Painters of Terra...UNITE!!! - 40K Terra

hairyyahoo · 10-30-2007

Friends, Terrans, Painters...lend me your brushes!

I, along with the esteemed mart007, have conceived of a dream. A dream of such scope and ambition it'll make your head spin. A dream to rival the painting guide section of the mighty CoolMiniOrNot!!!

Crazy, you say? Without a doubt! Ambitious? Yep! Impossible? NEVER!!!

Now that we have our own painting tutorial forum i am asking, nay pleading, for your help filling it with handy hints and tips. It doesn’t matter what it is, whether it's self-evident beginners stuff or super-advanced techniques that'll test the abilities of even the most accomplished artists among us, if you got it we want it!. None shall be turned away, no matter what. The only proviso is to make it accessible to everyone. Make it idiot proof! The more detailed the explanation and the clearer the pics, the better.

What we're looking for here is painting advice from us, to us. Just posting a link to another forum isn't enough. Put your own stamp on it and it'll have a home here. Also, if you have an alternative method for doing something that's already been covered feel free to add to that thread so we end up with a variety of different methods of doing the same thing, in the same place (makes for less searching

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"But Hairy, nobody wants to see how I go about painting my models!"
Wrong, I do! Get it documented, get it posted. Someone's bound to find it usefull.

"I don't use the same paints as the rest of the forum, i can't help"
No excuse, many of us use different brands of paint. Just list the colours you use in your brand and the nearest equivalent in citadel colour if pos.

I'll personally +rep every tutorial, and every how-to addition (complete with pics) to a existing tutorial.

so next time you sit down to do some painting be sure you have the camera handy!

p.s use this thread to list the topic you want to cover so that we don't all do the same thing.

i'll be covering glowing eyes and a bit of object/source lighting (gregor, feel free to chime in on either of these).

happy painting.

Mart007 · 10-30-2007

Good speech!!!

For this to work and to make it better than CMoN, we need tips from painters at all levels. I find when I look at CMoN, they are showing you how to paint to demon standard. Well guess what, few of us are demon standard and will neither fully get to that standard from either the want, time or skill.

Instead of just focusing on advanced level painting we need good clean tips that can help everyone paint an army to an above average level at reasonable speed.

-Everyone- Show us what your doing, any little thing at whatever level can spark an idea or inspire the whole of Terra!!!

-sits down and ponders how the hell I'm gonna get through all these minis-

forgot 2 add - I'm doing eye pieces and gems next.

Krom is working on a metal how to.

wolfpack · 10-30-2007

Well as I have the rune priest to do...I can cover basic SW armor and Glowing effects for runes and weapons...not to mention that snowy effect I get on the bases...

God_Grinder · 10-30-2007

well im gonna have a bunch of necrons here soon so ill do a piece on washing and highlighting for that ohh so ancheint look.

hairyyahoo · 10-31-2007

thanks guys, can't wait to se your input

wolfie, the glowing runes sound very cool, but between you me and gregor we could wind up with a lot of "glowing whatever" tutes. how d'ya feel about posting them all in a thread entitled "different OSL effects"? i dunno, maybe they'd be better as seperate threads?
what do the rest of you think?

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

I think in the same thread. So when someone searches for glowing lighting effect they find them in one place. We must make sure threads are well titled though. Maybe when a thread has wound up for after week we should delete questions and compound them into one post under the tut so it doesent look confusing when someone is looking through a thread of glowing effects? They can see the tuts instantly and easily with a Q+A at the bottom. If they have a question at anytime post it up and we compact it in the Q+A post under the specific stepxstep.

[edit]
I sent this to Hairy, but I think it may be better to share to see what everyone thinks:

I think we should keep any crit out of this topic so as we build it up people arn't scared that when they post one up they are gonna get 10 people saying well I think you should do it like this and keep it very much "this is how I do it". If some one has a differing way then they can post there own tut up. That way we can create a positive spin on someone doing something.

If people want to have stuff to be crit or advice they can post it up on W.I.P. for that kind of thing. We basically just want this to be a library of tips.

Ion Raptor · 10-31-2007

I'll do battle damage and hard to paint colors (red,yellow,white)

Gregor Xenos · 10-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairyyahoo

thanks guys, can't wait to se your input

wolfie, the glowing runes sound very cool, but between you me and gregor we could wind up with a lot of "glowing whatever" tutes. how d'ya feel about posting them all in a thread entitled "different OSL effects"? i dunno, maybe they'd be better as seperate threads?
what do the rest of you think?

dont think it needs a seperate thread, just specify in title OSL... that should be enough.

