Sorastro's Marvel: Crisis Protocol Painting Guide Ep.2 - Iron Man

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will walk through the painting process for Iron Man from the Marvel Crisis Protocol game. This guide is based on Sorastro's painting techniques and aims to achieve a stylized, high-contrast, and saturated look, incorporating non-metallic metal effects and battle damage for character.

Chapter 1: Preparing the Figure

• Priming the Figure:

  • Start by priming the miniature in black.
  • Apply a gray and white zenithal highlight from above to create depth.
  • A plain prime is acceptable, but the zenithal method enhances contrast.

• Base Colors:

  • Mix paints for the different sections of Iron Man’s armor:
    • Gold Sections: Combine Vallejo's Brown Violet and Japanese Uniform.
    • Silver Sections: Create a cool pale gray with Vallejo's Dark Sea Blue, Black, and Titanium White.
    • Red Armor: Use Scale Color's Deep Red, darkened with a little black.
    • Repulsors and Arc Reactor: Paint with pure white for brightness.
    • Eyes: Use the same pure white.

Chapter 2: Highlighting the Red Armor

• Highlight Process:
  • Highlight from Deep Red to Antares Red, then blend in white for the brightest highlights.
  • Work on one section at a time to ensure satisfaction with the approach.
• Techniques:
  • Use opaque layers but thin them for softer transitions as needed.
  • Allow half of the surface to remain deep red while concentrating highlights in smaller areas.
  • Glaze mid to light areas with thinned Antares Red to boost saturation and create a blended look.
  • Add black mixed with Deep Red for deeper shadows.

Chapter 3: Highlighting the Gold Sections

• Highlighting Technique:
  • Use the same colors as before, increasing the amounts of Japanese Uniform.
  • For brighter highlights, add Ice Yellow in stages.
  • Focus highlights on the upper left of the helmet and other prominent areas.

Chapter 4: Highlighting the Silver Sections

• Application:
  • Mix a grayscale of black, white, and Dark Sea Blue for the silver areas.
  • Add dark lining for definition and glaze red into shadow areas to suggest light reflection.

Chapter 5: Enhancing the Repulsor and Arc Reactor

• Creating Light Effects:
  • Highlight palms to simulate light from the repulsors.
  • Use Arcane Blue for a blue tint on the repulsors and the arc reactor.
  • Brighten the center of the arc reactor with pure white and add a second layer of blue glaze for depth.

Chapter 6: Adding Battle Damage

• Battle Damage Technique:
  • Start by marking out damage with black paint.
  • Use lighter gray tones within these marks to simulate exposed metal, adding character and obscuring any unsatisfactory highlights.

Conclusion

You have now completed the painting of Iron Man, achieving a vibrant and dynamic look with highlights and battle damage. For further enhancement, consider practicing glazing techniques and exploring additional color palettes. Join Sorastro for future tutorials to continue improving your miniature painting skills! Happy painting!