Inspired by a recent @eonsofbattle video I printed and painted 8 heads to practice face painting. Hoping to improve and refine my technique.
~~~~~
I've not leapt forwards by doing this. But I am at a point where I'm now comfortable and consistent with faces.
~~~~~
I also have tried new things. Varied colours and order of operation. Tried oils. Even used a wash as a basecoat. Without the fear that comes from ruining the rest of the mini's paint job it was easy to paint bravely.
~~~~~
I even dusted off my basic CAD skills to create a simple jig incorporating these heads to fit on a painting handle.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #3dprinted #digitalkitbash #brushwieldersunion #3dkitbash #3dprinted #digitalfabrication #sketchup3d #blendernoob
The Grim Churchill by @printinggrim with my kitbashed Matilda Russ.
~~~~~
This pair will still need a third to round out the squadron. Do I create a second Matilda Russ or go for something else entirely?
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiaturets #imperialguard #astramilitarum #imperiumofman #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #fauxtorianguard #praetorianguard40k #cadianshocktroops #warhammercommunity #sharethehobbylove #brushwieldersunion #inq28#marchofarmies #3dkitbash #vignette28
Another photo of the Venerated and Siege Pattern Dreadcrushers by @steelhexminiatures
~~~~~
Can't get enough of this duo!
~~~~~
For anyone interested. This photo is all practical effects.
~~~~~
A textured display board. A crudely printed A4 backdrop. The rest of clever framing and cropping.
~~~~~
#warhammer #wh40k #paintingminis #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting #minipainting #citadelminiatures #tabletopgames
#tabletopwargaming #tabletopminiatures #warhammercommunity #grimdark #homebrewchapter #dreadnought #ironcladdreadnought #spacemarines #adeptusastartes #marchofarmies #squidage #warhammercommunity #vignette28
My Matilda Russ. The first of my Fauxtorian army's tanks. This is still by far my biggest eBay upcycle. It was also the first time I'd printed bits to upgrade an existing kit.
~~~~~
The turret came from a Madtilda Tank by @freshmeatdk on Thingaverse.
~~~~~
The inset Sigilates sponsons by @seanbaker408 on Cults3D remind me of the Malcador. Giving the tank a more streamlined look without compromise on the firepower
~~~~~
I'm still proud of this result. The final look is striking. Unique, yet somehow familiar
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiaturets #imperialguard #astramilitarum #imperiumofman #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #fauxtorianguard #praetorianguard40k #cadianshocktroops #imperialarmour #lemanruss #warhammercommunity #sharethehobbylove #brushwieldersunion #inq28#marchofarmies #3dkitbash #vignette28
Venerated and a Siege Pattern Dreadcrushers by @steelhexminiatures Fantastic printable stand in models.
~~~~~
They bring my Throne Forsaken Legion to just shy of 1500 points and needing a second HQ choice to accompany the Primaris Lieutenant.
~~~~~
So the real question is Primaris Captain or Chaplain?
~~~~~
#warhammer #wh40k #paintingminis #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting #minipainting #citadelminiatures #tabletopgames
#tabletopwargaming #tabletopminiatures #warhammercommunity #grimdark #homebrewchapter #dreadnought #ironcladdreadnought #spacemarines #adeptusastartes #marchofarmies #squidage #warhammercommunity
A Vostroyan First Born. Sort of…
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #vostroyan #vostroyanfirstborn #vostroyans #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #3dprinted #brushwieldersunion
This is the Venerated Pattern Dreadcrusher by @steelhexminiatures
~~~~~
Another whirlwind project. After the previous Dreadcrusher I felt excited to build and paint this one.
~~~~~
There were so many options I could have printed. Heads, halos, candles, alternate weapons. But I wanted the two to work as a pair.
~~~~~
I also tried a new technique from Night Shift on YouTube. Creating realistic armour damage and spalling. I love how it turned out.
