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| Author: | ElfLover [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | ElfLover's WIP (The Fellowship 20/4/2013) |
This is some work I'm starting to enter in the March painting challenge. As you can see I've started on Aragorn and Gandalf along with their bases. I really like the color I got on Aragorn's cloak but not so much impressed with the work on Gandalf so far. Any thoughts would be well appreciated.  By the Way this is the first painting I've ever done 
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| Author: | SouthernDunedain [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Did you prime either of the models? That will allow you to get much better coverage. Gandalf especially needs a proper primer coat of either white or black. |
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
No  I forgot. I'm just new to this and not entirely sure of the methods behind painting figures
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| Author: | Monotone_Matt [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Yeah, priming is essential Most people (myself included) tend to undercoat with black; white and grey are also possibilities. The benefit of priming miniatures is - as SD mentioned - better coverage and it also gives you some basic shading and also contributes to depth and contrast.Don't worry about 'mistakes' like this - everybody has to start somewhere and it's all part of the learning process! Good luck with your first figs and most importantly, have fun
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| Author: | SouthernDunedain [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
S'alright, I used to paint without a basecoat of primer when I first started. the most common colours are black or white and you can either brush or spray them on. I only use black spray paint to prime my figures, hate painting over white. All comes down to personal preference though. |
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| Author: | Gandlaf the Grey [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Use black primer if you want a darker figure starting with dark colours you highlight. If you ant a brighter colour then use white. Once primed then start with a mid tone colour that you shade and highlight further. |
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| Author: | rumtap [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
There are some great painting guides in the Tomes Of Wisdom. You don't have to follow them word for word but you should pick up some great hints and tips. I use them all the time! kb.php?a=147 kb.php?a=108 |
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Thanks for the help I'll remember to prime the other models for the challenge and try to fill in the gaps on these models before finishing up.
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
This is some work on a treasure chest I'm putting on Gimli's base I know its pretty sketchy  Are you supposed to prime scenery as well? |
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| Author: | Monotone_Matt [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Yup, prime everything metal, resin, plastic - it will make everything look much better!
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Thanks for the advice Matt By the way I LOVE your work 
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| Author: | Constantine [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Yar me liky the treasure chest! How did you make it? It mush have been hard working on such a small scale. |
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Thanks Constantine It is the treasure chest from the Mines of Moria starter set. I filed away the bottom and glued it to Gimli's base. I'll upload some pictures of it stuck to Gimli's base soon
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| Author: | Gimli Captain of You [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Gandalf and Aragorn are looking good 
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Thanks Gimli CoY
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| Author: | Monotone_Matt [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
ElfLover wrote: Thanks for the advice Matt By the way I LOVE your work You're very welcome and thanks alot if you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask/send me a PM
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
As promised here are some pictures of Gimli and his treasure chest. Sorry for the wait I've been so busy painting the fellowship for the painting challenge  I'll try and upload some pictures of them soon Had a bit of super glue spill on the front of the treasure chest which kind of ruined it  That is why it may look different to earlier uploaded picture of chest.
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Here are some pictures of my first ever completed painted model, Gandalf This will probably turn out to be the worst model I enter in the competition but its the first. Worst but first (I can rhyme anytime )I'll upload some close-ups later
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
Here are some close ups I know they're not too great but they are okay
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| Author: | Rognarr [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ElfLover's WIP |
It's your first model, so it's ok. But the skin looks really pale, I would maybe try to go for a bit darker skintone. Also it is Gandalf the Grey after all.. so I wouldn't paint his robes white.. But keep on trying! It's the only way to learn and improve. I'd be shocked by my own first models if I hadnt repainted them
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