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Post by Nathan on Jan 7, 2017 12:19:38 GMT -6
A few of the battle suites that i finally finished up this week.   |
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Post by Russell on Jan 7, 2017 12:52:29 GMT -6
where the weapons at?
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Post by Nathan on Jan 7, 2017 13:25:39 GMT -6
they still need to be based and painted waiting for a warmer day so i can spray them all. They are also magnetized. |
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Post by Nathan on Jan 11, 2017 13:54:20 GMT -6
Just finished building my Riptide and getting ready to undercoat it.  |
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Post by Nathan on Feb 1, 2017 12:39:11 GMT -6
Finished up my squad of pathfinders! yay marker lights!!  |
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Post by Nick P on Feb 1, 2017 13:05:13 GMT -6
Looking good dude! Can't wait to face off against these tonight. My only suggestion would be to add some depth by using a wash on them - darkening up the recesses of the armor with some Druchii Violet, and going over the green fabric and the bases with Agrax Earthshade would add a lot of depth and realism.
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Post by cj on Feb 1, 2017 13:19:23 GMT -6
That's a very good color scheme.
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Post by Nathan on Feb 1, 2017 14:00:59 GMT -6
Looking good dude! Can't wait to face off against these tonight. My only suggestion would be to add some depth by using a wash on them - darkening up the recesses of the armor with some Druchii Violet, and going over the green fabric and the bases with Agrax Earthshade would add a lot of depth and realism. ill have to buy some of that shade and give it a try! |
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Post by cj on Feb 1, 2017 14:09:46 GMT -6
I think Tau in particular benefit from line and edge highlighting because of all of the flat panels on, well, everything.
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Post by Nathan on Feb 1, 2017 14:50:51 GMT -6
I think Tau in particular benefit from line and edge highlighting because of all of the flat panels on, well, everything. yeah iv thought about doing more highlighting on them but with the purple idk what color to use. |
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Post by cj on Feb 1, 2017 14:55:17 GMT -6
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Post by Nathan on Feb 1, 2017 15:05:48 GMT -6
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Post by Nick P on Feb 1, 2017 15:54:13 GMT -6
I would say the edge paints are way too drastic in general; if that is Nagaroth Night paint (which I suspect it is), I would suggest highlighting it with Xereus Purple and a fine edge highlight of Genestealer Purple. GW's paint site makes it super easy to see which "triplicates" of paint you should use to get the proper shade/highlight for your chosen base color.
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Post by geofflloyd on Feb 3, 2017 10:33:10 GMT -6
As a fellow Tau-painter, I'm not 100% sure edge-highlighting for Tau is always a good idea. I think it looks good when it's done well, but it significantly changes the look of the models. It's kind of like zenithal highlighting. Yes, it looks great when done well, but I don't think it's "better" than not doing it. Matter of personal taste, perhaps.
However, I think your models are screaming out for some shade. Tau have so many recesses that shade really makes all of those neat sharp lines stand out. Especially on their helmets, but also the chest armor.
Think about dry brushing their pants too. Not necessary but I like how easy it is and how it turns out.
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Post by Nathan on Feb 3, 2017 12:02:45 GMT -6
As a fellow Tau-painter, I'm not 100% sure edge-highlighting for Tau is always a good idea. I think it looks good when it's done well, but it significantly changes the look of the models. It's kind of like zenithal highlighting. Yes, it looks great when done well, but I don't think it's "better" than not doing it. Matter of personal taste, perhaps. However, I think your models are screaming out for some shade. Tau have so many recesses that shade really makes all of those neat sharp lines stand out. Especially on their helmets, but also the chest armor. Think about dry brushing their pants too. Not necessary but I like how easy it is and how it turns out. yeah i here u on the edge highlighting i was looking at a few of the XV8 and i was thinking if i went in and did edge highlighting on them it may look over the top but im going to pick up a shade for the purple and then just finding one to use with the green color will be the next step . |
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