This is the terminator I have been practicing on for a while. I had some badly primed lightning claws and forge world shoulder pads, so I thought I should give it a go. Besides, I am one step closer to having two legal squads when I add him to the Space Hulk set.
With the exception of the arms, I have tried to keep the paint very smooth. Overall, I think it is an interesting technique. It takes hours longer than just dry brushing. The next terminator will have a darker initial wash, so there is greater tonal variety. I still have a bit left to paint on this guy. I need to add his heraldry to his yellow knee pad (probably something blue), as well as the lightening claw wires.
So what you do think about adding battle damage? I was thinking of adding damage to the black lighting claw casings, as well as some parts of his armor. I was thinking of doing this with a dark grey/brown shadow and bolt gun metal. Any thoughts?
I know there are plenty of tutorials on how to take photos of minis. I use natural light when I can, but it is gloomy here in DC, so I flash is the best I've got. I did buy some poster board to try and make a light box following one of the tutorials I found on the B&C, but that can wait till another day. I've got stuff to paint.
Looking very good. I really like your red and the colour combination on the claws.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I never do battle damage because A:unless you can do it well it just looks bad and B: You then generally have to carry the scheme over the whole squad, if not the whole army.
I think he looks good.
ReplyDeleteBattle damage is personal prefernce, but it does add more time to the completed mini.
Looks awesome, gotta love the lightning claws. Your Crux Terminus is a great stone effect, how d'you do it.
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