Paintrix Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I've had a couple of questions about the colors on this piece, and I will share. Apologies for big pictures. I wanted to do an armored model with the NMM technique used by Dead Dogg on Brushthralls (http://www.brushthralls.com/BronzeNMM/index.php) but in a darker, more antique-copper tone. So: 1-Prime white. 2-Solid basecoat of Intense Brown. 3-Glaze with Blackened Brown. 4-Repeat glaze toward shadow areas. Glaze again and line with Brown Liner if desired. 5-Glaze with VMC German Uniform. RMS Highlands Moss gives almost exactly the same result. 6-Apply blue-green highlight. I think I mixed Ice Blue and a touch of Deep Ocean into the German Uniform. 7-Apply copper highlight. Tanned Skin + Intense Brown. 8-Final copper highlight. Tanned Skin. The iron parts are done similarly with Aged Bone and Bone Shadow, grunged up with Ruddy Leather and a small amount of Aged Red Brick. For the glazes I mixed paint with water, RMS flow improver, and a few drops of Vallejo Matte Varnish to a wash consistency. I don't have any true glaze medium handy right now but think it would probably work better. I need to work more on distributing the oxidized areas more naturally--this turned out sort of random and covered more of the copper than I had really intended. (It's for eBay and not competition so I called it quits.) However, I like the color combo and will play with it again. And yes, Anne, another miniature somehow turned out with purple and teal. --Jen Haley 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelcore Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 All I can say is: thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouse Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 WOW! That is simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbob Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Jen...Having delt with alot of metals and patinas, the oxidization on this looks very realistic and natural. The green will not just show up where water rests but also blood. So the green on the shield seems to come mainly from battle splatters, whereas the green on the armor (arms specifically) would be where water or sweat has collected. BTW WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecs05norway Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 *jaw drops* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 That is amazing, Thank you for keeping me humble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 She's beautiful! What figure is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) *wets pants* Very, very nice Jen. Inspiring work as usual. This model is on my list of '"to do"... A rocking Klocke sculpt for sure. Your version rocks. That NMM armor is hypnotizing. Thanks a ton for sharin'! SK Vicky- DHL #2982 by W. Klocke Edited January 21, 2006 by Stern Kestrelmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All-Terrain Monkey Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hey Jen! Not bad, but, as I always say, it's not what I would do. Y'know, I would've muddied it up a lot more, and not had any interesting color choices, etc . I was going to bust you out on the purple and teal too but ya beat me to it. You never let me have any fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Greetings & Salutations Jen! I think John has hit the nail on the head, it pops too much Maybe tone it down a little bit... This wasn't another case of PIPCID was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastertickles Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Jen this is great I like the fact its over the top reminds me so much of the Quake series games. -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourningcloud Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 <stares stunned speechless> PLease stop making me burn my brushes. One question-where did you get the blade for that sword you converted onto her? it makes me verrry happy. Oh and as far as popping, when the colors are as smooth and sublime as these are, there is no such thing as "too much." as always, you are the master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintrix Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 This wasn't another case of PIPCID was it? Sadly, yes. (That's Paint It Purple & Call It Done. But hey, I'm not the *only* person who does it...) The blade is from 14115 Nefsokar Tomb Guard sword sprue. Always grab two of anything that looks interesting at ReaperCon, especially weapon sprues. --Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 O...M...G She is just beautiful. If you dont mind, I would like to save you pic so I can use it as a reference. My god, she is just beautiful. If I had the money, I would bit for her...but allas the life of a grad student doesnt allow for such frivolous persuts......WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsino Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Incredible! Here's another for my short list of Best Paint Jobs Ever. I love the way the skin to is zapped up by the patina. It also helps that this is a great sculpture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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