Mantis Warrior Space Marine Test model – seeking input – OnTableTop – Home of Beasts of War

Mantis Warrior Space Marine Test model – seeking input

Supported by (Turn Off)

This topic contains 15 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by mage 5 years, 3 months ago.

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 16 total)

1 2 →

Author

Posts
August 16, 2019 at 11:45 pm #1427206

mage
Participant

20596xp

0

Hey guys,

I got good advice here a while back when looking for terrain painting advice. Once more I’m looking to the community die advice

The Mantis Warriors look like this

August 16, 2019 at 11:46 pm #1427207

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

August 16, 2019 at 11:49 pm #1427208

mage
Participant

20596xp

3

Yup I’ve done this arseways. Here’s the work I did today as a test model

So positive c and c, please and thank you.

August 17, 2019 at 10:02 am #1427270

woldenspoons
Participant

3557xp

1

I’m a fan overall. Nice highlighting all over. Rust mud weathering looking great.

I do think the green on your bike test looks a little darker than the power armour on your test marine. Although I prefer your green.

The last point is the dash looks good but I wonder if its worth putting something on the Red screen.

August 17, 2019 at 10:47 am #1427273

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

@woldenspoons

Thanks!

the highlighting on the green and weathering are simply drybrushing

Do you think I should highlight the armour again and what should I put in the dash thing

August 18, 2019 at 9:07 am #1427511

woldenspoons
Participant

3557xp

1

@mage I like it more the more I look at it. In seriousness a very harsh highlight on the sharpest edges to give it that pop would be nice but not necessary.

As for the dash thing just something that breaks it up. Something like a yellow square I imagine. @horati0nosebl0wer is usually a good source of tips.

August 18, 2019 at 10:56 am #1427522

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

I got a new paint yesterday with Conquest Magazine that might work as a good highlight for it so I might do that as my brain uploads this morning. I was late getting to bed…

I might leave it red and add something else to it. The rider’s shoulder pads will be yellow, y’see

August 18, 2019 at 11:38 am #1427551

woldenspoons
Participant

3557xp

1

Going to use my crystal ball. Ogryn Camo?

August 18, 2019 at 11:44 am #1427564

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

That’s creepy dude. I was just about to post this and saw your post

August 18, 2019 at 11:45 am #1427565

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

August 18, 2019 at 11:49 am #1427566

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

Anyway more progress shots. I think he’s done

It’s a little rough with the finish on the green power armour but I picture them as being a little worn and rough mid Badab War after fighting for a prolonged period

August 18, 2019 at 12:20 pm #1427587

rayzryr
Participant

22210xp

0

Yeah mate, it looks good! I’m in agreement with everything @woldenspoons says there. It’s a good colour for the highlighting, the green looks spot on for the Mantis Warriors.
When I looked at the red screen this sprang to mind:

Buuuut, I wouldn’t suggest trying to paint that!

Maybe something like some vertical or horizontal lines. Or even just a “blip” or two? A couple of dots on the screen?

August 23, 2019 at 3:05 pm #1429170

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

@rayzryr I will add a dot or two of yellow but I think I would drive my self insane if I tried to do that.

The bike is finished, three more bikers are on their way and the riders and the accesories have been primed on separate sub assemblies.

August 31, 2019 at 3:06 pm #1431151

mage
Participant

20596xp

1

Here are the fruits of my labours:

Working on the start of my Mantis Warriors here:

Mage’s Mantis Warriors

August 31, 2019 at 9:34 pm #1431198

unclejimmy
Member

9225xp

1

You know I love the bikes, but one tiny thing…the line down the mudguards! Do you not clean them off?
Author

Posts

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 16 total)

1 2 →

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.