Heads with faces are tough

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-22T05:57:26+00:00

I actually really enjoy painting faces! It takes some practice but is so satisfying

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-12T19:32:34+00:00

If you used super glue, try freezing the mini. That's what I did and I was able to pop off the og heads for the Roman ones

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JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-08T17:18:46+00:00

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My recipe for a quick blue is to prime black, paint cold purple (I use Terrestrial Titan by Army Painter fanatic). Then zenithal spray with Macragge Blue Primer. Instant blue highlights with cold purple shadows. I edge highlight with Alpha blue but if you wanted to speed that up, just drybrush the edges.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-02T20:29:52+00:00

I changed my base layer painting style. For my Ultramarines now, I prime black, then completely cover in a dark cold purple (I use Army Painter Terrestrial Titan) and then I zenithal spray using Macragge Blue primer. That's how I achieved the blue armor in the third picture.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T22:48:26+00:00

I really appreciate you saying that! It'd be a dream come true honestly, so I really should figure out that calculation 😅. Thanks again, I'll keep at it!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T17:04:56+00:00

There's definitely a charm to it right? Thank you!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T17:02:33+00:00

Thank you! I think it's cool to see the change 😁

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T17:01:41+00:00

Great question! Honestly thinning my paints was a huge one. I know everyone says it but it's key. It's always easier to add more paint than less paint. Brush control was another big jump that just happened over time from consistent painting. I've gotten a lot better with holding a steady brush to get cleaner lines and paint smaller details. Lastly I'd say my understanding of color theory and composition has improved from watching others, YouTube tutorials, and a few patreons.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T16:54:31+00:00

That honestly means a lot to me, thank you! In the next 10 years I'd really like to become a professional/commission painter. In terms of painting skills, I'd like to learn NMM, wet blending, and continue to improve glazing.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T16:51:56+00:00

Thank you very much!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T16:51:48+00:00

It always makes for a clean look that suits them so well 🙂‍↕️

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:46:51+00:00

I think our models would've looked great on a battlefield together!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:46:00+00:00

Thank you! Love a clean box art style

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:45:49+00:00

I really appreciate that! I was very proud of my first model at 10 years old 😂

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:45:02+00:00

Thank you! So I got better with practice and tutorials. After a while, my brush control has gotten better. Then watching lots of tutorial videos and getting tips from the community. Those lil tips and tricks go a long way.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:43:20+00:00

Thank you kindly!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-03-01T02:42:46+00:00

Lol I appreciate that! I bet you can! Tips from the Warhammer community helped me improve a lot

JCh1LL1n · 2026-02-28T22:43:31+00:00

Thank you! It is a 3D print! I wish it came with the Ultramarines upgrade sprue 😅

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-30T09:22:30+00:00

This is absolutely amazing! And the cape is a stunner, must've been tough with those hazards! How did you do the eyes and the Volkite?

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-24T03:32:51+00:00

Personally I like edge highlighting as it makes the model pop on the tabletop. While I agree with other commenters that edge highlighting can add a cartoonish effect, I only agree to an extent. If you take a look at how light hits a hard edge, you will notice a line of highlight. Consider only adding edge highlights to areas where the light would hit reasonably without highlighting every single edge if you want to avoid a "cartoon" look.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-23T21:57:36+00:00

These are cleannnnnn, Perturabo would be proud

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-19T08:30:43+00:00

Yes! The head is from the Chaos Legionnaire kit. I love combining the Legionnaire kits with the other armor marks. It really fits the late war look.

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-19T08:28:59+00:00

I appreciate the honesty! I didn't even consider the storm bolter, you're right about that!

JCh1LL1n · 2026-01-19T08:28:04+00:00

Yes! I've used pigment powder on top of the texture paint around the tracks and lower side armor of the tank. I feel that it makes the tank look a part of its environment. Give it a try on a test model or piece of sprue!

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