Nox's Painting Log

[Hellion Nox]

So I've got a ton of units bought and awaiting to be put together and painted (or re-painted as soon as I get the paint cleaned off). So I'll post my progress on painting my models in here
Hope you'll enjoy. Feel free to comment/give tips as you like!

 

[Hellion Nox]

My unit of 10 Hexwraiths. Though 1 is still awaiting re-painting for I wanted to see if it would look better if I did paint the metal parts but decided not to in the end.

 

[Shadespyre]

Looking good. I painted mine with "real" weapons, and I'm happy with it, but it really is a 50-50 call.

 

[Hellion Nox]

Looking good. I painted mine with "real" weapons, and I'm happy with it, but it really is a 50-50 call.

Comes down to preference indeed

 

[Hutobega]

I was about to go with weapons painted too but IDK they look more ghostly without some people pull off the weapon colors so nicely though.

 

[Farmer7574]

Nice job on those Hexwraiths, the ghostly wraiths always look cooler than the solid skeleton ones, I reckon. Looking forward to seeing your wolves when they're done. I've just picked up a few boxes of Fenrisian wolves to stand in as my dire wolves as I prefer big vicious beasts to the zombie style wolves in our army.

 

[Hellion Nox]

Spirit Hosts are done painting (I'm not yet doing the bases on my models)

 

[Hellion Nox]

Nice job on those Hexwraiths, the ghostly wraiths always look cooler than the solid skeleton ones, I reckon. Looking forward to seeing your wolves when they're done. I've just picked up a few boxes of Fenrisian wolves to stand in as my dire wolves as I prefer big vicious beasts to the zombie style wolves in our army.

Thank you
I'm looking forward to painting them aswell.
Currently still on the assembly. Got about 20 of them to do.

 

[Hellion Nox]

My first Dire Wolve painted

 

[dongilles]

I really like how you painted your ghosts! what colours did you use? do you maybe have a painting guide?

 

[Hellion Nox]

@dongilles Thank you!

1. prime white
2. Nihilahk Oxide wash
3. white scar drybrush

That is all there is to it

 

[dongilles]

I cant seem to find the Nihikilath Oxide wash with google.
Is it a Citadel paint?

 

[Adam_Barrow]

"Nihilahk Oxide." One of those newish GW technical paints.

 

[Hellion Nox]

@Adam_Barrow Thanks for correcting me

 

[Farmer7574]

@Hellion Nox Nice work on that wolf but lets see some basing on your guys

 

[Orlaster]

Oooooh, I might have to try your ethereal method for my own guys. I'm struggling a bit making them look sufficiently light and wispy but yours look absolutely great! And such a simple technique as well!

 

[Hellion Nox]

Oooooh, I might have to try your ethereal method for my own guys. I'm struggling a bit making them look sufficiently light and wispy but yours look absolutely great! And such a simple technique as well!

Thanks alot!
No bigger compliment than being able to inspire others

 

[Hellion Nox]

So I have been working on more wolve models and to mix things up a little I got started on my zombie dragon aswell.
In the meantime, however, I wanted to share with you all my girlfriends very first painted model!

 

[Farmer7574]

@Hellion Nox that wolf looks cartoony but I love cartoony stuff. Im a big fan!

 

[benvoliothefirst]

Yeah man, don't leave all your basing until the end... Makes for a very boring painting session. And you'll want to do some sort of hardcoat or varnish on your figs if you haven't already to protect the paint.

Nice worn all around. It's awesome that you've got your girlfriend involved too.

 

[Farmer7574]

@benvoliothefirst Does the purity seal you use leave any visible trace afterwards? I haven't used mine since I sprayed my LotR ringwraiths a while back and found it left a slightly satin finish on their robs which was a bit disappointing. (it was old citadel matt seal).

 

[Hellion Nox]

@benvoliothefirst that is a great tip. I love it that she wants to get involved in the hobby
And I will, the wraiths and spirit hosts should get a base done by the end of the week!
It just took me a very long time to figure out what base I'd want to give to my models. I'm going with (broken) tiles on the bases with moss and such. I've been thinking of cutting them out of paper and paste them to the bases. Though If you guys have better suggestions, let me know it will be greatly appreciated !

Also, to mix things up from painting wolves I assembled my mounted vampire lord. Better to have him assembled than laying in the box, I figured, so he's at least playable. Here's a picture of the guy.

 

[Farmer7574]

@Hellion Nox That vampire lord is one mean looking guy! Nice work.

 

[benvoliothefirst]

@Hellion Nox That vampire lord is one mean looking guy! Nice work.

Yep, that vampire is badass on wheels. Well, on horse, I guess.

I haven't used the GW purity seal, I heard too many negative reviews. I'm not sure what manufacturers people have found most reliable, but I've used Testors with success in the past. You've gotta watch the humidity level though when you spray. Otherwise they get "ghosted" with a chalky white layer.

 

[Farmer7574]

@benvoliothefirst Damn ok, it sounds like the make-or-break final hurdle... protect your minis forever or balls them up before your eyes.