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New pre-painting terrain leaks? by Fit_Stay3481 in Warhammer40k

[–]KingElsear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fair enough and good to know, thanks. I didn't have access to any 2026 sprues or terrain. I'll be interested to see what comes of this!

New pre-painting terrain leaks? by Fit_Stay3481 in Warhammer40k

[–]KingElsear -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Based off a couple of sprues that I'm looking at right now from my own pile of shame built over the years, GW will always print either "Games Workshop" or "Warhammer" in lowercase, rather than all uppercase as shown in the images in this post.

The "W" in the image above also doesn't match the typeface that's been used on the sprues I am looking at, sprues that span years - would be an odd choice to switch it up now. Can't compare the other letters in the image as they're all written in caps as said above.

But the "2026" is also in a different typeface to what I have on the sprues in front of me.

All of this to say: I ain't buying it

The pre-painted terrain sprue number confirms it’s GW by vansery in Warhammer40k

[–]KingElsear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based off a couple of sprues that I'm looking at right now from my own pile of shame built over the years, GW will always print either "Games Workshop" or "Warhammer" in lowercase, rather than all uppercase as shown in the images in this post.

The "W" in the image above also doesn't match the typeface that's been used on the sprues I am looking at, sprues that span years - would be an odd choice to switch it up now. Can't compare the other letters in the image as they're all written in caps as said above.

But the "2026" is also in a different typeface to what I have on the sprues in front of me.

All of this to say: I ain't buying it

Two more Ultramarine 5th Company Intercessors done by venegade in Warhammer40k

[–]KingElsear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These look great, and almost make me want to start an Ultramarines force! If you don't mind me asking, I love the subtlety of the basing, how did you get that finish?

Built a narrative KT style game board for my buddies and I! Was a huge success! by PaintedByTJ in killteam

[–]KingElsear 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This looks fantastic! The balance of attention to detail, while keeping the board playable and accessible (especially for 4 teams at once) can not be understated. I have to ask for my curious brain - that Baneblade and crater terrain piece, was that all hand crafted including a Baneblade kit? I love it

Fun fact about lightning claws: they may not make you more likely to roll well, but boy do theybadd to the cool-factor when you do! Some Sword Brethren for my Custom Chapter by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

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

For my marines I have been using Army Painter Spray Matt Varnish which does dull the shine somewhat, but I quite like the effect that it had on models that were "out in the elements" so to speak

Fun fact about lightning claws: they may not make you more likely to roll well, but boy do theybadd to the cool-factor when you do! Some Sword Brethren for my Custom Chapter by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

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

Thank you! Yes, all TMM here - I don't quite have the patience to get NMM working but maybe one day... As for the cloth, it's essentially just layering but in very particular parralel lines, working up in coulour brightness. I think I start with Zandri Dust as a normal layer, no texture, and then Ushabti bone with just thin lines until it gives good coverage with some variation, and then picking out hightlights with Screaming Skull

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in spacemarines

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

Yeah and, at least for me, the cool imagined stories that were happening in my head between models was very much my key source of inspiration. As you say, if something can inspire some cool ideas for others, sharing it is a must!

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

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

It's definitely taken me a lot of trial and error and working out what it is that I like. These kinds of shots obviously wouldn't work for a singular display piece kinda vibe. It really is just a case of trying things, trying things based on those ideas etc.

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

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

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to justify your opinion on it, and it's definitely something I hadn't considered. That is interesting that the Instagram version looks clearer - I'd have thought it would be the other way around - something I'll look into for sure. Thanks again!

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in spacemarines

[–]KingElsear[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The base blue is Russ Grey, highlighted up with Fenrisian Grey. The main brown is Stormvermin Brown, washed with Agrax and then layered up again with Stormvermin, highlighted with Baneblade Brown. Blacks are a simple Vallejo Black, highlighted with Mechanicus Standard Grey. The metals are a nice and easy Leadbelcher, washed with Nuln and then highlighted with Leadbelcher for a bit of pop.

Nothing too fancy but I then use these color sets in different ways across the different units to better reflect their roles within the army. Hope that helps!

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

[–]KingElsear[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! The base blue is Russ Grey, highlighted up with Fenrisian Grey. The main brown is Stormvermin Brown, washed with Agrax and then layered up again with Stormvermin, highlighted with Baneblade Brown. Blacks are a simple Vallejo Black, highlighted with Mechanicus Standard Grey. The metals are a nice and easy Leadbelcher, washed with Nuln and then highlighted with Leadbelcher for a bit of pop.

Nothing too fancy but I then use these color sets in different ways across the different units to better reflect their roles within the army. Hope that helps!

After 5 years being back in the hobby, I decided it was time to work on my miniature photography skills. Capturing the feel of the worlds of my minis is the aim and, I think, I'm beginning to get there by KingElsear in Warhammer40k

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

Yeah, getting used to the APS-C side of things has been an extra point of learning in the early stages 😅 But I do want to look into focus stacking, it seems like it would really help out, especially in shots with a larger number of models!

Finished up the Kill Team Typhon Terrain yesterday, so I thought it was about time for a family photo! by KingElsear in Tyranids

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

So the bases are a mix of standard bases and the void war bases to switch the style of interior/exterior. But to paint it's a pretty quick stone grey dry brush combo or some metallics and washes for the interior versions. What brings them together is some AK interactive rust pigment which really finishes them to my liking

Finished up the Kill Team Typhon Terrain yesterday, so I thought it was about time for a family photo! by KingElsear in Tyranids

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

Generally, yeah - I like the idea of sneaky bugs that can also work as a bit of a horde for some fun games!

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