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[Justin Kase]

My take on a Oberon Confederation Firestarter. I imitated some of the original art decals - well, at least I think it was the original MWO stuff, maybe it was somebody's cool creation and they forgot to credit themselves Someone had made a cutout with a Jenner next to it that I used for the base template.

You most likely will notice that her right lower leg is a different color (originally clipped from Odann's repaint). I kind of saw that as a battlefield salvage replacement that the pilot felt it would be bad luck (or just wasn't wasting time) to paint over. Does that look ok? Or should I just leave it all one basic color palette?



I've been looking over this thread - but still have around 200 pages to wade through Anyone have any tips (or know of a tutorial) on doing battle damage?

I saw one on swapping weapons that was pretty cool - and I'll likely try that out on the Kerensky Orion (to give him his proper Gauss in his Right Torso) - but nothing on battle damage.

Thanks - in advance!

Edited by Justin Kase, 20 March 2016 - 12:37 AM.

[Sparks Murphey]

Justin Kase, on 20 March 2016 - 12:11 AM, said:

My take on a Oberon Confederation Firestarter. I imitated some of the original art decals - well, at least I think it was the original MWO stuff, maybe it was somebody's cool creation and they forgot to credit themselves Someone had made a cutout with a Jenner next to it that I used for the base template.

You most likely will notice that her right lower leg is a different color (originally clipped from Odann's repaint). I kind of saw that as a battlefield salvage replacement that the pilot felt it would be bad luck (or just wasn't wasting time) to paint over. Does that look ok? Or should I just leave it all one basic color palette?

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I've been looking over this thread - but still have around 200 pages to wade through Anyone have any tips (or know of a tutorial) on doing battle damage?

I saw one on swapping weapons that was pretty cool - and I'll likely try that out on the Kerensky Orion (to give him his proper Gauss in his Right Torso) - but nothing on battle damage.

Thanks - in advance!

Personally, I love the red a- uh, leg.

For battle damage, I can't give you a definitive guide, but you'd probably want to try googling some battle damaged metal pictures (like this or this) and then blending that damage onto the 'Mech in a similar way that you'd do with an image or some text.

[Justin Kase]

Heh - glad that joke didn't go to waste, wasn't sure anyone would catch the inspiration

[Raubwurst]

As someone never have done a repaint before I am quite happy about my little work in Gimp on the Archer.
Giving the Tempest it's right color scheme (red Torso and black legs + arms as all Kell Hound 'Mechs) and the Insignia of the 2nd Regiment on it's arm (as I am in the unit 22KH -> 2nd Regiment, 2nd Batallion of the Kell Hounds) :



Although I have to admit it wasn't the best of redesign as I let the red color identical and the black got somehow... too black? ^^

[Justin Kase]

Been looking for this very repaint, and was about to attempt, so THANK YOU!!

I really like the look of it - especially the darkened blacks.

What did you use for the base template?


Question for the greater group - is there some special thing that y'all do when making the templates that makes the edges blend / soften more?

Edited by Justin Kase, 20 March 2016 - 09:59 AM.

[Raubwurst]

I used the one from the Hero Addon:
https://static.mwome...archer-hero.png

Edited by Raubwurst, 20 March 2016 - 10:28 AM.

[Justin Kase]

Thanks for that

Ok, attempt #3 - trying out a Corporate Security Force paint scheme. In this particular case, Coventry Metal Works. I kind of imagine these guys on patrol around the grounds - but also having little brand naming details (stuff that would get covered in the field).

For the CMW Security Defense Force logo, I used a logo from Flieger's thread at the BTech game forum, which he had made for pretty much the same idea.

I also tried shading the metal of the chest mounted MGs a little, so all the metal wasn't exactly the same.

Suggestions? Thanks!

Edit : The bellow uses Odann's wonderful P-Hawk template (sorry for not saying so initially)

Edited by Justin Kase, 22 March 2016 - 05:36 AM.

[Justin Kase]

Just looked through 349 pages of this thread - and WOW....

Sadly, a number of the links don't work any longer, so who knows what I may have missed

Couple of quick questions in the hopes that someone may have already done these (and are willing to share):

- Anyone ever do any Crab / King Crab repaints (aside from the green ones)?
- Pre-FedCom Lyran Wolfhound / T-Bolt?
- FWL Catapult?
- DC Banshee?

I know, odd questions The lack of Lyran Wolfhound puzzles me the most, as it seems a natural fit (after the Kell Hounds of course).

Thanks in advance!!

[Justin Kase]

Bishop Steiner, on 28 October 2014 - 06:30 PM, said:

OK, for the record? White really is a pain to create and shadow and balance.

But the results on that red, white and blue Enforcer are amazing!!

[Odanan]

Justin Kase, on 21 March 2016 - 12:56 PM, said:

- Anyone ever do any Crab / King Crab repaints (aside from the green ones)?
- DC Banshee?

There are no King Crab (no concept art released, just the unfinished Alex Iglesias speedpaint) and Banshee (concept art released, but in not a good quality and extremely polluted with camo) repaints.

