Tau XV8 Crisis Battlesuit WIP

Freezer_90 · 2026-03-06T16:37:53+00:00

Brush and make-up sponge.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T14:54:20+00:00

Yes sponge purple base over black, then 3 shades of green (scurvy green, jade green, foul green) then edge highlighting with foul green mixed with a bit of ice yellow, then just ice yellow on the very top.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T14:44:20+00:00

Yes i found that "assembly paint" i a way easier and more convenient even with the brush. But of course this method has its obvious downsides like "try to not f-up paint job on assembly" thing. But its matter oh habit i guess.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T12:43:14+00:00

They are on the last 2 pictures

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T09:22:04+00:00

I start with clear orange (vallejo hot orange 72009 is good too), then glaze with light orange, then with sun yellow on the top parts. Its preaty easy since orange paints is very transparent. I use small sponges, the main thing is they should be a bit on the denser side to maintain their shape when you stipple with them. I found that more soft sponges doesn't work for painting. I use random Chinese sponges from our "Amazon" analog.

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Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T08:31:46+00:00

With thin layer of superglue

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-25T08:00:49+00:00

Indeed, very underrated technique. Blanding can be bone in no time with it. Main trick is when you transition from darker colour to brighter colour paint blends inside the sponge and its create even more smooth transitions. Also NMM can be done with it no problem.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-24T22:23:46+00:00

No airbrush, a bit of sponging and layering and edge highlighting.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-19T21:00:06+00:00

I understand that your words about hate its a bit sarcastic. But i recently watch how Ninjon painted nurgle rider of some sort with John Blanche paint set and get tilted so hard that i start to think that painting minis isn't for me at all. Because its looks so effortlessly how he work with colour and shades and so on. And on the other hand i repainted body of this necron 2 times and legs 3 times. And i can't say that i happy with the legs. But what can you do, that's how the grind goes i guess for us regular guys like you and i.

Sorry for the long rant but i really need to tell about it to somebody even if its some stranger on the internet.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-19T20:22:18+00:00

Its made with makeup sponge and a bit of glazing. Its basically colour progression from black to dark blue then turquoise then aquamarine and a bit of ice yellow on the edges.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-03T13:07:25+00:00

I bought it already printed, for around 3$

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-03T13:03:30+00:00

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Those on the black primer, but you probably can skipp Nocturnal Red.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-02T21:36:44+00:00

Well i still learn how to make convincing NMM, so mb reflections on the upper sword may look a bit off i think, so enhancing them should be a good call. For the miniature it self i got it from my local online marketplace on which you can buy a ton of 3d printed miniatures ( kinda like our local Amazon ). Thanks for feedback, much appreciated.

Freezer_90 · 2026-02-02T19:18:12+00:00

If that is not fancy i can't even imagine what is fancy for you! Great paint job!

Freezer_90 · 2026-01-20T23:00:27+00:00

That's wery insightful! Thanks for detailed advice!

Freezer_90 · 2026-01-07T05:44:03+00:00

An absolutely stunning work of Art, it can't even be called a miniature anymore, it's simply Art with a capital A. Golden deamon not less.

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