~ Shieldmaiden's WIP ~ (Updated 29/10)

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:17 am

The armour looks dull and realistic, a far cry from GW's glossy paint job. I like your a lot more, they look like they've seen more than their fair share of battle! May I ask how you did the armour?

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:18 am

Thanks Hurin!

I'm thinking I might write a painting guide when I paint up my next batch, as it's proving a popular request.

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The scheme calls for very light drybrushing, building up in layers.

* First off, drybrush Chainmail Silver over the armour/shield/mail. Be careful to leave some black definition in the recesses.
* Secondly, drybrush Burnished Gold on top of that. Again, leave recesses.
* Now, mix together 1/2 Bestial Brown and 1/2 Catachan Green. Add water until it starts to thin out (but not too thin!). Wash the armour and shield - I find it's better to put a little too much on, then dry your brush off and spread it out, even painting it into the recesses.
* When the wash has dried, check it. If you think you did it too thin, do another wash.
* When it's dried, mix together 1/2 Chainmail and 1/2 Burnished Gold. Do a very light drybrush over, picking out the raised details and the edges of the armour.

For the Elven Cloak:

*Mix together 1/2 Catachan Green, 1/4 Stonewall Gray, 1/4 Black. Gradually highlight, begining the first highlight with more gray. For the subsequent highlights, add Chainmail Silver. The final highlight should only be very subtle.

UPDATE:

My Elf Command is done, and I've finalised a basing scheme for the rest of the army. I'm not entirely happy with the banner, but it was the best I could do - the photographs have actually highlighted a few problem areas where the lines need smoothed out a little. But still, it came out better than my blueprints!

garmenhord · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:25 am

what do u dislike on the banner? i think it's great. Great work. The cloaks look very good to.

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

I like the dusty grey colored cloak a lot, what GW paints did you use?

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:23 am

garmenhord wrote:

what do u dislike on the banner? i think it's great. Great work. The cloaks look very good to.

I dunno I'm just a perfectionist

Drumstick wrote:

I like the dusty grey colored cloak a lot, what GW paints did you use?

I edited in the colour scheme underneath the one for the armour above. I tried to translate to GW colours (at least old ones) but I use primarily Vallejo paints, aside from Runefang Steel and Burnished Gold.

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

Works well, I'll keep it in mind for when I (eventually) get round to elves.

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:52 am

There is nothing to dislike about that banner!! I can be awful critical of my work as well, and if I produced that I'd well pleased! Well done mate!!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:10 pm

The banner is awesome - nothing to dislike!

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:49 pm

Great work Shieldmaiden
+1 for DMS' comment - superb freehand

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Shieldmaiden wrote:
...it came out better than my blueprints!

you make blueprints??
lol, I just paint something and hope for the best

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:45 pm

SidTheSloth wrote:

Great work Shieldmaiden
+1 for DMS' comment - superb freehand

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Shieldmaiden wrote:
...it came out better than my blueprints!

you make blueprints??
lol, I just paint something and hope for the best

I do for banners! I sketched out a few designs and then painted them on paper first.

John Wayne · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:13 pm

Nice captain and banner :yay:

soon you will have a complete warband of awesome looking elves - cant wait.

Karak Norn Clansman · **Joined:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:01 pm **Posts:** 272

The elves look very good. As always I think they could do with a spot colour, such as a red sash, but that's a matter of taste. You've achieved a solid blue and brilliant metal. That banner is great, as well.

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:15 am

once more i must say that that is EPIC!
i really love that blue, it looks like some deep, clear ocean
lovin' it
keep the updates coming

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:33 pm

Wow thanks for all the kind words you guys! It might sound silly but they definitely go someway to keeping me motivated and painting instead of watching shows or playing Xbox!

I'm going to have a little break from painting for the rest of the week while I source some more hobby supplies so I can finish basing what I've done already... my budget is pretty much spent for now xD

@ Karak Norn - I can see what you mean, but I prefer my Elves more reserved. I think my painting style has moved more toward muted tones anyway.

Well anyway I figured you guys are getting tired of Elves now, so next on my list is Warg Attack Aragorn and Arwen (Ft/Mount 2nd Version).

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:59 pm

UPDATE:

I started painting Arwen today, starting with Asfaloth. Let me tell you, I hate painting white. I tried to follow DMS' advice and use watered down layers, which I had mixed results with, so I mixed it with some highlighting and standard drybrushing. I still need to do his hooves and snout, but the horse is pretty much done!

garmenhord · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:13 pm

it looks nice! white is indeed hard to paint :-)

Erurainon the Trombonist · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:16 pm

Yes, the infamous white! Notoriously difficult to paint, but I think you have done a fantastic job!

It looks great, and you can now look forward to painting the rest of the model. I am certainly looking forward to seeing it painted

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:37 pm

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...I hate painting white.

Indeed. 'tis hard. you seem to have done a very good job of it though

its a very nice model and i really look forward to your progress on it

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:37 pm

I think I'm starting to regret painting the horse before the rider. Looks like I'll have to be extra careful! xD

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:02 pm

She is really looking good so far!

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