Electrolito\'s WIP\'s

Nice work....don\'t want to be the bad guy here but i think the company markings are on the wrong leg. *runs*

Yeah nice and clean. Your army is going to look really cool.
 

Jericho

Consummate Brushlicker
Uhoh he\'s right :( And this time I looked it up in my big shiny new Codex before posting too.

Sorry we\'re not making life any easier Mike, I\'ll try and find a way to make it up to you :D
 

electrolito 77

New member
I know, the squad markings are on the wrong legs, it is just that I have another 20 marines like this so uniformity, plus every DA marine in the codex that has a company badge has it on the right knee, GW \'eavy metal minis that is... :p, the only guy in my army that has the \"correct\" markings is my commander in power armor so no worries there.

I appreciate the comments and all try to keep in mind that most of these things I already had seen or thought about, because they are gaming minis, so mould lines and highlights on the wrong place are really not of my concern with this squad since I cleaned them and primed them a long time ago before I even started lurking around CMoN.

Thanks for all the comments guys and I will make sure I keep them in mind and give it that \"extra bit\" on my next squad (since I have another 3 to do later down the road), except for the company markings... I like them like that lol
 

Micha

Member
Well I had a swift look at this thread without reading all comments, I really must say that you are an excellent artist electro, your DAs are absolutely awesome and far surpass my own marines. The fact that you invest such trendemous effort into rank&file troops shows your enormous commitment and your discipline. I also want to thank you for this great insight into the creative process behind your work. i admire (and envy) you.


Micha
 

GobboTeef

New member
I love the colours you\'ve done an amazing job on them. I think i might have a go myself tomorrow. What i do need to know is; what are you using for the red? It fits soooo well with the overall model. Can\'t wait to see a whole squad done.

Gobbo:)
 

electrolito 77

New member
@GobboTeef: The red is Apple Barrel\'s Bright Red. For Gaming minis I use most Apple Barrel colors to paint in bulk. One thing you need to do with AB paints is that you need to use many, many, many, many thin coats, because if you try to use it to cover with it on 2 or 3 coats it will get very chunky, that\'s just the way their cheap ass paint is lol ... it does not cover very well.

So,

I start with a mix of the red and black and just start mixing it up to the bright red. Then for the highlights, I mix it with Apple Barrel Canary Yellow until you are pleased. What I do so it doesn\'t turn out pink or too orange is after each highlight do a quick glaze of bright red, this also helps keep your mixes to a minimum. Same thing with shading, if you wajt to add extra shading you can do so the same way you would highlight except for with the dark mix, using glazes after the shading is applied so it blends in with the red again. Hope this helps! :drunk:
 

Jericho

Consummate Brushlicker
Neat technique :) Sure makes for a vibrant red.

Anyway I might be willing to lend you a few DA bitz until they come out individually. I shouldn\'t be working on the Ravenwing anytime soon, I don\'t have any bikes :D I could send you a Ravenwing accessory sprue now if you send me one back later :) I might snag a few Landspeeder bitz though since I do have a few of those stashed away ;)
 

electrolito 77

New member
@Dan(Jericho): Hmmmmm :rolleyes: , my evil plan has comenced to take shape now... I would do it but as of right now I am not planning to buy the Army Box, though I am planning to get the Battleforce Box. The only bad thing is that I dont know if the Battleforce comes with the Ravenwing vehicle sprue or not. I am pretty sure the Ravenwing Battleforce has it and I am going to get that one too when they come out for pre-order.

So, even though I would like to snag that Ravening sprue, I cannot guarantee I can get you one back so, don\'t worry about it, and Thank You very very much for the offer. I will have to wait and get one whenever I can convince my wifey that I need more minis... good luck to me... :~(
 

Bill

New member
Looking awesome, as usual! I wish I could paint that fast :(

By the way, could you put that non-helmeted biker guy in your gallery please? I want to have a better look at him, he looks fantastic! :D
 

Jericho

Consummate Brushlicker
I\'m pretty sure the Ravenwing Battleforce would come with a Ravenwing sprue, but if you don\'t want to risk anything then I surely won\'t apply any pressure :) Just thought you might be able to put the stuff to use before I will.
 

Undave

Flockwit
The first run of Ravenwing battleforces will contain 3 ravenwing sprues giving enough fairings for 6 bikes and one attackbike (with two left over). I have it on good authority however that subsequent runs of the box will only contain 2 sprues:|~. So get \'em while they\'re hot
 

Jericho

Consummate Brushlicker
Hrm, I might have to trade in some more of my \"investments\" for Ravenwing when they come out. Those are good bitz to have!
 

electrolito 77

New member
Update!!! I have finished all 5 except for the stupid Vet SGT... but all I got left on him is the Gold accents, the face, a small part of the Chainsword the rest of the Plasma pistol and the backpack... this definately took a lot longer than expected... :flame:

I am really happy with the Plasma Cannon since I did very fast tonight... Weird Blue plasma flames... I like it!

Rip \'em apart...

MarineSquadFront.jpg


MarineSquadWings.jpg


MarineSquadSide.jpg


VetSGT26feb.jpg


VetSGT26febback.jpg


The freehand on the Vet SGT is a little uncareful because I did not feel I needed to do such a good job on it given that I really did not give him my all in the first place... anyway I really enjoyed this break and should be going back to bikes this weekend...
 

Bill

New member
Amazing stuff :wow:

Carry on like this and I can see you winning one of those \"Best Painted Army\" awards at a tournament! :D Really superclean and... just... nice :cool:
 

Jericho

Consummate Brushlicker
Come to Canada, you\'ll finally be able to dethrone Jason Saunders and his Crimson Fists who have won Best Appearance at nearly every Conflict in Canada the last couple of years. It\'s annoying to see the same army win year after year with maybe 1-2 changes to the models. I think this season he finally got rid of his 2nd edition Rhinos, it only took like 3 years after the models came out :p

He\'s a great painter, but I can\'t wait to see someone else win!
 
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