Jerry S.

Howdy All! I’m taking lead this month and I gotta admit I’m pretty happy with my progress this month. This has been a pretty exciting month on my hobby desk. I continued my roll with my Tomb Kings and was able to get a good amount of progress on a couple Horus Heresy projects.

Tomb Kings

To start, I’ve continued making steady progress on my Tomb Kings with another block of 20 skeletons painted in the teal white scheme that I showed off in February. This is my 3rd 20 skeleton block completed and they make quite the sight all lined up. These 3 blocks of bones will be the main bulk of my Tomb Kings army for the time being.

While I still have 20 skeleton archers to paint, I will be taking a small break from painting the rank and file this month to paint up some of the more fun models in the Tomb Kings lineup. Below is a work in progress shot of a casket of souls I was working on as our April deadline arrived. I am very much looking forward to seeing this model completed, as well as one of the more Colossal models in the range.

The Horus Heresy

Turning our attention to the 31st millennium- I made some great progress on a squad of 5 Gal Vorbak and a Terminator Captain for my Word Bearers force that I will be using at the NOVA Open’s Zone Mortalis event in September.

This was my first time painting a fire effect and while the transitions could be a little smoother, I am thrilled with the finished product.

Solar Auxilia

I’ve been waffling back and forth on what army I wanted to bring to my NOVA doubles event and this month’s release gave me my answer. Anybody who knows me, knows that my first love in warhammer is the humble guardsman. The release of Solar Auxilia in plastic, has given me the incredible opportunity to work on an army that I’ve always loved, albeit from afar. I have acquired a few of the resin models from the always generous Mike P. and along with my headfirst dive into the new plastics, I will soon be able to put a 3000 point (unpainted) army on the field.

Needless to say, I’ve gone fully off the deep end on this release as this isn’t even half of the pile of Solar Auxilia models I have in my backlog now.

I think its safe to say that for the rest of the year, our loyal readers can expect to see a constant stream of finished Solar Auxilia models to join the already steady stream of Tomb Kings.

To finish up this month, I have a couple pictures of my first painted epic White Scars, alongside some 3d printed terrain that will be used as an Armies on Parade board for the NOVA open.

Oh and this landing pad….I wonder what will be calling this home…..

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Kevin C.

Sadly, in contrast to last month where I had two Bretonnian units done, this month I have … none. With several deliverables at work, as well as a family trip down to Texas to see the eclipse in the middle of the month, my hobby time was severely curtailed. But, I was able to see a total solar eclipse for the first time, albeit through the clouds. So, this was cool…

I’ve also started hitting a groove where I watch my friends (and wife) play Helldivers 2 during the evenings, defending managed democracy, while I paint. It’s an enjoyable distraction, and I get to keep up with the gossip.

Legions Imperialis

So, I have a butt-ton of LI stuff to still paint:

• Three Support Boxes (thank you Austin for needling me into buying a third)
• Two Malcador Infernuses (Infernii?)
• Two Valdor Tanks
• Six Lightning Fighters
• Two Marauder Bombers
• Four Warhound Titans
• Two Reaver Titans

I am very, very slowly making my way through the list. I decided to get the bases done, all in one go, with the technique shown on the Games Workshop Youtube channel video here (https://youtu.be/6MB5hLu9dlw).

• Wraithbone primer
• Seraphim Sepia Wash
• Stipple brush with White Scar

This provides a nice contrast to my red & gold Vostroyans – it’s lighter in color, but still from the warm side of the palette, so it brings the force together.

After these were complete, I got super lazy and primed all of the platforms in the Support box Leadbelcher, and painted a few details on them after I got back from Texas. They are not great, but they are done, which has a quality all of its own.

Blood Bowl Black Orcs

These were not mine, but friends of the blog, who are Very Serious Blood Bowl Players™, needed a team done by May 3. I told them I could help them out, since I’ve painted Black Orcs before, which was a bit ambitious of me, considering my workload this month.

For Orc skin, I generally like doing lighter green skin, since that tends to make them pop on the table more. I really like Duncan Rhodes’ recipe that he uses for his Goff Boy in this video (https://youtu.be/EHxvAN7haMs). It’s not Blood Bowl, but it works well for most orcs, and it’s scalable – meaning, if I want to add extra details, it’s definitely doable.

