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Da Mighty Camel · July 21st, 2008, 14:55

My goal for the weekend was to assemble a 10-women SoB squad and fix their bases. This I completed and I have even done some of the basecoating on the entire squad. Except on one model, which is almost fully painted.

So, pics! Not the best ones, but they'll do. The red are not as flat as it is in the pics, but eh, can't be bothered to take new ones. And the grey on the base does not show uo too well on the pics either.

Squad
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...e/PICT0434.jpg

Sister test model
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...le/SoBtest.jpg

The test model is almost 100% completed, but I need some advice on some of the parts left to do, specificly the black parts (bolter casing, small skull below her neck and the Eccleseriarch-symbol on her loin cloth).

I am unsure how to paint these. I am thinking about painting these parts in steel. So that's one complete steel bolter, the small skull in steel colour and the symbol in steel, except the tiny skull on the symbol which will be in gold. What do you think?

Also, do you think I should keep the face plate in the same brass/gold-ish colour like teh rest of the armour?

Sister Bluebird · July 21st, 2008, 15:50

I like your steel idea, and since it's a test model if it doesn't work out in real life its ok.

residual-selfimage · July 21st, 2008, 15:54

Huhu,

Looks promising sofar but it seems like your golden paint is a little bit too thick, a couple of thin layers would look a lot smoother

The bolter itself I'd keep black, add some highlights and everything and it'll be just fine

Can't wait to see the rest of the Squad

Da Mighty Camel · July 21st, 2008, 15:59

Nah, it is the reflective glaze from my lamp which screws with the look of the armour. Thick, it is not.

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Jon Quixote · July 22nd, 2008, 08:59

I've been painting a shed load of sisters recently, and I think you should keep it simple.

If you've been using steel in other places, continue with the steel. It helps unify the model and it's easier on the painting.

Dwayne · July 22nd, 2008, 09:09

Maybe you could push the highlights a little bit more and/or some deeper darker shading?

-Dwayne

Helbrecht · July 22nd, 2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwayne

Maybe you could push the highlights a little bit more and/or some deeper darker shading?

-Dwayne

The robe would be perfect, blood red highlights combinedwith the new washes. Simple and easy.

Great work so far.

Da Mighty Camel · July 24th, 2008, 23:29

Yeah I know about the robes, but as my deer friend Jon Quixote (yeah, I CAN pronounce that!

) pointed out - I'm keeping it simple. Besides, I like the dark and matt red now since it gives it a bit dark and gothic feel I think.

When I paint my characters you can bet on me putting a lot more time in the highlighting/shading department.

Also, she's finished!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tle/frdig3.jpg

Thanks for the comments.

Sister Bluebird · July 25th, 2008, 01:23

Great scheme!!!!! Is it based off the one in the back of the codex? I've always wanted to do that all-gold one.

Jon Quixote · July 25th, 2008, 08:30

Nice.

A whole Squad like that will look really nice.

I look forward to some group pics.

July 21st, 2008, 14:55	#1 (permalink)
Da Mighty Camel A briliant future awaits Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eskisltuna, Sweden Age: 19 Posts: 5,095 Rep Power: 67	SoB test model + squad WIP My goal for the weekend was to assemble a 10-women SoB squad and fix their bases. This I completed and I have even done some of the basecoating on the entire squad. Except on one model, which is almost fully painted. So, pics! Not the best ones, but they'll do. The red are not as flat as it is in the pics, but eh, can't be bothered to take new ones. And the grey on the base does not show uo too well on the pics either. Squad http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...e/PICT0434.jpg Sister test model http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...le/SoBtest.jpg The test model is almost 100% completed, but I need some advice on some of the parts left to do, specificly the black parts (bolter casing, small skull below her neck and the Eccleseriarch-symbol on her loin cloth). I am unsure how to paint these. I am thinking about painting these parts in steel. So that's one complete steel bolter, the small skull in steel colour and the symbol in steel, except the tiny skull on the symbol which will be in gold. What do you think? Also, do you think I should keep the face plate in the same brass/gold-ish colour like teh rest of the armour? __________________ Fluffmasters Clan - For all your fluffy needs

July 21st, 2008, 15:50	#2 (permalink)
Sister Bluebird Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Age: 17 Posts: 279 Rep Power: 13	I like your steel idea, and since it's a test model if it doesn't work out in real life its ok. __________________ Leave it to GW to have the most important rule be "the rules don't really matter all that much".

July 21st, 2008, 15:54	#3 (permalink)
residual-selfimage El Presidente Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Holland Age: 24 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 15	Huhu, Looks promising sofar but it seems like your golden paint is a little bit too thick, a couple of thin layers would look a lot smoother The bolter itself I'd keep black, add some highlights and everything and it'll be just fine Can't wait to see the rest of the Squad __________________ Slaanesh [ Win : 08 ] - [ Draw : 2 ] - [ Loss : 2 ] Sisters of Battle [ Win : 08] - [ Draw : 4 ] - [ Loss : 5 ]

July 21st, 2008, 15:59	#4 (permalink)
Da Mighty Camel A briliant future awaits Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eskisltuna, Sweden Age: 19 Posts: 5,095 Rep Power: 67	Nah, it is the reflective glaze from my lamp which screws with the look of the armour. Thick, it is not. Thanks for the comments, guys. __________________ Fluffmasters Clan - For all your fluffy needs

July 22nd, 2008, 08:59	#5 (permalink)
Jon Quixote Rhymes with saute. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dis (geddit?!) Age: 26 Posts: 913 Rep Power: 52	I've been painting a shed load of sisters recently, and I think you should keep it simple. If you've been using steel in other places, continue with the steel. It helps unify the model and it's easier on the painting. __________________ Cervantes: In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

July 22nd, 2008, 09:09	#6 (permalink)
Dwayne I killed Alpharius Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 308 Rep Power: 12	Maybe you could push the highlights a little bit more and/or some deeper darker shading? -Dwayne __________________ LO's local 2 headed, 6 fingered banjo player Member of -THE ANZAC CLAN-

July 24th, 2008, 23:29	#8 (permalink)
Da Mighty Camel A briliant future awaits Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eskisltuna, Sweden Age: 19 Posts: 5,095 Rep Power: 67	Yeah I know about the robes, but as my deer friend Jon Quixote (yeah, I CAN pronounce that! ) pointed out - I'm keeping it simple. Besides, I like the dark and matt red now since it gives it a bit dark and gothic feel I think. When I paint my characters you can bet on me putting a lot more time in the highlighting/shading department. Also, she's finished! http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tle/frdig3.jpg Thanks for the comments. __________________ Fluffmasters Clan - For all your fluffy needs

July 25th, 2008, 01:23	#9 (permalink)
Sister Bluebird Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Age: 17 Posts: 279 Rep Power: 13	Great scheme!!!!! Is it based off the one in the back of the codex? I've always wanted to do that all-gold one. __________________ Leave it to GW to have the most important rule be "the rules don't really matter all that much".

July 25th, 2008, 08:30	#10 (permalink)
Jon Quixote Rhymes with saute. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dis (geddit?!) Age: 26 Posts: 913 Rep Power: 52	Nice. A whole Squad like that will look really nice. I look forward to some group pics. __________________ Cervantes: In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

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