Yeah, thats what edi asked for too. I'll have to find a subject that will be easy...
I'm willing to take suggestions.
I'm willing to take suggestions.
Well it looks good so far! I don't use GIMP, so I'm not familiar with the tools available. I highly recommend a layer-based image editing program personally. So far I only know of Photoshop, but I'm sure there are others that utilize layers out there, possibly that don't cost nearly as much, or are even free. I'll do a little research into it if you like.
I always scale the reference image to the size I think I'll want it before making the parts, that way they're all the correct scale relative to each other. As for scale of the entire model...I usually don't make them to scale, but all I need to do is find the wingspan and scale all the parts at once (by locking them to each other).
I looked at GIMP a little just now, at screenshots and the website, and it appears like it should be just as adept at designing as Photoshop.
As for coloring, remember always to use transparent backgrounds. Cut all the white out leaving only the black on a transparent background. Once you have the parts finished arrange them so none are overlapping, and merge them. Be careful to merge, not flatten, or you'll lose the transparency. Then duplicate that layer. Use the paintbucket and whatever other tools you need to color only one of those layers. Once the coloring is done, make sure the uncolored layer is on top, to reinforce the lines. You can add insignias and symbols beneath that upper layer.
Don't worry, I'll make a tutorial for that sometime...
Oh, btw, mods, any chance of moving this to the Tutorial section? It looks like it belongs there.