Night Shadow · 10-31-2007

I have something....don't buy or use GW paint brushes.

Gregor Xenos · 10-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaplain_Shadow

I have something....don't buy or use GW paint brushes.

lol, most of us allready know and practice the mantra "Games Workshop minis, not supplies."

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

@Chaplain_Shadow, a tut is required on brushes and paints!! cmon lets get this show on the road!!

(though I dont use GW brushes, I do use their paint and have never had any bother, but if there is a better alternative lets hear about it).

Lord Commander Erus · 10-31-2007

Perhaps rather than lumping them together, we just make a master thread for OSL, that allows no comments (closed) with links to the different authors methods and a short description? It's what I do for my fluff usually

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

Could work also, but it may be handy to have Q+A at the bottom it is a bit more instant and may make it less hassle for people.

hairyyahoo · 10-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Commander Erus

Perhaps rather than lumping them together, we just make a master thread for OSL, that allows no comments (closed) with links to the different authors methods and a short description? It's what I do for my fluff usually

erus: this is an interesting idea...something like a sticky index thread with links for all topics rather than just osl. this'll be hand to remember for when we have pages full of tutes. thanks dude.

ion raptor: battle damage on what? power armour? vehicles? or something that can be applied to any/everything? the colours thing will be handy, thanks.

chaplin_shadow: if you know a bit about brushes then something on brush selection would be cool if you fancy it.

Templar Mikeel · 10-31-2007

I might be able to do something on highlighting black armor.

hairyyahoo · 10-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Templar Mikeel

I might be able to do something on highlighting black armor.

cool, we'll take whatever you got

if you can include a few different methods and compare them it'd be even better!

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

This is great. I also have planned - sealing minis, and making, and painting rocks, cheaply and very realistic!

SteveBerenyi · 10-31-2007

uh mart, gravel???

Lord Commander Erus · 10-31-2007

I don't know much on actual painting, but i've done a lot of research into alternate paint brands. Could easily do an article there, possibly with a cross-reference of color compatibility from brand to brand?

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

lol, no, even more realistic than real rocks!

the magic of polystyrene, polyfilla and emulsion.

you will see!

SteveBerenyi · 10-31-2007

more realistic than real rocks...........

Dragoon King · 10-31-2007

Brilliant ideal, Hairy. I myself can use all the painting tips I can get. I haven't painted a model for a decade or so. I used to paint warplanes alot when I was younger, but I haven't even begun painting my Black Legion. To tell you the truth, I'm a bit intimated by it. I truly look forward to all the tips, because alot of the members are truly talented painters. I especially hold Cag in high regard, his Carnifex is one of the sweetest models I've seen. I would particualrly love to see DC post some hints on painting LATD, cause I'm gonna build some soon. I'm throwing rep your way for just coming up with this brilliant (or mad, not sure which yet) ideal, my hairy friend!

Mart007 · 10-31-2007

I feel hurt by your lack of faith Steve!

SteveBerenyi · 10-31-2007

You shouldn't mart, i have faith that your rocks will be realistic. i am just irritated by a horde of snotlings that have invaded my workspace today.

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Good speech!!! For this to work and to make it better than CMoN, we need tips from painters at all levels. I find when I look at CMoN, they are showing you how to paint to demon standard. Well guess what, few of us are demon standard and will neither fully get to that standard from either the want, time or skill. Instead of just focusing on advanced level painting we need good clean tips that can help everyone paint an army to an above average level at reasonable speed. -Everyone- Show us what your doing, any little thing at whatever level can spark an idea or inspire the whole of Terra!!! -sits down and ponders how the hell I'm gonna get through all these minis- forgot 2 add - I'm doing eye pieces and gems next. Krom is working on a metal how to. Last edited by Mart007; 10-30-2007 at 02:40 PM.

