Blog Joshua's Paint Blog - Back from the dead!

I bought an Iwata Eclipse. I wanted something that came with a needle that could do some detail but still handle some bigger Dinos. I have learned a lot in a sort time, mostly through failures.

The biggest thing for me to learn was how to keep it clean, keeping the nozzle clear, and how to thin my paint. I have a ton of GW paint and they are so expensive that I didn't want to buy a ton of Air paint. It took me awhile to figure out how to thin it properly. I love my airbrush. It's given me a lot of new energy and I was able to lay down a solid base coat in my skinks in like half the time, maybe more.

I did the shields so freaking fast and before I would have to wetblend, layer or two brush blend and it took forever.

 

I moved to an area with an actual gaming store so I have a lot of motivation to build and paint right now because I can actually play again. I'm working on painting my Seraphon up and then also starting a Blades of Khorne army. Hopefully I'll stay committed and I'll share my progress!

 

The Iwata is great. I had a bad purchase with my first compressor and I had to send it back. Luckily i got a full refund.

For GW paints I use almost all water and then a few drops of Flow Improver. I was using just water but I've really enjoyed my results with a little flow improver. I use a stronger flow improver to water ratio for my grey/white paints.

 

I haven't had any issues but I'll keep that in mind. I tend to work with little amounts of paint in the feed. I guess if I was working on a big batch and loaded it up with paint, maybe that would be more an issue.

 

Did a quick test model and I've decided to do a bone colored Khorne army. The Bleeding Skull Tribe. All mortals. The below is just a test model, base color, bronze and a quick tint of AK Interactives Rust Streaks. I put too much blood in the eyes, but you get the idea.

 

Working on a unit of Blood Warriors. They are bright now but I plan on weathering them down.

 

Update on my work. I'm kind of all over the place with my projects but here's a quick update! Another 20xSkink unit and still figuring out a Razordon color scheme.

 

I'm also working on my Bloodwarriors.

 

Looking for advice on how to paint "fleshy" red skin for rippers. I dont want it to be orange but I want it to look organic.

I was think doing some orangish/flesh highlights then glazing some red over it.


Maybe the master @Itepixcauh can help me out but I'm open to all suggestions.

 

So you don't think highlighting red with an organish/fleshy color is stupid? For some reason I feel like someone told me to not highlight red with orangish colors.

 

This is exactly what I needed. I'm excited to finsih the few models on my desk and work on my rippers. Thank you!