Enormously Fat Man 39 Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Hello all. I paint x-wing minis from time to time and would like to share them here. Hope you like loud colors, since that's what they tend to be. Edited March 28, 2017 by Enormously Fat Man 15 LagJanson, Managarmr, Niinivaara and 12 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velvetelvis 3,287 Posted February 22, 2017 But....How.... I mean....Huh... Like...Where does... Uhm..... ..... Wow. 1 Ailowynn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimmel 791 Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Velvetelvis said: But....How.... I mean....Huh... Like...Where does... Uhm..... ..... Wow. The subject and so on doesn't really "work" for me although usually a fan of purple but even at that I'm with Velvetelvis. Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagJanson 2,835 Posted February 22, 2017 Um... wow? Is this like... brush work? Paint pen? Perhaps photoshop by some expert in photo manipulation and special effects? Seriously... Even the small subtle details are sharp. The circular pattern, that breaks into smaller and smaller bars.... The lines on the character... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Force Majeure 2,466 Posted February 22, 2017 Decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronOx 154 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Even still, it's tough to get a decal to take to a shape like that without tearing. I've torn them on flat surfaces. The city skyline in the canopy is a nice touch too. Like some others have said, it's not what I would do, but it is striking on the overall effect. Edited February 23, 2017 by IronOx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enormously Fat Man 39 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I only just realized that my post finally got approved and has since garnered replies. The character is indeed a decal and there actually were tears despite my careful placement, which led to the accidental but IMO better result of going for a digital breaking effect with Kirby dots. It would be much harder to brush that on. Once varnishes are used, however, it looks painted on anyway. The line of the character goes around the circle, so it keeps the motion throughout and into the circular area. Some of the sponsorships are also decals. The character is a musical icon. The circular pattern is painted and is meant to be a decibel chart/musical chart of sorts with distortion, in keeping with the theme. The central disc is a stylized spinning CD, though some of the movement effects weren't quite concentric so it loses some of its impact. Edited February 23, 2017 by Enormously Fat Man 4 Velvetelvis, Kleeg005, Oberron and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enormously Fat Man 39 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) This is an earlier model I did. The Grand Inquisitor Enjoyed it for what it was as a bit of NMM and wood staining effects practice. The theme was neat but not as fun, but the effects are more painterly. Edited March 28, 2017 by Enormously Fat Man 12 Niinivaara, Force Majeure, You Look Like A Nail and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thespaceinvader 11,818 Posted February 23, 2017 I hadn't noticed the Kirby Dots, those look great on a mini this size at this scale. I need to work out how to do them and see if I can maybe do a Kirby Dots OSL effect or something on a future ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Tough Guy 243 Posted February 23, 2017 I have to admit I quite like the lancer, it has that Neo tokyo, Near Future Anime feel to it, and Hatsune Miku fits in that aestetic perfectly. And the reflected cityscape in the cockpit reinforces the feel, although maybe a bit of a gloss over the windows would make it pop even more. I like the circular pattern, I thought it was a motion blur effect or something but I can see now what you were going for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyCo 224 Posted February 23, 2017 I...think you broke my brain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enormously Fat Man 39 Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, thespaceinvader said: I hadn't noticed the Kirby Dots, those look great on a mini this size at this scale. I need to work out how to do them and see if I can maybe do a Kirby Dots OSL effect or something on a future ship. Mask off an area or cut a hole on some plastic, then dip a toothbrush and flick it. Thicker paint is better to not cause water rings. I wouldn't suggest it for OSL if you're actually using it for lighting, but for any airbrush-like puff pattern, it would look great as magical interruption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thespaceinvader 11,818 Posted February 23, 2017 I'll have to do some experiments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Force Majeure 2,466 Posted February 23, 2017 E. Fat Man, you have a very distinct style. I love it. Please post more. 1 Kleeg005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Harker 2,750 Posted February 25, 2017 Superb ! Might not be to everyone's taste with the bright Colours........But they do look fantastic and DIFFERENT ! would be boring if we all did the same thing, and it is very nice to see another take, using Decals is also a great idea. Well done. All the best, Barry. 1 Kleeg005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Managarmr 1,133 Posted February 26, 2017 I seriously dig the Lancer, fantastic work. It breaks also the stupid silhouette of thsi ship up, excellent. And a cool take on the TAP! (although I doubt a SW Inquisitor would fly that, look more like WH40K ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ailowynn 1,575 Posted February 27, 2017 What...what the **** How are you this good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vitalis 1,007 Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Even if thats a decal: Holy fak. Edited February 27, 2017 by Vitalis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enormously Fat Man 39 Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Decals are fine and good. They can capture the detail needed to replicate a piece of art that's many times larger than the mini. There'd be no way to capture the detail of the ceiling of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica if, say, you wanted to put that on the circular Falcon. There seems to be some weird stigma I've seen associated with them for minis. That's exactly what they're for since you end up with a lot of weird cartoony-looking art because the resolution just isn't there. Or that, given that you can make them look exactly like they're painted on, they save a lot of labor. I only freehand things when I need to. Anyway, I'm making an airbrushed/hand-brushed pinup on a larger ship next, so hopefully it comes out well. I usually only draw that stuff on ~A4 sized sheets. Edited February 27, 2017 by Enormously Fat Man added stuff 3 ianmiddy, Kleeg005 and Maxosaso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Force Majeure 2,466 Posted February 27, 2017 I can't say why there seems to be a stigma against decals within this little painting community. Or at least, that's the impression that I get, but personally, I think they're fine. If I had a printer that could print directly onto my ships I'd use that, if it looked best. Your ships look great, and your painting is great too. What really knocks it up a notch for me is your artistic instincts. Your ships are not just done at a high level, they are unique unto themselves. Keep it up. 1 Kleeg005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mithril2098 477 Posted February 27, 2017 The stigma probably comes from other hobby focused games, where decals can and often are become a poorly done 'cheat' to avoid having to paint more than basic colors on a model. Decal use in such games also thus take on the connotation of the 'newbie' player, trying to do the minimum work and rushing to get a force to the minimum completion level, often giving it a sloppy aspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoneface 3,360 Posted March 6, 2017 That is effing AWESOME! Regardless of hoa it was done. Ok, time to school this cooter. What is/are Kirby dots? I've been around for awhile and never heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimmel 791 Posted March 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, Stoneface said: That is effing AWESOME! Regardless of hoa it was done. Ok, time to school this cooter. What is/are Kirby dots? I've been around for awhile and never heard of it. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_Krackle Basically an artistic technique created by Jack Kirby to represent "sci-fy-ie" energies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoneface 3,360 Posted March 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Frimmel said: See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_Krackle Basically an artistic technique created by Jack Kirby to represent "sci-fy-ie" energies. I'm out of likes for the day but thanks for the reply and link. Proves you're never too old to learn something new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
