When I started this model, I was dreading the complexity of it. I found breaking it down to lots of smaller sub assemblies made it easier and a lot of fun to paint. I really happy with the outcome. Read on to find out what I did different, see more angles and I’ll also show you my Nightscythe which used to be a Doomscythe.
As I mentioned above this model is complex with shapes and lines everywhere. I think the above shot shows it the best how I’ve achieved breaking up the areas. The guns really stand out against the red hull because of the contrast. I’ve included a lot of angles below
The major difference between this Annihilation Barge and the previously painted Doomscythe (now a Nightscythe – see below) is how I painted the metal. I painted a base layer of Leadbelcher, then I washed it with Agrax Earthshade. The I strategically dab on Rust Effect from Modelmates, finally I stipple on Runefang Steel. A great way to stipple is take an old large brush that is knackered and then use scissors to cut the bristles down to around 3-4mm in length. You now have a perfect stipple brush. Dab it in your paint and then remove the excess paint on a tissue and then dab it on the model. It’s a great way to add texture to flat areas. I’m really enjoying the contrast between clean airbrush blends and rough textured rusty metallics on these models.
Here is a quick snap of my Nightscythe. It use to be my Doomscythe but I took the main weapon off and replaced it with the portal bitz I had kept. I painted it up when I was painting my Barge’s weapons. I’m looking forward to painting the unit that will transported by it. 5 Deathmarks and a Cryptek. I will be conververting my Crypteks from plastic box sets (Lychguard legs and arms with Deathmark torso and heads)
I’m really getting into this project. Next up an Overlord, but I need to complete Abaddon and my Great Eagles first.
Garfy
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Awesome mate, you're such a fast painter, I'm so jealous 🙂
Wow! This looks amazing. I was wondering if you could tell me how you achieved the osl effects on the mini (particularly the eyes on the one warrior). Keep up the great work!
Hi, sorry for the slow reply. I used my airbrush for the OSL. I used Temple Guard Blue and then white. It's quite quick and effective.
wonderful, i'm astonished!