was coming. Thrayon had done a thousand evil deeds, and what he deserved was a horrible death equal to to all those he had caused. Yulliptidons smiled. He was going to have fun."
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2012/11/08 05:56:20
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Nasty Nob
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I think that those are either flowers or throwing stars.
I also think if you're going to put something on the base and paint blood on it, the base shouldn't be left black. The paint job in general looks good.
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2012/11/08 18:08:25
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Daring Dark Eldar Raider Rider
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The base is painted brown. You can't see it from tha angle.
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"Archon Yulliptidon sat apon a throne made of polished glass, which gleamed with magnificence in the rays of the dying suns, beautifully suspended above the the many razor sharp peaks that where Commorragh. The archon held within his hands a a delicate pyramid of sculpted crystal, from which emitted a faint glow, an echo of the soundless screams of pain belonging to countless tortured souls forever trapped within. The room in which the archon sat in was something like a throne room, but displayed apon the walls where helm of every color, but all the same in size and shape. Some bore eagles on their foreheads, and others still contained the decapitated heads of their previous owners. Two huge, beautifully carved iron double doors, engraved with intricate runes of pain and suffering, opened at the far end of the room, to reveal a tall, elegant dark eldar warrior, clad in armor made from bone and flesh. "lord Yulliptidon, you asked for my presence?" Said the arrival, " to what do I owe the pleasure?". The archon raised his elongated head, skin as pale as a full moon, eyes as vivid as a horrible nightmare. " I did not ask for you, Thrayon, I ordered your presence. Do not think to much for your self, for truly, you are not much past a feral that one would find on the streets. As for why I have ordered you to my palace, it is because their is a task that I wish you to preform. I wish you and you kabal to cleanse the imperial out fort of Sargosain Gastienagan." Thrayon was both aghast and interested at what the archon had just said. "Such a task would stretch my kabal to its limits, only a great reward would be enough to do a deed like this." Yulliptidon was outraged by the the proposal of a "great reward" by Thrayon, but did not let his anger show, hiding it with a cold smile that hid his evil intentions surprisingly well. The archon was was famous for never telling a lie in his life, but was very fond of veiled double speak, and this was no exception. "Do not worry, Thrayon, you shall receive what you deserve." Thrayon, happy with this outcome, left to carry out Yulliptidons task. Little did he know what was coming. Thrayon had done a thousand evil deeds, and what he deserved was a horrible death equal to to all those he had caused. Yulliptidons smiled. He was going to have fun."
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2012/11/09 16:29:59
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Veteran Wolf Guard Squad Leader
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Generally not a very good job. Your bases look really bad and it is hard to tell about your actual paint job because the photo is really bad.
1. Work on your basing style. What you have now looks horrible and unfinished. Consider learning how to use sand or even flocking gel. If you need to use blood (which I don't suggest because it usually looks bad) you should learn how to make it look like a liquid and not a splotch of red paint.
2. You really need to work on your photo taking. You need better lighting as your miniature is covered in shadows and it is hard to tell what your paint job looks like.
3. If you are going to put a bolter laying on the ground you should probably still have the pistol grip on it.
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2012/11/09 17:37:12
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Member of the Malleus
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brettz123 wrote:Generally good attempt. Your bases could use some refinement and it is hard to tell about your actual paint job because the lighting makes it difficult to see.
1. Work on your basing style. What you have now looks like a good attempt, but a few details and some simple techniques could really improve the look you were going for. Consider learning how to use sand or even flocking gel. If you need to use blood (which can be difficult to get right for anyone) look into a few other products to help you get the feel you were going for, such as a gloss medium or some transparent red.
2. Your lighting could use some improvement as your miniature is covered in shadows and it is hard to tell what your paint job looks like.
3. The dismembered marine is a good start for effect, but maybe taking inspiration from the gallery a few cuts or grinds here and there could help provide some inspiration and show you some techniques
fixed.
I think your attempt needs some refinement, but over all I think you're on the right path. I appreciate the "feathers" being different colors. really gives the eye something to try and follow and you don't get stuck focusing on one point in the model.
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2012/11/10 19:44:02
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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I think your colour scheme is really cool and works well. It seems like you've done some pretty good highlighting on the armour panels, and everything looks pretty neat and tidy.
From what I can see I'd say that you've used washes to good effect on the hands, but I think the feet could do with another wash to really get some shadows going on them.
GW have just put up a pretty good guide on how to take photos of miniatures on their website, so it might be worth checking that out to help with your photography.
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2012/11/11 00:16:34
Subject: scourges of the highest peaks.
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Judgemental Grey Knight Justicar
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brettz123 wrote:Generally not a very good job. Your bases look really bad and it is hard to tell about your actual paint job because the photo is really bad.
1. Work on your basing style. What you have now looks horrible and unfinished. Consider learning how to use sand or even flocking gel. If you need to use blood (which I don't suggest because it usually looks bad) you should learn how to make it look like a liquid and not a splotch of red paint.
2. You really need to work on your photo taking. You need better lighting as your miniature is covered in shadows and it is hard to tell what your paint job looks like.
3. If you are going to put a bolter laying on the ground you should probably still have the pistol grip on it.
There is no need for that tone honestly.
Its a good start for someone new to the hobby.
My advise is that the model is good but the base does need some work on, search for Slave to painting in Christchurch and they have some great products that will really enhance yout bases. I use a dark grey rubble, with some tufts and looks good to me.
Remember bases and faces are the important things to really make an average model a good model.
Keep trying Tobias and you will get some great models soon.
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