All pretty much basic painting, but I've added some washes on some of the stones, so as to add variation, rather than just being one grey colour, I've also added some moss/lichen colouring to the large outcrop, to add some age to them.
On the base I've used summer blend flock, and some static grass, also a few clumps of grass which I made up with basic strands ( I have 3 different colours in the mix).
SUMMER OF SCENERY UPDATE
While on the subject of scenery I thought I'd put up a list of all those who have expressed an interest in taking part, especially as we have had the first submission already
azazelx check out his crashed Aquilla lander, that has added bulkheads and transfers to make a great piece
rantingsfromunderthewargamestable Don't know what Roger's planning yet, but looking forward to seeing what develops
lostdamnedstunted Dai has decided to join in, and can't wait to see what he's doing.
28mmvictorianwarfare Michael is joining in, even though he is still working on a massive scenery project, which is amazing.
caveadsum1471 Iain, is joining in and after seeing his Venetian walls and buildings can't wait to see what he does.
Codsticker has joined in, I just need to know which blog he will be posting on, so I can add the link.
warthroughtheages Harry is hoping to finish his awesome windmill, and possibly a couple more bits as well
angrypiper Don't know what Keith is doing yet, but I'm sure it will look awesome
pmpainting Matt's also joining in, he has a diverse set of miniatures so we could be seeing all sorts of scenery
smallprojectteam Wouter has joined in and look forward to seeing what he does.
fantorical Simon has now joined in as well and believe he has some mechanicum buildings he'd like to get finished.
tarmor has decided to join in and has already produced some mighty fine pillars.
I'm putting in a link for Tamsin here as well, even though she hasn't expressed an interest in taking part, but her Judge Dredd scenery really needs to be seen, who knows might give you some inspiration wargaminggirl
Plenty of time to join in if anyone want's to be added to the list, as you've got until the 31 st of August to get your scenery posted.
Now I understand that the participants in the Southern Hemisphere are currently in Mid Winter, so it's more of a NOT SO SUMMER SCENERY CHALLENGE for them !
That's all for today, so until next time stay safe and have fun !
Cheers Dave
I'd hardly call that basic! lovely bit of painting there Dave (and that's before you add the Dragon!).
ReplyDeleteWill be posting up the start of my first submission tomorrow, it won't be as impressive as that though!
Cheers Roger.
Thank you Roger, most of it was simple wet and drybrushing, then a few washes over the top, just time consuming nothing complicated.
Deletelook forward to seeing what your developing, always an interesting look
Wonderful work Dave & I look forward to see what everyone comes up with.
ReplyDeleteThank you Frank, very much looking forward to seeing all the excellent bits of scenery as well, decided not to include the keep in the scenery challenge as it's part of my Jewel Of July entry, but if you haven't seen Roger has a great ornamental pond he's started here https://rantingsfromunderthewargamestable.wordpress.com/ which would look great on multiple types of board
DeleteLooks good Dave. So many people paint stone so well. I think I need to slow down. More of everything. Washes. Colors. Drybrusing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Harry, as with so many things in this hobby, it's practice, and finding the right colours. This was a base of black, wet brush GW Eshin Grey, dry brush GW Dawnstone grey in a downward direction from where the light would be coming from, then a final light drybrush of GW white scar on the edges. washes I used were Nuln oil, agrax earthshade, and Reikland fleshwash, rembering not to do a uniform pattern, hope this helps
DeleteThank you Dave. Ideas to try. Painting the stone base of the windmill.
DeleteNo problem Harry, glad to help
DeleteThat's some great painting on the stonework, the different shades really make it pop. It's a great base for that magnificent dragon.
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for the shout-out in the list! I really have to make a start...
DeleteThank you Matt, with elaborate bases it's difficult getting the balance of detail right I find, to much detracts from the model which is the centre piece, too little and it makes you wonder what was the point in the elaborate base.
DeleteNo problem on the shout out, looking forward to seeing what you do
That looks fab mate. Will the dragon be removable, it’d make for a fun terrain piece for games too?
ReplyDeleteThank you Dai, I’m thinking of keeping it removable for that reason and ease of moving it
DeleteThe tower is such a useful piece, covering a huge chunk of history past, present and future and not least fantasy. The grey stone should highlight your dragon perfectly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on pulling so many into your Summer Challenge, it looks very promising.
Thank you John, as you say a very versatile piece, and as you say the grey does help the colour pop on the dragon.
Delete11 participants for the first year is not bad at all, and with WIP shots and finished pieces already
Lovely looking keep! Really nice finish and great basing, trying to work out what to finish off first!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, I don't seem to paint a lot of scenery for myself these days so happy to get some practice in. I know what you mean, as I'm trying to choose between a dozen different scenery projects to do ! LOL
DeleteIt'sa wonderful bit of modelling and a ftiing backdrop for your dragon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe, if I can just get the wing tips to stay on and blend in I can get the dragon finished ! LOL
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