• Orruk Flesh Base
• Athonian Camoshade Wash
• Orruk Flesh first highlight
• Nurgling Green second highlight
• Kislev Flesh on select areas – lips, eartips, nosetips, scar tissue

Because they are supposed to be Black Orcs, I based the armor all in Leadbelcher and then covered it in Black Contrast – very easy dark armor there that you can then build upon with Stormhost Silver highlight. For the leather pants and belts, I used two different recipes for brown that I also use for my Bretonnians.

• Rhinox Hide 🡪 Doombull Brown 🡪 Tuskgor Fur for the pants (I use this for the leather bits on Bretonnians)
• Mournfang Brown 🡪 Skrag Brown for the belts

Because, as noted before, the owners of these Black Orcs are Very Serious Blood Bowl Players™, they needed these minis to have numbers for League Play. For the orcs, this isn’t a problem, but there is not a lot of armor for the goblins. So, I decided to put the numbers on their butts.

Finally, I decided to try out Technical Paints, using more or less the same recipe I plan to use for the movement trays for my Bretonnians, as shown in this video (https://youtu.be/k7tUuwJgZAs). Stirland Mud, Agrax Earthshade, and Gorthor Brown, along with healthy heaping of grass flock. To make it more football-like, I added white lines to the grass, using a coffee stirrer.

Supporting My Bretonnians

So, I was not able to paint any Bretonnian miniatures, but that doesn’t mean I did not paint anything for The Old World. A few months ago, I bought some movement trays from Litko, when they had just released Lance Formation shaped movement trays. I finally got time to glue them together and paint them accordingly. I also magnetized both the Knight bases and the movement trays, for easier transport. Hopefully this will make transporting them so much easier than packing them individually – I will not be doing that again.

That is all for me. I am hopeful that next month I will have the remainder of my knights completed. Until then!

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Austin B.

April Advancements

Much like some of the others, this month has been a busy time for me, particularly with work. But still, I was able to get a bit of hobbying done in what little free time I had, though not quite as much as I had hoped. Between the lack of time and my constant jumping between projects, I don’t have as much to show as some of the others here – though with a few things in stages on the painting table, the next month might prove more productive! Still, it wasn’t a meaningless month, and I’ve still made great progress on miniatures for my newest obsession: Star Wars Shatterpoint. And necessarily, too, as my locals is having a tournament on May 11^th that I plan to attend with a fully painted roster!

I’ll start with perhaps one of my favorites, the “Fearless and Inventive” squad pack, harkening back to the opening scenes of Return of the Jedi, with Leia in her bounty hunter getup, Lando and R2D2 in disguise, and Luke in his iconic black robes. R2 and Luke were technically completed last month, but were not yet based. All of these were very fun to paint up, all being very individual – though I did struggle a great deal with R2 as many of his details were rather small and soft. Luke was ultimately the easiest, just being almost entirely black robes. Ultimately though I found Leia (or well, Boushh) the most fun to paint, as I got to play around with trying to differentiate a few different tans and browns on a single model. My current intention is to run these guys as one of my squads in the upcoming event, so I was happy to get them all done.

Next up, and totally new for you all, is the “That’s Good Business” squad pack. Have I mentioned how much I love the box names for Shatterpoint? They’re great, and this box has probably one of the best. Haha! But here we have what will likely be my second squad for the event, as Shatterpoint lists require you run two squads together to form your Strike Team. And who better to assist our Rebel friends than the magnificent Hondo Ohnaka and his band of pirates? Hondo here especially was a real joy to paint (well, except for the monkey-lizard on his shoulder, whom I should have left off for sub-assembly. Again the uniqueness aspect of many of these Shatterpoint squads strikes again, as really every one of these models was fun and individual. Unfortunately that individuality also means batch painting is nearly impossible, so the time it takes to paint these models is increased compared to my more usual projects – certainly a contributing factor to my significant decrease in finished models to show off this month. 

Now, if I have the time between the end of this month and the event, the plan is actually to replace the Weequay Pirates above with the generic Bounty Hunters from my recently acquired “Fistfull of Credits” squad pack. You will almost certainly see them – and likely their named compatriots – in the next monthly updated. But if I can get them done in the remaining week and a half is yet to be seen…?

