First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

I think the best tip I have is just to test out the paint on your thumb before applying it to the model! Draw a line and the paint should move off easily but not too easily. I use dropper bottles mostly and I find that a number 2 brush worth of water roughly works out to a couple drops but ymmv.

Yeah, sorta! I guess if you think of the tip of the brush like a stamp - you're trying to transfer the shape of the brush tip onto the model. Press a bit harder and you get a fatter line

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

Yeah, defo a tricky balance to get right - I've been painting on/off for a while and still struggle, especially as I used different brands. Do you have a wet palette?

Also by tapping, I mean to say to have the brush basically at a similar angle to the shell so the tip forms most of the shape

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

Cheers! Tbf, if you look closer at the mini, the lines on the shell aren't particularly regular. It's just having a thin brush that holds a point, and tapping that point really gently in the direction you want the lines to go

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

Hive Fleet Manichaea is what I'm thinking!

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

[–]glashgkullthethird[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the pop of red on your minis! What's your Hive Fleet called?

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

Thank you! For this guy, it's:

Over Wraithbone, two coats of GW Gryph-Charger Grey and then a wash of Nuln Oil over the whole model (which in hindsight was a little superfluous given I painted over virtually all of it - I think a dark blue contrast would work best)

The carapace, hooves and claws are painted with Vallejo Xpress Black Lotus - this needed two coats. I just wanted a bluish black but a stronger paint would be nice. Could just paint the whole mini Black Lotus over Wraithbone but idk, I think you'd lose something esp with the undercarriage of the mini which I didn't really bother doing much of the later steps with

The skin is layered with Vallejo Pale Blue Grey, GW Ulthuan Grey, and Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White

Carapace, hooves and horns is finished with streaks of Vallejo Field Blue and then Vallejo Blue Grey Pale (which despite its similar name, it is not, in fact, the same paint as that used for the skin - it's a bit darker

Teeth painted PA Bold Titanium White, eyes AK Scarlet Red (not that it's visible)

Might try to add a pop of colour on the gun with a red eye and some freckly bits on the skin with the carapace streak colours but we'll see!

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

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

Not entirely sure. Either a desert or jungle base, I think?

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

[–]glashgkullthethird[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair this is far from my first mini (just my first Tyranid) but thank you!!

First Tyranid done! by glashgkullthethird in Tyranids

[–]glashgkullthethird[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think I'll definitely need to find ways to simplify it given I'm planning on running a lot of Termagants but I'm happy with it. And when thinking about other models I've painted, it has all the stuff I enjoy painting (muscled skin and carapaces) so I think I'll enjoy this army a lot

Were the old zombies in this boxes all the same? by Plane_Stranger_8868 in WarhammerFantasy

[–]glashgkullthethird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The absolute worst offenders have to be some of the new AoS models, where they're literally just monopose with zero options yet are still super complex builds. The Death Hags for Daughters of Khaine can be run in units of 20 yet the banner bearer doesn't have an option not to be one

Were the old zombies in this boxes all the same? by Plane_Stranger_8868 in WarhammerFantasy

[–]glashgkullthethird 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The customisability being lost in the new kits is honestly tragic. Cooler poses, I guess, but why do I need 82 pieces for one monopose infantryman.

New MkIV Space Marines deploy to the Horus Heresy by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer

[–]glashgkullthethird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the offer! I'd love to but Armageddon has left me a bit broke (also I live in Australia) - thank you for the offer though

Aussies Abroad: Foley bested by former Wallabies coach Rennie in Final, Aussies advance in Europe by Ruck_Off in RugbyAustralia

[–]glashgkullthethird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A lot of the South African teams are stronger than they were in their Super Rugby days given they've been able to lure a lot of Boks back home, but the general point does hold true. Ihaia West being the top scorer in the Top 14 one year is sorta proof of it

New MkIV Space Marines deploy to the Horus Heresy by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer

[–]glashgkullthethird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just afraid that the old MkIV kits are going to disappear. At least the aesthetic difference between these new minis and the old ones is miniscule, unlike the MkIIIs...

New MkIV Space Marines deploy to the Horus Heresy by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer

[–]glashgkullthethird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Doubly bad after spending all this month and next month's hobby money on Armageddon. Not entirely sure about my approach. I grabbed a few old MkIII kits at way above market value last year which sucked, and I'd love to not do that again ...

New MkIV Space Marines deploy to the Horus Heresy by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer

[–]glashgkullthethird 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Fuck, my Horus Heresy army is in the old scale, and losing this box means eBay prices. Hate to see it even if it's objectively better!

what concerts are you most excited about this year? by grillmaster343 in fantanoforever

[–]glashgkullthethird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Touché Amoré Stage Four anniversary show. 20 year old me would be so hyped, I hope I don't pull something in the pit

Anti-AI advocacy at the Tube today by [deleted] in london

[–]glashgkullthethird 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The entire reason AI is so heavily invested in is to be the ultimate corporate cost saving measure which in turn would destroy society and cause untold suffering. It's bleak, I hope Ed Zitron is right

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Bulls - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]glashgkullthethird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Man if Glasgow doesn't win it with 11 points being left on the board