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Title: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on May 29, 2016, 10:34:21 PM: Hello everybody.

I thought I would share some of the infinity models I have painted. I don't paint sci-fi very often but the infinity models are rather nice and I have found that following the guides from Giraldez has helped improve my airbrush and general painting skills.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/598/23206819340_2669d244c2_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5730/23206813550_804381373d_c.jpg)
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Post by: Jagannath on May 29, 2016, 10:51:56 PM: Blimey. They're a bit good - I don't understand how you super painters do it!
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Post by: Elbows on May 30, 2016, 12:38:16 AM: Brilliant brushwork...and for those unaware, these miniatures are slight! I mean wee-tiny compared to many lines. I'm with Jag - there is a whole other level I shall never achieve!
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Post by: Harwood Hobbies on May 30, 2016, 01:33:32 AM: Wow, wow, WOW!!!! :o
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Post by: Timbor on May 30, 2016, 03:14:06 AM: A wonderful job, indeed! How much of that work was done with the airbrush? The transitions are so smooth!
Title: Re: Opponent theory's infinity miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on May 30, 2016, 11:54:33 AM: Quote from: Timbor on May 30, 2016, 03:14:06 AM
A wonderful job, indeed! How much of that work was done with the airbrush? The transitions are so smooth!

Not much is the airbrush as I'm still learning and don't have much accuracy. I'll do the main colour but I still need to use the brush to clean up and add contrast.

Here are some models in different stages of progress.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7185/27335333965_797dec063c_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Opponent theory's infinity miniatures
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 30, 2016, 11:57:24 AM: Lovely work :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Opponent theory's infinity miniatures
Post by: Vanvlak on May 30, 2016, 12:01:16 PM: Quote
I don't paint sci-fi very often
Blimey, what will your models be like when you get more experience then? :D
These are brilliant! :o :-* 8) 8)
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Post by: The Voivod on May 30, 2016, 12:11:49 PM: Bloody marvelous and doesn't help me gather the courage to get started on mine one bit.

Well done.
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Post by: syrinx0 on May 31, 2016, 04:46:37 AM: Fantastic work. :-*
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Post by: Chambersofminiatures on May 31, 2016, 04:51:19 AM: WOW! Great paint jobs.
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Post by: Andym on May 31, 2016, 07:31:37 AM: Wow! Some more great work! :o Between these and your supers, your painting cabinet must be filled with wonderous things!

Where did you get Giraldez tutorials? Are they online somewhere or is there a book I need to buy?
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Post by: Daeothar on May 31, 2016, 07:48:45 AM: Andy; there's a very nice book (http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Painting-Miniatures-Giraldez-Masterclass/dp/849427984X) available.

I have it too, and found it both beautiful and helpful. The amount of examples is limited, but the step by step painting guide for each mini is exhaustive. It's recommended, but it does come with a bit of a price tag...
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Post by: dijit on May 31, 2016, 08:07:21 AM: Those are some really beautifully painted minis! Keep them coming!
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Post by: Major_Gilbear on May 31, 2016, 08:30:19 AM: Goodness me, those are very sharp!

I have to say that the red and black/purples seem to have sharper highlights and more contrast that the blues - at least it seems that way to me looking at the Fusiliers.

Either way, they are beautifully done, so thank you for sharing! :)

Quote from: Andym on May 31, 2016, 07:31:37 AM
Where did you get Giraldez tutorials? Are they online somewhere or is there a book I need to buy?

If you go to Angel Giraldez's Facebook page, he actually has a huge number of step-by-steps for models of all factions to view and follow for free. Even if you not on FB like me, you can still view them.

These FB step-by-steps are more about the colours and what he used to place them (airbrush or paintbrush) rather than about technique, but if you are already reasonably experienced and can paint fairly neatly, then you should be able to follow his explanations with no issues. ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on June 01, 2016, 11:11:23 AM: Quote from: Major_Gilbear on May 31, 2016, 08:30:19 AM
If you go to Angel Giraldez's Facebook page, he actually has a huge number of step-by-steps for models of all factions to view and follow for free. Even if you not on FB like me, you can still view them.

