Longbottom Leaf wrote:
The Empire banner-bearer looks great! As for the design on the banner, it all depeneds. Have you thought of what province of the Empire you're army is from? If so, then you can look up heraldry for that province and then paint on a design free-hand. Nice to see you start work on those, I really like the look of the Empire range.
As for the templars, seeing up close I'd say the cloth needs some work. The blending isn't quite as good as you're capable of. Maybe a few glazes would smooth things out? Still great work though Josh, just not quite to the quality of some of your other work like that Space Marine with the red cloak you painted. Keep the updates coming.
Thanks for the comment Josh
I'm not really sure what province yet, though right now it looks a little like Talabheim...though I'm not sure I like their banner design...
I'll add a few glazes...they aren't that bad IRL, they're actually quite striking from a short distance IMO. I took them down to the FLGS (the one an hour or so away) and got a lot of ooos and aahs. But they do need some work. I'll definitely be making the shadows lighter, and add a couple more layers of highlights.
I'd love to be able to paint an army to the same standard as that Space Marine, but the cloak alone took me 3+ hours (pic doesn't show the subtle changes in color) I'll be painting the HQ units to at least that standard, though. Will probably start the Techmarine after I finish these Sword Brethren.
Also, everyone, expect some updates on my second army *takes out tower shield, ducks behind it*
Beastmen.
Dunno why, but I love the models...everyone and their uncle seems to think their only use is target practice or being melted down for bottle caps...but I really like the miniatures.