| Anerion | 28 Mar 2013 9:56 a.m. PST |
I'm looking for suggestions, guys.. I have the ORCDeF ships from Bergstrom and i'm stuck as to how Im going to paint them as I'm not keen on the orange scheme from the website. It's just all those large flat pannels.. I've had a mind blank for 3 days now. Any suggestions much appreciated. |
| Pictors Studio | 28 Mar 2013 9:59 a.m. PST |
Do them in a grey-white scheme with blue and red/vermillion accents. |
| Gaz0045 | 28 Mar 2013 11:04 a.m. PST |
How about some 'dazzle' schemes? link My fleets include a Kravak (GZG) squadron in flat lime green, white UN ships, grey Eurofed's and black Solar Union fleet- I undercoated the SU and just dry brushed them in dark grey over the black and picked out some detail in yellow and white…..gives them a menacing look on the table. |
BlackWidowPilot  | 28 Mar 2013 11:07 a.m. PST |
How about an overall Hunter's green with wavy black-green "tiger stripes?" Engine vent interiors in bright gold, with black weapon ports and any windows done in metallic bright green with black outlining. Hope this helps! Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net |
| Cherno | 28 Mar 2013 11:39 a.m. PST |
There's a nice tutorial for Homeworld-style ship "camouflage" here: TMP link Also a video: link TMP link |
| Only Warlock | 28 Mar 2013 11:59 a.m. PST |
I'd look at some Terran Trade Authority Ship images. TONS of awesome ref there. |
| Chef Lackey Rich | 28 Mar 2013 12:06 p.m. PST |
Agreed – steal some ideas from Chris Foss, who did a lot of the best TTA stuff. And I say that having been responsible for those orange ships on the Bergtrom site. Still better than bare metal. :) |
| BlackWidowPilot | 28 Mar 2013 1:44 p.m. PST |
Terran Trade Authority ships for your consideration:
Nothing wrong with brightly-finished starships IMHO…*evil grin8
Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net
Though I tend to be a bit more conservative in my starship paint schemes: link |
| Zen Ghost | 29 Mar 2013 6:30 a.m. PST |
Pick a light and dark color, see if they complement each other. If so, use one on the body, and the other on the panels. Light color on the panels, to emphasize, or dark on the panels to demphasize the panels. Just my 2 cents. – ZG |
| Coelacanth | 29 Mar 2013 8:18 a.m. PST |
Not strictly on – topic, but may be helpful:
Ron P.S. I didn't know about the Bergstrom ships before, but now I want some! |
| Anerion | 02 Apr 2013 2:20 a.m. PST |
Excellent chaps! lots of awesome ideas, you've all kick started my imagination back in gear. I'll post a picture of two of the final results when i'm all done! @Chief Lackey Rich, If I may put my foot in it some more, i've just finished a large unit of blood letters, and i'm not sure I can face any more reds/oranges. You're quite right though, paint is better than bare metal and you *have* done a good job on them. |
| frankietanch | 05 May 2013 11:08 p.m. PST |
I guess before you starting painting the spaceship/spacefighter/gunship/freighter, here are some questions you can ask yourself to determine the paint scheme: 1) What is the purpose of the ship? Freight? War? Stealth?
2) What World is it in? Mars [Red scheme], Jungle? Ice world?
3) Is it Commercial? Large product endorsements? Flat greyish panels for ultilitarian purposes?
4) Military? I think websites with pictures of naval shps, fighters, or even sci fi art might help! |
