Dark Eldar Commission: Venom Challenge Complete

Much like the Incubi of a previous post, I was in such a rush with the Venom Challenge that I forgot to take pictures.  However, I was able to grab a few shots this past Saturday at the Hobby Chest. So, without further adieu I present the final pics.

I do apologize for the bad pictures, I will be sure to get better ones in the future.

Thanks for looking,

Dave

Dark Eldar Commission: Venom Challange

Every once in a while we get the opportuity to work on something top secret... something that is eyes only... something that is pre-order.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen this the one and only Dark Eldar Venom, on sprue, and at my work bench.

Dark Eldar Venom- click for larger image

 I figured I would celebrate the occasion with a bit of a challenge.

The Chalange: Assemble and paint 1 Dark Eldar Venom in 24 hours.

I started off by assembling the vehicle.  Thankfully, things went off without a hitch. I was not so lucky with priming.  I would have to give a word of advice to all other hobbyists out there; Make sure your humidity is LOW.  I had typically waited for a less humid day to prime, but as this was a challenge, why not challenge everything? 

Hull

Owen was nice enough to help me strip and re- prime the crew. 

I then preceded to pull the "all nighter."  As a veteran of the procrastination school of thought I have spent an excessive number nights staying up to get my schoolwork done. Take it from someone who has been there, don't pull all nighters.  It will wreck your body and will test the limits of patience of those around you, in this case, Owen.

While the methods are not so great, the results speak for themselves. 

I painted from around 9 pm to 4 am to get the hull (and a few other things) done. I suppose I am now a member of the not so exclusive all-knight organization.

Regrettably I have no further pictures as I was a bit caught up with the challenge.  However, I will be adding some finished pictures Wednesday.

Stay tuned and thanks for looking!!

Dave

40 Ork Challange- Day Two

Sorry this post is coming a day late, I got caught up painting Dark Eldar.

While the challenge is to paint 40 Orks by this Friday the 13th.  Ominous no?

*Note* it is important to give credit where credit is due. All of the nice quality pictures on this blog were taken by Owen.  I am all fingers and thumbs when it comes to cameras. If you have any questions about photography, be sure to shoot us an email and I will pass it along to Owen.

I would have to say that Owen has been the brains behind this operation. From working out the scheme to assisting with the actual painting.  There has been nothing but support.  I wish everyone out there could have as awesome of a partner is crime painting. 

In light of the DE commission, Owen was nice enough to help me whip up some test models. 

Compare our two figures

Owen

Dave

As you can see from this guy, my highlighting got a little out of control. Be sure that if you mix white in as your highlight color, that you do not go over 1:1. Owen, on the left used an appropriate amount of white to highlight the figure.  The result is top notch skin in comparison to my Better Homes & Gardens Ork.

While none of these are finished or based, they do show the general idea of the paint scheme.

What is better than Boyz?  MORE BOYZ!!!!!

I would have to strongly recommend Sandwyrm's Color Theory article over on The Back 40k.  This is an awesome collection of articles that really explain how colors work together on the model.  I would highly recommend giving it a read.

C&C appriciated,

Thanks for looking,

Dave

Happy Trails

40 Ork Challange- Day One

40 Ork Challenge- Day 1

Lucien Mazan- first 2 time Tour de France winner

Like any athlete training for a sports meet or a scholar crafting an argument, it is important for anyone attempting to make gains or development to push themselves past their comfort level.  In my opinion, a hobby is no different. 

To get better, it is necessary to push oneself.  I am a relatively slow painter so I wanted to take on a challenge that would push me to paint faster, while maintaining quality.  This is that challenge.

The Challenge:  This one week challenge is to paint 40 Assault on Black Reach Orks in one week.  The deadline is midnight on Friday the 13^th.

Today I primed all of the Orks using Valspar Primer.  Note* not all 40 Orks are in the picture, some have been used for test schemes. 

The Boyz in all their glory

Tomorrow I plan on washing all of them with Codex Grey and completing all base colors. Check back every day to see how this progresses!!!

Thanks for looking,

Dave