Went back to the SoB color test, and suffice to say, I'm dropping the blue concept completely. Tried a few more blue colors and it isnt doing what I want really, so Im going to drop the concept. Although, I must admit, I like the new darker blue for the Ultramarines, as I did try a UM Blue color and yeah, I dont see how they managed to use that blue for so long. So I can safely say, Im using the light grey for the armor, I just need to figure out what color I am using for the robes (Light Red vs Dark Red or Other). Now I need to find a random mini that has some robed areas so I can do some paint trials on that.
Was going to do some 'Nid trials as well, but the bits and pieces of Gaunts that I have arent very useful since I cant even put them onto a base!! Then again, they are from a random 'Nid bits box I bought off ebay, so what can one expect I guess. Not sure whats going to happen there, but I may have to try something semi elaborate eg Pin it to the base and then try that. Not sure how Im going to achive the metal look, I have a few ideas, but Id like to see how they work out first before actually trying them.
Touched a few Hunters as well, and oh boy, gonna need a wee bit of time for My black lining technique to come back. Wasnt too crash hot on some areas, but I havent done it in a few months, so its fair enough. I'll see how things go, I may/may not have anything finished by the end of the week (doubt I will) but I'll keep at it.
Otherwise, thats about it for this entry. Nice to see my blog getting activity again for sure. May even try and do monthly goals again to get me semi encouraged to paint more etc.
*EDIT*
Thought Id do a small edit to this post rather than starting a new one. Anyone got any ideas of what would go well with grey armor for robes? Im already thinking of red in mind, and maybe even black, although Id prefer to get off the both of these since the Sisters already have several Orders with red or black robes. Yellow/orange was a suggested color, but Im not a fan of those colors to be honest. Any ideas WOULD be nice.
-TAS
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WOW! That's a lot to read up on.
But I managed it :D.
Great to see you fully back in the hobby (at least in mind).
I will try to think about combinations with grey that might look cool. Using the Marine painter..you'd probably find a nice combo.
I've only ranted a bit this week because there were things to rant about. But this weekend I will try to paint a bit more on my Fex & broodlord. But more on that on my own blog..before I plug mine to much ^^
I was tempted to use the Marine painter, but it only gives a very rough guide for it (which is the shame). But I may have a look and see what decent color combos are available. Suffice to say, grey goes with everything, so it might be interesting to say the least.
I'm more than happy for you to 'rant' on My blog, but yeah, go the shameless plugs. Ill have a look at yours later in the week.
-TAS
yeah too bad I think dark red goes good with grey. But then again so does dark blue. hmm.....
maybe a darker orange would work or something green though dont use DA-green cause its too metallic for robes me thinks.
Yeah.. Everything goes good with grey. I had another suggestion for orange *grumbles*. As you can tell, Im not a big fan of the color orange.
How is DA Green considered to be "metallic" ? In all the years Ive used DA Green, I cant say Ive seen an overly "metallic" look to it... In any case, Ill do some photoshop stuff this weekend I guess.
-TAS
I think Erwin means that DA green..if it thins down a bit...has the tendency to look a bit metallic.
But I'll await the photoshop (I see you're busy with it atm :D )
Ahh.. cant say Ive noticed it before.. Anyway the photoshopping is done...
So yeah.. its got a pic.. its got its own post.. You know the drill!!
-TAS
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