Other than that, further progress has been made on the initial two boxes I purchased, the two different Ewok squad packs. Again, some of these were already complete at the end of last month, but now I have finished some more of them and have gotten them all based up. The generic Ewoks still remain unfinished though. Unlike many of the other models, they have not been very fun to paint, at least for me. To be honest, it is partially my fault for having assembled them completely first, instead of doing them in sub-assemblies. But partially it’s the model’s fault, as each of the Ewoks, of which there are three to a base, have nearly the same amount of detail as the individual character models, so the time required to paint them to my standard is just absurd. Hopefully they will be done by next month, but I am not so sure I will get back to them before other things.

Plans And Preparations

Beyond all my progress with Shatterpoint, I’ve been turning my attention towards preparing my various lists for the NOVA Open this year. I have signed up for most of the Blood Bowl events at NOVA, as well as one event for Legions Imperialis. Though the convention is months away, I do not want to have to be painting frantically in the weeks leading up to the event, and would rather get my various teams and whatnot completed beforehand, so I can shift focus back to my other projects. Of course, why not kill two birds with one stone though, and complete some things I want to do anyways, or projects that I have been holding off on? I haven’t fully decided on all the teams I will be bringing for the various Blood Bowl events, but I do have a short list that I figure I will make the focus of things for a while. Meanwhile, I need to get my Legions Imperialis painted up anyways, as I am falling behind with the releases, so they were to become a priority anyways. And I have already started on my Solar Auxilia Support boxes, as well as a clutch of vehicles that I have added since I last showed off the army. I had hoped to have some of them done this month, but the support weapons have proven to be a bit of a chore to paint – though the vehicles are thankfully the opposite. 

Now on the Blood Bowl side of things, I think I will be soon focusing on finishing up my Vampire team that has been sleeping in its coffin for a few months now. But besides that, the one team I have most certainly decided to bring is the College of Shadows for Dungeon Bowl, and I have begun the task of painting up that eclectic mix of Dark Elves, Skaven, and… Gnomes!

This little buddy is the test model for my College of Shadows team, showing off the team colors of dark blue and emerald green. He will be joined by a few more of his kind, alongside some Skaven Blitzers, Gutter Runners, and a Thrower, as well as the terrifying Witch Elf and another Dark Elf lineman. But more on them next month, hopefully! And maybe a little magical surprise to go along with them…

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Michael S.

This month I’ve been busy with lots of travel, but wanted to still get as much does as possible. Last month, I set some ambitious goals of fully completing 3 units. Sadly, I fell a bit short of my original goal. I was able to complete 2 of my 3 units. In addition, I made some good progress on a few other models that were waiting for some paint. All said and done, not all too disappointed given my busy month!

First off, my Heresy Death Guard. These tactical support marines have made an appearance before as a half-finished unit, but I finally got transfers applied. They are just waiting for some varnish!

I am pretty stoked about the final look for this unit. The transfers really brings them together.

Next up, my Tomb Kings have their first completed regiment. A unit of skeleton warriors in bright red. Quite happy with how this scheme turned out, and I am looking forward to painting the next unit. This was a fun exercise in contrast paint for me, a tool I haven’t heavily used before as the primary paint for a unit.

With the completed units out of the way, I wanted to showcase a few miscellaneous models from my desk. My longtime 40k army is Black Templars, though shameful few models are fully painted. After painting the units above, I had the itch to get back to edge highlighting some black armor and pulled out a few models. I was able to get some paint on a few of the terminators from Leviathan.

Frustratingly, the AP Speedpaint I used on the shoulderpad started to crackle when drying. This seems to be a side effect of using it over top of a less-than-matte undercoat. It was relatively easy to hit it with a wash to “fix” the crackle effect, but the shoulder pad ended up a much darker color than I intended. Despite this setback, I was super happy with how the cape and face turned out. The heraldry needs some attention, as to the metallics, but otherwise the model is coming together nicely.

In a departure to some non-GW models, I spent a little bit of time working on my Malifaux crew. I wanted to play with some of my new vibrant colors from the updated Vallejo Game Color range. As a long time VGC-hater, these paints have quickly become my go-to. The original colors often had a satin/glossy finish, and many colors had poor coverage. The updated range is quite the opposite!

That just about does it for me! May is shaping up to be a similarly busy month, so in an effort to achieve my goals, I am only aiming to finish my unit of tactical marines left over from this month. Happy hobbying!

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Mike P.

Firstly, a huge shoutout to Mike and Taylor—it was fantastic meeting you both over the weekend, and I’m incredibly grateful for all the love and support.

