2013 Project 1 - Protectorate of Menoth

[havok100]

Hey Folks,

Bit of a pre-amble sorting my thoughts. When I start collecting armies for other game systems, I lay out a specific list that I want to play and build to that list. However, for whatever reason I haven't been able to focus myself like that for Privateer Press games. For example. my Legion force has swelled into an eclectic collection of mini's that I slap together into a coherent force. I like to be more organized than this, so I am going to start off the new year with faction specific projects for two 50 point army lists. Here`s the lists! Follow along for the fun! (and I know I am getting a head start on the first project :P)

List 1
eFeora white done
Judicator complete
Reckoner white done
Hierophant
Vessel of Judgement complete
Daughters of the Flame
Temple Flame Guard + UA (min in the list, but will paint max)
Choir (min in the list, will paint max) complete
1 Mechanik complete
1 Vassal complete
3 Wracks
Covenant

List 2
Kreoss3 (Tier 4) complete
Fire of Salvation white done
Crusader complete
5 Vengers complete
5 Vengers
10 Errants with UA complete
Gravus white done
Min Choir complete
1 Vassal complete
1 Vassal Mechanik complete

Extra
1 Vanquisher complete
1 Vassal of Menoth complete
1 Vassal Mechanik complete

[havok100]

Here's Judicator's legs done. I've gona back to brighten / contrast the gold more since this photo. I'll end up weathering it with powders once the torso is done.

Other forums have commented on the white - there are 3 colours there: Cryx Bane Highlight, Menoth White base and Menoth White Highlight. I'll need to take another shot with a bit less light.

[SotonShades]

That looks stunning. I love the purple blend, and it works as a great contrast with the gold. The subtle shading on the white works brilliantly as well. Would you mind doing a step-by-step on it? It is rare that I have seen such subtle white blending work so well

[havok100]

Here she is in all of her glory.

Learning points from this:
1. 2 brush blending is an awesome alternative to airbrush gradients. I need to try this out more.
2. I have troubles using the aforementioned technique with metallics. Either I need to practice more, or stick to airbrushed metallics.
3. I really prefer using oil washes and pigments for shading than washes.
4. I don't use drybrushing often and found that using this technique on the gold trim made gold flakes stick to the rest of the mini.

This is the second colossal that I've painted and I love the quality that Privateer Press is putting out in these kits. I am looking forward to doing my own Hyperion, Archangels and Mammoth in future 2013 projects.

[havok100]

So, between being sick for a week and the Christmas, my productivity had plummeted.

This morning I was able to get most of Kreoss3's horse done. Theres a few smaller details that I'll get to once the rider is complete (eyes, menofixes on the barding, maybe one more gold highlight). Once this dude is finished, I am going to hammer out a Crusader then start work on the Vessel of Judgement.

[Joshh]

Stunning work. Could you provide a quick demo on how you got the beautiful shading on that white? I'm finally getting around to my summer Menoth purchase and I'm looking for a similar effect.

[havok100]

Wow, I have neglected this thread! Very sorry. Here's a whole bunch of stuff that I've done:

A pair of Vassals

[havok100]

One Unit of Vengers:

[havok100]

An extra Vanquisher:

[havok100]

Full Errants and UA