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BATTLE BANNER |
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The tide of war rages, and the armies of warhammer rally under the battle banner |
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Basic Model Painting |
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Click on images for large picture |
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Here is a simple guide to painting models. While not "Heavy Metal" or pro standard, it is reasonable and fast enough for rank and file models. The subject used is a modified High Elf chariotier, made using a upper torso of the basic high elf spearmen and the lower part of a high elf archer. |
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After the model has been spray painted white for base coat, the model is given a basic coat (Eg. Gold for the bracers, Mithril Silver for the helm and armour.)
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The flesh areas are given a wash. This is a color that is 4 shades darker than the basic coat. In this case, dark flesh is diluted to 4 parts water and painted liberally on the flesh areas. The face and flesh areas are then painted in detail (see the "Painting Faces" article for more information on how this is done) |
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1st Wash & Highlight
To create contrast in the model, the gold areas are given a wash of water down brazen bronze (1 to 4 ratio). The armour is given a wash, but this is done selectively on the recessed areas only.
The raised areas of the clothing are painted with a shade that is 2 tones lighter. In this case, the enchanted blue clothing is highlighted with enchanted blue mixed with 1 part white. |
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Next, the rest of the model that needs little attention are painted. By this, I mean areas on the model that are not obvious or are less of a focal point. These areas are typically the shaft of the spear, and boots (no one stares at them much).
To achieve a simple highlight on such areas, water down the color to be painted using 2 parts water to 1 part paint. When the watered down paint goes over these areas, it will leave a tonal contrast between recessed and raised areas. This will do for a model that is rank and file. |
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Finishing Touches
To finish the model, highlights of 3-4 shades lighter than the basic coat are painted on the most raised areas. This is usually the edges of clothing, weapon blades and most prominent areas of the helm and armour.
A secondary selective wash is also given to areas that need more contrast. This are areas where different parts or colors meet. An example is the meeting areas of the gold face guard and helm. This is given a selective wash of watered down black. |
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