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| Get me painted! |
So the never ending quest for metallic shading continues on El Torres as I reworked his entire front breastplate another two times. Just can’t seem to get what I’m after here. The full bloom effect is now gone thankfully and I’ve reduced the spot highlights down to two small areas on the middle part of the breastplate.
I’ve also cleaned up the face a little and starting detailing up the ammo belt that he wears across his chest. I think I’m going to have to stop working on the armour otherwise it will end up death by a thousand cuts. Plus the more you fiddle on a figure, the more likely you end up with a mess of lumpy paint and inconsistent shading.
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| Rusty tongs, wood post optional |
I’ve also painted up the rusty tongs. The rust was done by painting on brown and then orange spots and then used pigments (red oxide, dark ochre) over the top. I plan to varnish the tongs (to seal in the pigments) and then I’ll do an oil wash over everything.
On the Doom side I finished the six Hell Knights. They are now waiting for a varnish before being put back in the box never to be used again :)
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| Just like a real one |
Also I stained and varnished the display plinth. Next step is to add some putty/clay/something to the top to make the ground level for the figure. I might even use the modelling foam I have as that is very easy to work and not as messy as clay. Good thinking Batman.
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| Road base done, just add sand, pavers and sweat |
I had hoped to do a bit more but I’ve been working all weekend on a large scale 1:1 diorama. Many trips to the hardware store and much shovel work was involved. If I’m really lucky I’ll get to do some paving on Christmas after lunch.
Merry Christmas to all and I hope Santa got all your letters.
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