nagash13 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 macro settings on a phone are questionable at best. on a digital camera they make a world of difference. it is a setting specificly for close up zoomed in photography. on most cameras the setting is indicated with a mountain for standard and a flower for macro setting. i know we all seem to finish painting at night and want to snap pics to post online right away, but waiting for sunlight really makes your pics pop. unless you specifically buy a "natural sunlight" bulb, most lights are orange or blueish which will change the appearance of the color on you models in the pics. so if you can (sorry seattle) go outside, put the sun to your back, and snap a few pics. the white paper under/behind the model is also a good idea as this prevents the cameras auto focus from jumping to the wrong point. hope that helps and keep up the good work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks for that Nagash13, i tend to just take pics whenever i please, in my room, and never near any light, as i exclude all external light from my room, that way when i was a kid i never got told off for leaving curtains open when i slept But i shall attempt to take pics out doors when it is light and lacking in wind and rain to see if that helps it And thank you again. I love your bases!! I wish I could make bases And your Cerberus looks awesome! Very jealous. Thank you, although the bases are simple. I had slates under my house so i just got a rolling pin and smashed them up in a bag to small pieces, super glue them onto the base, then glue on some sand. paint all the base a suitable brown, paint the model, paint the slate grey, then use clump foliage (the varying green bits) where ever i have hit the base with paints for the model, lots of nice lazy dry brushing, and a wash for the slate lots of words for it, but is actually very simple to do i learnt, only hard part is to put the right size of foliage on, which i dont think i have got right yet, although the all different sizes may actually be the sensible way to do it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_was_like_you Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 My natural bulb seems to work well enough for me, but I'll admit that I don't have a trained eye. In fact, trying to snap photos of my minis in sunlight just looks off to me. Macro mode and some kind of booth seem to work well enough. The GhettoJug™ works in a pinch as a booth / diffuser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Nah, my bulbs are orange and things look weird, and hard to get them in front so i tend to use no light and hope the flash does enough But unfortunately a camera phone is just not ideal:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_was_like_you Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Nah, my bulbs are orange and things look weird, and hard to get them in front so i tend to use no light and hope the flash does enough But unfortunately a camera phone is just not ideal:( .oO(With all of the hubbub of 2.0, I haven't had a chance to take any model pics with my Galaxy S III. The S did alright, so I wonder if I'll see any improvement with the better camera. Well, 2.0 and Mechwarrior Online...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 New model painted, currently going to paint the 4 riders i have left (Levi's Avatar, as dead rider is already done.) Just not sure if i should use static grass to finish the base, or more foliage like the last few models. Anyone have any preferences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJohnWaite Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice work dude looking good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 New model painted, currently going to paint the 4 riders i have left (Levi's Avatar, as dead rider is already done.) Just not sure if i should use static grass to finish the base, or more foliage like the last few models. Anyone have any preferences? Oooh that looks so cool! I've been loving the foliage on the others! So that would get my vote, but in that being said, it could also look cool with the grass! Need to get me some of that slate. It looks so very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 The Slate is a fairly simple way to make bases more interesting, and for dare i say it, Hordes models, i have not even bothered to paint it, just put some snow flock on the base around the slates and done, seems to work well Hooded Rider up next, though after looking at the pictures im disappointed by them as i really like it in person, but the pics leave little to be desired Still not made up my mind on a base though My only criticism of the model as it is, is that i made the neck plates and sword to dark, but oh well. Up next it appears it is Nekima, as after 10 months half build i finally finished her and started painting immediately. Shall take some time to finish her though, as parts of it are just tiresome to do. (gold on the edges of all the cloth, and no idea what to do for her hair, if anyone had any interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 She is Far from done as i currently have little motivation, due to the tiny bits of gold are highly off putting to go near with a brush. However, i am stumped on what to do with the little bits on the wings, not sure what it is called, like boney bits or something. No idea how to paint them, what colours to use ect. And still un sure on her hair, but thinking a bright red, but not set on anything yet. But the wings are currently the big issue. On the cloth on her back, thinking of adding a red wash to change the colour slightly from the stockings or whatever they are. Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 She is done! Happy now. As i think i said she has been sat half built for 10 months, never getting further due to being unable to get the sword to stay on (yey for Army Painter Magic super glue activator for solving that problem) and then for the fact that i had no idea what to do for painting her:( but all is done now, and for the most part im happy with the results, and here it is. Pic from behind: Pic From the Front Any comments, tips and criticisms appreciated I was now supposed to go onto the remaining two mounted models i have for Malifaux, but now my Plastics have arrived, i think i may be a little Distracted by my raspy box We shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJohnWaite Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Looking good mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayte Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Whoa, that Nekima... Looks great! Love the basing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 She looks awesome! I love the highlighting in the horns! And that base is gorgeous too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 The Golem and Gamin from the new plastic box, so far: Not done yet, ill need to finish the bases, but waiting for the cracking paint to arrive to go over that. And need to put some varying levels of gloss varnish to make little areas shine more than others. But otherwise unless someone spots something i can do they are seeming about done. As as cool as the models look, there is nothing that can be anything other than ice on them, with the exception of teeth and eye brows but i have no clue what to do for them so just pretending they aren't there until something comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagash13 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 teeth and eyebrows do pure white. thinly formed surface ice has a lot of air in it and becomes opaque. the deeper formed ice is the blueish clear stuff. i love the look of these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJohnWaite Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 They look beautiful mate absolutely sexual so far, your painting is coming along so much since the fist models I saw of yours... I'm gonna be starting my Vikks this weekend most likely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 True, but i did have 8 months around people who love painting, and so even if i tried to ignore things, id still have learnt some tricks without realizing Now it is time to try fine detail brush dry brushing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 They look beautiful mate absolutely sexual so far, ... ^ Did I read this correctly :-P Also, these look stunning. The Golem is highlighted PERFECTLY. Awesome stuff, I would love to be able to highlighting like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thank you, though i do cheat a little and drybrush pretty much everything, as when i dont i mess things up a bit, as you may notice when i get the stuff to do the bases, and you see the teeth on the golem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thank you, though i do cheat a little and drybrush pretty much everything, as when i dont i mess things up a bit, as you may notice when i get the stuff to do the bases, and you see the teeth on the golem Well, personally I definitely don't consider drybrushing any type of cheating because I don't seem to be able to grasp the concept of it at all!! hehe. And really if it's making your crew look that good, why do anything else? *grin* Ooooh, can't wait for closeups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJohnWaite Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 True, but i did have 8 months around people who love painting, and so even if i tried to ignore things, id still have learnt some tricks without realizing Now it is time to try fine detail brush dry brushing I'll teach you when i'm back dude lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Reminding me to keep the brush dry would be a good start Its all fine with a proper dry brush, but as soon as i do it with another type of brush i forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I wasn't too impressed when I saw the new Ice Golem for the first time but each time I see great paintjobs on this model, I like it more and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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