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Dude, you're new stuff is looking great.

Thanks dude, I shall get some pics up of some with transfers on soon... here is a taster: http://www.coolminiornot.com/279120

Here is a snap of all of the troops with decals in place and varnished!



For more zoomed in images go to: http://blog.winterdyne.co.uk/2011/06/click-image-to-enlarge-here-is-snap-of.html


I will get some WIP shots of the venators in a bit if i get time!


Tom

I have nearly finished one Venator, there are just one or two minor adjustments to be made. Maz suggested a longer ariel earlier on today and also a lighter shade on the sandy areas. This is my first attempt at weathering and I am pretty pleased with it! I was going for a sort of Mad Max sand-beaten look Slightly inspired by this one by Jarhead:http://www.coolminiornot.com/271608

For bigger images please visit: http://blog.winterdyne.co.uk/2011/06/first-venator-nearly-done.html

Thanks,

Tom

Looks awesome!!

How do you seal your weathering powders?? I assume its been varnished. Every time i use powders, the varnish just dissolves them, any thoughts?

You need to mix them with a fixer (i think), I used matte varnish mixed in with the pigments, but I think a low odor thinner would be better as it will evaporate there's plenty on the net about it so it's worth having a search

Well ive been using white spirits, but it doesnt seem to work too well. I think i'll have to get a dedicated fixer. Thanks.

These look great although do any of the Elysians stand up straight? They'll d in their backs standing like that!

Looks great man, really good work on the weathering

Simply awesome!

Thanks for the awesome comments

This is a very large re-documentation of all the elysians that have had decals and I haven't already posted. The other 2 venators are NEARLY NEARLY done and I will try and get pics in a bit or tomorrow morning!

Awesome dude, looks sweet!

I personally don't like the paintjob on the vehicles that much...
The detail, and everything is good, but the main green colour seems to be a bit messy or poorly drybrushed/painted...

Everything else is great though.

Venator 2 and 3














And a shot of them all together....


... Now all I need is a full army shot!

The second and third Venators look better than the first one, but still have the same small problem in them.

I did not drybrush them at all. I went for a nice flat base-coat which was then washed and weathered with powder pigments to look like it has been used in a desert environment. I personally am very happy with the effect.

Tom

wickedcarrot wrote:I did not drybrush them at all. I went for a nice flat base-coat which was then washed and weathered with powder pigments to look like it has been used in a desert environment. I personally am very happy with the effect.

Tom

Oh well, maybe it's just because I need glasses
Can't wait for the whole army pic.

I'll be taking that tomorrow I think

Here is the whole army:















And a turntable video too!

:O

Amazing!

How much money are you getting from this?

For bigger pictures please visit: http://blog.winterdyne.co.uk/2011/06/elysian-army-finished.html

Thanks

Tom

Great stuff, Carrot! I like the gritty look on the venators.

A little bit of a rez here, but very, very, very, cool. Will definitely be using this for inspiration!

I've been struggling to get visors to look like that. Could you explain a little how you achieved the really "gleaming reflective" look? The first commander alone gives me the impression that it's 3, maybe 4 paints used in there.

Tom'll tell you for sure, but a little gloss goes a long way. ;-)

I don't think its fair that I have to go through life not owning these.