These FB step-by-steps are more about the colours and what he used to place them (airbrush or paintbrush) rather than about technique, but if you are already reasonably experienced and can paint fairly neatly, then you should be able to follow his explanations with no issues. ;)

I've spent a lot of time thinking about how Giraldez paints and why he does certain things and I'd say he has one of the most effective painting styles around. Just from working through a couple of his tutorials has really helped me to improve. I still suck at using an airbrush but I've manged to work out how to get similar results with brush only which I've been using on my superhero models.

Anyway, from looking around at other people's stuff on here I rmembered I painting some imperial assault models not lon ago. I'm not a fan of star wars or the models (these were for a commission) but they came out okay.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1548/25191920324_9974052f19_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Andym on June 02, 2016, 07:09:21 AM: For miniatures you don't like, they came out great. :-*

How did you do the trousers on the first girl? The transitions look very smooooth.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: dijit on June 02, 2016, 12:52:49 PM: Quote from: Andym on June 02, 2016, 07:09:21 AM
For miniatures you don't like, they came out great. :-*

How did you do the trousers on the first girl? The transitions look very smooooth.

I know from myself that a miniature I dont like never gets the best paintjob, I dont think it shows with yours though.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: syrinx0 on June 03, 2016, 04:06:20 AM: I took an airbrush class with Giraldez at Adepticon. He was fun and entertaining though and they provided a perfect airbrush/compressor station for every student. I found his explanations and demonstrations very clear. Sadly however even with his hands on assistance I didn't quite manage to duplicate his layering. Guess I will need to keep practicing. lol
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Lysander on June 03, 2016, 10:55:25 PM: I am a reasonably good painter and have even won some regional painting awards in years past.

That said, there are many, many times when I look at some of the work posted on the forum and it makes me feel like I play tic tac toe and others here are chess masters as regards my painting skills in comparison.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on June 04, 2016, 09:29:24 AM: Quote from: Andym on June 02, 2016, 07:09:21 AM
For miniatures you don't like, they came out great. :-*

How did you do the trousers on the first girl? The transitions look very smooooth.

Basecoated medium grey, glazes of dark grey for shading and a wet blend for the highlights using a light grey.

Quote from: syrinx0 on June 03, 2016, 04:06:20 AM
I took an airbrush class with Giraldez at Adepticon. He was fun and entertaining though and they provided a perfect airbrush/compressor station for every student. I found his explanations and demonstrations very clear. Sadly however even with his hands on assistance I didn't quite manage to duplicate his layering. Guess I will need to keep practicing. lol

I could do with an airbrush lesson. I've been struggling with it for a few years now and whilst I've made some progress the I can't get results anything like what I see on youtube.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Andym on June 04, 2016, 04:37:00 PM: Thanks Opponenttheory!
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Post by: dwartist on June 04, 2016, 06:32:49 PM: Superb work! particularly keen on seeing more Infinity as I've just finished my first. I'll have to work up to the 'plate' armour' though as I too am very ham-fisted with the airbrush!
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Post by: Giger on June 06, 2016, 11:03:01 AM: Superb work on these miniatures.
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Post by: opponenttheory on June 17, 2016, 02:04:37 AM: I finished off the panoceania set.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7368/27642622971_ed73a1c8d8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: dijit on June 17, 2016, 07:22:28 AM: Lovely paintwork!
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Post by: olyreed on June 17, 2016, 07:51:58 AM: great work :-* :-*, looking forward to seeing more
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Post by: Andym on June 17, 2016, 08:05:01 PM: More excellence! :-*
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Post by: opponenttheory on June 19, 2016, 11:38:21 PM: Made a start on my nomads. After a frustrating week with my airbrush I stuck with my brush for this guy. I also went a lot faster than I had done with the panoceania guys because I wanted him finished today rather than in three months. The end result is a little rough in places but I'm overall I'm happy with him.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7436/27169371433_45959ea214_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Andym on June 20, 2016, 07:31:10 AM: I think i actually prefer the brush look! I think it looks more dramatic! And I know its probably the same colours, but in this, some how they look more rich. Great stuff! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on June 20, 2016, 11:30:28 PM: Another nomad:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7314/27191659593_ffca2c8c2e_z.jpg)

Is there a colour scheme worse to paint than black, white and red? :'(
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Reed on June 21, 2016, 12:26:16 AM: Quote from: opponenttheory on June 20, 2016, 11:30:28 PM
Is there a colour scheme worse to paint than black, white and red? :'(

