Wednesday, 28 October 2009

167 Trying Freehand Details

Well hello!

I've almost finished my next batch of Guardsmen (3Pl, 2Section - with a meltagunner generously donated by Col. Corbane) and because (a) I'm starting to run low on transfers and (b) I have to cut out tiny, fiddly digits to make the regimental number, I decided to try it free hand.
After a slightly shaky start, I'm actually quite pleased with the majority of them:
Yes that's right - the two with proper bases are actual transfers. Sorry for the quality of the light - I didn't want to wait 'til tomorrow.

I'll also be doing the aquilas on the right shoulders, as that worked out well with the last squad:
Thanks for your support in my painting exploits so far, gang: it's always really appreciated!

- Drax.
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12 comments:

  1. Col. Corbane28 October 2009 at 22:18

    Very nice mate, working with white as well deserves much kudos.

    I've got plenty of those transfer sheets if you need them, although looking at your work, I doubt you will.

    Good luck with the aquillas.

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  2. John Lambshead28 October 2009 at 22:46

    I have never been any good at freehand. To do as good a job as yours takes artistic skill.
    john

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  3. Meatball29 October 2009 at 02:13

    They look great, keep up the excellent work!

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  4. harreh29 October 2009 at 07:25

    Impressive freehand mate, like corbane said, it's not easy to work with white, but they came out excellent! Hope your hand stays steady for the aquilas!

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  5. Marshal Argos29 October 2009 at 07:27

    That's some damn fine looking freehand there. I've always thought numbers were the hardest and it appears you nailed. Great job.

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  6. Gamers World29 October 2009 at 08:44

    Awesome looking free hand. I've been trying to improve mine but that is just great!!! Oh yea. Thanks for commenting on my blog ;) My friend really did appreciate that tutorial!

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  7. Itkovian29 October 2009 at 09:22

    Very nice! I've always preferred freehand over transfers anyway - if they're not applied properly, it just looks like your models have stickers on them. Between that and trying to get one on a space marine shoulderpad without it crumpling, I just gave up on the idea...

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  8. Admiral Drax29 October 2009 at 10:13

    Thanks, All,

    and Itkovian, you're right. Marines (being the newbies' army of choice) really ought to be the esiest, but I had tremendous trouble when I had a Black Templars army: I had to cut in on the diagonal of each cross and overlap the branches of it.

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  9. Itkovian29 October 2009 at 10:31

    Hehe, yeah, I just waited for them to come out with (properly sized) moulded shoulderpads... Than got looked at weirdly when I put them on both sides instead of having the upgrade pack stretch to 20 men...

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  10. Space Hulk Enthusiast29 October 2009 at 11:38

    They look prefectly fine to me. Keep at it and next thing you know, you'll be freehanding complete banners for them.

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  11. Simon29 October 2009 at 13:46

    I found numbers to be a great way to start freehanding. They're pretty simple shapes and most people have a ton of practice making them with pens and pencils anyway.

    I actually didn't realize two of them were transfers on my first look, so good work there!

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  12. Cawshis Clay29 October 2009 at 21:46

    Awesome. Congrats on taking the freehand plunge! Vant wait to see what you paint up next.

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