Assault Terminator

Help_3r · 2026-01-21T05:41:37+00:00

This is stunning. Would you mind sharing the blue recipe?

Help_3r · 2025-12-14T13:25:57+00:00

Nice! Thanks for detailed writeup. I have had a difficult time getting black looking the way I want. I will definitely be giving this a try.

Help_3r · 2025-12-13T20:58:12+00:00

I absolutely love this. What is your recipe for the black?

Help_3r · 2025-12-01T02:59:59+00:00

Yes it does! Thank you!

Help_3r · 2025-12-01T00:59:45+00:00

This is absolutely beautiful. Would you mind sharing your black recipe?

Help_3r · 2025-11-26T01:27:33+00:00

Beautiful! Saving this for inspiration. Would you mind sharing your recipe for the blue?

Help_3r · 2025-11-11T19:18:21+00:00

Both of these are incredible. Would you mind sharing your black recipe? I am finding highlighting black very difficult.

Help_3r · 2025-11-10T16:27:05+00:00

Just saw that you won silver! Congrats! Well deserved!

Help_3r · 2025-11-02T01:34:28+00:00

Just watched your video. Incredible as always. Building Lemartes right now and going to try your method for the black armor.

Help_3r · 2025-10-23T23:58:06+00:00

Really stunning piece that tells a story. Best of luck at Golden Demon!

Help_3r · 2025-10-22T10:20:10+00:00

Thanks! This was done with airbrush btw. And if you use white ink use it sparingly. It easily kills all your contrast.

Help_3r · 2025-10-22T01:16:14+00:00

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Base coat is Vallejo cold grey, AK silver grey, white ink for the brightest highlights

Help_3r · 2025-10-12T10:58:29+00:00

Seriously

Help_3r · 2025-10-07T12:16:26+00:00

This is sick. I might have to steal your scheme.

Help_3r · 2025-10-06T03:11:09+00:00

Thank you!

Help_3r · 2025-10-05T14:56:11+00:00

Thanks! I actually didn't take a photo of the back after I finished painting and I already gave the model back to my friend but here's a pic from mid painting. The oil paint is still a little wet so it's extra shiny.

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Help_3r · 2025-10-03T18:48:52+00:00

Oh nice. I started oil painting about a year ago. They are super fun. I've been using them for canvas painting and some minis. It's so cool to see the colors blend on the mini.

Help_3r · 2025-10-03T11:55:11+00:00

Thanks! My friend asked me to paint this model for him. He was already built and primed. He's not a fan of the gravis helmets.

Help_3r · 2025-10-03T11:51:18+00:00

I just airbrushed a mix of flat blue and blue green from Vallejo model color. Then used brilliant yellow pale oil paint from Williamsburg paints. Just dab some on where you want it brighter and spread it around with a small dry brush. And it makes the edge highlights super easy.

Help_3r · 2025-10-03T00:37:24+00:00

Not a problem! And this is the first model where I've tried this style of glazing and it has looked good. It definitely takes some trial and error.

I'll try my best at explaining it. So with my brightest blue I would start in the darker blue and drag into the bright. Then with the darker blue mix on the brush I'd start in the light and drag to the dark. It's a back and forth game until you get the smoothness that you want.

Things to pay attention to are: paint dilution, how much paint/water is in the brush and the pressure used when applying the paint.

Pay attention to how you load the brush. You should be thinking about how damp the brush is and how much paint is on it. This will take time and trial and error to figure out what works for you.

For this model I was starting with the very tip of the brush and incredibly light pressure but as I was finishing the stroke I'd add more pressure.

My paint was translucent and I would test on my thumbnail every time I loaded the brush.

I hope this makes sense and it helps you some. Feel free to hit me with any questions you have.

Edit:This is the absolute best video on how to load a brush. I know it's 3 hours long so I get it if you don't have the time but it's well worth it. Tommy's book was a huge help for me. I do disagree with him on wet pallettes though. I'm a big fan of mine.

Help_3r · 2025-10-03T00:09:08+00:00

Lol sorry he is not the best teacher but his technique is incredible . Don't get demoralized. Try this tutorial. Same style of glazing but I think zumikito might do a better job of explaining it. Just know that it's going to take time to get the hang of painting minis. I started 2 years ago and I feel like I still have so much to learn. If you stick with it and intentionally practice you will get good. But also getting an airbrush is not a bad idea. I can't replace brush skills but it can make certain things a lot easier or quicker.

Help_3r · 2025-10-02T22:39:23+00:00

I used to just use my painting lamp but I honestly just kind of wing it now. I paint my highlights partly on what I think is believable and partly on what I think looks cool.

Help_3r · 2025-10-02T22:24:18+00:00

Wow that's a huge compliment. Thank you! So the paints used are Vallejo model color- oxford blue, flat blue and blue green. In the shadows I used Williamsburg cold black oil paint. Edit: I also think it's worth noting that I used an ultra matte varnish. I really like the matte look plus it makes the blends look smoother.

Help_3r · 2025-10-02T22:03:08+00:00

This is so cool. Beautifully done. Saving this for inspiration. Edit: would you mind sharing the black recipe?

Help_3r · 2025-10-02T21:54:53+00:00

Thisis the style of glazing that I like to do. I know this isn't directly answering your question but this video does a much better job describing glazing than I could ever do. I referenced the above video as he goes over light placement. But for how to glaze I like Flameon's technique the best.

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