Black, white and yellow ? :D

Anyway, you are getting splendid results. I wish I painted my Infinity figures as well as yours.
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Post by: olyreed on June 21, 2016, 12:39:55 PM: Such a great collection on painted minis, really looking forward to seeing more
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Post by: opponenttheory on June 21, 2016, 07:25:52 PM: One last nomad for the week

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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7332/27208821954_444fbd7bfa_z.jpg)

Not the most enjoyable model to paint but a good practice for improving brush and paint control.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: Chambersofminiatures on June 22, 2016, 04:46:47 AM: I like it a lot. Keep up the great work.
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Post by: Andym on June 22, 2016, 07:17:34 AM: That might be a hard scheme, but you pull it off beautifully! :o The blue OSL is brill as well!!
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Post by: Michka on June 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM: Fantastic paint work all around. I really love this last one. The one that you say wasn't enjoyable to paint. He looks generic enough to fit into multiple settings. He'd be a great bounty hunter for Star Wars or Firefly. Might even work as a super villain.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on June 24, 2016, 01:29:02 AM: Quote from: Michka on June 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM
Fantastic paint work all around. I really love this last one. The one that you say wasn't enjoyable to paint. He looks generic enough to fit into multiple settings. He'd be a great bounty hunter for Star Wars or Firefly. Might even work as a super villain.

The nomads with the smooth helmets are really nice models. I have some of the older versions and they've held up better than other nomad designs.

I finished off the bases going for a ruined factory theme.

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Post by: Chambersofminiatures on June 24, 2016, 02:10:49 AM: Nice family shot and the basing is great too. Are the bases resin or homemade?
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Post by: opponenttheory on June 24, 2016, 02:32:18 AM: Thanks. The bases are homemade from cork, sprue bits and perforated paper.
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Post by: Giger on June 24, 2016, 10:06:49 AM: Wonderful paint jobs.
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Post by: opponenttheory on July 25, 2016, 12:44:49 AM: Here is the finished box set:

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Post by: syrinx0 on July 25, 2016, 03:37:10 AM: A great job on both teams.
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Post by: Andym on July 25, 2016, 07:22:20 AM: Fantastic! :o You just need some suitable terrain to go along with them now!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on July 30, 2016, 02:56:09 AM: I've been working on a quick painting method to get through my collection of bare plastic and metal and to offer those that don't want to pay for my still reasonably higher priced painting level.

The method still needs some refinement but I'm getting good results considering it's little more than a basecoat, several washes and a few highlights.

This is one of the better models I've painted this way.

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Post by: streetkern on July 30, 2016, 06:21:57 AM: This looks amazing - would love to see a step by step
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Post by: Andym on July 30, 2016, 07:30:34 AM: For a 'quick' paint job, that looks amazing! :o Any chance of a recipe?
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Post by: opponenttheory on July 30, 2016, 12:51:20 PM: I used a less refined version of a method by Jeremie Bonamant Teboul. I first basecoated all areas with medium to dark colours. Then I sprayed the model with white to lighten the upper surfaces. Then I used several glazes/washes of diluted army painter and gw washes to add colour. Finally I picked out a few highlights with an offwhite.
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Post by: tancrede on July 30, 2016, 08:35:00 PM: Some really nice minis here. :-*
The Nomads are top, with beautiful bases.

VanZant is cool too, but the base is a bit "flat" in comparison of the Nomad ones...

Keep us showing some good painting, sir !
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on July 31, 2016, 07:02:13 PM: The nomads are from my own collection whereas RvZ was a quick gaming standard to sell on ebay hence the different basing styles.

I had a go at repainting an x-wing. I won't be doing any more as edge highlighting all of those little panels was no fun and the end result wasn't worth the time spent.

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Post by: Andym on August 01, 2016, 07:11:49 AM: Fantastic! :o I must say what ever time you spent doing the panel lines, was worth it! The engine exhaust is particularly well done! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on August 19, 2016, 08:47:43 PM: I've had some time whilst I wait for some commissions to arrive so I've had a go at painting space marines. Turned out okay this time especially the nmm but I still struggle with judging the contrast on highlights when using the airbrush.

