Guawol's WIP Log

[Guawol]

Looking good, Guawol! Getting some good depth and contrast. Layering and blending by glazing is a painstaking process that requires more than a little patience. You're off to a great start. Just a little nit: the flap of green cloth down by the model's right foot, in the front, could probably go for a little more smoothing, if you get the chance.

Thanks Octavian. Your right I could probably get a bit more smoothness for most of the green cloth, I'll try to do a few more glazing layers and see if that helps. It is a painstaking process but I am loving the effect it has, it even makes the pictures look better It does increase the amount of time spent on each model, but now I just find myself doubling up, glaze/wash one model and then go and work on another while it dries and then come back and do the next layer.

Oh and does anyone have any tips or a good source for glowing runes? I have never tried to do them before and I want to do a little research before I attempt it.

 

[Octavian80]

Sorastro just release a video on YouTube for painting a Rune Golem with glowing runes and he covers doing OSL effects.

 

[Guawol]

Sorastro just release a video on YouTube for painting a Rune Golem with glowing runes and he covers doing OSL effects.

Thanks I'll take a look.

 

[KruleBear]

There were also some osl posts in the articles se tion of the forum.

 

[Guawol]

There were also some osl posts in the articles se tion of the forum.

Thanks KruleBear, I'll have to look through them. I just wasnt sure if there was a difference for glowing runes vs major OSL (just dont have enough experience on the subject).

 

[KruleBear]

Thanks KruleBear, I'll have to look through them. I just wasnt sure if there was a difference for glowing runes vs major OSL (just dont have enough experience on the subject).

In my mind the only difference is the object that is the source of the light. For recessed runes it would be the inside of the recesses as oposed to an external source such as a torch or laser.

 

[Guawol]

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So been building up the reds and the color on the bottom of the cape. Also have begun layering the sword. I will probably finish this one up by the end of tomorrow,as long as my attempt at OSL for sword runes goes well ;P

 

[Guawol]

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Calling it quits here. I know I can obsess over trying to get every detail perfect. Definitely want to practice more on my OSL ability. Also using a new phone camera, so I think I need to adjust for it.

 

[BloodASmedium]

so you've been doing a lot of painting and I thunk it's time we introduce you to a tool that will help you know exactly where to put highlights/shades on any type of model...your going to go to "OZ PAINTERS" - the STOP SIGN RULE! Read through it and start to give number values to each piece and slope ,and shape of the mini.this def will help in the future..it took a while to get the adding of a miniature right but once I got it it flows so easily.

 

[Guawol]

so you've been doing a lot of painting and I thunk it's time we introduce you to a tool that will help you know exactly where to put highlights/shades on any type of model...your going to go to "OZ PAINTERS" - the STOP SIGN RULE! Read through it and start to give number values to each piece and slope ,and shape of the mini.this def will help in the future..it took a while to get the adding of a miniature right but once I got it it flows so easily.

Thank you BAM! I'll have to research it a bit more, but I can see how the concept applies, this will be a great help!

 

[Guawol]

Not a big update, just wanted to show the start of my Rainbow dragon project. I have only started placing the base coat down for now, but I will eventually use the who spectrum "ROY G BIV" throughout the model.
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[Octavian80]

Cool model. Going to be an interesting project. Wish you the best of luck and hope you have fun with it!

 

[SaintToad]

Nice job on the Dark Vengeance marine.
That dragon looks like a lot of work. Have fun!

 

[BloodASmedium]

Yes in AP physics in high school along with college the ol ROY G BIV , this will look great always loved/ hated rainbow dragons !!!!

 

[Guawol]

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Not an update on any work (wont have time to paint until Thursday, busy training for an upcoming belt test), but wanted to post the first model I ever painted back when I got the Black Reach starter set.

 

[BloodASmedium]

Good

Good luck on your exhibition !!! Kick ass !!!

 

[Guawol]

Good luck on your exhibition !!! Kick ass !!!

Thanks BAM!

 

[Guawol]

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Little bit of progress made, slowly making my way down the body.

 

[Guawol]

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So I have made a little bit of progress on the dragon. Still just base coating and mapping out where the colors will be, also found I need to get a bit better at filling the gaps in the model with green stuff it stands out a bit especially when its painted green. The base is kind of taking a beating but I'll just have to re-prime and touch it up once the dragon is done.

 

[BloodASmedium]

What can I say - I LOVE IT SO FAR!!!