Now, to bring everyone up to speed: I’ve admittedly taken a bit of a break from wielding the paintbrush recently. Truth be told, last month’s update was missing because, A, my productivity took a dip, and B, I’ve been pouring my efforts into completing my final papers for my bachelor’s degree. However, amidst the chaos, I managed to make some progress on a remarkable new project—the Bretonnian Paladin. This model has been an absolute joy to paint, though I must confess, I lost track of time completely immersed in the process. But hey, sometimes that’s just part of the magic, isn’t it?

In my initial article, I briefly mentioned my visit to Warhammer World, and now I’m excited to delve deeper into how I made that journey happen and share my experiences along the way. This isn’t meant to be the definitive guide, but rather a practical roadmap for those looking to embark on this adventure without breaking the bank. For those unfamiliar, Warhammer World is akin to Yankee Stadium for baseball fans or the Canton, Ohio for football enthusiasts—it’s the ultimate destination for tabletop miniatures aficionados, often likened to the “Disney World” of our niche hobby.

Surprisingly, prior to my own visit in 2022, I struggled to find comprehensive guidance on how to make the trip a reality. Despite reaching out to others who had been, I never received that insider’s perspective or “homeboy hook-up” that would truly demystify the process. It felt like an elusive secret guarded by those in the know. Since returning from my trip, I’ve been approached by numerous people seeking advice on how to replicate my experience and make their own Warhammer World pilgrimage. Thus, I feel compelled to share my insights and tips with fellow hobbyists eager to take the leap.

Picture it: mid-June 2022, a world still grappling with the aftershocks of COVID, and I’m feeling the weight of it all as I juggle the demands of my job. Every day feels like an uphill battle against the monotony, and I’m yearning for a break—something to shake up the routine. Then, in a moment of sheer desperation, a wild idea strikes me: what if I just went to Warhammer World?

Of course, there are hurdles to clear. Being married and in my line of work, jetting off to another country isn’t exactly a spontaneous decision. I figured it was just a fleeting daydream, something to ponder over my morning coffee. But then, I decided to broach the subject with my wife, expecting a skeptical response. To my surprise, she actually gave me her blessing. Emboldened by this unexpected support, I approached my workplace the next day—and to my astonishment, they too gave me the green light after some necessary paperwork and phone calls. Just like that, within the span of a single week, I had all the necessary approvals to make this impromptu self-adventure a reality. Shocking, indeed.

With all the necessary approvals in hand, I wasted no time. I swiftly purchased a plane ticket for the following Sunday, flying out from Baltimore to London. Anticipating my biggest hurdles, I tackled them head-on: securing my plane ticket, lodging, and a round-trip day train ticket. I knew that if I could nail down these three essentials, the entire trip would start to take shape. In terms of finances, I managed to snag all three items combined for a mere grand. Now, don’t get me wrong—I wasn’t living it up at the Ritz Carlton. Instead, I opted for a more budget-friendly option: a hostel above a pub in Shoreditch, a vibrant neighborhood in London. At just around 40 bucks a night, it was a steal; and if there are two things that I love most in this world, its beer and Warhammer.

As Sunday night descended, my wife dropped me off at BWI, and I embarked on a red-eye flight bound for London, with a layover in Iceland adding an unexpected twist to the journey. Despite my extensive flying experience, this particular flight proved to be one for the books. Peering out of my window, I was greeted by the breathtaking sight of Greenland’s icy expanse as the early morning light cast a mesmerizing glow. Upon touching down in Iceland, however, I received less-than-ideal news: my next flight was delayed by a whopping 8 hours, leaving me stranded in the Keflavik airport. Yet, surprisingly, I found myself unfazed by the setback. After all, there are certainly worse places to be marooned than in Iceland. To pass the time, I indulged in a few early morning beers, sampled some delectable Icelandic Pizza (a culinary delight!), and embraced my inner nomad by catching some shut-eye for the next five hours. Despite the unexpected delay, I couldn’t help but appreciate the unique experience unfolding before me.

Arriving in London late on a Monday afternoon, I wasted no time immersing myself in the vibrant energy of the city. With nothing but a trusty raincoat and my rucksack, I navigated the bustling streets, hopping on a shuttle (the Tube) from the airport to Liverpool Street Station. From there, a brief stroll led me to my humble abode for the night—a cozy hostel. After checking in, I rewarded myself with a well-deserved pint downstairs at the pub before calling it a night.