~~~~~
#warhammer #wh40k #paintingminis #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting #minipainting #citadelminiatures #tabletopgames
#tabletopwargaming #tabletopminiatures #warhammercommunity #grimdark #homebrewchapter #dreadnought #ironcladdreadnought #spacemarines #adeptusastartes #marchofarmies #squidage #warhammercommunity
Earlier this week I felt the need to paint a classic Gretchen. I want to say this model is the one from the second edition box? He seems very familiar.
~~~~~
Painted in what is rapidly becoming my pallete of choice. Vallejo Gory Red, Yellow Ochre, Black, Pale Sand, Leather Brown, Prussian Blue, and Military Green.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #greenskins #ork #greenskinz #grot #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer40k #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #3dprinted #brushwieldersunion
This bizarre creation was inspired by a recent @eonsofbattle video about practicing painting faces.
~~~~~
So I modelled and prototyped this widget with ten heads that clips into a hobby holder.
~~~~~
I also made a second version with sockets for blutak. So you can use it for a variety of bits. This print partially failed due to inadequate supports (my fault). But the concept seems solid.
~~~~~
I'm going to play with the size and peg configuration to find what works best.
~~~~~
What do you think? My previous method was using a cork and pinned parts I could stick into it. Or a bit of wood with double-sided tape. But it seems a shame to not make use of an ergonomic hobby handle.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #3dprinted #digitalkitbash #brushwieldersunion #3dkitbash #3dprinted #digitalfabrication #sketchup3d #blendernoob
The Grim Churchill by @printinggrim with the magnetic sponsons in place and in an AVRE Demolisher configuration.
~~~~~
It's cellular, modular, interactive-odular!
~~~~~
Swipe to see this model in detail. ⬅️
~~~~~
The magnets that hold the sponsons in place are tucked away behind the outside face of the hull to be completely concealed. The surrounding bosses fit neatly into recesses on the reverse of the sponsons to keep them square.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiaturets #imperialguard #astramilitarum #imperiumofman #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #fauxtorianguard #praetorianguard40k #cadianshocktroops #warhammercommunity #sharethehobbylove #brushwieldersunion #inq28#marchofarmies #3dkitbash
The Grim Churchill by @printinggrim with battle canon
~~~~~
Swipe to see this model in detail. ⬅️
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiaturets #imperialguard #astramilitarum #imperiumofman #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #fauxtorianguard #praetorianguard40k #cadianshocktroops #warhammercommunity #sharethehobbylove #brushwieldersunion #inq28#marchofarmies #3dkitbash
The Grim Churchill by @printinggrim in a standard AVRE Demolisher configuration.
~~~~~
Swipe to see this model in detail. ⬅️
~~~~~
Entirely printed. Fully modular. Completely magnetised. Expect more photos with sponsons and battle canon.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiaturets #imperialguard #astramilitarum #imperiumofman #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #fauxtorianguard #praetorianguard40k #cadianshocktroops #warhammercommunity #sharethehobbylove #brushwieldersunion #inq28#marchofarmies #3dkitbash
I'm in the middle of a few projects. So here's another piece of iconic guard artwork from an old codex. Some more Cadians.
~~~~~
I've been going through the old codexes looking for ideas and inspiration for future projects.
~~~~~
Sometimes to come up with something new, you need to look back at what's been done before. To find opportunities to reimagine.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k#oldhammer #paintingwarhammer #cadianshocktroops #cadiastands #warhammerartwork #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylov #inq28
"Try Double" Cragg by @davik_designs
~~~~~
I've wanted to do Tanith style guard with this designer's "Celtic Guardian" modular infantry set for a while. So decided to jump straight in with this ready made character.
~~~~~
His resemblance to "Try Again" Bragg from the Gaunts Ghosts novels is rather uncanny 🤣
~~~~~
#tanith #gauntsghosts #firstandonly #tanithfirstandonly
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
#remembercadia
#cadiastands
#cadian #cadiangua.rd #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #inq28 #blanchitsu #brushwieldersunion
7 days. 7 Cadians. A week of experimentation, learning, and iteration.