Justin Kase, on 20 March 2016 - 08:53 PM, said:

Thanks for that

Ok, attempt #3 - trying out a Corporate Security Force paint scheme. In this particular case, Coventry Metal Works. I kind of imagine these guys on patrol around the grounds - but also having little brand naming details (stuff that would get covered in the field).

For the CMW Security Defense Force logo, I used a logo from Flieger's thread at the BTech game forum, which he had made for pretty much the same idea.

I also tried shading the metal of the chest mounted MGs a little, so all the metal wasn't exactly the same.

Suggestions? Thanks!

I see you used my template (credits are welcome). Good repaint. I liked the decals.

[FLG 01]

Justin Kase, on 20 March 2016 - 08:53 PM, said:

For the CMW Security Defense Force logo, I used a logo from Flieger's thread at the BTech game forum, which he had made for pretty much the same idea.

Cool! I am glad that I am not the only one who loves corporate security forces. I think they are an underrated part of the BT lore.
I am also glad you liked the insignia. You know, I am a Defiance fan so obviously I put in a lot more effort into the insignia of the Defiance Self Protection Force, but somehow the Coventry security insignia worked out just so well.

Oh, and nice touch using the Defiance logo on the laser. It makes quite some sense.

[Sparks Murphey]

Since you asked...

We'll open with a design that there's a good chance you've already got sitting in your hanger: that of the Lyran Guards. In particular, this is the "Saucy Sixth" Lyran Guards.


Next up, the 14th Donegal Guards.


Keeping with the theme of "guards", here's the 15th Arcturan Guards:


And proving that when you're in the militia, you get the surplus paint stock that no one else wants, the Alarion Province Militia.

[Justin Kase]

Odanan, on 21 March 2016 - 06:43 PM, said:

I see you used my template (credits are welcome). Good repaint. I liked the decals.

Apologies for not stating the initial PNG file was yours in my post - fixed that! I certainly appreciate all your (and others) efforts to make those wonderful files

Also, thank you for the notes on the Crab!!

FLG 01, on 21 March 2016 - 06:49 PM, said:

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Oh, and nice touch using the Defiance logo on the laser. It makes quite some sense.

Heh - I wasn't sure if anyone would notice it Thank you again for making those great icons!

Once I get better at this, I will certainly be making ones for the other Corp Sec groups

Sparks Murphey, on 21 March 2016 - 08:41 PM, said:

Since you asked...

....
and proving that when you're in the militia, you get the surplus paint stock that no one else wants, the Alarion Province Militia.

I wish I could give tips instead of just likes These are fantastic! Glad you included the saucy 6th

But yes, the colors on that last one feel better suited to an energy drink manufacturer - though it certainly would be distinctive on the battlefield

Edited by Justin Kase, 22 March 2016 - 05:58 AM.

[Odanan]

Justin you asked about the King Crab, so I will show you something.

This is an incomplete concept art that came with the email about the Loyalty King Crab (back in December 2014?). The image had several "confetti" in front of it and a missing feet. I managed to clean up a little and to remake the feet with a speed paint screenshot.

I wanted to do a template, but the amount of work necessary to clean it up would be huge.

I'm posting it here so either some crazy talented member can clan it up or we can convince PGI (or Alex Iglesias) to finally release the full, plain concept art.

And here is the obscure Banshee (3S) concept art:

(another pain to clean up)

[Justin Kase]

Odann - thank you once again That would explain why I really didn't see much art for either of those mechs!

I imagine they will release the new concept art right after someone finishes the template

[CK16]

Does anyone want to try their hand at the Mk.II in more clan colors?

Some ideas?

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Just some ideas if people want some if they are board. IDK would be nice to get a poster child lol.

Wolf?


Jade Falcon?

[Justin Kase]

Lots of respect to everyone here - even with templates this isn't easy

Tried my hand at making a ComStar Black Knight.

I used the incredible Odann BLACK Black Knight image - cut out all that gold trim, whitened the rest of the mech, then tossed in his metal and glass layers, added a Comstar stripe and logo (I have to find the name of the person who made it) and added a small Cameron Star.

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Edited by Justin Kase, 22 March 2016 - 11:04 AM.

[LastKhan]

Justin Kase, on 22 March 2016 - 10:14 AM, said:

Lots of respect to everyone here - even with templates this isn't easy

Tried my hand at making a ComStar Black Knight.

I used the incredible Odann BLACK Black Knight image - cut out all that gold trim, whitened the rest of the mech, then tossed in his metal and glass layers, added a Comstar stripe and logo (I have to find the name of the person who made it) and added a small Cameron Star.

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Not bad but looks a bit bleached out. are you using multiply layer? if so try like a slightly darker white. (not grey you plebs)

[Justin Kase]

Thank you. Using GIMP - so trying to figure how to do it without bleaching it out

I updated the original - as I had forgotten to save the Gamma symbols...

Edited by Justin Kase, 22 March 2016 - 11:05 AM.

[LastKhan]

Tried at a CGB version of it just cause i had some time to kill.