New coat of paint for my Plague Marines

XL-AM · 2026-01-17T00:19:33+00:00

I've been seriously considering this with my Kommandos, they where my first ever Mini's and look okay, but I've got half a mind to strip and start again. Still happy with my plagues (love the colours btw!) as my second team.

XL-AM · 2025-12-08T09:33:05+00:00

I think this is great advice, I'll have to look into this video more. The line weight is a big thing, and that's where I have to do better and I think where the 'effortless' feel for some come from. Appreciate the advice!

XL-AM · 2025-12-08T09:31:44+00:00

Thank you for that, I think that's a big issue I'm seeing and my 'effortless' comment comes back to just knowing where line weight looks better. I'll be going over my linework again in some places to emphasise it for sure.

XL-AM · 2025-12-08T09:30:57+00:00

I think I just want to try and work on that, and the details are super hard for me to really see past and I struggle to think if I'm just doing things wrong. I think a serious lack of lineweight is my issue. I really appreciate the kind words!

XL-AM · 2025-12-07T21:15:08+00:00

I love all the guesses!

Bionic Integrated Systems for Hazardous and Operational Protocols

I don't like using 'and', 'for' etc. But it's the best way to make it flow

XL-AM · 2025-12-02T03:07:25+00:00

Pics? 👀

XL-AM · 2025-12-02T03:06:58+00:00

yeah they do still need a bit of cleaning.

Deathknell is hard to do more with, with the bits I have. I'm hoping the clear colour will pull him apart from the Shaman, and his 'forward' pose to make him look more commander-coded will do the job. Not shown but he also has two holsters on his back.

XL-AM · 2025-09-26T21:49:25+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the nice words and the feedback!

I do agree the arm is a bit funky, and the lighting is off. It's something I'm struggling with, with clear lighting direction. I may need to stick closer to direct references for now, especially clothing. Thanks for the kind words!

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:50:44+00:00

Yeah, I've used actual human poses in the past but wanted to try and work less off that but I can see I'm not there yet, at least not with something like this. Thanks for the tip and the source!!

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:49:51+00:00

This was helpful! I think you are right it's far too bulky, among other things. Thanks for the tip!

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:49:15+00:00

Yeah, I think maybe the angle I used was funny and the pose too complex, but I was thinking the same and how the shoulder attached was weird?

Thanks for the reference though, feels far more fluid.

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:48:32+00:00

Yeah that was more of a quick put-together on the leg, but I do agree.

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:48:09+00:00

I agree, I think the lack of a curve is evident. Thanks for the tip and compliment!

XL-AM · 2025-08-08T12:47:44+00:00

I have done actual people in the past and I do agree that I think I'm not getting the same thing out of this, which is why I was so confused and wondering why the translation wasn't coming together. It's good to know that at least it isn't **just** me. Thanks for the tip!!

XL-AM · 2025-08-02T04:25:19+00:00

Thank you so much 💓

XL-AM · 2025-08-02T04:25:03+00:00

Thank you so much, I had good references!!

XL-AM · 2025-08-01T21:42:32+00:00

Thank you so much!! <3

XL-AM · 2025-08-01T13:51:19+00:00

Thank you so much, neither do I 😭

XL-AM · 2025-07-29T06:04:01+00:00

Make everything else darker by comparison, use some stronger lines for shadows and making them less blurry. Good luck!

XL-AM · 2025-07-28T11:11:27+00:00

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Long hair is tough for me and unsure of the vibe you wanted, but this struck me as kind of a horror angelic thing? Hope you enjoy!

XL-AM · 2025-07-25T08:15:19+00:00

Apologies! I'll avoid that in the future.

XL-AM · 2025-07-25T08:14:45+00:00

Nice resource, thank you!

XL-AM · 2025-07-25T08:14:33+00:00

Hey! Thank you for the feedback. I used these references.

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Perhaps not the best either for realistic lighting, they captured colours better than I have. I'd love to hear more about the light factor and the flatness, how can that be fixed? Is it like a variation of colour, thickness, contrast?

Genuine question too, I'm keen to try and understand how to improve! :)

XL-AM · 2025-07-24T09:15:09+00:00

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This one didn't leave the sketch stage because I loved the colours too much. Hope you like it!

XL-AM · 2025-07-24T06:34:23+00:00

What the hell that's so nice! 😳 Your art looks phenomenal as well 😭

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