Yup, I posted something this year

[boristfrog]

My Dwarf Gyrocopter that was a horror to build and paint has been photographed and uploaded.
Already, some people have been nice enough to vote on it - but if I can get some extra feedback that\'d be good.

voting link



I must point out that I got bored painting it, so the metal and wood got left to last and didn\'t really have much done on them in general.

I did try to give attention to the gloves, although I think the mid tones needed to be stronger, and I put more layers on those sails than I like to remember.

He\'s only going in my army, so I\'m reasonably ok with it looking ropey. lol

C&C most welcome

 

[ScottRadom]

That model is a complete whore to assemble. The rotors!

Nice work on the gloves for sure, As you said it feel like some parts of the model were rushed a little. I can relate to that! Sometimes it\'s just better to get it done and move on to the next fun project. I\'m currently doing up 2k worth of dwarfs as well so I\'m with you brutha!

It\'ll look great with your army, no doubt about that!

 

[Matt Cexwish]

Looking nice, but not at all finished......

More highlight, more details...

Keep on painting and don´t be scared of the result... it will only look better... make bigger steps between the layers...

 

[boristfrog]

Cheers guys thanks for the feedback.
I have to say I was just wanted to get this sucka finished so I could move on, and my current project is a shear joy - so I\'ve turned my back on this mini for good.

Matt -

make bigger steps between the layers...

I get confused easily, so sorry for checking. Could you explain this more?


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[ScottRadom]

What\'s the next project?

 

[junior elf]

I think what derwish means is that if you usually use 10 colors to get from red to orange, use 5 to get it done faster and not get bored

 

[boristfrog]

That\'s what I thought too Junior Elf, but that goes against trying to improve my blending..!

Scott, it\'s a Ninja Goblin, because what\'s better than a goblin? One with ninja skills of course!

 

[alextheartist]

And by Derwish, he means Cexwish

 

[Matt Cexwish]

A thread full of confusion...^-^...

I ment exactly that... If you want to make a transition between two colors, some people (and I count you in those...) are a bit too gentle when it comes to highlights... and they paint, and paint, and paint without a big impact... I think you need to do it differently, maximize the effect without much efford... this can be reached with less steps in between the colors... I am sure...^_^...

Jay could explain this to you, I am sure......

 

[boristfrog]

Originally posted by Matt Cexwish
A thread full of confusion...^-^...

I ment exactly that... If you want to make a transition between two colors, some people (and I count you in those...) are a bit too gentle when it comes to highlights... and they paint, and paint, and paint without a big impact... I think you need to do it differently, maximize the effect without much efford... this can be reached with less steps in between the colors... I am sure...^_^...

Jay could explain this to you, I am sure......

YES! That\'s what I find, I am scared of highlights somewhat, and despite putting in a lot of work, there\'s not much to show for it, but when I\'ve tried less steps, and a greater difference in the colour the transitions are too obvious.
Maybe Jay can make it to one of our painting group meets, that would be fun.

I\'ll try that out though and see how it goes. Thanks

 

[generulpoleaxe]

Matts point is to do with contrast Boris.

you can use a lot of layers to get a smooth finish but without the contrast it will still look flat.
after your base coat use a darker wash then redo the base coat leaving the shaded parts (it\'s a trick the eavy metal team have used a lot in the past as it helps the contrast and takes less time up)

if you ever need to use a wash or glazes to smooth the blending then remember to tweek the highlights afterwards as they will get toned down.

 

[boristfrog]

Thanks Chris, I like time saving ideas that will make my work look better