tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post886916194270910405..comments2024-02-16T18:32:38.635-05:00Comments on The Back 40K: Reader Email: How To Paint Black?Farmpunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622091234212120598noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-2869196835848740502011-09-08T04:29:41.935-04:002011-09-08T04:29:41.935-04:00Thank you for taking the time to reply, Sandwyrm! ...Thank you for taking the time to reply, Sandwyrm! Have got me thinking about different ways to achieve a realistic black. As well as other aspects of my colour scheme. <br /><br />I'm probably going to use Grey Death's approach of German Grey shaded with black/brown wash. However, I'm going to keep your input in mind for future projects.<br /><br />Cheers, Messanger/JonathonMessanger of Deathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107009355887227092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-86944953895183063162011-09-06T20:44:09.009-04:002011-09-06T20:44:09.009-04:00Base Color -> All over wash -> Repaint Base ...Base Color -> All over wash -> Repaint Base Color -> 1-2 shades lighter selectively paintedSandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-49905464393578822762011-09-06T14:36:42.759-04:002011-09-06T14:36:42.759-04:00I'm curious how you go about shading the bulk ...I'm curious how you go about shading the bulk of the armor. Do you allow the model to naturally shade itself (in that parts on the insides of the legs are naturally darker) or are you selective with where you apply your washes to produce your own shading via wash?<br /><br />Thanks!Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03779386929929627870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-8527310786164983372011-09-05T11:32:12.123-04:002011-09-05T11:32:12.123-04:00@Matt
I use Tamaya model aircraft spray paint for...@Matt<br /><br />I use Tamaya model aircraft spray paint for my undercoats, which I buy at the local general interest hobby store.<br /><br />Here's a link:<br /><br />http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=86507<br /><br />It's expensive ($7 for a half-size can), but it preserves detail wonderfully and has a smooth satin finish.SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-49865725103241147772011-09-05T08:45:46.406-04:002011-09-05T08:45:46.406-04:00Black is one of those colors that is difficult to ...Black is one of those colors that is difficult to paint because you can't shade black. I actually avoid using black as a main color like this but when I do, I don't use off-black like you've done here, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good method. 'Eavy metal has done this with the studio dark eldar line. Their "black" is actually very dark green. <br /><br />I generally use chaos black over vallejo blacks because I like the semi-gloss finish. Then is add shadow grey for a mid highlight, then add white to the mix for hard edges. Sometimes I swap out shadow grey with bleached bone, or vallejo model color: stone grey. Here's an example: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ny_T2dQW3zw/SxkTCYNKFbI/AAAAAAAAAfk/vFtt0deUt2Q/s1600-h/hands.JPGRemote Presencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258231746373085891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-58972260574501046082011-09-04T22:18:53.249-04:002011-09-04T22:18:53.249-04:00SandWyrm,
I really appreciated this article. I am...SandWyrm,<br /><br />I really appreciated this article. I am not a painter and am one of those terrible people in this hobby who plays with unpainted armies. Truth be told, painting scares the crap out of me. I haven't put paint on a model in fear of ruining it or just having it look awful.<br /><br />Your article today helped me see the beginning steps were not so daunting (I can paint them a neutral grey and apply Devlin wash). Where I go from there I haven't the faintest but thank you for the confidence to start.<br /><br />Matt<br /><br />PS. A question: What do you prime your miniatures with?Matt Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336082063442202732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-13814981126071930882011-09-04T20:48:32.223-04:002011-09-04T20:48:32.223-04:00That's great to hear. Frankly I don't do a...That's great to hear. Frankly I don't do as many of these articles as I could because they don't tend to spawn a lot of comments, and I enjoy conversation. :)SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-1564626017497088292011-09-04T19:25:10.878-04:002011-09-04T19:25:10.878-04:00Sandwyrm, as I told you at NOVA, I LOVE your paint...Sandwyrm, as I told you at NOVA, I LOVE your painting articles as they definitely have helped me out, and they continue to do so. <br /><br />This definitely has given me some new ideas for when I start painting my Elysians and methods I can use to make them really "pop".<br /><br />Thanks!Roland Durendalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389723800776089633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-47948726410439538222011-09-04T18:45:15.593-04:002011-09-04T18:45:15.593-04:00$12.50, as I'm an Arteeeest!$12.50, as I'm an Arteeeest!SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-29660425381895443892011-09-04T18:09:19.473-04:002011-09-04T18:09:19.473-04:00That would be only $10! LOLThat would be only $10! LOLSpaguatyrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459803772469387289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-83158316418318033322011-09-04T17:29:32.521-04:002011-09-04T17:29:32.521-04:00Actually, I've been meaning to see if I commis...Actually, I've been meaning to see if I commission you to paint my JP chaplain for me, since he would be almost the exact same as your sang guard. It would only take an hour ;)TheGraveMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202256201375802641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-54374828097716202192011-09-04T15:26:42.427-04:002011-09-04T15:26:42.427-04:00I have an Art Degree, if that makes you feel any b...I have an Art Degree, if that makes you feel any better. :)SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-40153669281314991272011-09-04T14:49:52.964-04:002011-09-04T14:49:52.964-04:00Yea you and me Sandy are not friends.
One hour fo...Yea you and me Sandy are not friends. <br />One hour for that? Definitively not friends any longer.Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075294689773116021noreply@blogger.com