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ok so almost finished theses models just finished the bases (for the most part) .... just waiting on a few bits for the libby he's going to have bulkier shoulder pads (forgeworld stuff), storm shield and Red Scorpions Honour Guard Ceremonial Power Axe (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORGEWORLD-Red-Scorpion-Space-Marine-HONOUR-GUARD-CEREMONIAL-POWER-AXE-Bits-40K-/400486261681). dreadnought........ well when i get around to buying another arm he'll be done but you get the picture,,,,

any suggestions lemme know would be appreciated.....

You're well underway. Try some washes on your models, it really works wonders.

 Vincentz0r wrote:
You're well underway. Try some washes on your models, it really works wonders.

Took the words straight out of my mouth, washes are key to a novice painter's collection, it applies a lot of depth and shading to your miniatures, and just makes them look *so* much better, the only problem I've found with GW washes is that if you apply them too heavily in a single layer, it leaves a shiny finish, which is quite annoying, so apply them in thin-ish concentrations over a few different layers

You're off to a good start - and as already noted, washes are the key to victory!

Also, the "Showcase" forum is for finished models only, so I've moved your thread over to P&M.

hmm i use enamel paints... so sure if gw acrylic washes probably won't work (and gw paints cost the dam earth) otherwise i'll make some and see how that goes...

 l1ttlej wrote:
hmm i use enamel paints... so sure if gw acrylic washes probably won't work (and gw paints cost the dam earth) otherwise i'll make some and see how that goes...

I remember the last time I used (or tried to use..) Airfix (I think) enamel paints on my Legion of the Damned.. They really did *not* turn out well :/ I would recommend GW or Vallejo paints, mainly because they last a while (as you can water them down ;D), and they work very well in conjunction with eachother

It makes for a decent start, but like mentioned before it could use some shading (washes are great for novices to achieve this). It also looks like your paint could do with a bit of thinning

unfortunately i've had a few problems with the enamels blotching ect (the blue coming out worst of all) but on a few of my more recent models i've managed to get a much better smoother application.... i'll def give the highlighting a bash and see how it turns out..