Monday, August 17, 2015

DKoK Death Rider WIP

I don't paint that many horses. So when it came time to start the 30 Death Riders needed for my NOVA Narrative army, I was at a loss. So, here is my first DKOK horse.  At the moment, I am using the following recipe.

Horse body

  • Base Vallejo Flat Earth 70983
  • Middle Vallejo Green Brown 70879
  • Highlight Vallejo Iraqi Sand 70819

Controlled wash of either

  • Secret Weapon Miniatures Flesh Wash OR
  • Secret Weapon Miniatures Dark Sepia 

Plenty of details are not finished on this model, I just wanted to block in enough color in order to see how the horse would look.  The washes obliterated a lot of shading, but on the flip side, made the details stand out really nicely. Dark Sepia is my favorite of the two variations at the moment, but I figured I needed to have some slight variety in skin tones.


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    1. I think your color palette is rubbing off on me. :)

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  2. Very nice. Now do an appaloosa.

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    1. LOL. I had to look that up. After painting cows that look like panda's helene forbade me from adding spots.

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  3. It's really coming along John .. looking forward to see them at Nova this year 8) I picked up some Kreig awhile back and I still haven't tried to paint the horse yet haha..

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    1. Each model is just as intimidating as the previous! I waited for years to start my Krieg. I really hope you paint yours up so we can get the IG ball rolling online again. IG used to be huge.

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    2. Yeah I know .. I was having a hell of a time even figuring out what color to even go with! .. After Nova this year I really want to mix it up. I need to take a break from my Eldar for a little bit at least haha..

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    3. You have been Eldar focussed, but you've made a beautiful army. It is very distinctive. Anything tickling your fancy right now?

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    4. Thanks 8) Yeah I wanted to up my Armies game painting wise so refreshed for this years Nova. I really want to finish up my Blood Angels, a Imperial Knight I've had sitting and the Death Corps.. I usually end up getting side tracked though.

      You entering some stuff in the painting comp this year?

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  4. I really like it, the contrast on the horse is great

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  5. Not sure whether you're going for a horse or a mutant-riding-beast here.

    If going for a horse, one thing that helps make them stand out is by giving them "socks." Adds visual interest. Can be easily done with an airbrush.

    If you're going for a mutant, I'd say make him pale and fleshy.

    Another thing I would say is that for me, and I'm slightly color-blind so take with a grain of salt, but for me, the horse and the base aren't different enough.

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    1. I will look at adding socks. I think that is a good recommendation. The flesh washed horse (as in the photo) is closer in color to the base than the dark sepia washed horse, which appears a bit more grey. The bases are all made, so they are what I have at the moment. One option would be for me to clean off a bit of the weathering powder. That will let the grey of the cement show through a bit more.

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    2. Yeah, really my opinion on color and contrast really shouldn't be taken seriously. I'm regretting the comment. I'm color-blind, as I mentioned and I come up with some seriously hideous color schemes...luckily my wife is very good with color...

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    3. I think you made a good point. They would look better on different bases. You are one of the best painters I know, despite color blindness! I think your stuff is great. definitely going to give socks a try as well.

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    4. Wow, thats a big compliment, thanks John!

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  6. Wow the bridle on this model is just epic!

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  7. Another word I had to look up! The headgear is an armored gas mask.

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    1. Its crazy sweet. Really excited to see this army up close!

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  8. You could plasticard a martingale on most of the Death Rider sculpts. That could add to the impact...

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  9. Beautifully done, man! That's looking fantastic!

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  10. Though I know it's just a WIP ... it already starting to look great!

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