Dr. Bob's WIP Thread

[CPTDanielSan]

Bob love the nids. The purple is working and making them menacing but I love most the shine you achieved on the black exo skeleton parts. Makes me think of the Alien films.

 

[BloodASmedium]

Loveing the green pink color scheme.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Thanks for the support DanielSan and BaM!

I am working on the claws, going for red-purple instead of the blue-purple of the carapace. I also tried stippling the green on the tongue for the "acid maw". Finding it hard to create a good acid-coated tongue effect...

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[Arkaan]

The blue-purple and red-purple are really nice blends on those xenos!

 

[Graishak]

As your choice is red/purple... you might wanna do some pink highlighting?
Or the pikes of the claws with a dark orange? Just thinking loudly

 

[DaBeebs]

Looking good! Any update?

 

[Dr. Bob]

Finally finished up these genestealers! Didn't go with pink or orange highlights, but maybe will try next time. I thought the yellow would "pop" more than it did. (The Infestation of Drashin pitted genestealers vs. Imperial Fists...)

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[Dr. Bob]

Group shot...
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[KruleBear]

This dark scheme should get them bonus points for hiding on a Space Hulk. Btw the yellow helmet adds a nice point of interest to the dark schem3.

 

[DaBeebs]

Cool. I think the yellow looks good. Nice color combination with the grey and the purple (the purple isn't too loud, nor is it too dark). Only thing that I would have looked at to round out the color choice, is to find some way to use yellow toned browns on the platforms; but then again, I'm still learning these things myself.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Thanks KB and DB! I am still trying to wrap my head around color theory applications. Will keep trying!

 

[gorb]

I like how these turned out, nice job!

 

[Dr. Bob]

Thanks gorb! Just saw your SM sculpts and Fire Raptor build. Amazing!

 

[Dr. Bob]

Getting intrigued by genestealer cults, so picked up some old genestealers off of eBay. Tried nail polish remover first...

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Only so-so results, so tried lacquer thinner instead, which was MUCH more effective. With multiple layers of paint removed, ready to reassemble!

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Looks like these 'stealers are 30 years old! First-generation I think...

 

[gorb]

These are great! Beautiful sculpts

 

[DaBeebs]

I've been tempted to try some metal pieces...is this your first 'bout with them? What do you think so far, since you can compare the plastic mold vs. the metal of the same character? I'm excited to see what you do with this set.

 

[Graishak]

Yeah, cleansed stuff - starting from 0. Those minis looks very nice. Have fun painting it.

 

[Dr. Bob]

I have a fondness for "old lead" from back in the day. Here's one of the first edition 'stealers next to a more modern one (Space Hulk fourth ed).

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The first two versions have slotted inserts for the limbs, plus a slightly later version with plastic arms (no slot).

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The plastic figs have thinner and sharper tongues and claws, but I like the character in the old minis. Plus there's a little more detail in the carapace and the backs on the metal minis.

 

[DaBeebs]

Checking in with ya...any update on your 'stealers?

 

[Dr. Bob]

@DaBeebs - If you're wondering if I started painting the genestealers yet, the answer is no. Lol!

I sort of got distracted by creating a genestealer cult kill team around the old minis:

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There was one mini that was missing an arm though, so I'm going to start with that one to try out a color scheme. Probably will use the old school blue and purple theme...

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