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| GTTechnics |  Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
 Member Since: May 10, 2013  RK: 1 MP: 0   | Sunday June 30, 2013 9:37 PM For this months challenge I plan to finish the Dark Angels half of the Dark Vengeance set. The remains include 4 Ravenwing bikers (I picked up an extra one), the company commander, the librarian and the bonus interrogator chaplain. If I manage to get all of that in I might try to squeeze in a whirlwind or a command squad as well. I realize by starting this weekend I'm jumping the gun a bit, but I have to get hobby progress when I can rather than waiting for the first of July  Starting with the bikers, so far I've cleaned them up and prepped them. I paint all most of the parts separately and mount everything on cork. It's time consuming, but I find it's worth it.  I also did some minor conversion and prep work. First, I took the spare plasma wielding marine and repositioned his arm. I then noticed that his head looked awkward, so I proceeded to dig his whole head out and put in a different one to give him a more natural pose. I then cleaned up with some milliput.  Next, I borrowed an idea from buypainted and I used styrene tubing to make the exhausts look more finished.  Finally, I masked off the different planes of the bikes body and tried to mist a bit of a gradient onto them, then I edge highlighted all of the parts. It's a bit hard to see in pics, as black doesn't photograph well.  Next up, I'm going to dig into the rest of the base coating. [[Edited by GTTechnics on Sunday June 30, 2013 9:38 PM]] [[Edited by GTTechnics on Saturday July 6, 2013 10:25 PM]] |
| GTTechnics | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Thursday July 4, 2013 1:02 AM I found some time to do a good portion of the base coating. Nothing too exciting. Hopefully I can wrap this squad up over the extended weekend. |
| COURAGEnHONOUR | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
 Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Friday July 5, 2013 11:18 AM Great challenge you have set yourself GT. Will enjoy following your progress....no pressure!We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us. |
| GTTechnics | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Tuesday July 9, 2013 1:21 AM Apparently I overestimated how fast I could paint this weekend (and I also underestimated how hot my garage gets in July). While I didn't manage to finish the squad, I made quite a bit of progress. Hopefully I didn't bite off more than I can chew this month, but the whole point is to challenge yourself right? Anyways, I'm more or less down to touch ups, alcohol metallics, oil washes, weathering and basing. Here's a quick shot-  |
| COURAGEnHONOUR | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Wednesday July 10, 2013 12:37 AM Whatever your doing certainly looks good. And yes, it is all about the challenge! Keep up the great work.We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us. |
| Sarge | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
 Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Wednesday July 10, 2013 8:56 AM NIce job! No hurry, I believe the challenge is for the whole month of July. I run into the same problem with estimating my paint time, never seem to get as far as I thought I would. What brand of metallics are you using? Keep up the great work.Sarge "If you ain't CAV, you ain't!!" |
| GTTechnics | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Wednesday July 10, 2013 8:21 PM Thanks guys. I'm not so worried about finishing these guys, it's the 3 other characters I've assigned myself for this month as well. These guys are getting pretty close to being finished. They're coming right along- |
| GTTechnics | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Wednesday July 10, 2013 8:26 PM Sarge- I use Vallejo game color or Vallejo model air for most stuff. If the metal needs to look like its part of jewelry or high shine I use Vallejo liquid metals. |
| Sarge | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Thursday July 11, 2013 12:22 AM Haven't used Vallejo liquid metals yet, seen them mentioned here and other forums, will have to give them a try. Thanks for the info.Sarge "If you ain't CAV, you ain't!!" |
| COURAGEnHONOUR | RE: Paint Threat July 2013 - Dark Vengeance wrap up |
Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Thursday July 11, 2013 1:07 AM The Vallejo liquid metals are awesome Sarge. I would highly recommend getting a bottle and giving them a go.[[Edited by COURAGEnHONOUR on Thursday July 11, 2013 1:08 AM]] We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us. |
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