I think this is the first fully painted squad I have ever completed... Although I don't think I like the solid black bases... I might go back over them with an dark, earthy color.
I like how you have a mix of static plastics and dynamic metal models in the unit. It gives it a varied look that is pleasing to the eye. I love that deep red on the sergeant's demi-toga. The red and black are strong accents for your main color. (what color is that anyway?) Keep it up!
For the color I started out with a base of graveyard earth, then progressively added bleached bone to each successive drybrush layer. The last drybrush was just bleached bone.
I love how it looks, but I'm wishing I had chosen a less time consuming method of painting my grunts lol...
I know what you mean. It's funny how there's this negotiation between a model looking good and taking too long to paint.
It seems like there's a hint of green in the graveyard earth. I may have to pick up that color, I'm a fan of low chroma colors like vallejo's grey-green and light green-blue.
I love the main colour scheme. I would consider washing and brightening up the arm pads though...
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keep the bases black IMO
ReplyDeletegives the models a very clean look, and means they can fit into any table
colour scheme is also great, well done :)
are these the guys you want my bloodthirster to rip through!
ReplyDeleteI like how you have a mix of static plastics and dynamic metal models in the unit. It gives it a varied look that is pleasing to the eye. I love that deep red on the sergeant's demi-toga. The red and black are strong accents for your main color. (what color is that anyway?) Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteFor the color I started out with a base of graveyard earth, then progressively added bleached bone to each successive drybrush layer. The last drybrush was just bleached bone.
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks, but I'm wishing I had chosen a less time consuming method of painting my grunts lol...
I know what you mean. It's funny how there's this negotiation between a model looking good and taking too long to paint.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like there's a hint of green in the graveyard earth. I may have to pick up that color, I'm a fan of low chroma colors like vallejo's grey-green and light green-blue.