Boomhowler and Co

[blakeh1]

I prefered a grey skin tone similar to the artwork that has Dannon and Blythe over the studio blue for skin
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/blakeh01/IMG_6634a.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/blakeh01/IMG_6634.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/blakeh01/IMG_6638.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/blakeh01/IMG_6636A.jpg

[pRophaniti1978]

Overall a good job. I particularly like the tartan and the skin tone. I know from experience how hard it is to paint that chequered pattern on to the cloth.

I do think your lack of mold line removal really lets you down for the final appearance though.

[diehard]

I do think your lack of mould line removal really lets you down for the final appearance though.

This was one of the first things I noticed also. I found out a long time ago, when I first started painting, that a mold line that may be barely visible on bare metal stick out like a sore thumb on a painted model. It's really worth the effort to get a couple small files and clean them up prior to painting.

Aside from that though, some really nice work there. I also prefer the gray skin, never was a fan of the blue. And as said, the tartans came out really well. I've had these guys in the box since they were released, maybe some day. Thanks for sharing.

[blakeh1]

Yeah I didn't really notice the mold lineon the one guy's arm until I started painting the armour/ In the pictures it is much more accentuated then in person, but I am tempted to file it down and repaint it

[Ravnak]

Can I suggest that you finish the basing, then post a new photo.

Sand / black circles very much spoils the overall appearance of a model.

Yours look nice, but an unfinished product is harder to judge.


Re: Flash removal:- Scrap across it with a sharp craft knife (fresh blade preffered) at a right angle. You'll soon get a silver line appear to let you know you've taken the flash off, and it will cause much less damage to your paintjob than filing will.