NeoKazama
Sr Member
Hi guys,
Well, since there is a big blizzard storm coming up to the noreastern side of the US and I'm on call at the firehouse, I guess I'm gonna start this new build for my good friend David, this will be the second suit I'm building for him. So here is the first shot of what I'm working with.
*The skins are from Corey (Termokk) and I have to say they are awesome, very detailed and overall a great pull.
*Hands are from S. Marshall
*Backpack and cannon from Mander
*The headpiece will be fully animatronic (the head in the picture is not the final mask, this one is just for reference)
*Other parts should come from other artists in the weeks to come.
I'm gonna try to take as many tutorial pics as possible on how i paint the suits, since some of you always ask me.
So HERE WE GO....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...9682591.118700.275830922437192&type=1&theater
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Ok guys so I just finished the front of the torso and I just wanted to explain a bit the process I do :
I start with a base sand color, then I lower the PSI in my compressor to create a splatter pattern (or you can use a 1 inch brush or tooth brush and use the finger flickering technique). I use magenta, burnt umber, and deep blue with that technique. Also i do some veining with a "0" and "1" brush ( I used to use the airbrush but i notice that i have better control with the brushes.) For veining I use a purple gray and reds.
I use a burnt amber and burnt sienna and try to draw small noodle patterns all over the skin. Also I start making some of the first black spots, Try not to fall into one same shape for the spots, try to make it as natural as possible and use different shapes. (BE PATIENT) this part takes a LOT of time.
Do some spots using browns, that will break a bit the black spots and make the skin look a bit more natural. Paint all the armor with a black base. Using a reference picture, spray sepia or a dark brown where the brown undertones as shown in the reference picture.
Using a sponge apply silver but take excess off with a paper towel, once all armor is done I make a mix of alclad mirror aluminum and deep blue and using a brush hit some of the corners and parts where armor got damaged. Do the same with just the pure alclad but focus more on the damage and add scratches with it. Dry brush some gold ink on some flat (undamaged) parts of the armor NOT TOO MUCH.
Finally spray a bit of black over the armor to give it a dirt look to it. (on parts like backpack, cannon, gauntlets I add a bit of light burnt umber to give a more mechanical look) Bring colors together with a light coat umber over all the skin.
Seal your work with Liquitex varnish hi gloss ( I know some of you would say that why would you use gloss on a metallic part like armor and no a matte finish??, but I have a couple suits under my sleeve and with rubber inks I notice that hi gloss last longer than matte, so there is your answer lol)
I use a 1 inch brush to apply the varnish and i do 2 coats.
Now to some finished pictures:
VIDEO
Thanks for looking, and David I'm waiting to know what you think about it so far
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UPDATE 3/18/2013
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The headpiece is just for reference, this is NOT the actual head for this build.
Well, since there is a big blizzard storm coming up to the noreastern side of the US and I'm on call at the firehouse, I guess I'm gonna start this new build for my good friend David, this will be the second suit I'm building for him. So here is the first shot of what I'm working with.
*The skins are from Corey (Termokk) and I have to say they are awesome, very detailed and overall a great pull.
*Hands are from S. Marshall
*Backpack and cannon from Mander
*The headpiece will be fully animatronic (the head in the picture is not the final mask, this one is just for reference)
*Other parts should come from other artists in the weeks to come.
I'm gonna try to take as many tutorial pics as possible on how i paint the suits, since some of you always ask me.
So HERE WE GO....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...9682591.118700.275830922437192&type=1&theater
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ok guys so I just finished the front of the torso and I just wanted to explain a bit the process I do :
I start with a base sand color, then I lower the PSI in my compressor to create a splatter pattern (or you can use a 1 inch brush or tooth brush and use the finger flickering technique). I use magenta, burnt umber, and deep blue with that technique. Also i do some veining with a "0" and "1" brush ( I used to use the airbrush but i notice that i have better control with the brushes.) For veining I use a purple gray and reds.
I use a burnt amber and burnt sienna and try to draw small noodle patterns all over the skin. Also I start making some of the first black spots, Try not to fall into one same shape for the spots, try to make it as natural as possible and use different shapes. (BE PATIENT) this part takes a LOT of time.
Do some spots using browns, that will break a bit the black spots and make the skin look a bit more natural. Paint all the armor with a black base. Using a reference picture, spray sepia or a dark brown where the brown undertones as shown in the reference picture.
Using a sponge apply silver but take excess off with a paper towel, once all armor is done I make a mix of alclad mirror aluminum and deep blue and using a brush hit some of the corners and parts where armor got damaged. Do the same with just the pure alclad but focus more on the damage and add scratches with it. Dry brush some gold ink on some flat (undamaged) parts of the armor NOT TOO MUCH.
Finally spray a bit of black over the armor to give it a dirt look to it. (on parts like backpack, cannon, gauntlets I add a bit of light burnt umber to give a more mechanical look) Bring colors together with a light coat umber over all the skin.
Seal your work with Liquitex varnish hi gloss ( I know some of you would say that why would you use gloss on a metallic part like armor and no a matte finish??, but I have a couple suits under my sleeve and with rubber inks I notice that hi gloss last longer than matte, so there is your answer lol)
I use a 1 inch brush to apply the varnish and i do 2 coats.
Now to some finished pictures:
VIDEO
Thanks for looking, and David I'm waiting to know what you think about it so far
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UPDATE 3/18/2013
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The headpiece is just for reference, this is NOT the actual head for this build.
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