Real life took over for a bit there, but I am back on
track. I finished the third test figure soon
after the last post and gang painted four Vanguard recently. Pretty soon, we can play Sedition Wars with painted
forces. Err, painted Vanguard forces.
For this new batch, I made a wash from the paint I was using,
with a little black and dark blue ink, medium and water. Perhaps it was not as dark as I would have
liked, but it was better. Instead of using
a drybrushing-like technique to add the highlight, where the shape of figure
governed which parts were painted, I actually painted the highlight colours on
deliberately. No blending though, and
that showed up in the pictures. I also
tried metallic guns. I intended them to
be darker; there are 3 shades of metallic paint and I was heavier with the lighter
shades than expected. I don’t like them
and might paint over them. Thanks to Althai for some advice.
There is a little OSL from the floor lights and the energy
source for the guns. I’m not sure I have
that right yet. Ditto the rust and blood
on the bases. Anyway, progress has been
made and instead of a few test figures, I have the beginnings of a force.
Yes, eyes! First eyes in a long, long time. Next up, some Strain!
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