TEST PIECES FOR CRITIQUE

ste271276 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:01 pm

Hi guys
Just wanted to start this thread to get critique on my paint schemes for my next few warbands.

My first lot were on my WIP thread but think ill put my final decision on there rather than working out test pieces.

So after doing my Itilien Ranger warband which Im over the moon with I wanted to get my fountain court guard to kinda tie in with the same theme.
Let me know what you think.They are a quick job just to get an idea....

JamesR · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:05 pm

It's not bad. Personally I am not a huge fan of the white robes or whatever you want to call it. The contrast is nice but it draws my eyes away from the chestplate, helm and other cool bits of the model

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:14 pm

I'm with James, I feel instead of white a muted cream colour looks much better.

Bofur The Dwarf · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:19 pm

I also agree with the aboves. A grey or blue or a cream will likely do the overall paint scheme justice. When I painted up my Fountain Guard, I painted those parts a dark blue.

So if we've moved you to paint the robes a different colour, go for a muted scheme. Then make the armour a very bright and contrasted tone to make it stand out.

Good work so far though

ste271276 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:05 pm

So took your advice and tried cream????
What you reckon?

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:08 pm

The picture isn't good but for me it looks better than the white.

JamesR · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:40 am

If you could lower the light level it'd be helpful. It's hard to see it clearly but what I can looks better. Are you going to embellish the chest piece at all? I did gold for the tree and edging on it but a brighter silver would also look great

ScarpeIron · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:26 pm

if you wanted them to be tied in with the rangers, then choose one color from their scheme and have it shown on the FCG.
As for the white tunic they wear, if you liked it or even with the cream (think they meant more of a softer white/tan like iraqi sand), edge it with the color from the rangers.

As for your test model: Make the feathers on the helm - feathers. I would advise not matching the color of the feathers with the color of the tunic.

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