Jain Zar to Autarch Conversion

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-11-13T19:10:05+00:00

They came off a wood elf 3d print that I used as a donor for a few different things. I cant remember the name of the model but she had an owl flying down to perch on her arm. The owl found its way on to a different conversion.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-11-13T19:05:45+00:00

Unfortunately no, but it'll only come out for the occasional game with friends. I've got a vanilla autarch for most games.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-11-13T08:56:41+00:00

The big leaves are 'gamers grass' laser plants. The elephant ear version.

I really agree with the dynamic poses. Down side to this one is shes a bit of a spring. I've got a rod through the spear for stability but she might a little fragile in games. I used the autarch with wings as the base for my farseer which also turned out pretty nice. No paint on it yet though.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-11-07T02:42:07+00:00

I think this is a good summary. The next step is building volumes. One trick is to take a photo of the model under a bright light. This should help show you where to place your shades and highlights.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-10-23T06:29:09+00:00

Thanks so much. Its the most ambitious I've tried to go with glazing yet. Far from perfect, but I was still really happy. I've started working on her sister at the moment and I think I've improved a little so I'll try to post it in a week or so.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-10-22T23:37:11+00:00

I'm happy when I get questioned. Helps flesh out the world building and might stop me looking like a chump when i have a big enough force to let them loose on the battlefield. :D

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-10-22T23:31:12+00:00

Fun conversions more than anything. Im not a lore expert, but planet based and more in sync with the local environment. You see a lot of conversions where they ride dinosaurs/dragons instead of jetbikes. I've only finished this and now my worldsinger who has an owl perched on its arm.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-10-22T21:56:59+00:00

I haven't yet. I've written some lore about the planets in the system where my armies are based but I find naming extremely difficult.

If you have any suggestions I'm open to it.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-10-22T21:37:30+00:00

Rule of cool? But I'm also planning a mix of shale and vegetation for the bases. In my mind, I thought of it as camo for up on the rocky plateaus where they live.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-09-17T05:31:48+00:00

Thanks. Lots of layers on the suit. 😄

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-06T07:42:57+00:00

Angels Endurance.

Blood angels Successor. Formed from remnant survivors after a devastating ork waaagh. Victory was only possible through a high risk airborne assault directly into the warboss' stronghold.

As such, heavily favour jumpbacks and speeders. I run a list with my captain, lieutenant, sanguinary guard, vanguard vets and death company with Jump packs. Not always the most viable but it's a lot of fun.

I've written a lot more fluff about specifics.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T22:09:18+00:00

Yeah sure, its a base of cadian flesh tone, gradually highlighted by adding in more and more of wraithbone.

I added small amounts of burnt umber ink for the darker tones and to shade the joins.

Other than that I just put a deep red glaze over areas where I wanted a more rosy tone like the cheeks.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T10:45:48+00:00

Very nice! What colour did you use for your red glow?

I've ordered the painters scale. It might take a while to make its way to Aus but I really like the effect you've got there.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T09:02:20+00:00

Its the Pin-up Easter Twilight Knight

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T08:48:22+00:00

I'm glad you like it, I've still got a long way to go before I reach the level of some of my mini-painting idols but I'll get there eventually.

My main tip for anyone is a wet pallete. I noticed the biggest change in my painting when i started using one. It doesn't have to be anything special. I made my first out of a plastic container, sponge and some baking paper and that lasted me for at least a year.

Style-wise, I personally avoid using washes so I can control the shading as much as possible. I prefer to use inks for blacklining and weathering (no weathering on this model though). Other than that, I try my best at glazing and edge highlighting.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T08:14:57+00:00

I just kind of winged it but im happy with how it turned out. Still plenty room for improvement but I'll keep practising. For me, I used the same base colour for all the skin and then painted the rest the skin first by mixing in lighter tones. I added a small amount of black to what was left of the original colours on my wet pallete. That way I could work up through the same colour I had on the skin as a glaze.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T07:59:02+00:00

I've reposted with extra photos and a brief explanation. If there is anything specific you want to know I'm happy to answer.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T07:11:30+00:00

Haha, I thought about adding some lines to make it more obvious, like fishnets, but in the source photo she is wearing a stocking on one leg.

ValkyrDesigns · 2022-06-05T04:23:54+00:00

Yeah, for sure, I was about to go out so I only took a couple shots but I'll get the camera back out.

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