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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: dwartist on 31 January 2012, 08:54:49 PM

Title: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 31 January 2012, 08:54:49 PM
...Rapid Assault Vehicle.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished001.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished002.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished003.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished004.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished005.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished006.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished010.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Cherno on 31 January 2012, 09:13:00 PM
Awesome work, looks very realistic with the dusting, especially on the tires. The light blue on the tiny window slits works well too.

What's the deal with the massive exhaust pipe thingy on the back, though? It looks kinda out of place and blocks the doors, what do you think?  ???
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Post by: Keith on 31 January 2012, 09:15:17 PM
Stunning  :-* . By far your best yet - your technique works beautifully on all of the little greebly details.
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Post by: hubbabubba on 31 January 2012, 10:28:09 PM
Fantastic stuff. :-*
great jorrrrrrrrrrrb
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 31 January 2012, 10:37:04 PM
I wish I could paint vehicles that well. Smashing!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Dentatus on 01 February 2012, 12:00:49 AM
That is a thing of beauty. Well done.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: aggro84 on 01 February 2012, 01:52:59 AM
Nice paint job on that tank.

I really like the weathering.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: von der Tann on 01 February 2012, 04:32:10 AM
 ;D

Very nice. Looks like a photograph of a real vehicle. ... Very, very nice.

von der Tann
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dijit on 01 February 2012, 07:28:06 AM
Amazing and you seem to churn them out so very quickly. I wish I could even half as well and half as fast.
Duncan
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Andym on 01 February 2012, 07:48:12 AM
I'm not sure wither to congratulate you on your model painting skills or your ability to make REAL vehicles look like models!! :o ;)

Brilliant!!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 February 2012, 08:18:56 AM
Cracking work all round  :-* :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: aircav on 01 February 2012, 08:21:49 AM
Bloody Brilliant  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Matthew83 on 01 February 2012, 08:48:08 AM
PERFECT!!!

I'm in awe of your skill with a brush, it looks like a photograph of a real vehicle.

Matt
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 01 February 2012, 10:33:51 AM
Awesome work, looks very realistic with the dusting, especially on the tires. The light blue on the tiny window slits works well too.

What's the deal with the massive exhaust pipe thingy on the back, though? It looks kinda out of place and blocks the doors, what do you think?  ???

It is big - but plenty of opportunity for weathering!! It does clear the rear doors
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6pigments004.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 February 2012, 12:08:06 PM
I've just noticed that whole model has been RP'd  8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 01 February 2012, 12:46:18 PM
RP'd?
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Cherno on 01 February 2012, 02:11:18 PM
It is big - but plenty of opportunity for weathering!! It does clear the rear doors
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6pigments004.jpg)

Ah, now it makes sense. In the other photo it looked like the doors couldn't open due to the perspective ;)

I still think it looks out of place, it's a rather rustic (or should I say - rusty?) design on a futuristic vehicle  o_o
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Trysop on 01 February 2012, 03:18:46 PM
that looks fantastic!

is it a kit bash or a production model? and what scale it is?

I cant place it or tell what size  it is as the painting and photography dont give any sence of size, which is the sign of great painting to me.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 01 February 2012, 03:37:23 PM
that looks fantastic!

is it a kit bash or a production model? and what scale it is?

I cant place it or tell what size  it is as the painting and photography dont give any sence of size, which is the sign of great painting to me.

28mm production model from Secret Weapon http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=76 hhere it is with a couple of Vanguard troopers
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/6x6finished015.jpg)
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Post by: Ironworker on 01 February 2012, 04:04:06 PM
Looks perfect!  I just ordered one!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Dentatus on 01 February 2012, 11:39:55 PM
Yep... saving my pennies for a couple right now.

Like I said - I'd seriously consider Legos if Dwartist painted some up.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Marine0846 on 02 February 2012, 01:50:32 AM
Outstanding.
Really love your painting. :-*
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 02 February 2012, 12:03:47 PM
RP'd?

Rapid prototyped  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 02 February 2012, 12:35:29 PM
Rapid prototyped  :)

cheers

James

Thanks James. The casting does show clear evidence of its origins but is largely covered by paint - where it isn't it has the appearance of a textured surface or ribbing but some of the 'round' parts aren't quite round. Although not perfect for their first vehicle I think SW have done a really good job. It won't be to everybody's taste and some will be put of by the less than smooth casting but, for me, the level of detail is as good if not better than many other comparable 28mm gaming vehicles and is close to that produced by major companies like Forgeworld. I'll be joining the queue for a couple more.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 02 February 2012, 01:44:35 PM
Oh yes, I like it, the details are much better than a lot of other comparable items on the market (your painting has really done it proper justice  :-* ).

I can say from a rather lot of experience that these sort of things can be an absolute bugger to clean up so the odd area here or there isn't really noticeable, in fact, it probably adds to the effect somewhat  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Andym on 02 February 2012, 08:41:05 PM
Any chance of giving us mear mortals a wee tutorial on how to achieve a paint job as good as this?
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 02 February 2012, 09:45:10 PM
Any chance of giving us mear mortals a wee tutorial on how to achieve a paint job as good as this?

check the blog for the wip - anything specific just ask!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Andym on 03 February 2012, 07:44:53 AM
Sorry buddy, I don't know if it's my computer(or me!), but I can't seem to find a link to your blog. I know most people put it as a signature at the bottom of their posts, but yours doesn't show!!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Steve F on 03 February 2012, 08:31:02 AM
I can't seem to find a link to your blog. I know most people put it as a signature at the bottom of their posts, but yours doesn't show!!

It'll be the globe emblem (for "World-wide web", I suppose) in the profile on the left.  You'll notice that quite a lot of people use that.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 03 February 2012, 08:42:03 AM
Sorry buddy, I don't know if it's my computer(or me!), but I can't seem to find a link to your blog. I know most people put it as a signature at the bottom of their posts, but yours doesn't show!!

Here on forum the link to a personal webpage is the green globe icon below the avatar:

http://www.dwartist.blogspot.com/

Edit: Steve beat me to it :)
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Andym on 03 February 2012, 12:36:48 PM
Thank guys!!
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: dwartist on 03 February 2012, 05:16:39 PM
I'll be starting another couple of vehicles soon - another 6x6 and a 'newie' - I'll document each stage as usual but I'd be happy to go into more detail at any stage if you let me know.
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: mattblackgod on 04 February 2012, 11:36:40 AM
Love the paint job.  :-*
Title: Re: Secret Weapon 6x6...
Post by: Faust23 on 12 February 2012, 05:47:48 PM
I wish I could paint vehicles that well. Smashing!

Ditto that Prof!