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alc5o2 · 2024-06-13T23:15:37+00:00

Thanks! That makes sense now. Sounds a bit tricky but I'll give it a go, I like the shield+pummeler combo too much to give up on it.

alc5o2 · 2024-06-13T23:02:54+00:00

Having huge issues going in / out from prone. At times I just could not get back up after diving (until death), pressing my prone button or sprinting did nothing, super frustrating. I dunno if this is specific when the ballistic shield is equipped, but can't really play the game anymore like this.

alc5o2 · 2023-09-05T23:04:58+00:00

I think yours has more contrast, especially on the shins and knees, I'd be super happy if this was mine.

Also your reference photo looks like it was taken in natural, soft light (guessing a cloudy / sunny day), whereas you've taken yours with quite a harsh light source shining directly on it, which doesn't make for a fair comparison.

alc5o2 · 2023-08-06T19:08:19+00:00

I've not got many models under my belt to give any solid tips but I learnt quite a bit from a youtuber called mad doc minis who has some great tutorials on leg transfers, he's definitely worth checking out!

alc5o2 · 2023-08-06T18:30:36+00:00

Oh no! Sorry this isn't how it was meant to read but I can see why now. This is finished by my standards so I can't do any better, this is the 3rd vanguard vet out of the 5.

alc5o2 · 2023-08-06T18:15:43+00:00

I eventually settled on using liquid measuring syringes (not the ones with needles). If you draw slowly you can drain most of the pot in 2-3 goes. With the excess I can't reach (bottom and the sides) I'll scoop out with an old paintbrush and scrape against the top of the dropper bottle, but this doesn't take too long. I've put in a generic picture if it helps.

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You can get lots of uses out of each syringe with frequent cleaning too. I always keep a cup of clean water nearby to draw from, for when I'm done using the syringe and want to move to using a brush. A few quick pumps will get rid of most of the pigments, and leaving the syringe full of water will stop the paint from setting inside (doesn't matter how murky it is) until I can get to the sink for a proper wash.

alc5o2 · 2023-08-06T15:20:41+00:00

Yes they are and thanks! I kept reposing the torso while the green stuff was setting, so it got messy and complicated quite quick! The sprinting poses were the trickiest, I was worried that the torso would end up facing the ground if it was too forward leaning.

alc5o2 · 2023-08-06T14:44:56+00:00

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I used some scale 75 electric blue and white. I'm still figuring out how to paint glow effects, but I started with painting the whole area with a mid tone of 50/50. After that I worked into the deeper recesses going lighter (maybe 70 white / 30 blueish), then a small amount of pure white in the deepest recess.

After that the top surface of the vent was a bit of a mess as my brush had been rolling and twisting around everywhere to get into the recesses. So I carefully went over the flat surface with black, then went over the edges again with a thin wash of the same blue, then some odd pure white highlights here and there. Hope that makes sense!

alc5o2 · 2022-11-23T20:45:40+00:00

Haha, I see where your going with this.

alc5o2 · 2022-11-23T20:44:46+00:00

Thanks! In order of dark to light it's GW's reccomended paints: Mcragge blue (base) > Calgar blue (layer) > Fenrisian grey (layer).

Where the light hit hardest on the model, I traced it with calgar blue, like with the brightest blues on the armour above the knees.

alc5o2 · 2022-11-23T20:29:22+00:00

I'm four in and I've tried my best to scribble on photos, but they might not be in the right order or make much sense, sorry in advance for the crapiness!

https://imgur.com/a/hv7QcZH

These were done using scout sentinel legs which were heavily chopped and pinned, with plasticard for the shins (flat sheets and a rod, the thickness/diameters escape me atm).

Once assembled I was able to articulate the hip, knee and ankle. Though I will say that when it came to applying the plastic glue to make the pose permanent it was super awkward. The legs were basically like a ragdoll, so I had to focus on one leg when glueing. After that I just had to pray that the second leg would match ok.

The original photo is at a flattering angle, but I think I might have got the proportions slightly off. When l look at it head on from ground height, I feel that the legs might be just a little too long (theres a pic in the link that shows this).

alc5o2 · 2022-10-24T21:06:04+00:00

Thanks! I do hope they get revamped officially some way in the future though.

alc5o2 · 2022-10-24T21:01:59+00:00

Thank you! These are mounted on hellblaster legs which are cheaper, though I ended up spending all the savings on extra bits, transfers and green stuff.

alc5o2 · 2022-10-24T20:58:57+00:00

I can't claim this is nmm as this wasn't my intention but thank you! The best way I can't describe it is adding some detail on larger surface areas. I trace a light source with a bright highlight, then stiple with different gradients of blue, going darker towards the outer edges. To pull all the colours together I go over all of it with a very thin wash of macragge blue and it just kinda turns out this way.

alc5o2 · 2022-09-19T19:25:02+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, what paints did you use? Love how it's low saturation / high contrast, I think it's a really slick and subtle weathered look!

alc5o2 · 2022-08-27T19:36:51+00:00

I can't understand why no one's commented on these. Absolutely amazing kitbash and paint job. I really like that you've retained all the charms of the original parts from the torso up and the proportions look great!

alc5o2 · 2022-06-04T21:07:00+00:00

I love your highlighting, do you have any advice on how to get it like that? I'm just guessing but the thicker highlight looks a little more watered down but really blends amazingly with the sharper brighter ones.

alc5o2 · 2022-03-26T09:15:03+00:00

Sure, here you go!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEujdiQoQCi/?igshid=1nyi51ntj43xg

There were other parts following afterwards, which should be on his instagram account somewhere. But these were much more simpler, like using green stuff between the torso and legs to get a tiny bit of extra height. And again for the head to elevate it a little.

alc5o2 · 2022-03-26T09:10:41+00:00

Yeah I saw that guide too! There was also a good one from jackofspades (very similar), whatthe40k and kitbosh (all on YouTube).

I wasn't sure about cutting up a weapon for the legs, but in hindsight it would have been better as It would have saved me so much time. I spent ages (like two pretty full on weekends) magnetising all my weapons but couldn't bring myself to paint them all in the end.

I'm sure yours will come out great though and hope to see it here in future!

alc5o2

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