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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #80 on: October 22, 2017, 09:33:36 AM »
Nice one bud! Those kits look like a lot of fun to build and paint. Gonna be a sick looking force when it's done. Next step, a repusler!
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #81 on: October 22, 2017, 04:21:47 PM »
Thanks guys.  :)

I am looking forward to getting a Repulser.  And maybe the dreadnaught too!

I've also been told to drill my gun barrels.  Think I should?  Of course I should.  But is it ok after painting?  Oh, and I ordered my shoulder pads from shapeways.  They're on their way, and I can't wait to stick them on!

I didn't assemble any more miniatures today but I did do a doodle of a primus marine.  I like doodling.  :)

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #82 on: October 23, 2017, 04:02:14 PM »
Sweet. Love this project Tangi. Yeah I'm all about that Dreadnought. I'm getting one 100% for my DA. Its a must for me. BTW are the old Marine shoulder pads Primaris compatible? I think the newer Chapter upgrade ones are.... Been wondering about that. Don't know anyone personally with Primaris
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #83 on: October 28, 2017, 04:46:03 PM »
Thanks for the support Cav!  :)

Latest update, my 'roaring lions' chapter badges from shapeways arrived!  They look to be primris compatible, but they're clear resin, so I'm not quite sure how to stick them on.  Superglue?  Also, they'll be white, so if anyone has good advice on how to paint white I'd love to hear it.  Oh, and is it better to paint them on the frame and then stick them on, or just stick them straight on and paint them?

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #84 on: October 28, 2017, 05:45:43 PM »
Also, they'll be white, so if anyone has good advice on how to paint white I'd love to hear it.  Oh, and is it better to paint them on the frame and then stick them on, or just stick them straight on and paint them?

Celestra Grey is your best friend here Cap. Use a Celestra grey base for any white bits. You can then just use a couple of thin White Scar layers to build up the white. Leave any areas you want to be shaded with the Celestra Grey and you're pretty much done.

I would tend to stick them on and then paint them, unless to do so would make painting nay element of the model more difficult. I find if I try to paint something and then glue it together, I run the risk of damaging the paint work with either glue or my grubby fingers*


Best of luck with those shoulders Cap, they look great!



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« Reply #85 on: October 28, 2017, 08:39:40 PM »
G'day Cap!
Oh my yes. They will look good. Agree with Looshkin with the grey. Experiment with gluing on the badge with just one model, then painting it. Paint the next one off the pad and then glue. Whichever is more comfortable for you, go for it. Looking forward to seeing the finished project... Pointy ears forever!!

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #86 on: October 29, 2017, 07:45:44 AM »
Thank you very much for the advice guys.  :)

Just one more question, to prime in black on the frame.  Yes or no?

Oh wait, something else.  I’m also working on the purity seals.  I was advised to use screamer pink on the seal for that ‘waxy’ effect.  What else should I be using on this?

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #87 on: October 29, 2017, 11:15:21 AM »
How dirty do you want the white to look? If it's pretty clean then Loosh and Saim Dann have you covered ;)

If you want a more dirty white then I've had success with Pallid Wych Flesh, Nuln Oil wash and then a drybrush re-highlight of Pallid Wych Flesh again ;)
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« Reply #88 on: October 29, 2017, 01:00:32 PM »
G'day Cap!
Nice suggestion, Ynnead
For the purity seal, am assuming you know to wash it first and are only talking about the colours afterward. Have been known to second highlight with the finest of white lines/dots on the top edges. 

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #89 on: November 1, 2017, 05:10:37 AM »
Thank you very much for the advice guys.  :)

Just one more question, to prime in black on the frame.  Yes or no?

Oh wait, something else.  I’m also working on the purity seals.  I was advised to use screamer pink on the seal for that ‘waxy’ effect.  What else should I be using on this?

Depends what colour works for your minis. I think red, purple or pink may work for you well enough.

You can actually a shiny, waxy finish by using enough nun oil/agrax earthshade, or just by using the gloss variants. Just base colour, wash and a fine, subtle edge highlight (only the top of the seal, where it would naturally reflect light...same as metallic armour).

As for the undercoat, I'd go for a white undercoat before going back to it with Celestra Grey. It'll provide a far smoother finish and require fewer coats to achieve a nice effect. White over black is just hard work that you can probably avoid.
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #90 on: November 25, 2017, 02:19:42 PM »
So sorry for the lack of activity guys.  Here’s some more Grundstok Thunderers to make up for it.  And I’m currently working on more skyriggers.  By the time I’m done I’ll have six endrinriggers and six skywardens.  Up up and away!  ;D

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« Reply #91 on: November 25, 2017, 03:10:57 PM »
Niiiiice!
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #92 on: November 28, 2017, 03:45:16 PM »
Thanks Sami-dann!  I do keep good care of my desk for sure.  :)

And look, more Skyriggers!  Half way there with regards to them.  6 more to make!

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« Reply #93 on: November 28, 2017, 04:03:13 PM »
G'day Cap!
The Skyriggers do look nice, mate. They even have armour for their beards? How cool is that? Keen to see some paint on them, cap. Or is that how you keep the paint off the desk? You just don't paint them... Bwahaha! Be well! 

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« Reply #94 on: November 29, 2017, 11:20:33 AM »
Aha! That's where those cool steampunk orbs come from. Tha ks I've been looking for those!
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #95 on: December 2, 2017, 01:48:48 PM »
Oh yes, painting them.  I’ve been apprehensive about starting them.  The Primaris marines are a good starting point but these guys are more...important.  So I’ve got to get them right!  Still thinking of painting the green too.

Latest update, I’ve almost finished making all of my Skyriggers.  Just 3 endrinriggers to go. 

Oh, and in my last game, I practically had it in the bag, only to lose it suddenly on turn 3.  We were playing ‘invasion’, and we each had an objective and if your opponent controlled it at the end of their movement phase they won. 

I was blasting them away, slaughtering chaos lords and knights left right and centre.  But a Tzeentch sorcerer on a manticore survived to cast a spell that utterly destroyed the unit I had guarding my objective.  Then, in flew the demon price to take it and boom, I lost.  I never even got to deploy half my army it was that sudden.  It’s a real kick in the dongliz.  :P

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #96 on: December 3, 2017, 07:27:23 PM »
Bummer about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, but on the positive side your sky-dwarfs should take to washes really, really nicely making painting not as tricky as it could be ;)
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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #97 on: February 5, 2018, 06:40:38 PM »
I’m back!  :D

Please pardon my absence.  It’s been a crazy few months there.  But things have settled down again and I can resume all my projects detailed here!

First up, I’ve assembled all of my skyriggers.  Here’s the force in full, and all held on to their bases by blue-tac:



Endrinrigger Unit One:



Endrinrigger Unit Two:



Endrinrigger Unit Three:



And the Skywardens:



All I have left to assemble is a frigate and 3 Gunhaulers.  Then I can start painting them.  Oh boy!  :-\

On the 40k side of things, painting my Celestial Lions has been hampered by the weather.  You can’t spray paint out in the rain and sleet!  But I’m sure we’ll get one day of sun soon.  ::)

Again, sorry for the lack of activity, and I’ll be back with more updates very soon!

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #98 on: February 5, 2018, 11:52:06 PM »
Niiiiice!
Those sculpts are Micky Mouse, Cap. Keen to see some paint on them. Still the neatest gamers table EVA in the history of gaming. Pity there's not a Golden Demon award for that... Be well, Cap!!

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Re: Captain Calamity's Kharadron Overlords (And Other Things)
« Reply #99 on: February 6, 2018, 03:20:12 PM »
HAHAHA floating dwarves! awesome.

 


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