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He definitely did !


Today, I finished painting John McClane. Machete is not complete yet, the biggest remaining part will be to paint his skin.

Coming into focus nicely!

Thanks Gits.

I had no time to paint these days, I plan to paint Machete's skin this evening. And I'd like to draw some tatoos on his arms.

Problem is that I have never painted tatoos. So if anyone has tips on how to paint them, like what colors to use to get that typical dark blue tatoos are generaly made off, it would be really helpful. ^_^

(I already asked about that earlier, but maybe a new reader has the answer ! )

Can't help you there, though I know I've seen tattoo'd figures on dakka before.

No prob Gits.
I have to learn how to paint them. I'll probably sacrifice some WHFB orcs for this purpose. ^^

Except the tattoos, then, Machete is totally painted. He and McClane have joined their friends :



Hope you'll like them !


EDIT : I added the picture to my Dakka Gallery.

Wow, those survivors look totally awesome! My favourites are the second and third ones from the right; you are an amazing painter. But hey, no females in the group? Also, I think the skin of #3 from the left could do with some more depth....

other than that - AH - MAY - ZING!

 MrMerlin wrote:
Wow, those survivors look totally awesome!

Thankies.

 MrMerlin wrote:
My favourites are the second and third ones from the right

They are my favorite ones to. It's quite funny because I really disliked Josh (the man with the Slayer hoodie) as long as it was unpainted, and he is now one of my favorites.
I quite like Machete too, I had no idea how to paint the skin of a latino, not ending with a yellow guy. I'm pretty happy with the way he turned out.

 MrMerlin wrote:
But hey, no females in the group?

There are two girls in the group. And believe me, they are badass. Amy is a goth girl with katana, the other one, Wanda, on the contrary is really girly (I'll paint her pink ^^ ) and she packs a chainsaw...
And they are good characters "in game", their abilities are very helpful.

 MrMerlin wrote:
Also, I think the skin of #3 from the left could do with some more depth....

Sadly, his skin doesn't look as good on my photos as on the miniature.
I don't know why, because I used the same colors on him as on Rick (the cop).

 MrMerlin wrote:
other than that - AH - MAY - ZING!

I'm happy to read that !

I would love to see in detail how you do your Ultra Marines. Your highlight lines are so crisp!

 Minus wrote:

 MrMerlin wrote:
My favourites are the second and third ones from the right

They are my favorite ones to. It's quite funny because I really disliked Josh (the man with the Slayer hoodie) as long as it was unpainted, and he is now one of my favorites.

I think it's their clothes that make them look so good. The depth and masterful blending you managed to archieve really make the "pop", stand out....

 Minus wrote:

 MrMerlin wrote:
But hey, no females in the group?

There are two girls in the group. And believe me, they are badass. Amy is a goth girl with katana, the other one, Wanda, on the contrary is really girly (I'll paint her pink ^^ ) and she packs a chainsaw...
And they are good characters "in game", their abilities are very helpful.

Nice to hear that, looking forward to seeing them painted up!

Those look fantastic Minus! Very well done.

nold wrote:I would love to see in detail how you do your Ultra Marines. Your highlight lines are so crisp!

Would you be interested in seeing WIP pictures, or maybe a tutorial ?

MrMerlin wrote:I think it's their clothes that make them look so good. The depth and masterful blending you managed to archieve really make the "pop", stand out....

Haha, I wouldn't say "masterful" about my painting. But thank you, I get the idea.
And even if I repeat myself, it's really pleasuring and motivating to read such comments.

Gitsplitta wrote:Those look fantastic Minus! Very well done.

Gitsplitta, always present !
My pleasure, I hope you'll like the last ones too. I am currently painting Wanda, and my Girlfriend has decided to paint Amy, because she is her favorite survivor ! I couldn't say "no". ^_^

I do very much. Acutely interested in how you're going to do the tatoos. My marine chapter is supposed to be rather tribal in nature with tatoos but I've never had the nerve to try it.

And never thwart a lady if she wishes to participate in your hobby...

 Gitsplitta wrote:
I do very much. Acutely interested in how you're going to do the tatoos. My marine chapter is supposed to be rather tribal in nature with tatoos but I've never had the nerve to try it.

For the moment, I really have no idea how to do it. I'll have to use some "crash-test" model, before trying this on Machete.

 Gitsplitta wrote:
And never thwart a lady if she wishes to participate in your hobby...

NEVER.
And as SHE asked me if she could paint Amy, it was not an option to say "no". I hardly believed it, actually. ^_^

A WIP of Wanda and her chainsaaaaaaaaw !

Chainsaw and roller skates.... OMG...

That is not really safe... is it ?

I only have the skin left to paint, don't know if I'll have the motivation to do this this evening, but she should be done by tomorrow evening.

I just finished basing Wanda :



Isn't she cute ?

Very... she needs eyes!

Thats one waitress you don't want to upset, love you're painting skill great work, really bring miniatures to life, those zombies are great and that blood is the most realistic I have seen

I am so subbed

Your painting looks almost photo-realistic, beautiful stuff! It's wonderful to see what these models have the potential to be in the right hands - I think Phil is probably my favourite of the characters that you've tackled so far.

