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Ratman_tf · 24 May 2005, 03:14

Used a scanner, so sorry if they're a bit dark. Hopefully I'll get some good pics taken soon.

Crisis Suit commander.

Fire Warrior.

And a Drone.

SynapsyS · 24 May 2005, 05:12

The FW and drone look really good, but the crisis looks a bit flat, despite being painted in the same way. Try a simple highlight on the raised edges, and these models will look much better. However, the fact that the colour is nice and clean and flat makes them perfect for tabletop gaming.

Have you thought about a contrast colour other than blue? Just for small sections here and there. Some colours that would look good with this are white and yellow. You could use red, but i find blue and red models to look a bit weird, but thats just my preference. Judging from the pictures, have a look at the Ultramarines colour schemes for some ideas, as your blue seems to be failry similar (if not the same).

Syn.

soloplumber · 24 May 2005, 05:43

looks like you used several blues but i think that the models are to light they some contrasting darker color, not a lot but some.

midnitexpress · 24 May 2005, 15:07

i like the all blue look. everyone throws in some contrasting colours these days, nice to see something different. good job

Mael · 24 May 2005, 17:11

I agree with midnight...

The all blue look works, even without a contrasting color...I would, however, suggest that you vary the value of the blues you do have...they're a little too close in terms of scale...make one a bit lighter, or darker than the other, so the figures don't 'grey' out on you...maker sense?

-M

RedMagnus · 24 May 2005, 17:24

I like blue, but you need just a leetle more variacion...

ShasEl_Tael · 24 May 2005, 23:34

That is some smooth painting, Maybe break up the blue with a white panel here and there ?

Ratman_tf · 25 May 2005, 03:36

Thanks all!

Yeah, I'm kind of grinding through these guys to get them ready for play, so I'm taking some deliberate shortcuts.
And that is Ultramarines blue, SynapsyS, good call. I've got a few FW that have white lines like the details on the Crisis Suit's right leg, and a bit of decal work that isn't very apparent in the scans.

Death-Merchant · 25 May 2005, 19:42

its a good theme i like it a lot never really done before

[glow=blue,2,300] IT LOOKS ICEY!!![/glow]

24 May 2005, 03:14	#1 (permalink)
Ratman_tf Kroot Shaper Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 45	Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. Used a scanner, so sorry if they're a bit dark. Hopefully I'll get some good pics taken soon. Crisis Suit commander. Fire Warrior. And a Drone.

24 May 2005, 05:12	#2 (permalink)
SynapsyS Shas'Saal Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 170	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. The FW and drone look really good, but the crisis looks a bit flat, despite being painted in the same way. Try a simple highlight on the raised edges, and these models will look much better. However, the fact that the colour is nice and clean and flat makes them perfect for tabletop gaming. Have you thought about a contrast colour other than blue? Just for small sections here and there. Some colours that would look good with this are white and yellow. You could use red, but i find blue and red models to look a bit weird, but thats just my preference. Judging from the pictures, have a look at the Ultramarines colour schemes for some ideas, as your blue seems to be failry similar (if not the same). Syn. __________________ Favourite Bands: Ayreon, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Blind Guardian, Spock's Beard, Rhapsody, Sonata Arctica, Porcupine Tree, Phish.

24 May 2005, 05:43	#3 (permalink)
soloplumber Shas'Vre Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: cortez colorado Posts: 1,010	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. looks like you used several blues but i think that the models are to light they some contrasting darker color, not a lot but some. __________________ i like tacos and burritos baby, dont forget the hot sauce cholo! Now made with real chicken, pork, and beef! http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?soloplumber trust me you'll love magnus come home!

24 May 2005, 15:07	#4 (permalink)
midnitexpress Shas'Saal Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 153	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. i like the all blue look. everyone throws in some contrasting colours these days, nice to see something different. good job

24 May 2005, 17:11	#5 (permalink)
Mael Shas'Ui Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 759	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. I agree with midnight... The all blue look works, even without a contrasting color...I would, however, suggest that you vary the value of the blues you do have...they're a little too close in terms of scale...make one a bit lighter, or darker than the other, so the figures don't 'grey' out on you...maker sense? -M

24 May 2005, 17:24	#6 (permalink)
RedMagnus Shas'El Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Moonkeep Posts: 3,446	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. I like blue, but you need just a leetle more variacion... __________________ Yeah, I play WoW. So sue me.

24 May 2005, 23:34	#7 (permalink)
ShasEl_Tael Shas'Ui Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 680	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. That is some smooth painting, Maybe break up the blue with a white panel here and there ? __________________

25 May 2005, 03:36	#8 (permalink)
Ratman_tf Kroot Shaper Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 45	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. Thanks all! Yeah, I'm kind of grinding through these guys to get them ready for play, so I'm taking some deliberate shortcuts. And that is Ultramarines blue, SynapsyS, good call. I've got a few FW that have white lines like the details on the Crisis Suit's right leg, and a bit of decal work that isn't very apparent in the scans.

25 May 2005, 19:42	#9 (permalink)
Death-Merchant Shas'El Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,234	Re: Crisis Suit, Fire Warrior and a Drone. its a good theme i like it a lot never really done before [glow=blue,2,300] IT LOOKS ICEY!!![/glow]

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