minamoto:
they look great both of them but i definitely prefer the verdigris/patina style, even though dwarfs would absolutely never! let their armour rust....Verdigis is no rust, it's just some kind of weathering. I think a mix of both styles would be looking great so I am with you anyways rabotak :cheers
rabotak
G.2:
Definition: Verdigris is a thin layer of corrosion that appears on copper, bronze and similar metals due to exposure to weather or aging. Patina is typically made up of oxides or carbonates.Link for Verdigris
Also Known As: patina
also
Definition: Rust is a general term for oxides of iron.
chemistry.about.com
spikedog:
Again I want to thank everyone for their comments, regardless of which one you prefer I am happy you took the time to leave me a comment.
So I decided I didn’t like the silver as it was, it was too bright and the drybrush left some nasty blotching effects which showed up even stronger on the pictures than IRL, so I went back and gave it a think wash of black followed by some selective washes of Delvan Mud and I think it makes it much nicer.
IRL it is pretty smooth and has a dull, hammered metal look to it. Not sure it really comes across in the pictures but hopefully you can see the difference between this picture and the last:
As much as I like the copper look I think maybe it would be better reserved for either characters or the warmachines, it may look too mundane if I do a whole army like that. I am still not 100% sure though which is driving me nuts as I have a whole unit of these awesome guys to paint and I can’t really start until I nail down the scheme. :mad
Grimstonefire:
I really like this one.
Why don’t you use the scheme above but mix in a few bits of copper here and there on other models for variety? Best of both worlds.
Borador:
I agree with Grim and I must say that I really loke this one! (:
rabotak:
Verdigis is no rust, it's just some kind of weathering. I think a mix of both styles would be looking great so I am with you anyways rabotak :cheersyou're absolutely right of course, i just wanted to use a cheap, vulgar term for corroding to get my point across! :)
minamoto
ChungEssence:
Looks great!!
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G.2:
This is now looking really nice. I don’t think you need to add anything to the figure. Just touch up the base and the whole thing will look great. I think a whole unit of these guys will look fantastic.
Pyro Stick:
Why arent you painting the beards and fireglives as well? Having the whole model painted might change the whole appearance of the model and help you decide on a final colour scheme.