So back when i first got into the hobby in 2004 i wanted a Jetpack for my space marine captain. Which as far as I knew meant i needed to grab it off another model. So I bought a blister of an assault marine sergeant stole his backpack and he sat in my bitz drawer.
He is entirely pewter except for the jetpack and his right arm and shoulder.
Fast forward to last year and I found out you can just buy jetpacks which i did and have been using. Then I refound pewtery boy and decided to add him to my death company. So I used some bitz gave him a jetpack again and finally painted him. He sat for near 15 years unpainted in my drawer.
It helped i had bought some slotted 32mm bases for some reason which was perfect for him since my jetpack DC are all 32mm bases. The bases were for blood bowl which i don't play but for some reason I had purchased them and they too sat in my bitz box. Good thing cause I had to rebase some of my old death company too since they were all 25mm.
As much as I appreciate the extra arm workout I think a mini paint shaker is in my future as well.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
Gonna start painting my imperial knight. Would it be easier to brush paint the leadbelcher onto the skeleton or put it into my airbrush with some airflow improver?
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Airbrushing it will be roughly 537% easier... Provided the nozzle is at least 0.4mm and you know how to get the right consistency.
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edited February 2019
I think the one I've been using as a 0.8mm nozzle. The airbrush I bought came with 3 different airbrushes. I haven't really had any trouble getting GW paints through it when I mix it with airflow improver but I've never used a metallic GW color with the airbrush so I wasn't sure how much if a difference that would make.
Edit: That airbrush did fall on the ground while the back was off and hit right on the needle which forced it forward through the nozzle more than it would normally go through. Not sure how to really tell if that caused any real damage or not. It was a huge pain in the ass removing it.
So I've been using the 0.3mm nozzle.
This is the kit that I bought. When would I ever use the one with the paint pot on the bottom? That seems really intense.
Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
My favorite part is the hidden shitty freehand I did on the driver that is almost completely obscured by the warboss himself.
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A couple things to note:
*You'll see this model everywhere in searches, it's a generic manufactured in China. This was just the cheapest one I found on the day I pushed the Buy button.
*The power button is a little sticky, and tends to either stick off or on or whatever it decides in that moment. I've always been able to fix it by pushing the button a couple more times.
*Its got a heavy base, but the shaker motor is legit, and I routinely (fail to) watch it as it shakes itself right off the shelf I've put it on. I'd suggest making sure it's secured even slightly to keep it from sliding off whatever you put it on.
*The included straps are probably big enough for any bottle of hobby paint, but for bigger containers you'd need to rig up a longer strap.
I've really been digging this thing, as my collection of paints largely sits in a box for long periods going untouched. Adding a bit of thinner and an agitation bead, then throwing the pot on the shaker for a couple minutes really mixes and loosens things well.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
I was thinking of using vallejo metal color gunmetal grey instead of using leadbelcher since gunmetal grey is already set to go for airbrush use. Has anyone used this vallejo color though? Is it comparable?
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Dr_KeenbeanDumb as a buttPlanet Express ShipRegistered Userregular
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The Vallejo Metal Color range are some of the best metallics you'll find without getting into alcohol-based paints. Absolutely use Gunmetal Grey over Leadbelcher. Also snag some Burnt Iron while you're at it.
Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
FYI that's a quote from Leonardo da Vinci, a bit older than Hollywood lol ;-)
Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
Funny you should mention, I'm dealing with this problem right now. I'm working on this guy:
and I feel like there's lots of stuff I'd like to spruce up, but I also feel like I'm at the border of my abilities and I'll fuck it up instead. I'm SERIOUSLY considering adding some rust streaks though.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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I deal with that problem a lot. The feeling that I've reached the edge of my skills and going much farther will fuck the model up. I feel like painting loose models that aren't important parts of my army gives me more mental freedom to try techniques I know is beyond my skills currently, but that I can't get good at until I try them.
Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
Funny you should mention, I'm dealing with this problem right now. I'm working on this guy:
and I feel like there's lots of stuff I'd like to spruce up, but I also feel like I'm at the border of my abilities and I'll fuck it up instead. I'm SERIOUSLY considering adding some rust streaks though.
That is how I feel about the base with a pile of skulls I made. I want to add some blood for the blood God to it but I don't want to mess it up because I have it at a place that I feel good about it.
Might be airbrushing a primer and base on the imperial knight skeletons tonight or tomorrow depending of if I go out tonight. Still not sure if I should us the airbrush with the paint pot connected to the bottom or the normal airbrush. I am looking forward to getting started on the painting process though.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
For what it's worth, some tastefully applied rust streaks might play a really nice color complement to that flashy turquoise (although maybe it would end up looking too dark against that bright background).
On the other hand, it's already an incredible looking piece.
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Wartrike approaching finished. I have a hard time deciding when a model is "done". I feel like there is always more you can do or at least it feels like it.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
Funny you should mention, I'm dealing with this problem right now. I'm working on this guy:
and I feel like there's lots of stuff I'd like to spruce up, but I also feel like I'm at the border of my abilities and I'll fuck it up instead. I'm SERIOUSLY considering adding some rust streaks though.
Everything about these pictures makes me want to punch you in the mouth.
