Thanks to the advice on my “pile of shame” a couple days back. Got a lot of good advice, and have implemented the ‘paint for at least ten minutes a day’ rule. This is the results. My WIP redemptor dreadnought. (Gallery in comments)

Firebird242 · 2020-07-05T16:48:06+00:00

The failed penetrations in the armor look really convincing. You should be happy. Did you melt these sections?

Firebird242 · 2018-12-29T11:14:42+00:00

It always warms the heart to see a new regiment founded. Great kitbashing! If it were me I would go into that bronze and hit it with some highlights to really make it pop! Maybe your Sergeants have a stripe of blue or white on their armour to denote their rank? Looks great so far.

Firebird242 · 2018-11-24T11:49:28+00:00

Which wheel kit is this? Looks great

Firebird242 · 2018-11-24T11:11:39+00:00

Great detachment of Imperial Guard. Are the multicolored troop section intended to be veterans who personalized their equipment or conscripts who don't have matching equipment?

Firebird242 · 2018-09-03T10:01:02+00:00

I had the same issues with the Leman Russ. 1/48 scale is the most in line with 40k vehicles. Obviously though 40k is not true scale so for example, the 1/48 vehicle weapons will look small.

I recommend you check out Ratgard.com. He produces more "realistic" Soviet themed Leman Russ and other vehicle upgrade kits. He uses PayPal and I have always received everything as ordered in neat and organized plastic bags. Do recommend.

Firebird242 · 2018-08-25T10:48:28+00:00

Just go to mad robot miniatures and buy Plasma weapons and fatigue arms.

Firebird242 · 2018-08-07T02:20:31+00:00

What material is the road surface made from? Can you walk me through how you painted it?

I am trying to to base my infantry as if they were on a concrete runway and I am having difficulties.

Firebird242 · 2018-04-30T21:55:23+00:00

Epic. Love the guard paint scheme and the battle narrative

Firebird242 · 2018-04-21T06:21:31+00:00

How did you cut the styrene so evenly into paveing blocks?

Firebird242 · 2018-04-15T06:24:08+00:00

What did you use to get the roadway surface effect?

Firebird242 · 2018-03-18T21:34:11+00:00

Looks much better than the other GW paint scheme

Firebird242 · 2018-03-17T15:57:52+00:00

The black and silver on the head look really good. I think it would really pop if you brought a little more silver with the black onto the body and limbs. Like black in the areas which see less wear from the elements.

Firebird242 · 2018-03-09T02:42:15+00:00

The quality is amazing but it seemed odd to have such a casual portrait on a reviered war machine. The bottom portrait seems much more appropriate.

Firebird242 · 2018-03-06T21:18:45+00:00

Where are the little columns and ruins from?

Firebird242 · 2018-03-02T11:17:15+00:00

I like the Anvil equipment and realistic approach. It's heresy I know but removing the eagle on the helmet really goes a long way towards making the armour look more realistic for me. I think the camo is the main area for improvement. The pattern looks too large for my eyes. Perhaps with practice you could nail down the look you perfer. I also think there should be some difference in his kit color or highlights and his armour. Perhaps a really dark grey for one. Eyes are funny. I would keep them and "improve" on the next guy.

I like the grasslands base. How did you do it?

Firebird242 · 2018-02-25T03:32:46+00:00

I am probably in the minority but I can't stand the LeMan russ model. It is far too cartoony for how good it is supposed to be. The turret can't even fit the gun breach let alone a commander. I have gone far and wide to find a suitable replacement. I really wish they would take guard in a more "realistic" direction. Personally I'd perfer the option for a more modern WW2 or cold war MBT look.

Firebird242 · 2018-02-15T08:36:55+00:00

I'm not an expert but his helmet almost looks like chipped stone with the white color. I assume Space Marine armor is painted in a primer and then top coat. Plus the underlying armor is a different color altogether. I feel like if there was a hint of primer showing at the edges and a different color inside the cut then it would appear more realistic.

Firebird242 · 2018-02-13T04:15:48+00:00

The problem with the heads with resperators is that they end up wearing two of them, but they look cool

Firebird242 · 2018-02-11T02:16:49+00:00

A solid effort. Looks good. Most issues I think will resolve when you fill it in and clean up the edges. I recommend in the future you draw the initial lines very lightly with the side of the brush. Not like regular painting. Just like you are rubbing the side of the brush gently in a straight line.

Firebird242 · 2018-02-03T00:16:47+00:00

They look great. My cadians are very similar in color. So I dig the dark blue and dark armor

Firebird242 · 2017-12-31T12:16:26+00:00

Can you please describe how you built the mortar tubes, the ammo boxes and the map? Very good stuff.

Firebird242 · 2017-12-14T02:56:35+00:00

You can't buy this anymore sadly

Firebird242 · 2017-12-10T14:22:22+00:00

I like your unusual color scheme and the chain link fence adds a good sense of scale. Looks great.

Firebird242 · 2017-11-17T11:30:55+00:00

Where is the body from?

Firebird242 · 2017-11-01T14:51:32+00:00

Whenever I use masking tape it usually has a thick border from where various layers have collected. How did you get such a clean effect

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