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Made in au
Ambitious Space Wolves Initiate





Perth Western Australia

Hi all,

I'd like opinions on which finish looks aesthetically better. I get that the 'before' pics are really half-way-done pics, but I do sometimes feel like the added colours and features just detracted from what was a better look, overall.

Please consider.
[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers progress pic 03.JPG]
option 1

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers progress pic 04.JPG]
option 1

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers progress pic 06.JPG]
option 1

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers progress pic 07.JPG]
option 1

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers FINISHED pic 01.JPG]
option 2

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers FINISHED pic 02.JPG]
option 2

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers FINISHED pic 03.JPG]
option 2

[Thumb - Imperial Fist Heavy Intercessors with Lightning Claws and Thunder hammers FINISHED pic 04.JPG]
option 2


Abs  
   
Made in au
Ambitious Space Wolves Initiate





Perth Western Australia

Bump

Abs  
   
Made in gb
Leader of the Sept







The red additions do add more visual interest to the models, but the painting technique makes them look cleaner compared to the base colour. If you weather the red a bit, or even just do the red before you hit the model with washes, it should tie in a it more.

Please excuse any spelling errors. I use a tablet frequently and software keyboards are a pain!

Terranwing - w3;d1;l1
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Made in gb
Executing Exarch





London, UK

Option 2 is much better than option 1. Option 1's minis just look unfinished because there is no differentiation between materials and/or details.

   
Made in us
Trigger-Happy Baal Predator Pilot





Wisconsin

The details you've painted look very clean, which shows good technique, but does clash a bit the messy/weathered look of the main color. I agree that you should do the red before hitting the model with washes. They look pretty good overall though. Once you feel up to it, I'd also paint the eyes of the marines. If I recall correctly, you're a bit of a newer painter, so I understand the hesitancy of painting the finer details.

   
Made in au
Ambitious Space Wolves Initiate





Perth Western Australia

Thank you everyone for the input, much appreciated.

Abs  
   
Made in us
Dakka Veteran






I agree with all the previous, however they are your marines and if you like Option 1 better for any reason, that is your decision as the owner and painter. I gave my thoughts on Option 1 previously in a different thread, so you know that I don't think they look bad even if they seem unfinished at first.

Whatever you go with, keep up the good work getting paint on models, that's unfortunately more than many can say in this hobby!
   
 
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