Author Topic: Centurion (Carter's Marauders Color Scheme) (Read 2294 times)

OverKill · « **on:** 26 February 2011, 09:55:41 »

Ok folks, I have completed the first of my IS mechs. Boy I tell you Black is NOT that easy a color to work with when you want to bring out fine detail BUT I think I managed to do it kinda decent! Yes, I am still waiting on logo and decals from FPG but other than that it should be pretty well ready to rock

ShadowRaven · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 February 2011, 10:09:36 »

Nice base, nice paint scheme. A little more light on subject for the photos would show the detail better, but all in all, I think I have to say 'Well Done"

xupgrayddx · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 February 2011, 10:41:12 »

Seconded. What is this like your 3rd mini?? your really setting records for improvement. nice work!

OverKill · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 February 2011, 11:21:44 »

This is my second complete mini that I'm happy with.

I did this centurion a blue and red before when I did the warhammer but I stripped and rebuilt both. I have the warhammer to do next in same colors then I will start building some more.

TheMaster1955 · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 February 2011, 13:50:47 »

well done.

Saint · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 February 2011, 16:50:12 »

Looks great

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 February 2011, 16:50:23 »

Looks good.

btp2k2 · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 February 2011, 17:39:15 »

here's a little trick with black.....

Don't use it!

Instead, paint with a very dark dark grey. I use Ceramcoat "Charcoal" for black. It goes on very dark, but not dark enough to drown out your details. You can still wash it and pick up all those nice panel lines, etc.

OverKill · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 February 2011, 21:12:41 »

Quote from: btp2k2 on 26 February 2011, 17:39:15

here's a little trick with black.....

Don't use it!

Instead, paint with a very dark dark grey. I use Ceramcoat "Charcoal" for black. It goes on very dark, but not dark enough to drown out your details. You can still wash it and pick up all those nice panel lines, etc.

I actually don't mind it too bad now. I can control the darkness by adding a little medium gray to the mix AND the drybrushing with a light gray brings out everything. It requires a little skill I think and Gunz and Cy have been sorta coaching me on mixes etc.

Besides, if everything I paint is "easy" I will never develop skills to make things better.

ShadowRaven · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 February 2011, 14:39:29 »

good attitde Overkill. With those guys coaching you on, and a willingness to try and keep trying, I think you'll be sporting a Camospecs banner before terribley long too.

Mastergunz · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 February 2011, 22:21:01 »

Leaps and bounds my friend!

Looking good. And always happy to help.

-Gunz

Fatebringer · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 February 2011, 07:03:18 »

It's really dawk, I just keep thinking "The Black Knight ALWAY'S Triumphs!"

OverKill · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 February 2011, 08:23:39 »

Quote from: Fatebringer on 28 February 2011, 07:03:18

It's really dawk, I just keep thinking "The Black Knight ALWAY'S Triumphs!"

Ahahahhahahah true but I am going for a more BWC type look with some red for accents.

Fatebringer · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 February 2011, 09:03:39 »

Well, the first picture looks kinda like a thrusting forward weapon in a threatening pose. It's a good shot.

Demon55 · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 February 2011, 09:52:43 »

I like the look.

Raven Claw · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 February 2011, 11:13:11 »

I really like the black with red accents. sort of like a reverse Blood Spirit pattern.
Looks like some people beat me to it with the black technique though. I was going to suggest
using a charcoal drybrush or codex grey maybee

Mastergunz · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 February 2011, 13:05:31 »

Ok, now that I can really look at it I have a suggestion. Apply a targeted black wash to the grey areas. This will help tie the mini together. If you want to take it a step further, apply a targeted brown wash to the red areas as well. Still, looking good Overkill.

-Gunz

Edit: Almost forgot.

Using a contrasting 'bright' color like light blue or light green on the cockpit viewport would really it pop.

Sigma · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 February 2011, 13:07:40 »

The amount of skill you have gained in just a couple of weeks is ASTOUNDING!

Way to go man!

OverKill · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 February 2011, 15:46:27 »

Quote from: Mastergunz on 28 February 2011, 13:05:31

Ok, now that I can really look at it I have a suggestion. Apply a targeted black wash to the grey areas. This will help tie the mini together. If you want to take it a step further, apply a targeted brown wash to the red areas as well. Still, looking good Overkill.

-Gunz

Edit: Almost forgot. Using a contrasting 'bright' color like light blue or light green on the cockpit viewport would really it pop.

I will do that this evening after I spray the Warhammer and get it ready for it's punishment of paint!

ShadowRaven · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 February 2011, 20:30:28 »

we aprove, and are eagerly awaiting your next demonstration on the merits of talent and good teachers

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Author Topic: Centurion (Carter's Marauders Color Scheme) (Read 2294 times)