Moderator TaleSpinner Posted January 22, 2008 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well I finished my first CAV. It is a Spartan for my UTMC task force, the War Dogs. It is painted TT quality, or so. It was really hard to suppress my show painting techniques and go for speed, but I have to if I am going to get through the whole 4000 point task force. I was shooting to paint him in 4 hours, but it actually took about 6. I've gotta cut that down when I hit the Rhino. For some reason the Dullcoate got a bit shinier than normal onthis guy and I can't figure out why. Let me know what you think. TS <Edit: I updated the pictures with ones that hopfully show the true colors better than the original dark ones. TS> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Great work for 6 hours! Diggin' the camo pattern and the footprint is a very cool touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice work! Excellent work on the camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatula Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Outstanding! Dulcote - shake well, reapply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I think all the flat spots tend to make CAV models seem shinier too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orcsoul Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 What's the trick to gettin good camo patterns like that... and stuff? I'm debating on whether to paint my ritterlich in a camo pattern, or something else (still have no idea what :P) BTW which blue (or is it a green?) is that? I'm diggin the color but can't identify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krztoff Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 [...] or something else (still have no idea what :P) Various superhero outfits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Looks like Terran Khaki and the darkest of the Mossy Green triad, can't remember the name off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted January 22, 2008 Author Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice work! Excellent work on the camo. Thanks Sarge; I followed your article. The wandering brush technique works great. It is a very relaxing way to paint. Dulcote - shake well, reapply Yeah, that is my usual approach. You are looking at 4 light coats of Testors Dullcoat. The last coat I shook for 5 minutes. It got a little better, but not as dull as I like. Sarge I agree that it may be that the flat areas shine more. Oh well, at least its protected well. What's the trick to gettin good camo patterns like that... and stuff? I'm debating on whether to paint my ritterlich in a camo pattern, or something else (still have no idea what :P) Read and follow Sarge's article in The Craft: Camo on a CAV. The only difference for me is that I did my midtone as continuous lightening like pattern flowing and branching over the CAV. My dark tone then lines the green so that no green ever touches the tan. BTW which blue (or is it a green?) is that? I'm diggin the color but can't identify it. Looks like Terran Khaki and the darkest of the Mossy Green triad, can't remember the name off the top of my head. Close Sarge, you got the green right anyway. Colors are as follows (all are Reaper MSP): Base colors: Light: 9162 Driftwood Brown Med: 9034 Muddy Green Dark (lines the green): 9160 Woodstain Brown Darklining and Wash: 9136 Walnut Brown Canopy: 9136 Walnut Brown with Linen White highlights muted with a Walnut Brown wash Rearview Camera Lenses: 9707 Grey Blues Triad Soil: Base: 9029 Earth Brown Wash: 9137 Blackened Brown Dry Brush highlight 1: 9162 Driftwood Brown Dry Brush highlight 2: 9191 Sandy Tan Dark Lining in the foot print: 9136 Walnut Brown The pictures of this guy got darker online than they were in Photoshop, thus causing the lining around the green to hide more. I'll try to touch up the lighting in the shots better tonight and see if I can post a better image. Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I really appreciate it. Can't wait until I can take it to my son's Rach force. TS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't forget the "family photo" when you get 'em all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted January 22, 2008 Author Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't forget the "family photo" when you get 'em all done. I already plan on it. Can't wait! By the way, I fixed the photos. They are more true to the mini now and not so dark. TS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 TS, fantastic job on the CAV! I really like the way the camo came out. I would say it is above a regular tabletop level. Man I gotta get off my butt and start putting some of my CAVs together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmaster Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Great work . Love the camo scheme . Keep 'em coming ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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