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@TP^DC and Jadenim: Thanks for the kind words guys. I know I'm kinda my own worst critic. I really am working on painting small details better. As for the assault icons, they actually turned out easier than the other stuff. I kept having to retouch the Raven Guard symbol because I couldn't keep the paint where I wanted it (probably was tired from work, which sometimes makes my hands less steady).

Nope, that was another bugger of a bit! The claws especially...

Also nice Barracuda back there Verviedi!

You did a really neat job, I'd be really stoked to see units that well painted at my FLGS.

Got my entries finished! Yet another set of Deathwatch Assault Marines It's been fun to have this mini challenge too!

Sweet job Bottle. The boys are looking great

Looking great Bottle. There's some nice touches there that I'm going to use as inspiration when I come to paint my vanguard vets!

Here are my final photos of my Dark Eldar Scourges. I went a bit mad a few weeks ago and basically bought, bit by bit, a full Dark Eldar/Harlequin 1000pt army. I intend to paint all the Dark Eldar in this scheme.

Great looking Scourge there, feltmonkey! Lovely stuff!

Yeah, great paint jobs and a really nice shade of blue too. Great work! :-)

Thanks.

Finished:




Group shot ^^







pics of my fave guy ^^

Some pretty neat stuff recently, including yet another excellent set of the DW: O jump marines. How many is that now, 4?

Here are the 2 drop pods finished!

Stormboyz are done! ...I might try to get some better pics before the deadline, but in case I don't get around to it, these'll do...

Nice job with the smoke trails.

 feltmonkey wrote:
Nice job with the smoke trails.

I second that.

So, to throw more feathery blue things in, though not as good as feltmonkey's, my final pics on my Corvus Harriers:







Improvement suggestions welcome--I think to start with, I really needed to just extend the satin varnish over everything but the eye, and maybe go for matte on the feathers/body if I really wanted more finish contrast.

WIP:

Looking good there DC. Might I ask how you got the dark tinted effect on the canopy? I'm going for a similar look on my flanker, and I'm not sure of the best method to do it.

Thanks Manalishi.

Regarding the canopy, I didn't want it fully painted but also not clear. I remembered when my Dad and I built Tamiya remote control cars and used a special Tamiya paint to do the Windows. It's called Smoke (I forget the code sorry). It's s clear paint and needs a few costs to build up. I made the mistake of trying to brush it on and it started being splotchy. Either buy a spray can or use it in an airbrush for even coverage. Patience is needed though, I did about 6 coats (2 brushed on) and you HAVE to wait until each is dry before you put the next on

 TP^DC Deputy Manager wrote:
Thanks Manalishi.

Regarding the canopy, I didn't want it fully painted but also not clear. I remembered when my Dad and I built Tamiya remote control cars and used a special Tamiya paint to do the Windows. It's called Smoke (I forget the code sorry). It's s clear paint and needs a few costs to build up. I made the mistake of trying to brush it on and it started being splotchy. Either buy a spray can or use it in an airbrush for even coverage. Patience is needed though, I did about 6 coats (2 brushed on) and you HAVE to wait until each is dry before you put the next on

Ah ok. I ask because the model I bought didn't come with a pilot figure, and I won't be able to get one in time to finish the challenge! So an opaque canopy is necessary I'm afraid. Would a simple black wash on the inside of the canopy do the trick?

I'd paint the inside black, NOT the outside. It just looks odd in my opinion. The sheen from the clear plastic makes it look like glass then.

Out of interest, is there a cockpit in the model? I can't see from the photos you've sent. If there is it's a bit poor not to provide a pilot. If there's not, have you found a way to ensure it doesn't look like you've just shoved a man in?

These look really good (after a 2 minutes search ) - http://www.hasegawausa.com/product-pages/hsgs1877.html

Or OO gauge railway is not far off (it is 1:76 scale, I think).

You could "smoke out" the canopy and not glue it down to allow you to add the pilot later.

 TP^DC Deputy Manager wrote:
I'd paint the inside black, NOT the outside. It just looks odd in my opinion. The sheen from the clear plastic makes it look like glass then.

Out of interest, is there a cockpit in the model? I can't see from the photos you've sent. If there is it's a bit poor not to provide a pilot. If there's not, have you found a way to ensure it doesn't look like you've just shoved a man in?

These look really good (after a 2 minutes search ) - http://www.hasegawausa.com/product-pages/hsgs1877.html

Or OO gauge railway is not far off (it is 1:76 scale, I think).

You could "smoke out" the canopy and not glue it down to allow you to add the pilot later.

Yeah there is a cockpit in the model. I think the model is intended to be displayed with its landing gear down, as though its on an airstrip or something, and I've converted it slightly so it looks like its in flight, so that may explain the lack of pilot.

As for the pilot models, I may have to look into getting one later. but I think I'll just have to wash the inside of the canopy and call it a day so I can get it done in time.

My final pic collage thingy. I finished young Eddie the Raven Guard before this comp so Antor must fly solo. Loved painting these jump pack guys. Havent done SM jump packs before so was nice doing something new. Defintely going to make some of the DM guys jumpers too ....when I get around to them!

@Manalishi - As a point of caution, don't rush just for the challenge. You'll get a lot of deserved respect for finishing alone. I've failed to do so often enough. If you know you really want the pilot in there leave an avenue open for you to pursue it. Ultimately though, have fun, the early photos looked great, can't wait to see therms result.
@Januine - when are you going to admit you are a closet BA fan? great job on the blond-haired wonder. The jet packs are superb!

 TP^DC Deputy Manager wrote:
As a point of caution, don't rush just for the challenge. You'll get a lot of deserved respect for finishing alone. I've failed to do so often enough. If you know you really want the pilot in there leave an avenue open for you to pursue it. Ultimately though, have fun, the early photos looked great, can't wait to see therms result.

Cheers mate. I think I can live without the pilot in there, but I might leave the canopy unglued just in case I change my mind.

Here's a WIP shot. pretty much done, just have to add the missiles, canopy, and a few decals, then work out some sort of basing arrangement.

That's a great job! Best of luck with the base

Just about got my entry to a point where I'm happy with it. It's not exactly my finest work, but hopefully I can come back fighting with Eldrad next month, that's an amazing mini I hope I can do justice.

I sadly may not be able to enter my daemon prince after all.
We went gaming at a WHW tourney and he got damaged.

August, you are not my friend.

Gutted to hear that Buttery! Is there no hope?

Here's a shot of my finished Nephilim Jetfighter Fallen's Bane piloted by Brother Celeritas of the Ravenwing.

I will betraying to take better photos before the end of the day, but at least there is something for people to look at.