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2019/06/11 16:46:11
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Interesting. Taken with that Ridgerunner video from earlier in the thread, it seems like these will be useful for mimicking quite a few weathering effects without all the faff of working with oils and powders.
And yeah Albertorius, the Gloss washes work kinda like that, but it's another thing a new person would have to buy. That kind of little thing is more like the discovery they work kinda like "ghost tints" when you shoot them through an airbrush - you're probably not going to go out and buy them just for that, but if you already have the contrast there it's useful to know you can use it to do these other things so you don't have to go out and grab specialist products as well.
Honestly the biggest appeal for me for these has changed - I was mainly on board for the time savings, but the sheer versatility of this stuff is impressive.
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2019/06/11 17:32:19
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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"The language of modern British politics is meant to sound benign. But words do not mean what they seem to mean. 'Reform' actually means 'cut' or 'end'. 'Flexibility' really means 'exploit'. 'Prudence' really means 'don't invest'. And 'efficient'? That means whatever you want it to mean, usually 'cut'. All really mean 'keep wages low for the masses, taxes low for the rich, profits high for the corporations, and accept the decline in public services and amenities this will cause'." - Robin McAlpine from Common Weal
2019/06/11 19:03:17
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Lol, did you just post in a GW thread and feel the need to add a qualifier to "John Blanche?"
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The contrast seems to really suit his style, it even looks a bit smoother than usual. Am looking forward to using the variety of browns on my ASOIAF Freefolk, at least as a good base. Any metals, skin and the like will be used over the top of it using standard paint.
ListenToMeWarriors wrote: I found this really useful, credit to The Hairy Gamers on Facebook (I think).
Spoiler:
Today I checked IRL those comparison painted bases on the pics at GW Chelmsford, they also had some painted primaris for clients to check and I must say the colours are really vivid and rich, some really good options for your pallet. Loved them. Did not try though, not much time on my hands but I think these will be great for middle tones then pushing down shadows on some areas and highlights on others should produce good and faster results.
No paints on sale only this Saturday so I got Abaddon the despoiler instead cracking model.
Well reserved wraith bone spray and blood angel red(I think that was the name). Going to try bloodletters with these. I have daemon army start so they are perfect quinea pigs for thee.
More than that after I come from Japan. Just want bit of try out before that to see with my own eyes how it works.
2024 painted/bought: 109/109
2019/06/11 20:15:54
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
tneva82 wrote: Well reserved wraith bone spray and blood angel red(I think that was the name). Going to try bloodletters with these. I have daemon army start so they are perfect quinea pigs for thee.
More than that after I come from Japan. Just want bit of try out before that to see with my own eyes how it works.
You on holiday to Japan? Always wanted to go there. Hope you enjoy it!
Casual gaming, mostly solo-coop these days.
2019/06/11 21:01:31
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
'Experimenting With Contrast Paints - Painting Flesh' by Pete the Wargamer:
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2019/06/12 01:53:06
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Ghaz wrote: 'Experimenting With Contrast Paints - Painting Flesh' by Pete the Wargamer:
Odd video. The first one (before he massively thinned it down with medium) looks the best to my eyes- there is too much undercoat showing through on the later ones. Except the one he just globbed piles of brown on, of course.
For the second one, the problem wasn't the recesses (which are too dark after painting them directly with a darker color), it was the highlights, which seemed mostly to be a result of 50% medium.
The red faced one just looks like a lot of red daubed on the face. I could almost see what he was going for with the grey (though its too smooth and shiny for a 'stubble' effect), but it didn't mesh at all with the red.
Its an interesting experiment, but more along the lines of 'how not to use contrast paints'
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2019/06/12 04:34:40
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
I agree. I think his ones with the thinned medium look too washed out and the shading too stark. And the red splotchy face could easily be a zombie painting guide it's got so much grey and blood red going on.
Balance in pick up games? Two people, each with their own goals for the game, design half a board game on their own without knowing the layout of the board and hope it all works out. Good luck with that. The faster you can find like minded individuals who want the same things from the game as you, the better.
2019/06/12 09:32:42
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
RedizDead wrote: Guys I ordered a bunch of Bloodletters, and want to contrast them to speed the painting up.
Which contrast colors would you use? And not just for the flesh.
Thanks for your help
Depends on choice but the id say fleshtearer red , black Templar , skeleton bone would cover you, possibly blood angel red for two tones on the body.
Yeah that sounds good thank mate!
How to deal with metallics with contrast? Classic leadbelcher or something in the new range my be usefull?
2019/06/12 09:55:58
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Ghaz wrote: 'Experimenting With Contrast Paints - Painting Flesh' by Pete the Wargamer:
Odd video. The first one (before he massively thinned it down with medium) looks the best to my eyes- there is too much undercoat showing through on the later ones. Except the one he just globbed piles of brown on, of course.
For the second one, the problem wasn't the recesses (which are too dark after painting them directly with a darker color), it was the highlights, which seemed mostly to be a result of 50% medium.
The red faced one just looks like a lot of red daubed on the face. I could almost see what he was going for with the grey (though it too smooth and shiny for a 'stubble' effect), but it didn't mesh at all with the red.
Its an interesting experiment, but more along the lines of 'how not to use contrast paints'
Yeah, the first one with a little bit more brush control to get the paint where it needs to go is what I would expect from contrast, quick with a bit of shade and highlight.
Second one is diluted to far, third is too thick and the red on the forth just didn't work out.