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Post by: syrinx0 on August 20, 2016, 03:08:28 AM: That is fantastic. The contrasts look great to me! :-*
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Post by: Andym on August 20, 2016, 06:32:35 AM: Brill! I love the sword! :-*
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 05, 2016, 02:44:07 PM: I've started on a new series of tutorials.

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Post by: opponenttheory on November 06, 2016, 05:04:44 PM: Tutorial is now up https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/11/painting-tutorial-achilles.html

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Post by: The Voivod on November 06, 2016, 05:39:04 PM: ridiculously beautifull as always.
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Post by: AWu on November 06, 2016, 07:09:21 PM: Glorious work :o

May I ask what is that insane red on the Nomads ?
Is is a paint or mix ?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on November 07, 2016, 08:11:13 PM: Quote from: AWu on November 06, 2016, 07:09:21 PM
Glorious work :o

May I ask what is that insane red on the Nomads ?
Is is a paint or mix ?

It's either pure red - warpaints or khador red base - p3. They're not too different in colour. The p3 paint is better covering but I prefer the warpaints for glazing and transitions.
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Post by: dijit on November 08, 2016, 10:02:54 PM: And again stunning work! :-*
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Post by: Major_Gilbear on November 15, 2016, 02:16:53 PM: These look absolutely stunning - well done! 8)
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 17, 2016, 12:48:58 PM: My latest tutorial is for the shasvarstii gwailos (https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/11/painting-tutorial-shasvarstii-gwailos.html)

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Post by: Reed on November 17, 2016, 09:11:42 PM: Tremendous work, and a really useful tutorial. I'll keep it, many thanks.
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 24, 2016, 03:41:50 AM: No tutorial this week due to the US holidays but I did spend some time working on my gaming standard techniques.

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Post by: opponenttheory on November 27, 2016, 02:28:57 AM: Here's the finished spetsnaz.

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Post by: von Lucky on November 27, 2016, 02:41:42 AM: Fantastic.
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Post by: Andym on November 27, 2016, 07:39:36 AM: Brilliant! :-* I think I've said it before, but the statement still stands......your simple 'I'm just not making that much of an effort to paint', is the same as most people's 'I'm trying my f@#king hardest!' paint job!.........and I include myself in that bracket!

Can I ask? How long do you averagely spend painting a miniature like that?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's infinity and other scifi miniatures
Post by: opponenttheory on November 27, 2016, 01:16:35 PM: Quote from: Andym on November 27, 2016, 07:39:36 AM
Brilliant! :-* I think I've said it before, but the statement still stands......your simple 'I'm just not making that much of an effort to paint', is the same as most people's 'I'm trying my f@#king hardest!' paint job!.........and I include myself in that bracket!

Can I ask? How long do you averagely spend painting a miniature like that?

2-3 hours. The basecoat is normally the longest part which is why I'm working on ways to reduce the need for fully opaque, neatly applied first colours. The rest goes by quickly. I use a limited palette, 3-4 army painter washes and a couple of highlight colours, and almost no mixing or blending. This way I can work on the entire model developing the shading and light simultaneously.
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Post by: opponenttheory on December 29, 2016, 12:54:13 AM: I found a little time over the holiday period to work on my own stuff and manged to finish two Astropolis dudes. I used a more relaxed painting style than usual because it's good to take a break sometime from being all precise and I think the style suits the character of these lovely little models.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/486/31799920622_836bb95dce_z.jpg)
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Post by: Suber on December 29, 2016, 08:41:11 AM: I'm drooling all over :-* :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 29, 2016, 09:19:27 AM: Top notch 8) 8) 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: jambo1 on December 29, 2016, 07:07:38 PM: Your work is lovely, really stunning. The Infinity models are absolutely brilliant. :)
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on December 30, 2016, 12:19:52 AM: Fantastic paintwork! Thanks for your useful tutorials!
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Post by: opponenttheory on January 07, 2017, 06:47:41 PM: I've finished the Astropolis models.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/749/31356902163_ed3c1e750c_c.jpg)
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Post by: clanmac on January 07, 2017, 08:35:39 PM: These are just incredible - beautifully done.
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Post by: uti long smile on January 07, 2017, 09:05:58 PM: Beautifully done!
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Post by: airbornegrove26 on January 16, 2017, 01:19:44 PM: Wow! Awesome job on those Astropolis minis! :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Major_Gilbear on January 19, 2017, 08:34:09 PM: Absolutely stunning minis! :-* Really, really well done.
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Post by: supervike on January 20, 2017, 09:45:06 PM: Gorgeous.

