Thursday, April 7, 2016

WIP: Alpha Legion Troops


Incremental progress this week.
Washing is done on 75% of these guys, and I've gotten a head start on edge highlighting the Lord. Slow going, but progress is not fast when you're doing 17 guys at once.


I'm struggling a bit with the ropes on this Lord's chest and robes. What color would Alphas go? I don't want to be just blue and silver, but I've already accented with green on the cape. Maybe white?

~Deet

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  1. Wow, I don't think I noticed the green accents on the armour until I zoomed in on the pics - they look lovely! Is it just a green wash you've been applying?

    As for ropes, I'd tend towards a natural colour, I find Rakarth Flesh toned down with Agrax Earthshade does well enough for me - it's not quite as harsh as white (though a white similar to the Lord's knee pads would work pretty well I think) but it's still neutral so doesn't clash with other colours on the model.

    Looking forward to seeing more progress!

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    1. some of it is a spray of Waggah, and some is a wash of Secret Weapon Algae.

      I think I may start out with that white (which is actually a light gray) and see where it goes. Can always tone back if needed.

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  2. How about some camouflage on the cloak outer most surface - those dastardly sneaky Alphas...

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    1. Hmm. For some troops, headhunters etc, that might work really nicely. Not sure I like it on the Lord though. Still fighting with this Alpha thing where every troop, in theory, looks identical (though Forgeworld has made quite a few different shoulder pads and armor types). Good for fluff, boring as hell to paint.

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  3. Rakarth Flesh base
    Agrax Earthshade wash
    Clean up with rakarth flesh
    highlight with pallid wych flesh

    or

    Screamer Pink
    Nuln Oil wash
    Ushabti Bone highlight
    Bloodletter Red Glaze

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