Fred's 2016 Painting Diary

Started by fred., 01 January 2016, 03:26:56 PM

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High Elf Bolt Throwers

We have a big game coming up next weekend, due to a fortunate coincidence of most of our group's families being away next weekend!

And reviewing my massed elven forces http://www.kerynne.com/games/WMElf.html decided that a few more bolt throwers would be useful:



A quick but functional paint job - sprayed these on Saturday morning - based them this afternoon.
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Quote from: fred. on 24 July 2016, 07:37:43 PM
A quick but functional paint job ...

If that's what counts as a quick but functional paint job then if anybody wants me I'll be in the library with a decanter of brandy, a pistol and one bullet :)

Lovely stuff.
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fred.

 :)

They do seem to have come out well!

I'm not sure how much time I spent on them, but it could really only have been yesterday evening, as I was out from mid morning on Sat, till late afternoon, and at work this morning - and I think I only did basing and a little dry brushing today.

I think it shows that I have got the hang of painting what needs painting, and not too much else, especially with GW Elves! These made use of lots of dry brushing and the use of a couple of strong colours.

The bolt throwers were sprayed white, to save a whole lot of over painting too.
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Look stonking, Forbes.  :-bd

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fred.

Thanks chaps.

Hedges



Put a few shades of green on these, over a black spray.

They still look quite dark - its very hard to get paint into the deeper areas. I'd suggest using a dark green spray if you have one, rather than black with these.
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Techno

Same here !  8)

I think you're right though, Forbes.....Maybe just a tad too dark...But still damn good.

Cheers - Phil


fred.

Thanks guys - they are super quick to paint up - and are a good size, both vertically and the width

Get the last few done tonight  - I think this is them - but frankly its a bit hard to tell now!

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They do look good and will be very useful.
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I have found that Vallejo Sky Green makes a very good final dry brush on trees.
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fred.

Quote from: Leman on 27 July 2016, 02:56:55 PM
I have found that Vallejo Sky Green makes a very good final dry brush on trees.

Of the many Vallejo greens, I don't have that one, but from a quick google it looks a good shade. I will add it to a future order.
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Big Game - Elves vs Undead

The opening moves



Mid-game
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Techno

That look terrific !

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Steve J

Damned impressive looking game 8)