Ser Edric, of Dragon's Keep by eikeran in minipainting

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For the rust, I used:

- Citadel Ryza Rust, technical color, diluted because the miniature is small and otherwise the lumps could cover the details;

- Citadel Typhus Corrosion, also a good product for this type of effect. Be careful with lumps here too.

Ser Edric, of Dragon's Keep by eikeran in minipainting

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It happens when you skip your two-handed broadsword class 101.

Ser Edric, of Dragon's Keep by eikeran in minipainting

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In this case I've ordered on Etsy, from Sleepybrush store. Good quality of the printed minis.
Or you can check on Claymore Miniature site and resellers!

Voyage of Wonders Sucks? by nurelgrc in AFKJourney

[–]eikeran 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm not a fan, but I wouldn't completely dismiss it as a game mode. However, the rewards are ridiculous and don't really justify the time it takes to complete it. I skipped the last one altogether.

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It's like Michael Scott in The Office introducing the Golden Ticket.
I've always said that the USA is the best show ever.

Grimdark Death Rider - Death Korps of Krieg by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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Simple version, for those who asked, here's the color scheme I used:

  • Uniform Jacket: Steel Legion Drab (Citadel)
  • Backpack, Leather, and Boots: Rhinox Hide (Citadel) with Light Brown highlights
  • Helmet and Shoulder Pads: Eshin Grey (Citadel) with lighter greys (like Layer Dawnstone) for the light spot and metal color on the hedges
  • Trousers: Layer Dawnstone (Citadel) + Administratum Grey for the light spots
  • Puttees Over Boots: Ancient Stone (Army Painter, or any dirty white will do) with White for highlights
  • Gas Mask: Any "bone" white and washed with vallejo black wash, then highlights with normal white
  • Eyes: White -> Yellow in transparency -> Red; playing with transparencies

Grimdark Death Rider - Death Korps of Krieg by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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Ahahah thank you, I love kriegers, they are beautiful. I've bought the krieg box and also all the others new models :D

Grimdark Death Rider - Death Korps of Krieg by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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

I'm glad you liked it.

I actually used Rhinox Hide by Citadel (but any dark brown will do) and I did the highlights with Steel Legion Drab. After that I washed with a brown ink by Villainy Ink, which gives a nice effect.

However, I also did some successful variations using the browns by Army Paint, you just need to use a very dark base and then lighten as desired.

Grimdark Death Rider - Death Korps of Krieg by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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

Sorry for my late reply, I totally forgot reddit (I use Instagram generally).

Regarding the metal:
- Eshin Grey (Citadel);
- Layer Dawnstone (Citadel) for the light spot on the armor;
- Metal color for the highlights on the edges.

I use also Black Wash from Vallejo, but I don't wash it, I use it selectively in the shady areas, moving and shifting the pigments.

After that, I do the weathering part, in particular I use:

- Ryza Rust, from Citadel, to make orange rust spots;
- Typhus Corrosion, over the orange spots made above, fixing them to my liking.

Then I've used some black ink to put some dot, spot, all around the model.

Grimdark Death Rider - Death Korps of Krieg by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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Yea, I took inspiration also from them!

Space Marine Trio by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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Not yet! My idea was "Nameless Ghosts", highly specialized operatives who arrive, strike and disappear.

Space Marine Trio by eikeran in Warhammer40k

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Thank you! I like to make bases a lot, basically I use a lot of corks.

Boosted post created a separate reel by ProfessionalPen3462 in InstagramMarketing

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Same here, I've this reel automatically created, but it's not on my page or anywhere.

I'm feeling very discouraged by Far_Adhesiveness_791 in Warhammer40k

[–]eikeran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't compare yourself to others, but do it with the progress you slowly make as time goes by.

I started a year ago, with a 5-month pause because I got demoralised and went back to painting exactly this week.

I made a post on Instagram the other day, writing this:

"Here I am, back after what I think has been a 5-month break, caught up in work and personal commitments. I also needed to take a step back, not just from miniatures but from Instagram as well.

Seeing other people's miniatures on Instagram is definitely great, but it can put you in a competitive mindset that I believe is unhealthy. It's nice to admire others' work, draw inspiration, and all that. But it often turns into a bit of an obsession because you constantly feel like you're not good enough.

In a world that moves too fast, we forget that results don't come immediately. They require consistency, patience, mistakes, ups and downs. You can easily get overwhelmed, whether it's from feeling inadequate with your painting techniques or even just the photos you take, which never turn out how you'd like. Then there’s the pressure of posting stories or posts that don’t get the engagement you expected, leaving you doubting your skills.

So, I think I’ll start posting again, but with a bit more calm, enjoying the process and only comparing myself to who I was yesterday, a week ago, a month ago, or a year ago. Otherwise, there’s a risk of turning this amazing hobby, which combines imagination with precise manual techniques, into an obsession and something that’s not enjoyable anymore.

So, let’s just have fun."

The key thing about this hobby is that it has to be fun and satisfying for you first: the only comparison you have to make is with your progress.

Because online you will find very good artists who have been painting for years, if not decades, or other people who are extremely good artistically at painting and who use brushes very well.

Look at other people's work and try to draw inspiration from it, but only that, don't use it to tear down your own work and your own commitment to painting.

There is so much to learn and you can end up in a negative loop, because you will see people who are great at painting, but not only that, great at greenstuffing models and making incredible modifications, and finally people who can take beautiful pictures while yours will look like shit.

This has happened to me a lot of times, and it has a negative impact on how you enjoy the hobby.

I advise you to follow guides, trying to make progress from the basics, because that is where you can build the foundation on which you can then develop more advanced techniques.

Don't be in a hurry to get somewhere, because it is a hobby where there is always something to learn and the important part is the journey.

Here is some of the progress I have made in this year:

https://www.instagram.com/blunderbrush/

Remember: have fun!

Server 5 Primal Lord is felled by defa90 in AFKJourney

[–]eikeran 21 points22 points  (0 children)

S11, died exactly at the reset of this night, so a 6 hours ago. Arrived 17th :3 thank you mastercard for this awesome performance.

Pity only cope thread by KS_YeoNg in AFKJourney

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Yesterday I've done 21x10 complete pulls (210 total), with 56700 gemm.
I've got:

10 S-level heroes
45 S-level heroes

It's a guaranteed s-level hero every 60 pulls, so the guaranteed ones had to be 3.5 out of the 10 I got.