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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Dentatus on January 31, 2015, 09:10:12 PM

Title: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on January 31, 2015, 09:10:12 PM
Things are getting back to normal here after 'Winter Storm Juno'. Tues eve game night was definitely cancelled, but I managed to get a little painting in between shoveling shifts.
Still don't think I do justice to Infinity figs, but I'm improving. I suspect I can only go so far with my usual techniques tho.

(https://stalker7.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/janminis2_2015-001.jpg?w=300&h=350)
(https://stalker7.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/janminis2_2015-007.jpg?w=300&h=419)

There's another storm due Mon, so I might have more figs soon.

Couple more pix at the blog: https://stalker7.wordpress.com/ (https://stalker7.wordpress.com/)
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: CLT40K on February 01, 2015, 08:24:22 AM
nice, really like the eyes
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: warburton on February 01, 2015, 10:13:56 PM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Malebolgia on February 02, 2015, 07:44:33 AM
Good stuff man, lovely paintjobs and great photo backgrounds.

I also bought that second sculpt for my Cyberpunk games. It's such an awesome sculpt!
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on February 02, 2015, 01:45:29 PM
Thanks. Glad you like 'em. Gotta get them on the table soon. Gaming sessions have been rare lately.

Mal - Yes, that is an excellent fig with all kinds of gaming potential. His flowing locks crack me up tho. I imagine him checking his hair in the middle of a firefight.

Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: aliensurfer on February 02, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
I think they look great, much better than I could manage and they do the figures proud.
 I think a big problem of people looking to paint these is the amazing paintjobs used by the company, and by other talented buggers out there - it makes them seem so daunting, yet you've done a sterling job on them.  :D
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on February 03, 2015, 02:18:27 PM
Thanks man. Appreciate the kind words.

I've always put my brushwork in the 'tabletop standard' category. I want them to look good, even on close inspection, but I'm nowhere near the professional/competitive level. Which is OK actually, 'cause I want them to be gamed with, not sit in a display case.

Off to chisel ice from the minivan now...
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on February 05, 2015, 10:14:25 PM
Well damn. Sealed Cyberpunk Fabio and it clouded  >:(

So he gets a do-over in the next painting session.

Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: zizi666 on February 06, 2015, 01:13:06 AM
Well damn. Sealed Cyberpunk Fabio and it clouded  >:(

So he gets a do-over in the next painting session.



haven't had the displeasure of fogging, but some threads claim that rinsing with olive oil might solve the problem...
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Malebolgia on February 06, 2015, 06:49:11 AM
My take on fogging, if you're using Testors Dullcote (don't have experience with other matt cans fogging):

1. Apply a second coat of spray varnish
2. Place the model under a HOT lamp (but take care with plastic, so don't overdo the heat!)
3. Wait half an hour
4. Done

The fogging usually is moisture trapped in the varnish. With Dullcote a second layer of it will slightly melt the first layer. This releases the moisture, so it can evaporate under the hot lamp.
This method saved several paintjobs of mine!
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on February 06, 2015, 01:09:49 PM
Thanks but too late. Threw him straightaway in the fiery lake of Strip-Ez for his transgressions. 

Just won an Icestorm PanO set on eBay for short $, so I'll prime and paint them all together as a single crew.
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Malebolgia on February 06, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
(http://cdn.badassdigest.com/uploads/images/15417/nooooooooooo__span.jpg)
Title: Re: A little winter storm brushwork
Post by: Dentatus on February 06, 2015, 06:26:40 PM
 lol