Really minor detail compared to most of your stuff, but something I feel like I might actually be capable of emulating () - is it cheeky to ask how you weathered those newspapers on the bases? And how you made them look so real?

Keep it up, this is a brilliant blog!

Gitsplitta wrote:Very... she needs eyes!

Yep, people said the same on a french forum. I won't paint her eyes 'cause they are tiny. I mean really tiny, as they are half-closed. But I have added shades so they are better defined, it looks better now.

lone dirty dog wrote:Thats one waitress you don't want to upset, love you're painting skill great work, really bring miniatures to life, those zombies are great and that blood is the most realistic I have seen

I am so subbed

Thank you !
When painting blood, the trick is to use the transparency to get darker areas where the blood is thicker, and to ensure you have a shiny result. I use a mix of old GW inks and gloss varnish, it works well as you can see.

Scarper wrote:Your painting looks almost photo-realistic, beautiful stuff! It's wonderful to see what these models have the potential to be in the right hands - I think Phil is probably my favourite of the characters that you've tackled so far.

Phil is my favorite model too. I'm really happy with the way he turned out. And that's a good point since he's one of my favorite characters "in game" too.
Painting the skin and the clothes was really the funniest part of the process. Most of the models I paint are either space marines or orks, so I don't have so many occasions to paint blue-jeans, cops uniforms or frying pans. ^^ I've learned a lot with these models.

Scarper wrote:Really minor detail compared to most of your stuff, but something I feel like I might actually be capable of emulating () - is it cheeky to ask how you weathered those newspapers on the bases? And how you made them look so real?

No problem, of course can you ask. ^^
So first, I have downloaded newspapers from da internet. You can use images of real newspapers and resize them. As I am lazy, and friends did it for me, I simply downloaded them "ready to print" from these sites :
- Belisarius : http://jeuxdefigs.canalblog.com/archives/p10-10.html
- Poule75 : http://petitsbonhommes.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Zombicide_print.pdf
- Gurutz : http://www.warhammer-forum.com/index.php?showtopic=185193&st=25

(they also paint Zombicide, have a look if you are curious)

I only have a B&W printer, so I printed the newspaper black and white. But a color print would also work. Now the real work begins :
- first apply a wash of brown ink on the sheet of paper. I personnally used old GW flesh wash ink (with lot of water), but a newer wash like devlan mud, ogryn flesh or agrax earthshade should work perfectly too. Dont forget to wash BOTH sides of the sheet.
- once it dried, cut the newspapers.
- pick one.
- drown it into water for a few seconds
- now, the paper is flabby. You can fold it, tear it and give it any shape.
- using an old brush put some PVA glue on the base and glue the newspaper
- apply PVA all over the newspaper.
- wait until it's dry

You now have a great looking old newspaper. Let me know if you have any question.

Scarper wrote:Keep it up, this is a brilliant blog!

I hope you'll keep watching it then.

Hello all !

I have posted a picture with every survivor I've painted :



Enjoy !

They look stunning together Minus. You really set the bar with these minis. Been a real pleasure watching them come to fruition.

My pleasure Gits.
Hope you'll enjoy what comes next too. ^_^

Yes great job I wish I got a set now, my favourite paint effect has to be the worn jeans that is so cool but they all look pretty dam fantastic

Minus, I would give my left foot for a video tutorial of how you paint the ultras, or ANY tutorial for that matter. The highlighting is so smooth!!!!!

lone dirty dog wrote:Yes great job I wish I got a set now, my favourite paint effect has to be the worn jeans that is so cool but they all look pretty dam fantastic

I was like "omg what am I doing ? " when I started the washed out effect on his knees.
Happily it did turn out good.

nold wrote:Minus, I would give my left foot for a video tutorial of how you paint the ultras, or ANY tutorial for that matter. The highlighting is so smooth!!!!!

Okay, send me your foot, I'll see what I can do.
No, seriously, I can't do a video tutorial since I have nothing to record myself painting, but I can make step by step pictures to show how I proceed. I'll do that next time I paint an Ultramarine.


Since I have painted my complete Zombicide set, I took photos of the whole batch of minis :








Now I'll paint something else. Don't know what yet, I have so much projects to work on.

Looks just amazing laid out like that... you must feel pretty satisfied with your efforts!

Okay, send me your foot, I'll see what I can do.
No, seriously, I can't do a video tutorial since I have nothing to record myself painting, but I can make step by step pictures to show how I proceed. I'll do that next time I paint an Ultramarine.

That would be SO FANTASTIC. Your minitures are breath taking. I hope to one day achieve your proficiency with brush and paint! Can't wait to see what your turn out next.

Well living the zombie capitol of the world... I have to appreciate a good zombie apocalypse.

I could never play/paint SM's let alone Ultra marines... I hate the transfers, never have any luck with them and painting the markings... And no markings feels to half assed, so your army is amazing.