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God_Grinder Adeptus Arbrites Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: socal Posts: 315 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	well im gonna have a bunch of necrons here soon so ill do a piece on washing and highlighting for that ohh so ancheint look. __________________ Let the galaxy be illuminated, As it burns!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I think in the same thread. So when someone searches for glowing lighting effect they find them in one place. We must make sure threads are well titled though. Maybe when a thread has wound up for after week we should delete questions and compound them into one post under the tut so it doesent look confusing when someone is looking through a thread of glowing effects? They can see the tuts instantly and easily with a Q+A at the bottom. If they have a question at anytime post it up and we compact it in the Q+A post under the specific stepxstep. [edit] I sent this to Hairy, but I think it may be better to share to see what everyone thinks: I think we should keep any crit out of this topic so as we build it up people arn't scared that when they post one up they are gonna get 10 people saying well I think you should do it like this and keep it very much "this is how I do it". If some one has a differing way then they can post there own tut up. That way we can create a positive spin on someone doing something. If people want to have stuff to be crit or advice they can post it up on W.I.P. for that kind of thing. We basically just want this to be a library of tips. Last edited by Mart007; 10-31-2007 at 03:48 AM.

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Ion Raptor Beef Potato Wheelman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 744 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 101 Times in 41 Posts Blog Entries: 4	I'll do battle damage and hard to paint colors (red,yellow,white) __________________ "Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment" - Librarian Isador Akios of the Blood Raven's 3rd Company "All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him." - Sun Tzu, the Art of War

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Night Shadow ex Chaplain Shadow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 82 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	I have something....don't buy or use GW paint brushes.

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	@Chaplain_Shadow, a tut is required on brushes and paints!! cmon lets get this show on the road!! (though I dont use GW brushes, I do use their paint and have never had any bother, but if there is a better alternative lets hear about it). Last edited by Mart007; 10-31-2007 at 06:39 AM.

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Lord Commander Erus Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,324 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 172 Thanked 316 Times in 217 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Perhaps rather than lumping them together, we just make a master thread for OSL, that allows no comments (closed) with links to the different authors methods and a short description? It's what I do for my fluff usually

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Could work also, but it may be handy to have Q+A at the bottom it is a bit more instant and may make it less hassle for people.

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Templar Mikeel Major Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,785 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 218 Thanked 156 Times in 97 Posts	I might be able to do something on highlighting black armor. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Don't To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. the Killer! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	This is great. I also have planned - sealing minis, and making, and painting rocks, cheaply and very realistic!

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SteveBerenyi I Have A Fish In My Pants Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Butte, Montana Posts: 2,601 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 207 Thanked 246 Times in 158 Posts Blog Entries: 5	uh mart, gravel??? __________________ WIN/DRAW/LOSS On The Battlefield 4 / 1 / 4 VOTE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 22 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PLEASE VOTE!!!

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Lord Commander Erus Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,324 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 172 Thanked 316 Times in 217 Posts Blog Entries: 3	I don't know much on actual painting, but i've done a lot of research into alternate paint brands. Could easily do an article there, possibly with a cross-reference of color compatibility from brand to brand?

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	lol, no, even more realistic than real rocks! the magic of polystyrene, polyfilla and emulsion. you will see!

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SteveBerenyi I Have A Fish In My Pants Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Butte, Montana Posts: 2,601 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 207 Thanked 246 Times in 158 Posts Blog Entries: 5	more realistic than real rocks........... __________________ WIN/DRAW/LOSS On The Battlefield 4 / 1 / 4 VOTE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 22 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PLEASE VOTE!!!

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Dragoon King Arch Heretic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cawood, KY Posts: 2,586 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 69 Thanked 77 Times in 60 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Brilliant ideal, Hairy. I myself can use all the painting tips I can get. I haven't painted a model for a decade or so. I used to paint warplanes alot when I was younger, but I haven't even begun painting my Black Legion. To tell you the truth, I'm a bit intimated by it. I truly look forward to all the tips, because alot of the members are truly talented painters. I especially hold Cag in high regard, his Carnifex is one of the sweetest models I've seen. I would particualrly love to see DC post some hints on painting LATD, cause I'm gonna build some soon. I'm throwing rep your way for just coming up with this brilliant (or mad, not sure which yet) ideal, my hairy friend! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. “Nothing you can lose by dying is half so precious as the readiness to die, which is a man’s charter of nobility.” George Santayana.

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Mart007 Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,025 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 105 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I feel hurt by your lack of faith Steve!

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SteveBerenyi I Have A Fish In My Pants Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Butte, Montana Posts: 2,601 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 207 Thanked 246 Times in 158 Posts Blog Entries: 5	You shouldn't mart, i have faith that your rocks will be realistic. i am just irritated by a horde of snotlings that have invaded my workspace today. __________________ WIN/DRAW/LOSS On The Battlefield 4 / 1 / 4 VOTE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 22 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ends April 24 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PLEASE VOTE!!!