Any tutorials on how to do those 'Mars-esque' bases?
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Post by: opponenttheory on January 31, 2017, 02:35:45 AM: Quote from: supervike on January 20, 2017, 09:45:06 PM
Gorgeous.

Any tutorials on how to do those 'Mars-esque' bases?

I used pine bark mulch and some dried earth from the garden. Painted with pigments and washes.

Looks like I'll be doing a lot more infinity this year. First up are some yu jing I won in a painting competition.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/375/31777171064_b4e493ba53_b.jpg)
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Post by: Andym on January 31, 2017, 06:29:57 AM: Lovely! :-* What's your colours on the rifles? Is that a blue in there, before a white(or off white) as a highlight?
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Post by: War In 15MM on January 31, 2017, 07:25:56 AM: Wonderful painting!
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Post by: opponenttheory on January 31, 2017, 11:22:57 AM: Quote from: Andym on January 31, 2017, 06:29:57 AM
Lovely! :-* What's your colours on the rifles? Is that a blue in there, before a white(or off white) as a highlight?

I used black, teal (equivalent to blue green vallejo) and white.
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Post by: Dr Mathias on February 16, 2017, 04:24:54 AM: Beautiful painting on this thread. I was searching for painted examples of Astropolis miniatures and happened upon it, great work on those and the Infinity stuff is fantastic.
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Post by: opponenttheory on March 23, 2017, 09:12:00 PM: Working on an ariadna army.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2943/33228132540_3abe6b52c7_b.jpg)
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Post by: Andym on March 24, 2017, 06:47:51 AM: Your best yet! :o What about a little camo on them, as opposed to just the green?
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Post by: Major_Gilbear on March 24, 2017, 09:18:59 AM: Really beautiful work, very well done! :D
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Post by: dijit on March 24, 2017, 01:15:56 PM: Stunning paintwork! Wow.
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Post by: The Voivod on March 26, 2017, 07:47:44 AM: Lovely as always.
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Post by: steders on March 30, 2017, 01:15:38 PM: Just been right through this thread, fantastic painting. I've got the infinity rules but I'm going to use other miniatures for the game. I looked at some of the figures and had that 'Rackham feeling'. I would buy them (as I did with Rackham stuff) get them home, stick them together, slap on some paint and go 'Fuck that!' I'll never get them to look anywhere near as good as the official painted figures or painters like you.
Great job, I'll stick to my copplestone and Urban war stuff, a blind monkey can get a passable paint job on them
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Post by: Diablo Jon on March 30, 2017, 05:06:47 PM: Impressive stuff :o

I can never figure out if threads like this inspire me to try improve my own painting.....or just burn my brushes and give up. After 30 years of painting my stuff is still barely passable (at 30 metres in the right light)....sigh
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Post by: opponenttheory on March 31, 2017, 10:49:39 PM: Quote from: Diablo Jon on March 30, 2017, 05:06:47 PM
Impressive stuff :o

I can never figure out if threads like this inspire me to try improve my own painting.....or just burn my brushes and give up. After 30 years of painting my stuff is still barely passable (at 30 metres in the right light)....sigh

I've been painting for 15 years and most of my improvement has come in the past 12 months. Not sure what's made the difference if it can even be narrowed down to one thing.

Quote from: Andym on March 24, 2017, 06:47:51 AM
Your best yet! :o What about a little camo on them, as opposed to just the green?

I'm not exactly David Woods ;)

Plus these are a for a commission so I have to be somewhat conservative and make the best use of my skills within the time allocated.

The army grows

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2886/33377508400_ecfa581d94_b.jpg)
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Post by: dinohunterpoa on April 01, 2017, 12:16:40 AM: AWESOME!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Andym on April 01, 2017, 07:45:06 AM: This is all I seem to say on your threads......

