SR's Project Log "Snake in the grass"

[schoolcormorant]

looking sharp there mate, the termie pad is a great addition. the power sword loks great, if you want it too look shiny, try mixing a touch of ink with some PVA and water and paint that on, it's the second last layer i use on lenses.

do you use spacers under the feet?

SC

[srsmith]

I'll try the PVA Water INK Thing on some lenses before I use it on a larger area.

No Spacers ..I feel that an 8 foot tall super human wearing armor and carrying a full combat load would make some indentation in the ground so I like the slightly sunken foot look. However, I use such a small amount of basing sand that there is little "sinking" going on.


Pic up dae in a moment as well.

[srsmith]

Pic Update...

Here is my Assault Squad (10 man)
First 5



Second 5



"SGT" Shots






Can you read the shoulder pad benediction?

[schoolcormorant]

suffer not the unclean to live?

they all look awesome.
SC

[srsmith]

DING! Schoolcormorant is the winner! Get that man a Kewpie Doll!


Another Question...Can I change the name of my thread?

[schoolcormorant]

probably, i think you need to PM an admin and tell them what yuo want. i don't think it happens instantly but it ought.

SC

[srsmith]

thanks SC I am going to try that.

[srsmith]

This maybe a little self promotion or beggary but could I get a little more C&C please. I would like some feedback on either my painting or picture taking techniquews.

[srsmith]

Posting pics of my Ven. Dread "Dirge"




I know some parts are out of focus but that is the price you pay for detail upclose i suppose. I was happy with how these came out regarding brightness. No PS needed to lighten things up. Also I think the Background is much better.

Thanks for the views and posts.

[schoolcormorant]

looks really good, you've gotten all the details in (i.e. the wires and stuff)
good work mate, the highlights are nice too, do you do the 2 highlight thing thats 50:50 codex grey/chaos black, then codex grey alone or just straight codex grey?

SC

[srsmith]

I try to do the 2 highlight way if there is suitable space for it other wise I do just the first layer of 50/50. Thanks for the ego boost Schoolo hope sicarius works out well for you.

[Liselle]

Ow man, I feel humble! You are a great painter. I love the way you did the sword on the termie. I forgot to make my powerweapons stand out, and when my brother told me I wanted to disappear, but of course I didn't. And I just love your venerable dreadnought , all those tiny details you painted. You must be a very patient painter.
The bases are just awsome. And they make my fingers itch to try it out.
Only... I can't see your EC and Grimaldus . Any idea how I can make them appear? Because I'm just dying to see them.
About you're pic's. They are good. I don't know if you have a digital camera (probably, but you never know) but if you do, it has an option for landscapes I believe. Maybe that will make the whole image sharp. But I'm not sure it will.

[srsmith]

@ Les: thanks alot. I thought some of your own painting was spot on i.e. the Plasma gun and the Black sword were well thought out and executed.

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Very good venerable dreadnought.

Voronwe

[srsmith]

Just more pics of stuff that is done


EC , jump Chappy and Grimaldus. I am reposting because the original pics were crap and the EC is starting to get some parts redone. I took away alot of the bendictions on the armor and am planning on doing his laure crown in green ( I think it looks better plus it adds more color).

Enjoy.

C&C for any would be appreciated.

Grimmy

[srsmith]

EC





I am also trying to figure out a new base for him...maybe add something to the current one. Keep in mind I like subtlety but feel free to give suggestions.

[srsmith]

Now the Jump Chappy. This is the most recently finished fig. I entered it in a NY city wide Comp and recieved a few votes. The winners were some very nice figs done by some awesome painters.

My GF asked if the fire was where he stepped and since he was a Chaplain if the flames were traces of the emperors power being left in his footsteps. My jaw dropped at her imagination in regards to my "Little guys" as she calls them.

Any how enjoy

[Liselle]

(omg), they are awsome! I really like the nickname you gave Grimaldus , I want see his face when he hears it . Ow, and do you plan to paint a black cross on the JC's shoulderpad or do you leave it white? Just curious. The big shield is a nice gadget for the EC btw, I can see him fending (is that the word?) of blows with it.

We want more !

[schoolcormorant]

My GF asked if the fire was where he stepped and since he was a Chaplain if the flames were traces of the emperors power being left in his footsteps. My jaw dropped at her imagination in regards to my "Little guys" as she calls them.

*nods head in 'duuuude' fashion*

they look cool, the emperors champion is brilliant, i love that model... i may just have to paint it for it's own merits.
the jump pack chaplian is nice and the crozius handle is nicely shaded and highlighted, somehting which looks cool when done right.

keep it up mate

SC

[srsmith]

I just finished redoing my EC. I will post pics tomorrow due to lack of quality lighting at the moment.

I'll post before and after shots.