These five 28mm scale Sardaukar were sculpted by "Big Mr Tong" and can be downloaded for free as part of a ten-figure set of STL (Standard Triangle Language) files from his "Patreon" subscription service. Based upon David Lynch's vision of the Emperor's elite warriors as first seen in his 1984 American science-fiction film "Dune", the miniatures were produced using "Elegoo" Water Washable Resin on a Mars 3 Pro 3D Printer.
Each figure was undercoated in "Citadel" Abaddon Black, and heavily dry-brushed with "Vallejo" Heavy Charcoal. The super-human soldiers' belts were then 'picked out using a little "Vallejo" Steel Blue, and their firearms with Gunmetal. Finally, each model was entirely 'drowned' in "Citadel" Nuln Oil and the Sardaukar's distinctive green face-visor realised using a combination of "Scalecolor" White Alchemy and the "Citadel" Contrast paint Warp Lightning.
I thought these figures would be a great way to continue my journey through Challenge Studios, as "Dune" was one of my favourite films during the Eighties (and still is to this day), and therefore a suitable subject for the 1980's filming lot.Five x 28mm scale foot figure = 25 Points
1980's Studio Bonus = 20 Points
Total = 45 Points
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Oh man, this is inspired, Simon. I think this is such an excellent 80's submission (frankly I wish I had thought of it!). I really like the colour of the belt and the green visor glass as a counterpoint to the black battlesuit. Even though I enjoyed the new Villeneuve version, I still have a soft spot for Lynch's baroque vision of Herbert's book (Kenneth McMillan's Vlad Harkonnen is a benchmark in creepy). Well done!
- Curt
Those are nice sci-fi troopers!
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DeleteNice work Simon! I like the green visors makes them ominous with black suits.
ReplyDeleteCheers David. \the brighter GW Contrast paints seem to work very well over metallic base layers.
DeleteThese look brilliant mate
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin. Much appreciated :-)
DeleteGreat work and explanation of your painting process. Well done Simon.
ReplyDeleteCheers BruceR. I always like to know how other people paint their figs, so try to do the same for those interested in such things.
DeleteThese look great. I too am partial to the Lynch Dune.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter. One of my fave films of all-time - especially the extended TV version.
DeleteThanks for sharing your recipe, and the results are absolutely great!
ReplyDeleteCheers Emjenic. You're very welcome.
DeleteWouldn’t be you if figures weren’t drowned in Nuln Oil. Lovely and creepy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter. The Nuln Oil works really well with the Vallejo Heavy Charcoal, and produces a slightly dusty grey effect which is how I see the suits in the film.
DeleteWhat a great rendition of these iconic troops the Emperor will be pleased!
ReplyDeleteCheers Sander. I do hope so!! :-)
DeleteNice work on those
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MattW
Thanks MattW :-)
DeleteExcellent brushwork Simon.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray. Straightforward stuff though :-)
DeleteNice work, Simon! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin :-)
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