Stunning! :o
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Post by: dwartist on April 01, 2017, 08:11:30 AM: "I'm not exactly David Woods" haha
They are superb and every bit as good if not better than mine (with or without camo)! I know how fiddly Infinity are to build and the tidy modelling and consistent quality of painting is both exemplary and inspiring.
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Post by: opponenttheory on April 14, 2017, 08:17:51 PM: Quote from: dwartist on April 01, 2017, 08:11:30 AM
"I'm not exactly David Woods" haha
They are superb and every bit as good if not better than mine (with or without camo)! I know how fiddly Infinity are to build and the tidy modelling and consistent quality of painting is both exemplary and inspiring.

Thanks. You have more flair for these things whereas hard scifi is something I used to run a mile away from. Thankfully Senor Giraldez wrote a book on how to paint most of these models.

Here's the finished army.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3935/33995760396_52d2754d82_b.jpg)

More photos on my website

http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2017/04/ariadna-army.html
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Post by: Gallahad on April 15, 2017, 01:08:43 AM: Wow, beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I love the wolves and the guy with the bow.
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Post by: Rabbitz on April 15, 2017, 02:59:45 AM: Stunning
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Post by: Andym on April 15, 2017, 08:47:54 AM: Quote from: Andym on April 01, 2017, 07:45:06 AM
This is all I seem to say on your threads......

Stunning! :o

Still not changing my opinion!.....Stunning! :o
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 15, 2017, 09:29:18 AM: Quote from: Andym on April 15, 2017, 08:47:54 AM
Still not changing my opinion!.....Stunning! :o
You stole the word out of my mouth ^__^.
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Post by: opponenttheory on May 18, 2017, 02:15:31 AM: I'm painting my infinity collection to test out ideas for a quick gaming standard style. These are the first two I did this morning.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4157/33883344914_f2df51a907_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4160/33883340864_3e674554d3_c.jpg)
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Post by: ork56 on May 18, 2017, 03:30:58 AM: I suppose it's just an in-built thing; some people have the ability- I know I would never achieve these quality standards.

Must be like when people talk to Messi about playing football and he says 'it's easy just kick the ball like this...'

Steders has it right I think, although I want to get back into Infinity and will have a try again. But no way I'm showing my results on here, I do have some pride left.
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Post by: Hawkeye on May 18, 2017, 04:05:23 AM: Jaw-droppingly good. I love Infinity miniatures, and almost bought some once, but when I saw them in my hand I realized how delicate they are, which makes painting like this all the more amazing, as far as I'm concerned. Beautiful shading, the handling of the blacks is perfect, and the basing is perfectly subdued. Top-notch.
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Post by: Andym on May 18, 2017, 06:40:08 AM: Excellent! :-*

I know there's probably a lot more work went into the guy in blue armour, but the limited pallet with the spot colour of the red is my favourite of the two! 8)
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Post by: dwartist on May 18, 2017, 06:59:49 AM: "...first two...this morning" !!! WTF!!?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 18, 2017, 05:47:04 PM: They are really good.
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Post by: opponenttheory on May 19, 2017, 12:47:47 AM: Quote from: ork56 on May 18, 2017, 03:30:58 AM
I suppose it's just an in-built thing; some people have the ability- I know I would never achieve these quality standards.

Must be like when people talk to Messi about playing football and he says 'it's easy just kick the ball like this...'

Steders has it right I think, although I want to get back into Infinity and will have a try again. But no way I'm showing my results on here, I do have some pride left.

I'm not a natural painter. Up until quite recently as I was above average despite many years of practice. It wasn't until I decided to properly understand miniature painting and developed a vaguely scientific theory about the effect of different techniques that I had my breakthrough.

Quote from: dwartist on May 18, 2017, 06:59:49 AM
"...first two...this morning" !!! WTF!!?

It's called free market discipline :(

And some more for today

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4228/34611452701_89bc167550_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34611447481_1256ab0b14_b.jpg)
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Post by: dinohunterpoa on May 19, 2017, 03:00:27 AM: Very nice brushwork, CONGRATULATIONS! :-*
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 19, 2017, 07:04:20 AM: Very nice.
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Post by: Diablo Jon on May 19, 2017, 05:50:10 PM: wait.. what... you knocked all five of those out in one day? :o

outstanding as usual.
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Post by: opponenttheory on May 20, 2017, 01:14:42 AM: No, they took me two days. A couple more.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/34378159620_196f3edb5e_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4204/34378157060_6b5453af99_c.jpg)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 20, 2017, 09:15:05 AM: More excellent work and with skills (and timescales) I can only dream of...
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Post by: Diablo Jon on May 20, 2017, 01:43:20 PM: Quote from: opponenttheory on May 20, 2017, 01:14:42 AM
No, they took me two days.

