Here is a quick look at some of my older models. These are from
about a year ago and I have really changed my painting style since then
(for the better I think). More pictures below...
Of all my older models, this is the one I am most proud of. This was my
first attempt at writing scrollwork on the parchment and purity seals.
It was also my first time painting eyes in this level of detail. I do
like his base quite a bit. I made the steps out of oven bake clay, and
when it was hardened I cut the sides flush with the base and added a bit
of sand.
I plan on repainting and improving the base on this guy after I've
painted up a good part of my army. I really like this model and think it
deserves a paintjob that does it credit. Hopefully I'll be a much
better painter by the time I get around to it.
This guy doesn't look bad, especially from as far away as you would see him on the tabletop, but when you look closer there are quite a few problems visible. And since painting is my favorite part, then why stop at just okay?
The main thing that has changed is the way I paint black armour. My process for these models was to drybrush codex grey over the black basecoat. And that was all.
You can see a slight attempt at some line highlighting on the elbow and the side of the multi-melta, but no shading on any of the red.
The metal was pretty much the same process. Basecoat black, then drybrush boltgun metal.
And here's a little group shot of a few tactical marines. These guys were my first attempt at batch painting.
I'll finish this post off with some photos that I've posted up already as a comparison. The attack bike and captain show my current painting level. Still not the best models ever, but I really like them, and they are definitely an improvement over my older models.
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