I think the most important thing all those art classes taught me was to never consider anything you made too sacred to alter. It’s all just steps towards improvement, and if you might discover something from it then douse your skull pile in blood and pour rust on that (effing incredible looking) chaos marine.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
So what would the vallejo metallic burnt iron be used for?
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
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Lotta things. Anywhere you want a dark metal that also looks awesome, and especially as a base for sooty smokestacks.
ExtreaminatusGo forth and amplify,the Noise Marines are here!Registered Userregular
edited February 2019
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Because I apparently can't hate Mayday to death, I'll do the next best thing and shit up the thread with more Imperial Fists progress.
This time with trying out some Sector Mechanicus bases instead of just using gravel and cork like I've been doing.
Edit: the base was, uh, based using Vallejo Burnt Iron, @Stragint. It goes on so smooth and literally took one drop from the bottle to do the whole base.
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Are you sure his scimitar isn't a bit too small? I mean, it's only just as tall as he is.
So back when i first got into the hobby in 2004 i wanted a Jetpack for my space marine captain. Which as far as I knew meant i needed to grab it off another model. So I bought a blister of an assault marine sergeant stole his backpack and he sat in my bitz drawer.
He is entirely pewter except for the jetpack and his right arm and shoulder.
Fast forward to last year and I found out you can just buy jetpacks which i did and have been using. Then I refound pewtery boy and decided to add him to my death company. So I used some bitz gave him a jetpack again and finally painted him. He sat for near 15 years unpainted in my drawer.
It helped i had bought some slotted 32mm bases for some reason which was perfect for him since my jetpack DC are all 32mm bases. The bases were for blood bowl which i don't play but for some reason I had purchased them and they too sat in my bitz box. Good thing cause I had to rebase some of my old death company too since they were all 25mm.
I figure if he's going to get called off the field at the end of the drive, it's gotta be for something extraordinary!
I bought one recently, and it was worth every penny.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Edit: That airbrush did fall on the ground while the back was off and hit right on the needle which forced it forward through the nozzle more than it would normally go through. Not sure how to really tell if that caused any real damage or not. It was a huge pain in the ass removing it.
So I've been using the 0.3mm nozzle.
This is the kit that I bought. When would I ever use the one with the paint pot on the bottom? That seems really intense.
Airbrush kit I bought on amazon.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
My favorite part is the hidden shitty freehand I did on the driver that is almost completely obscured by the warboss himself.
I bought mine off of Ebay, from this very link:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/142645198214
A couple things to note:
*You'll see this model everywhere in searches, it's a generic manufactured in China. This was just the cheapest one I found on the day I pushed the Buy button.
*The power button is a little sticky, and tends to either stick off or on or whatever it decides in that moment. I've always been able to fix it by pushing the button a couple more times.
*Its got a heavy base, but the shaker motor is legit, and I routinely (fail to) watch it as it shakes itself right off the shelf I've put it on. I'd suggest making sure it's secured even slightly to keep it from sliding off whatever you put it on.
*The included straps are probably big enough for any bottle of hobby paint, but for bigger containers you'd need to rig up a longer strap.
I've really been digging this thing, as my collection of paints largely sits in a box for long periods going untouched. Adding a bit of thinner and an agitation bead, then throwing the pot on the shaker for a couple minutes really mixes and loosens things well.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
3DS: 1650-8480-6786
Switch: SW-0653-8208-4705
Thoughts?
Would it be better to use this airbrush?
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
To bastardize an old Hollywood adage, models are never finished; they are simply abandoned.
FYI that's a quote from Leonardo da Vinci, a bit older than Hollywood lol ;-)
Funny you should mention, I'm dealing with this problem right now. I'm working on this guy:
and I feel like there's lots of stuff I'd like to spruce up, but I also feel like I'm at the border of my abilities and I'll fuck it up instead. I'm SERIOUSLY considering adding some rust streaks though.
That is how I feel about the base with a pile of skulls I made. I want to add some blood for the blood God to it but I don't want to mess it up because I have it at a place that I feel good about it.
Might be airbrushing a primer and base on the imperial knight skeletons tonight or tomorrow depending of if I go out tonight. Still not sure if I should us the airbrush with the paint pot connected to the bottom or the normal airbrush. I am looking forward to getting started on the painting process though.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
On the other hand, it's already an incredible looking piece.
Everything about these pictures makes me want to punch you in the mouth.
In the nicest way possible, of course.
3DS: 1650-8480-6786
Switch: SW-0653-8208-4705
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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This time with trying out some Sector Mechanicus bases instead of just using gravel and cork like I've been doing.
Edit: the base was, uh, based using Vallejo Burnt Iron, @Stragint. It goes on so smooth and literally took one drop from the bottle to do the whole base.
(thanks for the kind words, I'm very happy with the result myself).
@Extreaminatus that base looks really snazzy!
So something like prime the whole knight skeleton grey, hit it with the gunmetal metallic and then git the exhaust ports at the top with burnt iron?
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
I'd do the whole thing in Burnt Iron and use gunmetal over it to build up color.
Alright, I can definitely do that. Thank you.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Thanks! It's crazy easy, but a little time consuming because it involves doing a pin wash of Agrax Earthshade, but the yellow part is super easy.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
This unreliable anecdote comes to you from the horrible ice waste that is Minnesota at this time of year.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.