Bloodcrusher WIP

So I've been trying to get more contrast on the model and I wanted the model to be like 'eye candy' and draw attention towards it. I went to an art store to pick up some things and browsed the paint aisle and started looking at some of the inks that Liquitex and FW had. I decided to buy some red ink and black ink to give it a shot and use it as a wash and do multiple transitional layers on the model to see if it would 'pop' more. And behold........the outcome......

I do think that the model stands out more now and I have to admit, the inks I bought were amazing. I am made up my mind that from now on, I will be base coating and using primary colors from GW and blending them with the different colored inks from liquitex to make the final product.

For example:

This was the test piece that I painted before touching the bloodcrusher just to see the effects the ink would have. All I did was paint the body with Mechrite Red, then I used Liquidtex Pyrrole Red ink and painted about 5-6 layers with dry time. (The stuff drys faster than GW paint and water mix and is more translucent so you can see the paint below better. i.e.: the red to black) Then I used Carbon Black and mixed a little bit of water, almost a 2:1 ratio of water:ink and continue to paint on about 5-6 layers. That's it! Total paint time was about 15 minutes or so. AMAZING stuff I tell you. Only bad thing is that it dries glossy, but that can be fixed with a matte spray.

Thoughts and comments....

Bloodcrusher WIP

So I've done a bit more painting on the Bloodcrusher. Kind of hard when you know that you're on a time crunch. Trying to get this ready for Gamesday isn't as easy as I thought it would be given the time frame. But here are some WIP shots anyway. Comments are welcome.

Work on the metallics on the armor

Black lined the areas between gold and red

Heroes of Armageddon: Blood Angels The Countdown Begins!

Everything is set! The army has been built and painted! And now it can be yours!!!

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Heroes of Armageddon Project Update

Well folks, there is not alot of time left before the drawings are done next Sunday for a chance to win one of FOUR beautifully painted armies. Make sure you click on the donate button on the top right of my blog to help support 'Doctors without Borders'. Every dollar you support gets you that much closer to winning! So go ahead, you know you wanna click on that donation button!!!

As for my projects towards the Blood Angels army, they are all in the hands of the great Jawa. He has already taken pictures of the models in hand and posted them up on his blog some time ago. I'm sure he will be posting up more pics once he gets everything together. I apologize again for not getting more WIP pics up on the blog but honestly I was a bit behind and wanted to get it done and out to Jawa without having to waste time taking pics and doing updates.

But here are some pics I took of the finished models as I handed them to Jawa. Hope you enjoy and please leave some comments of your thoughts!

HoA Update and Blood Crusher WIP

Been awhile since I've posted last. Things have been pretty hectic. All my projects for the HoA project are finished and handed off to Jawaballs. Sorry I didn't follow up with any WIP photos before I handed them over, but I was kind of in a rush to get it to him. He has already posted some shots of the army and you will be able to see some of the work I did HERE.

Remember to donate to our groups' cause, 'Doctors without Borders'. Just click on the top right of my blog to donate any amount you wish to support this cause. For every dollar you support, you will get a chance to win one of FOUR armies. The Blood Angels being one of them. Jawaballs and I will be going to Gamesday this year as well and all who come will be able to see the armies first hand. I know I can't wait to see them all together, and too bad that I cannot win one :(

Another model/project I have been working on has been to work on my blending and transitions from dark to light. I have gotten used to blending the transitions very subtly and did not have enough contrast to make the models 'POP'.  Check out the image below. Keep in mind that I have only done one coat/color for the shadowing. I will still be doing another layer/color for a deeper shadow and a light highlight.

Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.

Heroes of Armageddon: Furioso Dreadnought III

Well here is the last update before the busy weekend. I know that everyone will be busy and I know I sure will be. So far, the models have been just a pain to get through now lol. Ever feel like that. It just sucks the life right out of you. But none the less, it has been an amazing journey and I have enjoyed being a part of this awesome team.

