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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Jun 27 2012, 00:53 | |
| Figured it was time to get around to posting some finished models, though, they have since been unfinished via some Mean Green. This was my very first raider. I hadn't painted a vehicle in quite some time, so It was a bit experimental.   This is my second Raider, better?   One of my early warriors  Dark Eldar Warrior 1 Warrior with Splinter Cannon  Half of my first Warrior unit.  Half of my first Wych unit  Second group of warriors, they hang out in a venom  WIP Venom   Unfortunately, everything you've seen is going to be stripped, because I'm just not happy with it. I want to take some more time on each model and put a bit more love into them. I feel like the highlights need to pop more. Things just aren't quite there yet. Any tips you guys could give me would be great.
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Cavash Lord of the Chat

Posts : 3237 Join date : 2012-04-15 Location : Stuck in an air vent spying on plotters
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Jun 27 2012, 00:56 | |
| Ah, highlights are the bane of me. I do like your models, and I think it would be a shame to start again, but if you want to make your highlights stand out more then I coul help. First, do you wash over your highlights? | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Jun 27 2012, 00:58 | |
| Not as of yet, but I was considering doing a light grey highlight and then hitting it a bit of wash to tone it down. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Cavash Lord of the Chat

Posts : 3237 Join date : 2012-04-15 Location : Stuck in an air vent spying on plotters
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Jun 27 2012, 01:01 | |
| That is wise. If you start off with the colour you are using now with a thick highlight and then just catch the edges with a second highlight that is much thinner and only applies to the very edges, it should stand out more after a wash.
I'm looking forward to seeing more. | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Jun 27 2012, 04:29 | |
| Thanks for that. Hopefully I will have something in the next week or so. I've been doing some work on some Warmachine models and I might have a couple other projects coming up for some friends of friends. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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speedfreek Sybarite

Posts : 373 Join date : 2011-05-18 Location : Sweden
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Thu Jun 28 2012, 21:09 | |
| Love the green on the sail.
Is it air-brushed or is the light fooling me? _________________ Harlequinade Macabre - Project Log
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Thu Jun 28 2012, 22:06 | |
| Which sail?
One is essentially just Vallejo Goblin Green and the other is a bit of wet blending based around the same color. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Fri Jun 29 2012, 04:50 | |
| Got a warrior done. Let me know what you folks think.   Well, not quite done. This fellow needs a base. And some varnish. I will come back to him tomorrow and see if I feel like doing anything else to him before moving on. | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Sun Dec 30 2012, 07:58 | |
| And now, for an overdue update: Some completed Kabalites:  A finished venom:  Some poorly taken photos of WIP Kabalites that represent my early airbrush experiments:  Clearly, the first setting I was using on my phone made for better pictures. I'll take more as I get things done. Everything complete in this post is currently everything I have complete. I wasn't able to make much progress at all this past semester as I was wrapping up my final semester of undergrad. Currently, I'm looking for a job. Some luck on that front. Considering going for an MBA since I might be able to pursue that degree at little to no cost to me. Thanks to ESE for his continued input and inspiration. I really need some new brushes and more paints. At this point though, I'm not going back to repaint anything. Only forward progress from here so I can start on a new, better planned project down the road. Kind of feel like I've done it all wrong. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Evil Space Elves Haemonculus Ancient

Posts : 3717 Join date : 2011-07-13 Location : Santa Cruz, ca
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Sun Dec 30 2012, 08:16 | |
| Those Kabalites are looking quite dark and sinister  My only critique would be to find a way to darken up the windshield on the venom. The green is a bit too LOUD and detracts from the ominous and dark look that you have going. I'd say that you are doing quite well | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Mon Dec 31 2012, 02:38 | |
| Thanks for the tip, I'll try to change it in others.
For now, I need to try to track down some good brushes for as cheap as possible on amazon since I have a giftcard. Or maybe a site where I can just use paypal. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Fri Jan 18 2013, 05:48 | |
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Evil Space Elves Haemonculus Ancient

Posts : 3717 Join date : 2011-07-13 Location : Santa Cruz, ca
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Fri Jan 18 2013, 15:20 | |
| I think the darker blended section at the top of the cockpit screen is looking great. I might take it a little further towards the nose. Damn nice looking my friend | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Tue Jan 22 2013, 05:19 | |
| Progress!    Once I've finished the metals, I plan to go back and fix the green areas, particularly the windshield. I haven't really touched the gunner yet. Will do that next. I need to do some highlighting on the flag to bring out the folds, it's only base coated at the moment. I am thinking about symbols for the flag and hull of the vehicle, but haven't worked anything out yet. Not sure what color I would do any sort of runes in. I just feel the model is going to need some more visual interest. Let me know what you guys think. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Thu Jan 31 2013, 23:01 | |
| _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Evil Space Elves Haemonculus Ancient

Posts : 3717 Join date : 2011-07-13 Location : Santa Cruz, ca
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Fri Feb 01 2013, 14:12 | |
| THAT is what I was talking about. Looks awesome in BD! The extra blending on the windshield really payed off. | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Tue Feb 12 2013, 23:55 | |
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Skari Wych

Posts : 935 Join date : 2011-12-12 Location : Canada
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 13 2013, 12:22 | |
| Its looking great. I love the windshield. _________________ Unlock Exclusive Content on Patreon
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Mon Feb 25 2013, 23:26 | |
| _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Count Adhemar Dark Lord of Granbretan

Posts : 7597 Join date : 2012-04-26 Location : London
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 27 2013, 12:36 | |
| Any chance of a quick guide on how you did the canopy on your venom? I'd like to try something similar on my Razorwing. _________________ You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly beat me? | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 27 2013, 18:37 | |
| I used an airbrush, but I can try and work something out. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Tue Jan 28 2014, 06:12 | |
| What I got up to tonight:      That's three shades on the armor as a bascoat. Some brush work to begin to base coat other ares. All in a couple of hours. This airbrush is fun! Obviously still more base coating to do. Then some washing, highlighting, varnishing, and basing. I really don't think it will take all that long. My current list:  I imagine I will be adding things to this before I get to the end... _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 12 2014, 04:12 | |
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Evil Space Elves Haemonculus Ancient

Posts : 3717 Join date : 2011-07-13 Location : Santa Cruz, ca
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 12 2014, 15:46 | |
| Oh yeah BD, good to see you at it again! The green glow is looking great | |
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Bearded Dan Hellion

Posts : 60 Join date : 2011-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Bearded Dan's Painting Dark Eldar Painting Log Wed Feb 12 2014, 15:52 | |
| Thanks, ESE! Started using white paint followed by green and yellow inks to do the glow. So much easier and looks way more kick ass, imho. _________________ My Project LogI have a(n) (explicit) podcast: Trapped in the BasementCast | |
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