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The best theory I've heard is that it's an "updated" rules set including the Expansion stuff with the new armies. They probably would sell way more starter sets if they would have different army starters anyway...

Putting rust pigment through an airbrush didn't get get the result I wanted. Just an even coat that only dulled the piece. But I have another plan. Anyway, I tested using graphite for metal effects. I picked up Graphite Powder at the hardware store, check the lubricant section: I also picked up a really soft pencil: I ordered up one of these as well: And the results: The pencil is really good for picking up a sharp edge, the powder is pretty good when rubbed on with a Q-Tip. I found that it can polished a bit after application. The sharpie is really bright, I used it like a highlight on the handle. Combined with washes and a bit of rust it doesn't look bad. I think it would look best to show wear on handles and such.

I picked up a tube tube of graphite in the lube section for $2, and a soft pencil. I'll play with these for effect and post the results.

First Tip: I should know better on this one. When using an iphone for pics, Place something neutral grey to focus on in your image. This will get you the right tonality. Second Tip: I've been thinning everything I'm putting in the airbrush 50/50 with Airbrush thinner. That's my starting point. I'm using Vallejo Air for paints and Vallejo Washes, with Vallejo Thinner. It's easier to add more thinner if need be. I'm using no oil based products due to the stiky toxic factor. I'm not removed enough from the rest of the house. I know the effects can be cool but that's just not an option. Plus I'm lazy and don't want to deal with the cleanup. Right. I picked up some Vallejo Oiled Earth wash to crud up the piece. I sprayed it on a relatively even coat. I then ran straight thinner through the brush and "chased" the wash around to force it off the centers and high spots. I let gravity help me here. I like the crudness now. I'll highlight then add a rusty wash. Crossed fingers that works.

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I'm fully assuming to lose every game. I'm not there to win, but to play with my toys and meet new people and help out and wallow in this silly man dolly hobby. I don't see that as a tournament, it's an event. I have to assume that everyone attending understands this. That said public shaming goes a long way to punish abhorrent behavior.

I think they'd by viable as "heavy infantry". I was contemplating using that kind of list as Household Troops paired with Knights. or Squat Proxies

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What's a guard army? Is there such a thing?

No pressure regulator on compressor? As far as cheap look at TCP global on Amazon. I spent about $40, but it's definatly a learning brush. I'll need to upgrade after a while. Try lubing the needle. I picked up some Redgab Needle Juice by Badger. It's not a miracle but it does help the paint not stick to the needle. The other thing is try not using water as your thinning agent. I'm using Vallejo Airbrush thinner and getting better performance. It's essentially the Vallejo Air paint with no pigments, but the bonding agents are still in there. Works good for thinning washes too. I found if I don't thin the washes they act as a glaze. Once I figure out how I'll create and post a video.

The image isn't great, I haven't actually applied any weathering yet, just the shading/highlighting. I need to one more highlight, seal it up then do a brown wash for a dirty shade. Then I'll do some worn metal to the edges (I've narrowed that down to either silver pen with a glaze or a graphite powder rub,whichever is faster) and play with a rusty pigment wash.

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I few insights. I use Photoshop and it occured to me that I may be able to do all the toneality prior to applying the red. Red and yellow tend to be somewhat translucent, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Update: If you poke around on Youtube you'll find this technique in more detail. I guess I'm behind the curve. I started with the overall shading and highlighting. I worked up from black, light grey for the midtones, pure white for the highlights. At that point I figures I may as well run a black wash for some definition. Then red on top. This red is an even coat across the entire piece. The image is lacking contrast but the pretone idea worked. From here I'll seal it up and add some weathering. I need to balance detail with time, so for now I'll keep it simple.

Yup, . Don't like it on my red.

I'm going to try worn metal edges and a pigment wash. The dark edge of the metal should provide the contrast I'm looking for. I'm not going for subtle, but good from the tabletop.

So here's my first test panel. I like the crusty red. The slop looks about right. I don't like the rust drybrushed on. It blends too well with the red. I have some pigments I'm going to try to get streaks and pooling.

Mystery Hidden Shot Objectives FTW! This may have to be a giveaway!

I finally got an airbrush. So the Orks are on the block to get painted. Rather than go over the typical stuff I'll be showing my progress (to keep me motivated) and my experiments. I can't seem to find info on some ideas that pop into my head so as I try stuff out I'll post my findings. Hopefully I can post some short videos too. My goal is too use the airbrush as much as possible for all stages of the the painting, mainly because I'm lazy.

These things are hardcore. The blade is wider for a truely flush cut. Not good for making any turns during the cut. The jewelers saw is great for making curves during the cut. Think of the difference of a super narrow table saw vs a scroll saw.

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So I tried the salt chipping technique. It works, but the rust blends too well for a gaming model. There's no contrast. I'm thinking about a thin rust wash over the red with some rust pigment. Has anyone done anything like this?

silly putty, or blu-tac or nonhardening clay.

These are my immortals

OOO, Canoptech spyders. they could throw out little mechanical squigs!