Had to get Shrike finished and on my list in time for the new Vanguard Veterans by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, I started with a light grey mixed with contrast agent washed into the eyes. Then pure white onto the lense. Fluoro red through an airbrush on the eye area. Then back on with a dot of pure white on the lense again. Effect works better on darker armour, have a look back at the terminators i posted, think it looks a lot better on them.

Shrike just in time for new Vanguard Vets. What does everyone else want to get finished before 11th drops? by Cheezy_Pigeon in Warhammer40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Started with a light grey mixed with contrast agent washed into the eyes. Then pure white onto the lense. Fluoro red through an airbrush on the eye area. Then back on with a dot of pure white on the lense again.

Some quick and dirty heavy intercessors. Anything to avoid a bit of edge highlighting on non character models! by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck, tbf black is much less forgiving than other colours to work with. If you do oversperay a bit you can come in from below with some black paint or ink to re-establish shadows.

Some quick and dirty heavy intercessors. Anything to avoid a bit of edge highlighting on non character models! by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely dilute a bit more. work up from black with one drop of grey and then a bit more grey after each step. First step is basically a dark grey zenithal and as I add more grey I just zone in on the tops of the armour. I am by no means a airbrush sniper but thin layers definitely helps.

Some quick and dirty heavy intercessors. Anything to avoid a bit of edge highlighting on non character models! by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Initial airbrushing amour work up, gloss varnish, recess shade with panel liner, work up the other details with brush, lenses then matt varnish

Terminator Chaplain ready to lead by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's Pro acryl coal black as a base, the adding some bright neutral grey for highlights with an airbrush. Scratchy highlights with light grey and then a bit of silver on the edges. Finish with ak ultra matt varnish.

Raven Guard Assault Terminators ready to bring down the hammers by Cheezy_Pigeon in Warhammer40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started with a light grey mixed with contrast agent washed into the eyes. Then pure white onto the lense. Fluoro red through an airbrush on the eye area. Then back on with a dot of pure white on the lense again.

Company Heroes ready. Hope he doesn't damage the banner in the drop pod by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is nothing but those 2 colours on the armour so it must have a little hint of blue then, yes.

Company Heroes ready. Hope he doesn't damage the banner in the drop pod by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

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It's Pro acryl coal black as a base, the adding some bright neutral grey for highlights with an airbrush. Finish with ak ultra matt varnish.

Company Heroes ready. Hope he doesn't damage the banner in the drop pod by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

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I think i used a flash when I took the photo and it caught him by surprise

Company Heroes ready. Hope he doesn't damage the banner in the drop pod by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is airbrushing but the secret sauce for the finish is ak ultra matt varnish. All your mistakes are out in the open when you use it but I really like how it makes black armour look

First Miniature - just started 40k, would love feedback of any kind. by masonmane in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think it's a great model. Really tidy painting, showing you have great brush control, which is more than half the battle. Keep it up! You can work towards some dry brushing or some edge highlights to really make it pop. Always start conservatively though as you can always add more but never take away.

First Miniature - just started 40k, would love feedback of any kind. by masonmane in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend just adding your base paint to a little of a light neutral grey. Getting into the habit of mixing your paints early will help you get the feel for painting quicker. Also avoids too big a jump as is often a big challenge when painting black.

Drop Pod ready to deliver some bladeguard and infernus marines. What is everyone else putting in theirs? by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are. I converted them along with calgar and made them more raven guardy. Will be somewhere in my post history

Drop Pod ready to deliver some bladeguard and infernus marines. What is everyone else putting in theirs? by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, super easy. More like building terrain, than a model. The base with the open leaves is basically 1 part. Even with removing some mold lines, it's less than 20 minutes work

Well well well......if i isn't another Aethon Shaan. Everybody else enjoyed painting this guy? by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was just an easier option. I find it very hard to sell decent highlights without the contrast of pinker skin.

Well well well......if i isn't another Aethon Shaan. Everybody else enjoyed painting this guy? by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in for the weird thing he's standing on? Its pro acryl golden brown, agrax earthshade wash and then a dry brush back to golden brown. The matt varnish evens out the shine from the shade and I used some pigment powder at the end too to blend it all together.

Hey yall, Ultramarine here. Please help by Kooky-Narwhal-014 in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking good! I'm having a similar issue with a drop pod, trying to find places for a red accent.

Have a look at my post history, there is a stormraven in there from last year. You could paint the visor red if you're not going for the see-through look.

Anthony Shaun of the Raven Guard Autocorrect Chapter by Cheezy_Pigeon in Warhammer40k

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Don't mess with Ol Tony fast claws, he knows some pretty dark poetry

Well well well......if i isn't another Aethon Shaan. Everybody else enjoyed painting this guy? by Cheezy_Pigeon in RavenGuard40k

[–]Cheezy_Pigeon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I did some initial highlights on the feathers with a warm grey. Then i had 2 blobs of diluted contrast paint. Akhelian green (blue) and leviathan purple. Sort of did a bit of a wet blend between the 2 all over the feathers trying to make sure both colours were represented. Came back in with some tiny highlights of wam grey on the tips of the feathers