mango
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Post by mango on Jul 12, 2009 21:16:09 GMT 10
I pained a nice 40k army based on Dark Angels (deathwing mostly) but using a nice rich gold with some contrasting reds and blacks and after much deliberation I have decided to paint an epic army of the same style I havent painted any small dudes before so it was a bit of a challenge, plus I have read on many forums that the base really makes or breaks an epic army so I needed something that would contrast well with gold and so I decided to try snow bases. I have never done snow before so its all a bit of an experiment. I decided to try 'Ruined City in Snow' as the base theme and here is my 1st tac unit 40k paintjobs  Epic   Base ready for a rhino. I decided to go for a lamp post and some snow cleared part of the road showing that it has been used  Ultra closeup of squad sgt  |
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Post by Snap on Jul 13, 2009 9:02:14 GMT 10
Very nice mango - to have a 40K army that you can then use in larger games of Epic is something I'd love to have... Especially if you're involved in campaigns. The colour scheme's great & the bases do make them stand out. Kudos on the Rhino base with the street lamp! Looks cool...  Looking forward to seeing more... |
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Post by crusader on Jul 13, 2009 12:14:47 GMT 10
Nice work.. I am preparing to do some eldar on snow bases thanks for the pics gives me some ideas..
Cheers
Neil
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Post by cal001 on Jul 13, 2009 19:23:10 GMT 10
Nice work mate, looking forward to seeing more, great idea for the bases.
Cheers
Aaron
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mango
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Post by mango on Jul 13, 2009 19:24:33 GMT 10
thanks for your kind words guys, the first bases are pretty simple as I needed to get the snow right and base colouring etc but future bases will get a little more creative  |
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Post by frogbear on Jul 13, 2009 21:47:01 GMT 10
snow is not always white
Have you experimented with a very light blue tinge to run in places throughout the snow?
I have never tried snow myself so I would not know...
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Post by mango on Jul 13, 2009 22:06:59 GMT 10
no, I initially tried the snow over scortched brown hoping the dark brown would give it a very wet/frozen earth look but it just looked like rubbish so I started painting the base white with the flock on top. At this stage I dont think I am going to deviate from the 'pure white', I just dont think I have the skills for it. I was going to try a brown mushy look to vehicle tracks but as I am going with more of an urban look I am trying to use the dark grey road base with white wetish brush to 'fake' a mixed slush. This is what i have done with the rhino base. I think without the rhino it looks a little too linear and perfect, but once the rhino is positioned it covers alot of the road section so it masks it somewhat |
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Post by Cthulhu_gump on Jul 14, 2009 18:36:23 GMT 10
Great work dude, just make sure that you dont go with the yellow snow....  |
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Post by frogbear on Jul 14, 2009 20:22:32 GMT 10
Great work dude, just make sure that you dont go with the yellow snow.... *shakes head in bewilderment* |
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Post by mango on Aug 4, 2009 20:53:09 GMT 10
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Post by onyx on Aug 7, 2009 22:51:00 GMT 10
Very cool painting mango.
Nice details with all the doodads (terrain bits) aswell.
Keep em coming mate.
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Post by Snap on Aug 8, 2009 20:20:10 GMT 10
Great work dude, just make sure that you dont go with the yellow snow.... Space Marines don't have that problem Drew - that's just the traitor Legions... ;D  |
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Post by mango on Aug 10, 2009 20:06:54 GMT 10
As the 1st Tactical Detachment searched the city for the enemy the Devastator Detatchment took up positions within a ruined powerstationIt is taking me awhile to paint these as I am taking a fair bit of time on the bases. It is quite enjoyable thinking of a bit of a theme for each of the units whilst still keeping the overall theme in mind  
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