Rogue's W I P thread

[roguetrader]

thanks guys, @jnr, thanks for the err...interesting tip mate ;D ;D

[Tim C]

Yep I have heard and also read in an article on Cmon that using real blood can give good effects. You can get it from your local butchers for next to nothing or if you are depressed then just cut your own wrists.
I have also heard that over time it ruins brushes though.

[mutantpotato]

Wow that's pretty awesome Ian The bandages and blood stains are really cool. The cheques and weathering is also very cool. As for blood, I have tried it before. I remember one time I accidentally cut myself with the hobby knife while moddeling. On my desk was a cave troll with a chopped of head on the base, so I though, why not try to use real blood around the chopped of head? When the blood dried it turned to almost black though But I think I'll stick to acrylic colours ;D

[tadme48]

Real blood oh yes. I can think of a ready made source from some of my work colleagues or my neighbours. Do the donors have to be standing by so you can dip the brush in or do you think collecting it into a bucket would be better.

Maybe if we advertise we could help the NHS with their blood donor campaign.

[mousekiller]

Any chance of bacterial growth from using real blood?

[roguetrader]

here is the base i have made for the marine, just needs painting

[razhburz]

really cool base mate!what did you use for the floor?

[roguetrader]

thanks andre, i used a check plate embossed plasticard, i even made a basic tutorial , and here it is painted

[Tim C]

Very very nice mate.

[bruenor]

Very effective base there!!

[mousekiller]

That base is awesome, thanks for the inside scoop on how to do it. One small suggestion, for the cables you could paint each one to better represent IRL (red, blue, black, and white).

[roguetrader]

thanks, i just didnt want the colours to be too busy, this was a test mini for a gaming army while i worked out my recipee's, but i agree irl they are different colours

[roguetrader]

hey look a wip from me ;D, i am working on an =][= scale eldar ranger which i am gonna convert up as a pirate, first stages under way, i have sculpted some chainmail, looks abit scruffy but its my first go at chainmail so i am quite happy so far



comments always welcomed

[dogfacedboyuk1]

Hey rogue, the chain looks very effective, i dont think its scruffy really!!! You've done the patterning right and I say good job, gets the thumbs up from me.

[mminiatures]

the chain looks fine to me, the rings are a bit large but then it is 54mm. Its close enough that a good paint job should fix up the 'soft' look of the sculpting.

[roguetrader]

thanks for the comments, done some more on the eldar, put some dead heads on his belt, only my 3rd and 4th ever goes at faces so i am quite happy as they are :mrgreen:

[woodspeed]

i like the conversion with the chainmail thing but i personally dislike the idea of heads even though there well sculpted
and at first when i just got this mini i was uncertain of what was in his hand but i realised shortly it was the scabbard for his sword (doh *slaps head)

[roguetrader]

well, he is supposed to be a pirate, one that is turning to chaos, killed a few people and has started taking trophie's. i may yet remove them, im not sure. Anyway, base made, ready for primer, its gonna be ships decking. C&C welcome as always

[Tim C]

Nice I like the base alot. I also have this mini and really must have a crack at it sometime.

[roguetrader]

Thanks tim, update: I removed the heads, undercoated and painted the base up, im not sure if i should leave the base as it is or do a little extra detail, c&c needed please

[bruenor]

I'd leave the trophies on, they look cool.
Like the Chainmail too, looking forward to seeing some paint on this one.

[Tim C]

Looks good, if you are going for a rusty base effect then try painting the base with Dark Flesh, then stipple on Vermin Brown/ Fiery Orange and then Blazing Orange carefully. Then dry brush the base Boltgun Metal and then Chgainmail and finally just pick out a little bit here and there with Silver. I am painting a rusty base at the moment for a mini and will show a picture later of how it looks done this way.

[woodspeed]

as i said on rogue painters perhaps paint the pipes/tubes a red/blue/green to add a bit of contrast

[mutantpotato]

He is looking very good matey. Really looking forward to see this one progress. Excelent work on the base, both modelling and painting

[roguetrader]

i think im gonna do the finishing off on the base after i have done the mini itself, thanks for the comments so far, update ;D