Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey all, Just wanted to post the finished Kahn and several other CAVs I've been working on this month. First, though, I thought I'd start with a stroll down recent memory lane. I bought most of my CAVs when they first came out but I couldn't paint them because I had a huge number of figures in the queue and I was, frankly, intimidated by the thought of painting them up "right." This was my first unit painted in 2005. Pretty rough and not well shaded or highlighted. Painted for ReaperCon '06. The style of camo is set, based on one of the Luftwaffe patterns. It's still rough but getting a touch better. Now here's the new gang for '08. I'm pretty happy with the freehand but the rest could still use more work. That and the photo's show more touch ups are still needed. The Kahn and a kit-bash I threw together in '05 'cause I thought it looked cool. I used the Thug main body for a Duelist. I really like that hull style. The Rhino is from the first release. I'd get the newer, larger one but then mine would look "puny" next to it. The ubiquitous group shot. And completely gratuitous back shot. As always, comments, criticism, and weapons fire welcome. I'm hoping to paint the rest of my CAVs before the next Reapercon, but I doubt I'll make it. DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Great job on these--they look very cohesive and your style is definitely improving from 2005. That has got to be one of the most gratuitous shots of mechenbooty I have seen in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Nothing wrong with a simple crisp scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercoutlaw Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Very nice! I love seeing CAV entries going up! I really like the color scheme, unique and could only look good on a CAV or other such beasty piece of Armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabees Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Love that kitbash. Pretty cool looking. I like the overall scheme but I might suggest a few more details. Maybe some metallic pieces or running lights etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidVC04 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Cool. I like the limited use of red. People sometimes overdo the patterns, but not here. Well done, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks for the comments. I put in the rear lights, red and yellow but on that paint scheme it really doesn't show up at all. DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercoutlaw Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 You know, upon closer inspection, I really like the way you paint up your canopies and cockpits. That is a very nice realistic effect. It doesn't look jewelled it actually looks reflective. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks, merc. Actually, I was never sure how to paint the cockpits so I looked through the painted gallery and went from there. Though I just saw that tutorial on jeweled cockpits. Pretty darn cool. Of course, now I can't paint future CAVs with jeweled cockpits as they'd look out of place next to these. Ah well. Now, where'd I put those tanks? DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darzoni Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I really like the color scheme on the mecha. Would you care to share the colors used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks Darzoni The scheme uses way too many RMS paints, which is just about typical for my stuff. The main body is: Creamy Ivory, highlighted to white Yellowed Bone Stained Ivory Tanned Leather The camouflage is: Rust Brown Chestnut Brown Mahogany Brown The guns are: True Silver Tarnished Steel Blackened Steel Black The ground is: Desert Sand Desert Khaki Dune Shadow The cockpit is: White Misty Grey Cloudy Grey Stormy Grey Bright Red and Sunlight Yellow round out the markings. Now if I can only figure out how to eliminate the huge spaces on this post. DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewen Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Those rock! Thanks for sharing. I really like the color selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Dewen. Color selection was actually chosen in part as an homage to a model I painted as a kid. It was one of those anime robots marketed in the '80's under the Robotech name despite having nothing to do with the show whatsoever. DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.