Project Dreadnought - Part 3 - Shading

[sendraks]

More delays, mostly due to my getting distracted with achieving a pleasing lightning effect on the power weapons of my Deathwing Terminators. But thats another story for another time.

Today we're onto shading the model now the base colours are on. The approach I take is pretty straightforward. I first apply a wash of Gryphonne Sepia to the model,

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[sendraks]

I think the rusted effect depends on which part of the metal. In the later stages of painting, parts of the metalwork will acquire a more rusted effect. As a rule, my view is that the Astartes will keep their gear in good nick and certainly the background lore I've read suggests that equipment maintainence is a key part of their drilling.

But I think a bit of rusting here and there adds to the effect.

And you are correct about the head. Thats really the next thing I'll update on, as getting the head right is a subject all of its own.