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| Author: | jay170788 [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Galadhrim swords |
Hey there i was wondering if you guys think it would be okay me glazing my galadhrim swords with guilliman blue glaze. I like the thought of a blue glow to them much like the effect on the films with sting. I know very few elvish swords glow blue when orcs are nearby but i think it will go well with my blue theme but was wondering if you guys thought it a bit too un-tokeiny. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Author: | cereal_theif [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Do it!! I used to do it with my old 40k way back. It can look great.... or tacky but tacky fun |
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| Author: | John Wayne [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Imagining something and seeing it right infront of you is entirely different. I suggest you do a test model on an old model you dont mind experimenting with. |
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| Author: | theavenger001 [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Kinda like this serpent guard? http://paulslotrminis.blogspot.com.au/ I think it would work, but it's up to you. Do a quick test, and see if you like it. It wouldn't take long to repaint one sword if you don't like it. (You could also go for a more subtle approach, I think tidoco (and other awesome painters) mix a tiny bit of colour into their metals to get some variation....) |
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| Author: | jay170788 [ Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
I've done a test model and it is nowhere near as blue as that serpant guard as it is a silver/metal sword just with a blue glaze so it is only a hint of blue... |
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| Author: | Telchar [ Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
The wood elves of the hobbit are mentioned to all have swords glowing blue with hatred for the goblins, so it wouldn't be un-Tolkien at all. Model wise, it seems like a great idea, but to make it seem like glow, you'd need OSL. |
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| Author: | jay170788 [ Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Sorry OSL?? |
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| Author: | theavenger001 [ Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Object source lighting. Painting on the effect that light sources have on their surroundings. Ie: a guy carrying a lantern in the dark. The lantern shines on part of him, and not on others. And even if he has green clothing, it will look yellow from the lantern light. |
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| Author: | jay170788 [ Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Yeah i am with you, just the abbreviation didn't sink in... long day. OSL is a bit above my painting skills so for now i have just glazed them blue so a very faint tint of blue on there... |
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| Author: | Imladris96 [ Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
glazes are to bring out colour, not really for a wash, shades are what you're after, used drakenhof nightshade on my armoured glorfindel armour and sword and looks great. the sword is a dark blue only because of the shade. use the old asurmen blue wash to get a lighter colour. |
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| Author: | jay170788 [ Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
I tried the drakenhof but didn't quite get the look i wanted, perhaps using the drakenhof and then glazing but work better? |
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| Author: | Telchar [ Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Galadhrim swords |
Maybe try mixing a lighter variant? |
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