~~~~~
Limited paints. Oil and enamel washes. Mixing my own fleshtones. Blanchitsu style. Vorn palette.
~~~~~
It's been just what I needed to find more motivation to paint and confidence to experiment again.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
#remembercadia
#cadiastands
#cadian #cadianguard #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #inq28 #blanchitsu #brushwieldersunion #warhammercommunity #chaos #traitorguard #traitorguardsmen
Time for another #modelworkspace showcase. Time to feel envy and the sudden urge to upgrade your own space again
~~~~~
I have a soft spot for a repurposed bureau. That was my first real hobby space as a kid.
~~~~~
Congrats to the following for featuring:
@nowmuseumnowyoudont
@mrbeige77_miniatures
@hobby_night
@trident.and.true.hobbies @succs2beyou_
@mcminipainter
@gundamlb
@paintsanddeploy
@gbscalemodels
~~~~~
#modelworkspace #modelbuilder #modelmaking #modelpainting #scalemodels #scalemodeling #sharethehobbylove #showusyourworkspace #miniatures #minipainting
Sunday's Cadian #7 is not technically a Cadian. But I was bored with basic bitch Cadians.
~~~~~
So I plucked this Cadian based kitbash from the primed pile because it spoke to me.
~~~~~
Same for the colour scheme, borrowed from an old codex.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
#remembercadia
#cadiastands
#cadian #cadianguard #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #inq28 #blanchitsu #brushwieldersunion #warhammercommunity #chaos #traitorguard #traitorguardsmen
This Fauxtorian Platoon Commander was inspired by a browse through an old guard codex on Thursday. Swipe to see the original ⬅️
~~~~~
Designed and assembled in Blender the same day.
~~~~~
Printed Friday.
~~~~~
Painted Saturday.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #praetorianguard40k #fauxtorianguard #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #headswap #3dprinted #digitalkitbash #marchofarmies #brushwieldersunion
Friday's Cadian #5.
A Cadian a day keeps the heresy at bay.
~~~~~
Another limited Vorn palette blanchitsu scheme.
~~~~~
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #oldhammer #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
#remembercadia
#cadiastands
#cadian #cadianguard #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #inq28 #blanchitsu #brushwieldersunion #warhammercommunity #chaos #traitorguard #traitorguardsmen
The second section of the Einherjar kill team. This light infantry unit is built for assault and are good at it. That's why they've all seen too much.
~~~~~
Headed up by Tempestor Vensk another veteran prone to fits of rage. He carries scars inside and out.
~~~~~
Kuzentsev may look like a thuggish brute. He may be utterly terrifying as he wades into the fray bellowing and swinging his maul. But the squad's combat specialist is not violent by nature. He's driven by a desire to please and protect his squamates.
~~~~~
Scion Morazev is your typical bland and dutiful stormtrooper. Steady. Dependable. Expendable. Forgettable.
~~~~~
Special Weapons Guardsman Volko has an axe to grind. He might enjoy killing a little too much… His love of his blade can make even some of the hardliners a little squeamish.
~~~~~
Comrade Vorne is an ex-ganger who's swallowed the Imperial doctrine hook like and sinker. She takes great delight in purging heretics and xenos alike. Gleefully watching them burn or dismembering them with the attached chainsword.
~~~~~
Special Weapons Gunner Petravich is an expert with his plasma gun. Knowing how to push it just far enough to deliver maximum damage, without being consumed in an expanding ball of plasma himself. Or so he claims…
~~~~~
#paintheeyesfirst
#miniaturepainting
#minipainting
#paintingminis
#paintingminiatures #brushpainting #citadelminiatures #imperialguard #astramilitarum #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer #vallhallans #einherjar #cadianshocktroops #sharethehobbylove #kitbash #inq28 #3dprinted #digitalkitbash #brushwieldersunion #3dkitbash