Ahh only two days lol
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Post by: Chambersofminiatures on May 20, 2017, 08:21:33 PM: It is always a pleasure to see your painted minis!
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Post by: dwartist on May 20, 2017, 10:18:29 PM: Two days?...that's okay then! :o
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 04, 2017, 11:41:06 AM: More Ariadna and some big space dudes.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda10208522952619ca817/59fda120084665ad8a4b4a55/1509794226154/Ariadna.JPG?format=1024w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda10208522952619ca817/59fda12053450a448c66c3a0/1509794135613/Grunts.JPG?format=1024w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda10208522952619ca817/59fda1588e7b0f1f9f723be7/1509794188808/Minutemen.JPG?format=1024w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda10208522952619ca817/59fda18cc83025d8b0d8b28c/1509794239873/Operators+2.JPG?format=1024w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda10208522952619ca817/59fda1ae53450a448c66caa0/1509794253424/Operators.JPG?format=1024w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59fda36ec83025d8b0d8cc5e/59fda400ec212d47348c64c0/1509794931919/First+strike.JPG?format=1024w)
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Post by: clanmac on November 04, 2017, 12:21:37 PM: Wow, these are spectacular.
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Post by: jambo1 on November 04, 2017, 05:41:52 PM: Simply superb!!! :)
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Post by: The Voivod on November 04, 2017, 06:12:27 PM: Absurdly marvelous as always...
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Post by: majorsmith on November 04, 2017, 07:59:05 PM: Stunning!
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Post by: Maxx Von Morton on November 04, 2017, 09:25:44 PM: Amazing brushwork! :-*
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Post by: Duke Donald on November 04, 2017, 11:12:26 PM: Fantastic painting as always. I'm impressed how you manage to make colours pop. Your minis are nearly too vibrant to my taste, but technically, they are flawless.
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 05, 2017, 12:07:39 AM: Thank you for the comments!

Quote from: Duke Donald on November 04, 2017, 11:12:26 PM
Fantastic painting as always. I'm impressed how you manage to make colours pop. Your minis are nearly too vibrant to my taste, but technically, they are flawless.

I bought some new paints today and when I was reorganizing my collection I noticed how I have all of these drab looking greens and browns from when I used to paint only lotr models that I rarely use anymore. Clearly, painting several hundred comic book characters has had an influence. But, also, as my own theory of miniature painting goes, I'm definitely favouring more intense colours to give the models more visual punch.
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Post by: Exiledadmiral on November 06, 2017, 09:31:55 PM: Absolutely stunning! I'd seen your walking dead thread but missed this one until now. The consistency is incredible, I don't know how you do it. Incidentally I followed one of your tutorials for the skin of one of my post apocalyptic characters and it was the best skin tone I'd ever managed, thanks!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 07, 2017, 08:57:59 AM: Wow again.
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 17, 2017, 12:07:16 PM: A couple more spacemen. Still figuring out my approach and style but it's very enjoyable to paint without being concerned about the time or end result.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4529/38227572361_5cf6032a21.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4536/37593127295_e35a063ae9.jpg)
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Post by: von Lucky on November 17, 2017, 12:26:47 PM: Brutally sublime.
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Post by: opponenttheory on November 18, 2017, 02:07:10 AM: Another quick primaris from this evening. I didn't spend as much time on this guy, most of the interesting stuff happend in the first 30 minutes. This was my favourite method out of the bunch so far. Much more painterly and engaging and involved the least airbrushing.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4541/38435856846_d25e771de2_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4568/24619585078_9d785ee261_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4526/37604710965_dcc76cfb40_z.jpg)
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Post by: bandit86 on November 18, 2017, 08:32:03 AM: your painting skills a fantastic
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Post by: aliensurfer on November 19, 2017, 11:32:32 PM: fantastic :o