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On the painting table: Les’ Khador army 2

2012/09/25 On the painting table No comments

Quick update covering the two steps I was able to complete today.

Basing
I’ve started to base models as early as possible, as the primer coat and multiple base coats via the airbrush help seal the gravel much easier than a coat of watered down glue like I used to use.  I placed a few little rocks on as well as the gravel to make the bases look a little less plain.

MECRITE RED Basecoat
Les wants the Man-o-Wars to look factory new, and the ‘Jacks to look beat-up.  All models got a good coat of Mecrite Red, being careful not to cover 100% of the model as I want to leave a little of the black undercoat to help with the shading.

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Next up: first highlight layer using Mephiston Red.

On the painting table: Les’ Khador army 1

2012/09/24 On the painting table No comments

Having successfully converted Leshotep from his 40k Necrons to the red metal beasts of the North, it seemed only fair that I base coat his new mini’s for him. I plan on using the airbrush to do both the basecoat and a couple levels of highlighting using a technique I picked up from the Crimson Fist tutorial by my hero Les Bursley.

I’m going to start with Mechrite Red for the basecoat, spraying at a 45 degree angle covering all the model. For the first highlight, I’ll use Mephiston Red, focusing on the upper 1/2 of the model, finishing with Khador Base Red for the last highlight on the top 1/3. I’m staying away from the Khador Base Red as the initial base coat colour as both Les and I agree that it’s too bright for the look we’re going for.

I’ll post photos as the steps get completed tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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