The first step I did in painting them was to give the figures a heavy drybrushing with Ceramcoat "Metallic Pewter". I then drybrushed their fur garments; using Americana "Asphaltum" followed by Americana "Mississippi Mud" for the orc with one sword, and GW "Codex Grey" followed by GW "Fortress Grey", and GW "Shadow Grey" followed by Duncan "Slate Blue" for the bottom and top respectively on the orc with two swords. I knew there would be a little overlap of the fur colors onto the chainmail since drybrushing isn't precise, but I did the best I could to keep the colors separate, knowing I would go back later and neaten the edges with a fine brush.
Next I painted their skin with Aleene's "Deep Khaki". I then did all he belts, wraps, pouches,and straps with plain black . On the orc with the two swords I did his wrist pieces and his sword hilt with the "Asphaltum."
I then painted the weapons with the "Metallic Pewter", and used the this color with a fine brush to also clean up the spots on the edges of the chainmail that got the fur paint on them.
I painted their teeth with Americana "Buttermilk". And the horn on the back of the two sword orc with GW "Kommando Khaki".
After all this had dried, I gave both figures a wash with GW "Devlan Mud" wash. When the wash had dried, I added highlights to their skin using the original "Deep Khaki" mixed with a little Aleene's "Dusty Khaki. I then painted the eyes with Americana "Buttermilk", going back and adding a black pupil in each eye. I also went back and highlighted their teeth with this color. I also added a little GW "Codex Grey" highlighting on the belts, pouches, etc. Finally, I added some GW "Chainmail" highlights to the Orcs' swords, armor and chainmail.
After everything had dried overnight, I gave the figures a coat of Ceramcoat "Matte Varnish" and, when dry, flocked their bases. Another overnight dry, and I sprayed them with Testor's Dull Coat".All in all, I'm pleased with how these orcs are turning out. It should be an impressive sight when I eventually gather the horde together.
Figures 37 and 38: Complete.
Great paintwork, looking fierce!
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DeleteTurned out well; I like these figs, nice and chunky.
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Thanks! Yes, I like the sculpts as well.
DeleteReally nice! As a noob painter, Im trying to learn as much as I can. Your wash looks great. Every time I use a wash, even if I thin it with water, it ruins the paint job I just spent hours doing...basically makes it look like the guy literally just crawled out of mud. I must be doing something wrong.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comment on the figures. I'm not sure why your washes don't work. Maybe it's the brand your using? Or perhaps your applying too much? Have you tried going back and repainting highlights over the wash like I do?
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DeleteIve used the Reaper washes. I dont dilute or mix them with anything, maybe that's part of the issue. like I said: total noob. Already stripped 2 "sort of decent" figs (using Simple Green) because the washes I applied ruined them.
Yes, not diluting them could certianly be your problem. Try adding some water next time. It's always better to add a couple lighter coats, then one that's too heavy.
DeleteTry Army Painter Quickshade Inks. Mostly you'll want Strong Tone (brown), but sometimes Dark Tone (black) is good, for armor. You can get a set of seven for under $16 OLGS.
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