Topic: Shadow Wolves (SW) - Pic Heavy

[muffinman331]

So I broke down and decided to start a Space Wolf army. I wanted to post pictures online to get some comments and constructive criticism. I'm not an awesome painter, but I feel that these models are a decent tabletop standard that I can feel proud of on the game table.

This is the first time I have posted an army online, so I'm curious to see what more experienced painters have to say about my models. I'll continue to post new pictures on this thread as I build units out, partly just to keep myself motivated to paint my models and get them up.

the first unit I have is a unit of Grey Hunters. here are a few shots of the unit:








And one shot from the back:


Here is a grey hunter with power sword. The eyes look a little odd in this picture. The bug eyes are a bit less noticeable in real life, but the picture kind of blows them up. Any tips on painting eyes?


And finally, a close-up of the meltagunner



Edit: the pictures don't seem to be showing up correctly. they look fine when I hit "preview" but they don't show up in the final post. here is the link to the photobucket site where I ahve them: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/muffinman331/warhammer/

[Swamp Rat]

I tend to paint the eyes a single colour, it's a little more subtle, but generally comes off quite well.

[augustmanifesto]

i would suggest simplifying the scheme a bit: stick to maybe one gray color for the armor and give it a wash to bring out the details a bit more.

I'm also not really feeling the ice blue added on, if you really want a second color on the armor I would go with something else, perhaps gold?

but keep us posted!

[muffinman331]

thanks for the comments. I kind of like having the two-colored armor though. it gives them a little more flavor with the black and grey instead of just grey marines. I might try something else on the ice blue parts, but I like the contrast. If I change it I would probably look for some other color that gives a good contrast to the black and grey.

here is the next model completed, a wolf guad pack leader for the squad, with a PF and combi melta:

[muffinman331]

And the newest addition to my army: a drop pod for my grey hunters!

[Two Hawks]

I think the blue does make it stand out well. 
It's your army so paint it as you please. The drop pod looks really good with the blue.
 Man I guess i'll have to post some of my SW pics soon.
Keep up the good work.

[Macharius]

Very nice drop pod. Keep up the good work.
Maybe drop a bit of sand on the bases, all you need is a beach and a bottle of white glue.