IamcalledS's work in (slow) process

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Hi, I'm a very, very new newbie, and I've literally only done the starter one given to you in Games Workshop (a plastic man of Gondor, I think?) and almost all of Boromir from, I think, the (Mines of) Moria starter kit. Don't ever plan to game, I just like painting the models

so... yeah. Any feedback would be great

And... I'd just like to say I was introduced to this hobby by KnightyKnight, who is awesome :-D

Morbag_the_Orc · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:32 pm

I think better camera could do the trick. Silhouette is the only thing I see.

Edit: Oh I almost forgot: Welcome, welcome!

Isilduhrr · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:34 pm

Welcome to the hobby!
You really can't see any detail in those pictures.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:43 pm

Welcome to the One-Ring.
Your photography will improve here, along with your painting, and you will probably get the gaming bug from KK and some of the other guys.
It's all good fun.

Erunion · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:46 pm

Greetings, and welcome to the One Ring! Boromir is a nice mini to start on.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:01 pm

A most gracious welcome

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Morbag_the_Orc wrote:

I think better camera could do the trick.

Haha, I didn't realise just how bad the pictures were O.o and thanks for the welcome

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Isilduhrr wrote:

Welcome to the hobby!
You really can't see any detail in those pictures.

Thanks

and, I know O.o

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Dorthonion wrote:

Welcome to the One-Ring.
Your photography will improve here, along with your painting, and you will probably get the gaming bug from KK and some of the other guys.
It's all good fun.

Thanks for the welcome and advice

and... I most probably will xD

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Thanks for the welcomes

and, I hadn't realised just how rubbish the photos were, I apologise O.o I think a better camera is indeed in order. And some working out of how to use this site

haha...

KnightyKnight · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:25 pm

Aaaaaahhhhhh!!! You've joined!!!

I've taken the liberty of uploading your pictures via photobucket, it's by far the best way to post your pictures.

As for Boromir himself, you've made a fantastic start! All the paint is in the right place, which is the most important thing when you're starting out. I can't wait to see you with the completed Fellowship!

And I don't know about you never ever gaming, you seemed to enjoy slaughtering those goblins left right and centre... :lol:

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Morbag_the_Orc · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:02 pm

That's a violin, kind of? Now its much better, keep it coming! Can you take some close-ups, please? They would be good. :yay:

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:55 pm

Well, "S" it seems that you're doing well. Starting off nicely, I really like the Warrior of Minas Tirith there. It looks like you've done his clothing in green, is that the case?

Anyway, as others have said I wouldn't count the game out just yet. It's a great one, and you have a good mentor. Knighty is indeed a top-shelf chap!

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

KnightyKnight- thank you! :-D

you've been really helpful, I really appreciate it

and... well... it was *very* fun slaughtering goblins

heheh....

Morbag_the_Orc- close-ups on my phone camera would be difficult, because it gets incredibly blurry, even more so than it already is, but I can give it a try

Lord Hurin- thank you very much

the Minas Tirith warrior does have green clothing, yes. And, well... I agree

Knighty is a top-shelf chap :-D

Morbag_the_Orc · **Posted:** Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:55 am

Thats ok. Do you play hardanger? Its seems difficult to play. :-)

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Morbag_the_Orc- Nope, I do not

I play the violin, but... I really want to be able to play the hardanger xD I'm sure it's not tooooo difficult :L

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:47 am

Your painting looks smooth from what I can see on the photos.
Are you watering your paints down ? You want a milky consistency. As an example, when I apply a basecoat it takes three coats to create a smooth finish. The important thing is that no detail is obscured by thick paint.
Also have only enough paint on your brush so it virtually dries as your stroke finishes, it does slow down completion but is well worth the effort.
Don't allow paints to pool on the figure, it will completely ruin the look.

IamcalledS · **Joined:** Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:57 pm **Posts:** 17

Gandlaf the Grey- thank you! I haven't been watering paints down, but I have been aware that splooshing too much paint on isn't going to be a good idea- but I might give watering paint down a try, if it's helpful

and thank you very much for the tips and advice

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:25 am

Believe me, it is a must to water down your paints if you want anything like a decent finish to them, plus it makes the paint last longer.

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