The next morning dawned bright and early, with a thrilling agenda awaiting me: a journey to the legendary Warhammer World in Nottingham. Armed with my faithful rucksack, I took the Tube to Paddington Station, where I boarded the East Midlands Railway (EMR) bound for my destination. The scenic two-hour train ride whisked me away to Nottingham, where I embarked on a picturesque half-hour walk along the serene river, finally arriving at the hallowed grounds of Warhammer World.

As I stepped foot inside, a sense of accomplishment washed over me. After nearly two decades of yearning, I had finally made it. For the next six hours, I savored every moment, immersing myself in the sights, scents, and exhibits that surrounded me. From leisurely strolls through the exhibit hall to perusing the offerings in the store, to soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the gaming hall, I was in my element. A few pints and a hearty lunch at Bugman’s Bar only added to the euphoria of the experience.

But alas, all good things must come to an end. Reluctantly, I bid farewell to Warhammer World, walking back to the train station and embarking on the return journey back to London. As the train whisked me away, I couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey I had just undertaken—a journey that had taken me from the comforts of my home in Maryland, USA, to the very heart of my long-held dreams. It was a feeling like no other, and I relished every moment of it.

For my final two days in London, I fully embraced my inner tourist, immersing myself in the rich tapestry of experiences the city had to offer. From the storied walls of the Tower of London to the spine-tingling thrills of the London Dungeon—an absolute must-see, by the way—I left no stone unturned in my quest for adventure.

With boundless energy and an insatiable curiosity, I traversed the city streets, weaving through iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and delving into the depths of world-class museums that housed treasures from centuries past. Along the way, I found myself forging new connections, striking up conversations with fellow travelers and locals alike, each encounter adding a vibrant hue to the canvas of my London adventure. Of course, no exploration of London would be complete without indulging in its vibrant pub culture. With a pint in hand, I raised a toast to new experiences and cherished memories, savoring the camaraderie and warmth that permeated each bustling establishment.

As the sun set on my final evening in this captivating city, I couldn’t help but reflect on the whirlwind of experiences that had unfolded over the past several days. With a sense of fulfillment and contentment, I bid farewell to London, knowing that I had seized every opportunity and embraced every moment to the fullest. And so, as Friday morning dawned, I embarked on the journey homeward, my heart brimming with gratitude for the memories made and the adventures shared. England had left an indelible mark on my soul, and as I soared through the skies, I carried with me the essence of this remarkable journey—a journey of discovery, connection, and boundless exploration.

From meticulously planning each step to navigating unexpected delays and serendipitous encounters, every moment has been a testament to the beauty of embracing the unknown. Warhammer World provided a sanctuary for my passion, while London’s historic landmarks and vibrant culture offered a tapestry of experiences unlike any other. All this at a cost around 1300 USD. As I bid farewell to London and head home, I’m filled with gratitude for the memories made and the lessons learned. I am grateful to share these experiences and insights with other hobbyists searching for Warhammer World and looking to embark on their own journey. This adventure reignited my passion for exploration and reminded me of the power of seizing every opportunity . So much so that I even made the trip two more time since then. Here’s to the journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 

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Joe R.

Welcome back everyone! Last month was quite the spread of hobby related projects (I might have snuck a few in from previous months). This month is quite different! However, things are ramping up in preparation for a Blood Bowl tournament in Canada!

Heartsdale Hedonists – Chaos Chosen, Blood Bowl

Those of you who read through last month will recognize this heading already. I was preparing for a Blood Bowl tournament in Roanoke VA (the Big Lick Brawl). I had decided to outfit my Chaos Chosen with an Ogre instead of the traditional Minotaur. However, I didn’t have one of those painted! That wouldn’t have been a huge deal, except I paid a fellow named Rawlin to paint my Chaos Chosen team around 10 years ago. I wanted to paint my Ogre to match (as closely as I could manage) to the existing team.

Here is the minotaur from the team, Aurum Barre, that I am trying to match with the Ogre. I do my best painting when I am experimenting with new skills or pushing myself outside of my small comfort zone. Last month I showed a zenithal highlight of the ogre, some putty work to try matching the basing, and some initial glazing.

  I spent roughly another week on the Ogre, who I named Argenti Barre, from the last update. I continued to glaze some additional layers onto the skin and generally block in the few spaces without any color. I was very

pleased with the skin, HOWEVER, I definitely think it would benefit from a few additional passes on the highlights. I’m not going to fret.

