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Post by racssirt on Sept 4, 2006 12:00:35 GMT
Ok, so I have finally decided to start painting this fabled Elrond I have been wanting to do for months. When this was posted, I am waiting for the Flesh Wash to dry, so I will put some pics up soon!
Watch this space!
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Post by racssirt on Sept 4, 2006 12:14:06 GMT
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Post by Tim C on Sept 4, 2006 13:41:33 GMT
I am looking forward to seeing this mini so come on get on with it.
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Post by racssirt on Sept 4, 2006 14:06:02 GMT
The next time I post I will probably have pics to show! Or not... I think I screwed it up big time and frankly I'm really not in the mood to try and paint him today. Basically, it looks crap, I'm not happy with it at all so don't even bother looking at this as there will be nothing to show...  |
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Post by suladan on Sept 4, 2006 14:12:22 GMT
if you dont show us, we cant help you  show us anyway then we can tell you how to improve ;D |
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Post by racssirt on Sept 4, 2006 14:22:40 GMT
I can't even get any good pictures to show you, even with Azog's help!  |
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Post by racssirt on Sept 4, 2006 16:13:43 GMT
Ok, so after a whole afternoon of moping and being mardy about how I can't paint I have decided I want to try him again. So I need to get a whole load of paint stripper on him, wash off the crap paint job and start again. So maybe you will eventually see some pics... |
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Post by Tim C on Sept 4, 2006 18:48:06 GMT
I hope so mate.
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Post by jabberwocky on Sept 7, 2006 6:47:43 GMT
Keep at it...I want to see him!
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Post by racssirt on Apr 21, 2007 20:18:27 GMT
Well with the new painting area ready to go I thought I'd start on something new... and Gimli was the mini I chose. I've started on his axe so far and as soon as I can get some pictures then I'll put them up!
At the moment, the camera is messing up so taking decent pictures is a two man job... lol. I'm pretty pleased with it so far anyway, so watch this space!
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Post by Tim C on Apr 21, 2007 20:22:16 GMT
Good nice to see you painting again, I am looking forward to seeing the pics very soon.
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Post by suladan on Apr 21, 2007 20:50:14 GMT
I hope we are lucky enough to feast our eyes on some pics 
Drop me a pm if you need any help on fixing em up
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Post by roguetrader on Apr 21, 2007 21:29:23 GMT
well, get your camera fixed mate, lets see some piccys!! lol ( saying that i have not posted any in a while, but i have an excuse, they are packed up!!! ) ;D ;D
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Post by razhburz on Apr 22, 2007 7:22:16 GMT
Great! can't wait to see it buddy  |
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Post by racssirt on Apr 22, 2007 14:08:44 GMT
It is possible to take pictures but the macro on our current camera is sh!t... 4 inches! But, things are looking up as we are buying a new one! Macro can get you up to 2cm away! So in a few days (Wednesday at latest) I'll be able to get some uber-close up pictures.
Anyway, today I've worked on some more small metal details like the chainmail coat underneath and metal on the helmet.
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Post by razhburz on Apr 22, 2007 14:30:21 GMT
Nice I'm eager to see what it looks like |
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Post by racssirt on Apr 25, 2007 18:57:34 GMT
Hey hey hey! Pictures at last! ;D The camera came yesterday (and its a beaut) but it was too late to take any pictures as there was no daylight. Now they're a bit blurry as I'm a very amateur photographer. Anyway, this is what I have. Image 1 - Helmet and (blurry) axe shot:  Image 2 - Better axe and (blurry) helmet shot:  Image 3 - Good all round shot plus chainmail:  Image 4 - Top of helmet shot (and my wonderful skin )  Tell me what you think. Comments and criticism appreciated! |
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Post by roguetrader on Apr 25, 2007 19:06:58 GMT
your metal could use work mate, its abit flat, if you ask tim im sure he will help other than that crack on fella |
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Post by Tim C on Apr 25, 2007 19:10:41 GMT
Good start mate, shade the silver with a mix of black and brown ink, more black than brown though. If yo add a touch of washing up liquid in and I mean just a touch then and add a little water to it this will help it flow better into the recesses.
The gold is looking good too. Look forward to seeing it progress.
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Post by racssirt on Apr 25, 2007 19:12:20 GMT
Thanks guys, now I've posted up some pictures I feel I can get on with some more now! Tim, I'll be sure to try that, although I'm a bit unsure with inks and how to use them properly...  |
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Post by Tim C on Apr 25, 2007 19:24:36 GMT
They are not that hard, all you need to remember is to thin them a little, not put too much on, it is better to build up the layers of shade slowly than to try and get the effect with one heavy coat. If you put too much on there is every possibility that it will run into places you don't want too. So remember carefully does it.
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Post by racssirt on Apr 25, 2007 19:28:36 GMT
Ok... I'll give it a go although I'm a bit worried... if I mess it up its your fault now!  Nah, just kidding mate. |
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Post by razhburz on Apr 26, 2007 5:36:47 GMT
Nice start mate, its great to see you panting again i agree about the metals but you have already got some great tips from Tim |
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Post by racssirt on Apr 26, 2007 6:54:04 GMT
Well I've done it and it looks good! Orc blood is that kind of black colour isn't it? So it looks like ihe's got blood on his axe.... anyway, I'm going to go over one bit again as I did a bit too much but other than that its been positive!
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Post by mousekiller on Apr 26, 2007 9:52:33 GMT
Definitely a great start mate. Not sure if you should even dirty that blade up with blood at all.
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