So not a ton of models done and a bit of hobby burnout happening alongside it..
A couple fairly easy models done like the Dark Troopers and the Death Troopers. All models by Skullforge and then printed at home here.
Reason for these to get some paint Vs more Legion is simply due to a campaign happening locally and I needed something new to play with.
The Dark Troopers being of Moff Gideon's mainstay troopers in the Mandalorian. I tried a dark metal effect on them. Metal base and then a lot of black contrast washes. Before getting a heavy spray of gloss to finish them off. A theme for today's post for sure!
Now you would think the death troopers being black stormtroopers would be simple. But I did try a few things with them first. Like a dark purple shadow. And doing some grey highlights.. before smashing them with gloss and realizing a lot of it isn't noticeable anymore.
The stormtroopers again were a bit difficult but I do like the end result. Starting with a black base followed by an overspray of white. Then GW contrast Apothecary white for the shadows to give it a nice tint. Then pure white used in the edges and top most sections of the armor.. all the blacks is just GW Black Templar. And of course a few layers of gloss to finish them off.
Bikers done same as the stormtroopers.
Bases are really simple overall. Resin printed bases with AK mud added for texture. Brown is GW contrast Gore. And the grey is again GW Contrast Black Templar thinned down. And then everything drybrushed with a cream.
Then to finish it all off a smattering of leaders and characters. From left to right we have; Moff Gideon, Greef Karga, The Client, Empire Captain, Young Thrawn, and Bossk.
This should help me with characters for a bit and make for some different lists than just Darth running around.
I still have a fair bit of stormtroopers.to paint up. Mostly variants and weapons but I will leave them till I have a game or two first. And see what I need to do to adjust my list.
But for now this is a good start.
27 40mm Infantry @ 7 PTS each
2 40mm cav @ 15 PTS each
Makes for 219 PTS for this gathering
Let's see if I can figure out the colour scheme for my Space Wolves next and get a few of them started... While I wait for bits for The Old World to arrive.. yay for hobby ADHD!
Ummm... this was "not a ton of models done" for a week?!? OK, seems like good production to me though. The Legion characters especially are very nicely done but you need LOTS of troopers and you've come through with some very well painted ones here Kyle. Two hundred nineteen points added to your tally.
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I like the characters, and the gloss on the stormtroopers' armour is a good touch.
ReplyDeleteIt was a love/hate decision with the gloss but on the table it looks the biz so am happy with it in the end. Thanks!
DeletePainting mostly white or black figures is a pain. You did a great job on these. Not sure how they will shoot but they will look good on the field.
ReplyDeleteI suspect they will shoot as well as they do in the movies.. horribly.. but should be fun all the same..
DeleteYou're 'low intensity' weeks are the envy of many of us, Kyle! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful work! I especially like the Dark Troopers (I can see the purple shadow) and younger Thrawn. Good luck with your upcoming SW event!
Thanks Curt.. am slowing down these days.. would have had several armies done by now in previous years 🫢😅
DeleteGlad the purple can be seen. I think it adds something different to the models Vs just going straight black.
Let's see how thier first game goes on Tuesday!
Excellent work as per, Kyle. I know how hard getting white right can be and your Stormtroopers look great.
ReplyDeleteCheers for that Peter. It was a paint to get the method down but should be easier in the future. But it is oh so dull to do.. so I have to pace myself with them here.
DeleteYou’re not very much done has out pointed my three posts this year. Black and white are the hardest things to paint too. Well done and hoping things get a little less hectic at home.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter though to be fair these are 7pt models so the numbers add up quickly with them..
DeleteGreat work Kyle, you certainly got the brushes moving on this lot.
ReplyDeleteIt was a mix of oooo this is working and oooo characters which is always nice to do. Plus the batch prep of primer for them all really helped as I could just pick a squad or character to do after the last was finished.
DeleteNot a lot done he said, before dropping 219 points… a great collection Kyle, I especially the characters. The bikes are also really nice though. Great work!
ReplyDeleteFor not a tone of models you've actually done a good few models to a really good level of painting.
ReplyDeleteA disappointing effort Kyle Ha! A small bomb and the troopers are the biz. Great work.
ReplyDeleteLovely brushwork mate, especially the skin tones. Good to see someone else giving Legion some love
ReplyDeleteSmashing looking figures, got a real menace to them !
ReplyDeleteExcellent entry. These 3D prints look great! Al- black and all-white schemes are difficult.
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