Kharchev 1.0

I was debating holding my next post for a finished model, but I have been having so much fun working on this one that I just wanted to share.

If you are not familiar with the Privater Press War Machine Line. This is Kharchev. He is both a big stompy robot (aka War Jack) and a War Caster. Basically he is all the cool things that draws one to the game.

First things first. The model is all metal and big with a capital B for something in all metal. Think about the same size as the old GW Daemon Prince big metal model for reference.

With that in mind, I started of course by removing all the flash and mold lines from each piece of the model. Then it was on to pinning, a lot of pinning.....

With that done I moved on to pinning the model to the base and primed with Vallejo Surface Primer - Grey. Once the primer was cured I coated the model with Vallejo Model Color Grey/Black, Then did the first under highlights using stone grey. I then shot the first red inks using FW - Red. Once that was dry I did the second under highlight using a mix of Vallejo Model Color - Flat Flesh and Vallejo Game Color - Red at a ratio of 10:1. Then I shot the second ink using P3 - Red ink.

It was then time to gloss coat to seal in the freshness. Once the gloss coat was cured I started working on the blacks that would both be on the finished model and for an undercoat to the silvers. Again I used Vallejo Model Color - Black/Grey. Once the tedious process of blacking was completed it was on to the brown undercoat for the golds. I used Vallejo Game Color - Beasty Brown. For the next step I needed to decided what gold I wanted on the model. I decided to go with something a bit darker, so I grabbed Vallejo Model Color - Bronze as a base. Then it was onto the silvers. Again I wanted something darker to start with so I chose P3 - Pig Iron.

Once all that was done I worked on his tiny little half face. Which is a great focal point on the model as its a huge contrast to the big shiny robot body. I started with Reaper - Olive Green as the undertone. then glazed Vallejo Model Color - Bright Flesh. Then I did a very light glaze of purple to give the skin tone a bit more depth, and highlighted back up to Bright Flesh. With all that work done, It was time to gloss coat it again.

Then I added the oil washes. For this model I did two. I used a black and Burnt Umber, The black was used on the reds and silvers, and the Burnt Umber on the golds.

So that's were we leave off. The only things left are to add the highlights and shades to the silvers and golds, work on the base, and add the snow effect.

Beast 09!

I was able to get this one finished last night while hosting a painting hangout on Google.
Painting hangouts are a great way to meetup with other painters, bounce ideas, joke around and generally have a great time while painting. The best part is that you get to be in your own house in your painting area with all your stuff, It's really the best of all worlds, when compared to painting at your local store (IMHO, but then it is my blog so.....).

Anyway... back to what the topic of the post actually is, This is the Privateer Press - Khador, Beast 09 character Warjack. It's got great fluff and fun game rules. The sculpt for the model is really old and you can really see it in the joins, lines and detail. It's still a fun model to paint and went really fast.

Finally a new project!

For those that didn't know, my amazing wife and I had baby number 5 a few weeks ago. It is truly an astonishing thing, and quite frankly she is probably the best mini (see what I did there?) we have ever made.

That being said I was finally able to get back into the painting studio to work on models.

I picked the Privateer Press, Khador Beast 09 Warjack as my return project. It's a really old sculpt and time has not been terribly kind to it, and yet it has a quirky character filled feel about it.

As to painting technique. I started with my typical red ink over highlights mix, and got the black added for the undercoat on the soon to be added silvers. Then went ahead and did the browns to under coat the golds. For this one I am actually using Vallejo - Model Color - Brass. My thinking is that its an older model so why not go a bit toned down on all the shiny bits.

So stay tunes. Lots more to come, and I will be back to the posting at least twice a week in the very near future!

Commissions

I love painting models. It's something pretty amazing, to take a bare piece of plastic or metal and to turn it into something special.

So if you have seen my work and would like me to paint your models here is how to make it happen.

1. Send me an email at flightmedicpaints@gmail.com
   Please include the following:
   What model/models you would like painted.
   Do you have the model or would you like me to obtain it on your behalf.
   If you already have the model please let me know if it is assembled or NIB.
   Please let me know if you would like to have custom/display basing. 

2. Some painting services offer "levels" of painting. Personally I have no idea how I would pull that off as I paint models to the best of my ability. More importantly, I believe that if you are willing to trade your hard earned money for my service that you deserve my very best.

3. Pricing - This would be based on what we discuss, as each customers project is different it will depend on what the whole project entails. Items like display basing, pinning and assembly vary quite a bit.
  a. The price I quote you will be the price - no hidden costs, no "Sorry this went over by 10 hours give me more....shenanigans".
  b. All payments are through Paypal. This give you, the customer the most protections possible.
  c. I require half of the agreed upon price up front (If I am supplying the model the cost of what I would pay will be added to this, and I will do my best to find the cheapest price, or let you know what I found so you can purchase it yourself if its more comfortable that way).
  d. Final payment is due before I ship the completed model.



4. What you can expect from me.
    Communication - I will keep you updated on your project. It's up to you on how you     would like this done. You can follow the progress on the blog, get updates via email, text etc. Just let me know your preference.
    My best effort - Like I stated earlier, your money is your vote of confidence, and I want to earn your business.

So there you have it. Please feel free to email me any questions you might have.

Thanks,
Robert aka FltMedic.

Helldrake you say?

So the Helldrake is coming along quite nicely, now that the base is finally looking like I want it to. The first layers of weathering have been added and are drying. Soon it will be time to add a bit of pigments and call this one done.

I'm also really happy that I finally found a use for the monoliths I got from Secret Weapons Miniatures about 5 years ago......

So here are a bunch of pictures to make up for not posting about this model in a while.

A Chibi?!?

Well yes, I decided I wanted to do something completely out of my comfort zone. With most 28mm models having connection with war and fighting the big differences tend to be skulls or steam punk. I wanted to try something that would really make me think. I figured what better way than to go all cute and cuddly.

The Chibi I chose is from the Super Dungeon Explorer line, its the Tabbybrook Mage - Promo model. It's a cat like mage I think?

Anyway I started by priming grey, I had a new purple that I wanted to try and used it as the base color on the cape. I chose a light green as the complement color and went with the blues to fill the triad.

All in all it was a lot of fun to do and a great way to spend a few hours not working on skulls, swords, gears etc...

A quick pallet cleanser.

I have so many things that are about to happen in real life right now, that I am busting my butt to get the painting backlog out of the way. I sat down to paint and wanted something fast and fun to do. As i scanned the models I had primed and ready to go the Privateer Press - Khador Spriggen just jumped out at me (not literally, that would just be weird).

Now for those that don't know, Privateer Press uses PVC for most of there "plastic" models. The mold lines are terrible and can be in some really hard to reach places. Unfortunately when trying to clean mold lines off of PVC you need a really sharp knife and a really steady hand or you will gauge chunks out of the models. With this in mind, I through caution to the wind and said "To heck with it!" and just started painting.

I kept the paint job simple but I think it works.

On a side note this is the first time I used Vallejo Game Air - Bronze and I am quite underwhelmed. The shine is just not there and it has a bit of an almost green hue.

But hey, it's another model painted so it's all good.