<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "CadianXV's Blog"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/56.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net CadianXV's Blog Note:This blog will only be updated on an irregular basis, but I will take on board any and all comments!

So Dakka, your thoughts please...

Cities of Death
Cathedral




Arched Basilica




Basilica (WIP 60% complete)




Mechanicum WIP (40% complete)




Downed Valkyrie


One of my Vultures



Need your help with this one Dakka: What colour should I paint my landing pad? I'm aiming more for a civilian building, so a military green is out. I'm thinking the pad should be a distressed metallic colour, with weathered hazard stripes as details. All suggestions welcome!



That'll do for now, but there are more shots in my Gallery if I haven't scared you off!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390614.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390614.page GMT Re:CadianXV's Blog
Terrain making is actually my favorite part of the hobby, and one I will be delving into again very soon

Again Excellent work here, I look forward to seeing more of this. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390622.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390622.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390626.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390722.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390722.page GMT CadianXV's Blog
The basillica is sick!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390741.page GMT Re:CadianXV's Blog
I also really like the structure of that cathedral, looks like it would be a great playable environment (difficult to balance modelling with playability with some structures), it'd be nice to see it just one level higher tho.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390765.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1390765.page GMT Re:CadianXV's Blog
MasterSlowPoke wrote:I'd love to see how you made it.

Unfortunately, I didn't take any earlier WIP shots. Its the old ruins you could get in 4th Ed and a FW sentry turret in building, with various odds and ends bulking it out. There is enough space on both the ruin sections and the floor to house IG HW teams- which may have been the plan!

elaverick wrote:dd my +1 for that Basilica, what did you use for the textured base, it looks fantastic.

Thanks; the textured base is just polyfiller (used for filling holes in walls) layered on thick, with sand poured over it when its still wet. The brick sections are scored foamboard and theres all sorts of bitz pressed in there.

Soo'Vah'Cha wrote: It seems the base board is warping a bit, could that be due to the use of white glue for the texture?, if so you may be able to unwarp it by aplying more glue on the reverse side.

Yeah, the base warped when I applied the polyfiller- its only minor, but noticeable. Thanks for the advice on how to rectify it!

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C'mon guys, 180 views and only 5 comments? Thats not the Dakka I know and love! Give me your views, even if its just "I don't like X, but Y is allright."
I could also really do with your input on what colour to paint this:



Remember that I'm looking for more industrial/civilian use than military.

Thanks! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399115.page GMT Re:CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399167.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399167.page GMT Re:CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399169.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399169.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399178.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399178.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1399269.page GMT CadianXV's Blog But I can't believe no one complimented the vulture. I think the nose art is absolutley fantastic!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1400055.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1400055.page GMT CadianXV's Blog
After some deliberation, I primed the Landing Pad white, then painted a thin line of black ink just under each ledge of the Bastion. I then took a new brush, put a whole load of water on, and let the black ink run naturally down the building. Quite pleased with the effect- gives it a naturally worn look.

(Sorry about the pics, if anyone can tell me how to rotate them, I will be very grateful indeed.)





Heres the whole pad as it looks atm:


The question now is: How should I paint the pad supports? Leave them white, or perhaps metallic? Should the blast shields copy whatever colour they are? Answers and any other comments in the box at the bottom of the page please!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414005.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414005.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414264.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414264.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414349.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414349.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414387.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1414387.page GMT CadianXV's Blog
Here's the current progress on the landing pad:


I'm particularly pleased with the weathering on the chevrons:



Tinbitz, followed by a layer of boltgun metal over the top. May add a spot of chainmail to bring it out a bit more, before hitting it with a black wash.

Finally, a Valk atop the pad:


Comments & Suggestions please.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1519756.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1519756.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1521795.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1521795.page GMT CadianXV's Blog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1521924.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1521924.page GMT CadianXV's Blog
The weathering on the pad is particularly stunning! I love the paint for the vulture and valkyries as well!

Cheers!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1522160.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/282902/1522160.page GMT