I have really misunderestimated how much painting time I have this Challenge, and am well off the pace. Anyway, here are some figures I've been keen to get some paint on.
The first batch are malstrain cultists- mutated genestealer cultists, what's not to like? They're all kitbashed and greenstuffed, which makes them nicely unique. The bodies are Stargrave Scavengers I & II, which are my favourite Stargrave kits. Speedpaints Noble Skin, Brownish Decay and Desolate Brown make up most of the khaki browns. By sitting the heads low with no neck you get this pleasing hunchback appearance. I've left two with empty hands so they can more easily pass as harmless civilians in my Guards of Traitors Toll reskin.
The next is a Delaque informant, also from the Scavenger box. I liked this hand pose that looks like he's using a wrist communicator. I carved off pockets and extra webbing straps to give more of a Matrix trenchcoat look.
These two are based on 30K Mechanicum Thralls, which is a fun kit. I was inspired by Kill Sample Process's cyberpunk malfunctioning murderous cleaning bots, and used some peasant bits for the arms. The cleaning rag is a ponytail. Servitors are shaved during the servitorisation process, but I thought the braided hair on the sweeper added to the body horror.
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| I have no mouth and I must clean |
13x 28mm figures (65 points)
3x skullz (total 44)
Big Stompy Robots +2 (Three lies in one!)
From Millsy:
Wow, these are just wonderful mate! I'd not considered making 40K-esqe stuff from Stargrave kits but it really, really works! Your cultists aren't just cool, they have a real old skool vibe which is just brilliant. I've got some metal tech gangers and I'm now imagining how I might give them arms and weapons without selling a kidney, plus building some mates to support them. Brilliant!
Your skin tones, saturated blues and pinks/purples are the perfect counterpoint to the muted greys and metallics. They just feel right.
Wonderful stuff Barks. More please!
Cheers,
Millsy
Great work
ReplyDeleteTop stuff, absolutely do the job
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Barks, like those
ReplyDeleteReally liking these - the look and colour palette really work brilliantly together.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking cultists and super creepy thralls!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Tremendous work Barks! While cultists are always a great thing, those servitors take the cake! Those are hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cultists. Really enjoy the paint work.
ReplyDeleteNice painting. Nice touch on the creepy female thrall.
ReplyDeleteFabulous work, Barks. I like all the modifications you've done to make them your own. The rusty weapons are a good touch. Faves are the servitors.
ReplyDeleteThe pink parts certainly make them pop. Excellent work!
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