jasonfly Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Well, after having drifted away from Malifaux for a couple of months to paint a tier list for warmachine, I decided that a game with such a low model count deserves to have more care taken on each one. As a result, these guys have been selected as the minis I'll be using to (hopefully) improve my painting skills. I'm starting off with my Von Schill box, +another trapper Here's what's been painted so far (more were painted, but are in paint thinner now, as they were used for some experimenting) What do you guys think so far? I'm torn between thinking the scheme is boring, but that they are career mercenaries, so practicality over bright colours (besides, there's a certain arcanist that will be perfect for...). Hope to give you guys an update soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 They look pretty good!! The bases are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 There's a strong military feel to them, which I think works really well for these models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Glad to hear the positive comments, hopefully you'll see my painting steadily improve (wash was too thick on these...) Anyways, progress pics! Vikis, Avatar Vikis, freikorps specialist (who I can't seem to find worth bringing...ever), Bishop, Taelor and Epic Magnus (goes to show I have game system ADD) A lot of these guys needed to have paint stripped, and got some nice bases for their troubles! Who do you guys wanna see painted next? Freikorps (von Schill, Trappers, freikorpsmann), or something from the viks' starter box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 How about finishing off your Freikorps devision? Go for a TRapper next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've got two trappers that are begging for some paint, and they sure as hell deserve it! Those guy have gotta be some of my favorite minis in the game. I managed to negotiate with a friend of mine to give me some painting classes, so hopefully I'll be able to do them justice. On a side note, Collette and the gang will probably be turning up soon, so I better up the output! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Painting classes can probably be very helpful. I would rather look into youtube for some painters who film their sessions and explain what they do. ANy idea on the color scheme for Collie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Not so far. I'm thinking to stick to the classic scheme for her crew, but I'm open to suggestions. I'm planning to do bases for them that look more like a stage, so I expect to be using a similar technique to with my trench bases (which were painfully easy to do), just without the dirt and unevenness. And yes, Youtube has been a wonderful resource so far- that + some hands-on assistance should hopefully get me to improve (I'm gonna give layering a serious shot on the next few minis-trapper cloaks should be ideal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Layering is actually really easy! Just have to remember to use thin coats of paint, since when you layer, you generally have a lot more on the model than if you wouldn't. A great way to practice is just stick to three layers for the beginning. Base coat, base coat + highlight mix and highlight for your layering. Is simple and gives a popping effect on the models, which is great for tabletops. I use this method mostly on my models (link in my signature). After that once you feel confident with it, just keep adding more and more layers between those three steps. This will help a more gradual transition between the colors and give you the perfect blend eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have to say, seeing minis like yours makes me even more eager to give this a shot! I'm really going to be pushing myself to stick with layering until I can get to be able to do around 5 layers (for the really special minis), but I agree that 3 seems like enough for the majority. I'm really trying to get away from the basecoat+devlan mud which I did for my last project. I'm slightly ashamed, but there were just so many....:Paralyzed_Puppet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zugov Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 freikorps specialist (who I can't seem to find worth bringing...ever) Really? I love mine, he's great, people have learnt to fear him, especially as I always throw him well up front due to his short range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Apologies for the hiatus in posts, the new year was rather busy. Just got back from painting, and I am rather pleased with my work on skin (especially considering this is the first time I attempted multiple layers). @Zugov: Well, I haven't seen the use for him since he tends to get shot up before achieving much of anything. However, since a friend is going to be starting to play (with both viks and von schill, go figure) starter box vs. starter box games might lead me to understanding him a bit better, time will tell. Without further ado, progress pics- First batch of minis that I basecoated using an airbrush, so proud (guess what my other project is ) Taelor's skin before eyes/lips/blush practiced. Damn pleased for my first try, definitely a big boost to my confidence. Rather poor picture with her face done. Sadly, I missed a few mold lines so I'm gonna strip her and start again, but she was great for practice and I'm liking the mini a lot. And just to reassure everyone that the freikorps are still gonna get done, here they are with the base color courtesy of the airbrush. I'm going to be picking up some more brushes tomorrow, as my selection is rather...limited