2019/06/13 08:27:48
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
At that point (several highlights, NMM) the boingrot is basically useless to see any Contrast effec I think, but the BoN is interesting, because it has Contrast over Contrast as a tint/filter painted and airbrushed on. And Contrast highlighted with Contrast tone plus Wraithbone.
Basically "One thick coat" is the least interesting thing you can do with it, though of course that is what GW promotes.
Looking for a Skaven Doomwheel banner to repair my Nurgle knights.
2019/06/13 09:02:15
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Just had a read of Blanche's assessment of contrast paints, I know he's inclined to be positive about the paints but the browns and yellows he's used actually would make me consider trying a similarly styled army. Good stuff.
At that point (several highlights, NMM) the boingrot is basically useless to see any Contrast effec I think, but the BoN is interesting, because it has Contrast over Contrast as a tint/filter painted and airbrushed on. And Contrast highlighted with Contrast tone plus Wraithbone.
Basically "One thick coat" is the least interesting thing you can do with it, though of course that is what GW promotes.
It makes sense for GW to market the product to the masses that can barely paint their models and for who a highlight and shade is already great rather then for the 0.001% who can reach this level of quality.
2019/06/13 09:35:30
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Tyranid Horde wrote: Just had a read of Blanche's assessment of contrast paints, I know he's inclined to be positive about the paints but the browns and yellows he's used actually would make me consider trying a similarly styled army. Good stuff.
It certainly gave me the impression that the new Nighthaunt models actually look good with a proper color scheme.
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Why is the rum always gone?
2019/06/13 10:20:36
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
At that point (several highlights, NMM) the boingrot is basically useless to see any Contrast effec I think, but the BoN is interesting, because it has Contrast over Contrast as a tint/filter painted and airbrushed on. And Contrast highlighted with Contrast tone plus Wraithbone.
Basically "One thick coat" is the least interesting thing you can do with it, though of course that is what GW promotes.
It makes sense for GW to market the product to the masses that can barely paint their models and for who a highlight and shade is already great rather then for the 0.001% who can reach this level of quality.
They do have videos and WD articles featuring more advanced techniques, though. They could promote Contrast with a wider range of applications than the sloppy Intercessor video. Take that video (from Pete?) where the Ridgerunner is getting pretty nice weathering done with Contrast and highlight this use case as well. Show colours using additive mixing by layering yellow over blue to get green where they overlap thanks to the transparency,
I mean, apparently they're already selling well enough, but they sit on months or years of experimentation with those paints, show what crazy effects they can give outside of "basecoat with a wash and sort of a highlight".
Looking for a Skaven Doomwheel banner to repair my Nurgle knights.
2019/06/13 10:39:33
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Tyranid Horde wrote: Just had a read of Blanche's assessment of contrast paints, I know he's inclined to be positive about the paints but the browns and yellows he's used actually would make me consider trying a similarly styled army. Good stuff.
It certainly gave me the impression that the new Nighthaunt models actually look good with a proper color scheme.
Mud on mud is a proper color scheme?
Efficiency is the highest virtue.
2019/06/13 10:45:25
Subject: Re:'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Ghaz wrote: 'Experimenting With Contrast Paints - Painting Flesh' by Pete the Wargamer:
Odd video. The first one (before he massively thinned it down with medium) looks the best to my eyes- there is too much undercoat showing through on the later ones. Except the one he just globbed piles of brown on, of course.
For the second one, the problem wasn't the recesses (which are too dark after painting them directly with a darker color), it was the highlights, which seemed mostly to be a result of 50% medium.
The red faced one just looks like a lot of red daubed on the face. I could almost see what he was going for with the grey (though its too smooth and shiny for a 'stubble' effect), but it didn't mesh at all with the red.
Its an interesting experiment, but more along the lines of 'how not to use contrast paints'
I don't know, I think Pete is doing something wrong with his Contrast paints. His results all look very patchy, I guess he applies it too thinly so the medium can't do it's magic.
This video showcases the flesh tones much better with much smoother results:
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2019/06/13 10:47:23
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Tyranid Horde wrote: Just had a read of Blanche's assessment of contrast paints, I know he's inclined to be positive about the paints but the browns and yellows he's used actually would make me consider trying a similarly styled army. Good stuff.
It certainly gave me the impression that the new Nighthaunt models actually look good with a proper color scheme.
Mud on mud is a proper color scheme?
Yes.
Nehekhara lives! Sort of!
Why is the rum always gone?
2019/06/13 11:00:35
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Tyranid Horde wrote: Just had a read of Blanche's assessment of contrast paints, I know he's inclined to be positive about the paints but the browns and yellows he's used actually would make me consider trying a similarly styled army. Good stuff.
It certainly gave me the impression that the new Nighthaunt models actually look good with a proper color scheme.
Mud on mud is a proper color scheme?
Yes.
Eh, while it would be interesting to read how he achieve the effect of some of the different sections in the close ups, you really need to consider how it would look on the tabletop. An army painted like that would be an undifferentiated swirl of Browns, with lots of lost detail (even more so than the unzoomed images in that article, because IRL they won't be in front of a white background). GW minis are really designed for color schemes that contrast at least a little bit.
A miniature really isn't a Rembrandt where people are supposed to sit for several hours doing art appreciation things. Ideally the paint should help identify the model, not hide its identity (even as a side effect)
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2019/06/13 11:09:07
Subject: 'Free Your Models - Contrast' paint range -- In stores June 15th, color charts and video pg. 34
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh, and confirmed on FB that all Warhammer Stores will have the full range available on the day.
So if you're desperate for one that's currently sold out online, might be worth visiting your local Warhammer Store (if you've got one, appreciate not everyone does) early on Saturday
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