Enough with the blabbering, onto the pics. Just a note that Dread is about 95% complete. I know you don't see the talons in there, but I'm currently WIP with them but they will be on very shortly. Also, the weathering was my first real attempt at it other than a scrap piece. So thoughts on it would be appreciated. Tips on making it better also. Thx.

Front shot of Dread

Free-hand blood drop with paint and armor chipping

Back of Dread showing some rusting on metal

Close up shot showing the weathering



Other side of Dread showing BA symbol

 That's is for now. Enjoy your 4th of July and I will try to have more updates for you next week. Off to a mini vacation now :)

Heroes of Armageddon: Furioso Dreadnought II

So I'm working feverishly on the Dreadnought to get it completed and out of the way. He is almost done as I only have to really work on the shin plates, blood talons, and minor details here and there. Otherwise, it's about 85-90 percent done.

Next thing is to finish all the assault marines by tomorrow night, then finish up the SR by Thursday evening (major things). I'll leave the weekend and early next week to minor details here and there to finish up and close out this project.

If you haven't already, please click on the donation tab on the top right to have your chance at winning the models that I'm painting which will belong to a total of 3000 points of Blood Angels pooled together by some great painters. Not only do you get a chance to win the Blood Angels army, but 3 other armies as well. So what are you waiting for.....GO DONATE some extra for a better chance of winning. I only wish I were able to enter to win  :(

Base with dead Ork

Right Arm of Dread with 3rd Company badge free-hand

Dread front with 3 free-hand design

Thoughts? 

Heroes of Armageddon Project Update

So I've been pretty busy working on the models for the project and playing Rift with Jawaballs. It's amazing how I forgot the amount of time that MMO consumes. All that time was spent playing online versus getting the project complete and done. Oh well, lesson learned. I'll be playing less Rift and more painting for the week.
Anyways, on to the good stuff.....pictures.


Pose was Dreadnought walking over an Ork after killing it



Dreadnought pose from the side

Dread with some paint thrown on it

Close up of the Ork being stomped on

Assault Squad w/no heads based

Tried something new and unique: Triple thrusters!

Triple Thrusters air vent

 
I will try to squeeze the entire project to be finished by this Friday before the weekend since it will be 4th of July. Otherwise, it will be completed by early next week.

Heroes of Armageddon: Storm Raven WIP

Just some quick WIP shots of the Storm Raven. I have the left side hatch door where I started to paint the 3rd Company Blood Angels symbol. The right side hatch is done, but I will not show that until Jawaballs posts up the teasers on Friday or so. Front cockpit armor is pretty much done with exception to minor detailing.

Once everything is done will be the scary part. I plan on chipping and rusting everything. I hope I don't mess it up too badly.

Remember to help support our cause and check out the main 'Heroes of Armageddon' blog page found HERE.  To help and support 'Doctors without Borders', please click on the drop menu on the top right of my blog to donate towards the cause. Each dollar you donate to support the cause will give you a chance to win 1 or 4 beautifully painted armies.

Heroes of Armageddon: Storm Raven WIP

So it's been awhile since I've posted about anything. What can I tell you....I was distracted with the NBA Playoffs and Finals. Huge Jason Kidd fan and wanted to really see him win a ring. GO MAVS! World Champs! But anyways, now that the NBA Finals are over, I can get back and focus on the models that I have to finish building and painting for the Heroes of Armageddon project.

I still have some WIP shots of the assault squad and dreadnought, but thought I'd share some pics I took with my new camera of the Storm Raven. Not completed, but getting there. It's such a huge model to paint. I should have just brought out the airbrush sooner, but too late now. Below you can see two images of the front cockpit area. The model is not glued together yet so don't worry I can still put the twin multi-melta in its rightful place. I've pretty much painted the way it's going to look in its final form, with the exception of a wash which will bring the highlights down just a bit to a more red look.

Your thoughts, should I keep it clean or chip the edges and dirty it up a little?