 

At this point, I was pretty pleased with the product. The pink tones did NOT match, but I didn’t think it was going to be distracting enough for folks to call it out. I started working on the base. Again, I don’t think it matches completely, but it’s close enough. I was about to call it done when I decided to add a blood effect to the hand (just like the Minotaur has!). You can see the results below. Again, I was very pleased with the effect. I varnished this model! I almost never do that! To finish off, I decided to use a gloss varnish on the metal surfaces and the shoulder pad. I think it looks pretty cool.

 

 

Overall, Argenti did very well at Big Lick Brawl. He even got a few compliments, especially from people who know my track record with finishing things.

The Moot Points – Halflings, Blood Bowl

Okay! Here we go! Halflings are one of my favorite teams in Blood Bowl. Not because they are a particularly amazing team, but because they come with their own built-in vibe. You might say, “Joe… don’t all stunty teams come with the same vibe?” No random internet person! I’ve had a lot of success with Ogres, so when I play Ogres I’m playing to win. Halflings? Not so much. This is my fun, maybe I’ll win, but I’m just here for a great time. Why? Well, every one of my team members is based off a different superhero. They are all painted to reflect the hero they represent. This means I can directly look at the model and know who it is. This has led to some legends on the team. Michael John Custard (Booster Gold) is a ball hog but tends to pull off the big plays when I need them. Thor Odinsoup can take punches on the line all day and rarely get injured. This team was produced by Willy Miniatures through a Kickstarter several years ago. They are sculpted by Pedro Ramos, who is one of my favorite creatives working in Blood Bowl.

 

A few of us from the Northern Virginia area are headed up to Ottawa for the Amorical Cup in early June. The Amorical Cup is designed to be a North American Team tournament for Blood Bowl. It was supposed to occur in 2020, but obviously that didn’t happen. Now it’s back! I thought it would be nice to give the Moot Points a fresh coat of paint and make them look a little more dynamic if we’re going to travel to a different country for Blood Bowl. I painted this team years ago. In this case, “painted” means I base coated them. They look fine on the table, but I know with a little TLC they could look so much better.

 

Unfortunately, I forgot to take BEFORE pictures of the miniatures I’m presenting today. I’ll make sure to grab those for the next batch. Overall, I need to touch-up 13 Halflings, 2 Treemen, and the star player Griff Oberwald.

 

I had recently picked up a few triads from Two Thin Coats (Black to dark grey, Ivory to white, wave 1 greens) and wanted to test out those paints. So I selected my Batman Halfling, Bruce Wyne. Bruce’s main colors are Grey and black, with yellow and blue as secondary colors. I wasn’t planning to glaze this time, so I expected the highlights to come across a little more cartoony than Argenti. I did REALLY like glazing the Vallejo Red-Violet into the skin recesses, so I started with that. I cleaned up all of the basecoats. They had accumulated a lot of chips and I had applied a very sloppy wash, which had really dulled the colors. I worked the skin a bit. It’s not my best work, but it’s definitely better than it was.

 

 

You can see I had a little trouble highlighting the black, especially on the helmet and shoulder pad. I still haven’t figured out how to highlight spheres. So I basically edge highlighted and picked out a few bright highlights. I suspect this will be a problem with the whole team. I was really pleased with the yellow highlights. You can really see them on the shoulder pad, but they ended up really helping the model pop.

Finally, I finished by basing the model with Geek Gaming Scenics spring “sawdust grass”. I just applied a layer of semi thick PVA and dunked it into the sawdust. So far, it’s been pretty durable. I will definitely add a white Blood Bowl lines (time permitting) once the team has been cleaned up.

 

 

Then I jumped over to Bisquey Batson (Shazam! Or Captain Marvel for you comics OGs out there). Bisquey had the same problems as Bruce. Again, I started by glazing red violet into the recesses of the skin and then brightening the skin up. Then I started working on the whites. I’m pretty sure the basecoat color was the grey from the old citadel foundation paints. I wanted to preserve some of that color in the shadows. I… didn’t do a great job. I used Ulthuan Grey as the next highlight, which REALLY popped the whites. I finished with some very limited highlights from Two Thin Coats Trooper White. I’m still working on Bisquey’s reds and golds, but he’s definitely moved up in the world. I am planning to finish him this week and get him based.

 

 Next up? Thor Odinsoup is on deck!