at the moment. Hopefully I can solidify what I've learned about painting skintones and female faces (Collette's girls have to be looking their best!) As always, comments, criticisms, and suggestions+questions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Slight update for you guys: Finally got my hands on a wider range of sizes, should do wonders for my ability to attempt detail work. I'm hoping to have a freikorps trapper painted up within the next few days, but incoming exams might hinder that somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Remember me? Well, I finally got a painting day in and damn was it productive. I've been continuing to work with flesh as my primary thing to improve, so no freikorps yet. Without further ado, the much-maligned Bishop (thought defined muscles make for better learning, and everyone at the LGS kept commenting that he looks like the character from Disturbed's 'Land of Confusion' clip) Pretty proud of the skin here, considering it was my first attempt at layering solo. And a little hair (playing with P3 paints here). Some more interesting colors here (the green was a suggestion from a passer-by, thought it'd make a change. The metallics still need some highlighting, but I realized I ran out of metallics brighter than boltgun metal. And a side view (that chain was a pain in the ass to paint without harming the paintjob on the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 ...And some more experimenting with the Viks. I admit, I went a little crazy here and one of the local painters gave me a hand with some bits (credit will be given for appropriate areas below) Flesh. All my work here, and pretty pleased with the face (still a WIP though) And the rear view. A collaborative test scheme for the hair, wanted to try something wild. I'm hoping for the viks crew to be drastically different in colors from the freikorps. Legs half done here. Planning to have the other one purple. Why not? Some freehand courtesy of my painting coach. He also did the shoulderpads, and I'm really pleased with they way they look. I'm probably gonna be going back over some freikorps minis and using this technique. Well, that's what I managed to do this weekend in terms of painting. As always, C&C is greatly appreciated, as well as suggestions for techniques to try/improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Looking pretty cool! Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice job!! Vikis are look pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well, it's update time! (Was hoping to show you more pictures, but my phone+the uploading system were being pains, so I stuck to the best ones) A minor amount of progress on the main man of the game. Honestly, this guy is probably my most used mini (except maybe desperate mercs, they eat just about anything if used right) More practice in the flesh here, mainly the scars. I'm fairly happy with how they turned out, so I'll hopefully be giving him some more table time as a result. I have to say, going back to black basecoat on him was a strange feeling (he was undercoated a few months ago, hence the need to get at my backlog ) And a rear view. I think the grey trousers work pretty well for him but I'm still not completely sure about the remaining colors.... On my to-do list is to finish the viks and von schill, then do as many minions as possible. Sadly, Collette appears to have been caught at the border for some reason, so no idea when I'll be getting her in. Until then it's just practice practice practice (and find a better camera). What do you guys think? I'm eager to hear critcism/suggestions of techniques to try/in-game tactics to keep in mind/ basically anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 They look cool!! Cant wait to see more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Von Schill in a top hat, why how dignified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 @Omenbringer: I just couldn't resist. Besides, I quickly realized everyone and their dog around here seems to have some freikorps-I had to make mine special @Woodstock: Thanks! hopefully I'll have a painted army for our games soon . Now, back to your painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 And here's the most famous man in Malifaux! Fun to paint, although I decided to keep the tan top hat. Black really clashes and draws the attention of snipers....not that it matters with slow to die healing flips! On a side note, that's the halfway point for my freikorps box set, hoping to finish them up next weekend (fingers crossed). Here's a sneak peek of the next one in line: In other news, the convict gunslinger got some nice hair... P.S: I may or may not be getting some rail crew members soon...I also have a kaeris box set knocking around, begging for some paint. Just a glimpse of my ADD for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog6750 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Man love your freikorps models they look great von beat stick is looking especially suave in his hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 good stuff I like the soft tones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfly Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks for the kind words guys! Hopefully, I'll be able to get a move on and finish these guys up this weekend. Would be nice to have a painted crew after almost a year of owning the poor guys! On a side note, I'm really glad I've got the Viks crew as well. From a painting perspective, it lets me practice both uniform, military tones as well as the more wild ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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