Back to Basics #27 Freehand

Nick speaking,

In this series of videos for beginners, I go back to basics and run over all that I have learnt about this wonderful hobby of ours. In this episode we look at how to paint Freehand!

Previous Posts:
Back to Basics #1 The Sprue
Back to Basics #2 Mould Lines
Back to Basics #3 Glue
Back to Basics #4 Pinning
Back to Basics #5 Green Stuff
Back to Basics #6 Magnetising
Back to Basics #7 Bases
Back to Basics #8 Converting
Back to Basics #9 The Build
Back to Basics #10 Paint Scheme
Back to Basics #11 Priming

Back to Basics #12 Paint
Back to Basics #13 Brushes

Back to Basics #14 Base Coating
Back to Basics #15 Washes
Back to Basics #16 Dry Brushing
Back to Basics #17 Edge Highlighting
Back to Basics #18 Layering
Back to Basics #19 Feathering
Back to Basics #20 Wet Blending
Back to Basics #21 Glazing
Back to Basics #22 Metalics
Back to Basics #23 Power Weapons
Back to Basics #24 (was just an Aprils fool joke video)
Back to Basics #25 Fine Detail
Back to Basics #26 Decals

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Eldar Warp Spiders (part 4) Lets find out what all the fus is about!

Nick speaking,

Well, here we are, the Warp Spiders are nearly complete, with just the bases to go. From the last post, I highlighted the rest of the gold, painted the gems, and did the white and guns to match the rest of my army. Of course, I couldn't resist having a go at some freehand...

I was inspired with the freehand design by the awesome jetbike that 33claydog did for me a while ago, taking elements from his design. I think this is the most advanced freehand I have done to date, and I have to say, I am really happy with it...

As always, painting the bases should finish them off nicely. Showcase pictures of them finished coming soon...

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The Webways are Opening! #16 Painting the Army (Week 3)

Nick speaking,

Time for another update on my Challenge of painting my Entire Dark Eldar army in a month. Week three was the one that was going to bring the army to life, as it was the week I planned on doing the freehand and introducing another colour. I want to paint a bone colour on all the weapons and spikes, as I think this will compliment the scheme nicely. Having been inspired by the Kazon Order from Star Trek Voyager for this army, I went on the search for some Kazon symbols for the freehand work...

This was about all I could find, but it looked pretty cool to me, and a bit different to the usual Dark Eldar symbols people use. I started the free hand with a few light coats of Jokero Orange, and then went in with a couple of layers of Troll Slayer Orange and an Orange Wash. Overall I am very happy with the results and when coupled with my bone colour of Ushabti Bone with a Flesh Wash, the army is looking almost done!

Week four and the final week of the challenge will see me do the bases and add some extra detail to the army. Very happy how everything is looking, but still a good few hours left to go before it's finally finished!

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The year of the Wolf (14)

Nick speaking,

More work done on my third unit of 13th Company Grey Hunters. That's the pink and free hand on the shoulder pads done. Now to highlight the grey...

  

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The Year of the Wolf (8) Showcase

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Here is my second finished unit of 13th company Grey Hunters. I had a lot of fun painting these guys up. This army is taking longer than I thought it would with all the free hand and glazing, but as I am trying to paint them to the highest standard I can, I think it's worth all the hard work...

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