Menoth Templar Cinerator WIP

[mennie]

This is my WIP for my first fantasy miniature and my first PP.

I am using VA MC and GC. P3 Paints are on the way.

I choose to paint in different color scheme for cloth. This color is suitable for templar leader.

1. After grey primer done. I am using Gunze 1200 spray can.



2. I am try to wash and paint in the first color scheme, White cloth. The base coat done.



3. After that I change my mind, I change the cloth to Blue. I am create my own wash and finished the paint. But It not look excited to me.



4. The final color, Purple and blue. This is done.



For the 4 hours for cloth, I know everything which cannot learn anywhere. I read and see the video alot before doing this work and try to follow the instruction. But it not work for all situation and persons. So I try to change the method which is best for me and I already found it to shading and blend.

So for the beginner, Do not read and look alot, Try one and you will know many thing.

I will update this thread when have more WIP.

[mennie]

PS. Hooray! 2 mates come to my door!

[@ndreas]

... I think the blue cloth was not that bad for your first try!
I especially liked the highlighting and shading, although it was not that smooth like the purple after that.

As Legion player I am curious how you will paint Thagrosh.

I'd second your advice for novice painters to just try and learn by doing so

[mennie]

Thank you. I think doing is the best way to learn how to paint. Today I will try to paint magenta as top highlight.

[mennie]

The light in restroom is good to take the photo :P

[PG_kakita]

Hey mennie, good stuff! Where are you from? I'd also want to say that your painting is really good. I'm assuming you've done this before? Any idea how you're gonna continue the cinerator?

[mennie]

Hey mennie, good stuff! Where are you from? I'd also want to say that your painting is really good. I'm assuming you've done this before? Any idea how you're gonna continue the cinerator?

Hi, I am from Thailand.

I am painting the military figure before but not too much. This is my first fantasy miniature but in related to modeling field, I have 5-6 experience on it (Gunpla, Resin figure).

For Menoth, I have some of units and warcaster/solo in my stock. Will be continue to work with them more.

For cinerators, I just change the leader cloak color. The remain soldiers I will painting in original scheme but not the hue of original color.

PS. I don't know what is pts? I see people paint the model and get points. How can I get it?

[@ndreas]

... with better lighting one can see the smooth trnasitions of that dark purple cloth much better!

I think you refer to an ongoing paint "competion" on our forums, where you "promise" to paint a minimum of miniatures every month - it is used to motivate people to paint more often.

The points you "earn" are equal to the points the model would cost by building it into an army list to play.
The goal is to paint at least 5 points a month worth in miniatures.

See here for further reference:
Paint for Points

[mennie]

Progress for today, I have not alot of time after my work so I need more relax with sleeping than painting on working days.

While I am waiting P3 menoth white paints, I am using VA MC "Buff" to base coat of armor. This is over 7-8 thinned coat to get the smoothiest result.

[mennie]

Progress for now. The details of this model is alot.

[mennie]

Just adding gold and cleanup some details

[Nossie]

Looks awesome! I was lame and made their robe white, this looks a million times better... can't wait to see pictures of it finished!

[volt_ron]

You paint so cleanly, can't wait to see them finished!

[PG_gdaybloke]

Looking beautiful, Mennie

[mennie]

Thank you. Sorry for crappy photo because I take from my iPhone with bad light condition. If I finished, I will take it to my studio tent.

[mennie]

My new light setup for painting. I found the blue bulb is the best and look most natural light. Sorry if it seem too dark because I meter and focus at the bulb.

[mennie]

More progress, still correct some contrast. Pure white is so hard to do.

[mennie]

More progress

[@ndreas]

... great blending on the sword blade!

[mennie]

Slowly progress on the stormy days. Gems with pupil eyes were painted.

[mennie]

I am learning to shade the white. I think other color is much easier.

[mennie]

Liquid Gold Experiment.

[mennie]

More progress. Finished to shield's cross.

[@ndreas]

... I am eager to see how all comes together.

Impressed so far!

[mennie]

Painting done. Waiting for basing.

[@ndreas]

... that freehand on the shild-trapping looks nice (although it's barely visible from that angle).

[PG_Darkblood]

your paint job is so good it hurts my pride

[mennie]

Thank you for you comments. I will improve more and share my works continuously. I have fun to be friend here.

Basing is done now. I will get it to the photo booth and take some good photos with my DSLR.

Thank you again.