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I, honestly, do not like the scheme. I understand the 'black' is a layered fade effect, but it isn't visible. Additionally, the pure white isn't really broken up by anything. Consider using some of the Necron decal transfers to break this up, especially as you already have a gold theme on the wings. Finally, the gold looks like it needs another layer or two. But, again, this might be a camera issue.

Then again, I'm biased by Gits' scheme.

--B.

 Briancj wrote:
I, honestly, do not like the scheme. I understand the 'black' is a layered fade effect, but it isn't visible. Additionally, the pure white isn't really broken up by anything. Consider using some of the Necron decal transfers to break this up, especially as you already have a gold theme on the wings. Finally, the gold looks like it needs another layer or two. But, again, this might be a camera issue.

Then again, I'm biased by Gits' scheme.

--B.

Fair enough! Agreed the layering isn't very vivible . I really didn't push it as far as I should of. There is a whiter highlighting in the white peices that doesn't translate as well .. same issue. The vents do have a green paint in them that can be seen well at the right angle. Good suggestion on the decals - I do have a box of them now! The gold was meant to look a little tarnished. Something to consider altering. Thanks for the good and honest feedback!

Then....thrust to the face!!

You ask me to stand and stare at the sun and expect me not to go blind! How long must I walk in the SHADOWs ( intro women wailing) !





( wailing continues...)


ps. Welcome back from GC.

Ok, so I won't restrain !!

No, just kidding... I do like your scheme a lot, black & white & green is kind of a "striking standard" ! Just not sold on the gold disks

 Yggdrasil wrote:
Ok, so I won't restrain !!

No, just kidding... I do like your scheme a lot, black & white & green is kind of a "striking standard" ! Just not sold on the gold disks

No worries. Not sold on the black disks as It would seem like there is nothing to break up that space. Curious... Do you think they would look better white? Another color? Open to all ... weigh in!

You could heavy edge highlight it all, which would break up the 'panels', and look amazing.

Maybe in whites or pale greens / blues?

 Ovion wrote:
You could heavy edge highlight it all, which would break up the 'panels', and look amazing.

Maybe in whites or pale greens / blues?

Actually tried that as part of my original design. I did such a poor job that I gave up on the idea.. don't have the hand control to do it well. Also looked overly busy!

 Solar_lion wrote:

 Yggdrasil wrote:
Ok, so I won't restrain !!

No, just kidding... I do like your scheme a lot, black & white & green is kind of a "striking standard" ! Just not sold on the gold disks

No worries. Not sold on the black disks as It would seem like there is nothing to break up that space. Curious... Do you think they would look better white? Another color? Open to all ... weigh in!

Maybe white ? You could try - it wouldn't ruin the model, you'd just have to paint gold over it

more progress..



more after the weekend!

I really like those SL. The white is a little stark, but the only way to handle that is to not actually paint them white but a light grey, then highlight up to white.

Nicely done.

Nice squadron indeed !

It almost looks like the "finished" one is the "squadron leader", with its additional gilded details

They are looking really nice Solar, when I paint white I usually come up from a light grey or blue.

Did the white.. decided not to do that. looks like bubbles that get smaller. Tightened up the gold, hopefully looks cleaner.

Very nice. That's a fine looking grouping.

They look really nice Solar, cant wait for a fully painted army.

Very sinister. I really like.

Thanks guys.. I do appriciate the feed back. Working on the barges today. Most likly an update on Monday. Man these has a lot of pieces.

Where is the wing commander ?

A very pretty, striking force, mate!

I like the different orb colours for the different squads

Sorry to hear about the white bubbles

 Yggdrasil wrote:
I like the different orb colours for the different squads

Sorry to hear about the white bubbles

No worries .. Like to get a bit more done so I can start playing/ playtesting. I'm guessing the infantry figures will be the most challenging as there is not much to them.
You can see from the pics, I painted a destroyer ( waiting for paint to dry moments) to try and get a translation to something other than the flyers. I think the barges will translate well!

More pics of those this week.

Ok progress being made.. I think the theme translates well to the barges. Thou they do risk getting a bit busy.

From this ( preassembly & primed)

to main structure assembly; still lots to paint.


I know the white looks bright, It actually not that bright irl.

I think it looks great SL. Nothing wrong with a bright ceramicron pattern.

Yeah, that looks pretty nice. Works for me.

Yep, looking good man.

These look really awesome keep up the work

Thanks everybody. Hopefully I get one completed by the end of the work week

The other 2 should go quicker with having already made the design decisions.

You know what you could do? Some Cryx as Crons. That would be... repurposeful

Dakka user AduroT already does this, but in reverse! He converts his Warmahordes figs with Cron bits, works pretty well

I am aware of his excellent work

Just in case S_L wasn't