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Title: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Ulricsberg on February 07, 2010, 03:31:42 PM

It's been a while since I stopped being a lurker on this forum, so it's about time I showed some pics of my min's.
I started painting about a year ago with no prior experience, so ive tried to show my pics in order of my first attempts to the most recent.

Im aware the eyes look a bit odd  :icon_eek: and the banners are not done, but all C&C is welcome.

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0151.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0149.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0131.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0130.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0013.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0140.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0136.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0135.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0146.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0148.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0137.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0142.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0125.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0126.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0132.jpg)

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0134.jpg)

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Warhammer-Weib on February 07, 2010, 05:38:58 PM

Quote from: Ulricsberg on February 07, 2010, 03:31:42 PM

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/Ulricsberg/DSCF0137.jpg)

Wow, a highlighted 'Sackschützer' (no idea how they call it in English) :biggriin:

Edit: Okay, I've asked an expert - it's codpiece.  :-)

I like them - especially the blue sleeves!  :eusa_clap:

No further comments or proposals for improvement from me though as I am a beginner myself.

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Lord Quiran de Lancastre on February 07, 2010, 06:06:20 PM

I like the coloring and the clean lines.

That being said, everything is so shiny. A wash here or there of devlan mud or badab black would do wonders to bring out more detail.

I thinned wash of black on your barding would greatly improve the look of your cavalry, and a flesh wash and single highlight would make your skin look far more realistic.

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Badwolf on February 07, 2010, 06:15:30 PM

Looking good. I love those Tuetogen Guard, the gold wolf heads on their hammers look so cool.

I have to ask, have you used a gloss varnish on them or a dip? It's just that the shiny finish is probably the one thing I'd change were it my army.

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Ulricsberg on February 07, 2010, 06:29:43 PM

It is a dip, im not too keen on the glossy finish myself either. But it does add some protection to the paint, so it's a sacrifice im willing to take.

I think a wash as mentioned to bring detail out might be my next step.

thanks for the comments everyone, keep them coming. Good or bad it's all constructive..

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 07, 2010, 06:44:16 PM

Matt varnish.

Really matt varnish =


Golden acrylics

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Badwolf on February 07, 2010, 06:48:15 PM

I suspected they were diped. I use Army Painter dip on my WW1 stuff but then I dull them down with AP's anti-shine varnish and then GW's purity seal on top of that to restore some of the colour.

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Wolfsgaum on February 07, 2010, 06:52:35 PM

Get thee Testors Dullcote!

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Lord Quiran de Lancastre on February 07, 2010, 09:33:34 PM

I have no experience with actual dip such as varnish, but I understand that the GW washes give a similar effect without the gloss.

I agree that testors dullcote will do wonders.

Title: Re: Some pics of my painting so far (very pic heavy)
Post by: Valetus on February 07, 2010, 11:02:52 PM

The armour on the knights and the guy with the hammer should be applied to ther knights' horses as well, the contrast of one with shading/highlights/wash and one flat just seems sloppy. I would agree about your varnish as well and it also makes it very hard to touch up your first models when your painting skill improves.