Firstly, a front and back view of the figures from the Armies Army Militia range. They are basically the same colour scheme as my other RUSK troops, to give some continuity, but this time with blue fatigues. I have tried to give a two-tone effect like modern sun glasses by adding a little gold/brass to the lenses, but it doesn't really show up. I have another 5 of these to paint.
A couple of views of Khurasan's Exterminators in Extreme Environment Suits. I have to declare that I have shamelessly stolen this colour scheme from a guy called Sebastian Stuart who has a site called eastern-empire.com. I'm not proud, but it was such a fantastic scheme that I couldn't help myself. If you have a minute, check his versions out- they are much better than these, with some clever designs on the helmet.
Here's the others from the set. These are probably my favourite miniatures from Khurasan.
That's the lot for this post. I had a bit of an epiphany whilst painting the RUSK Militia- I realised that I have probably been using paint that is too thick all these years, I guess because I didn't think it would cover so well thinned down, and was too lazy to give it a second coat. Now I realise that this will come as no surprise to you out there, but I'm a bit slow on the uptake. I can see now how it can produce a tidier result, with a little more control, and I can even try a bit of blending! Maybe I'm trying to run before I can walk........
So, thanks for looking in, if anyone is looking in. I want to get some pictures of Armies Army Spetsnaz on the blog before Christmas, but being the holiday season, I can see distractions ahead!
That being the case, I should like to wish all of you who visit a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year, with plenty of hobby related fun!
Very nice figure painting. And the chain link fence is a really nice piece of scenery.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Jay! The fencing was dead easy- a lollipop stick, 3 dressmakers pins, and some of that aluminium mesh they use to repair holes in car bodies before they stuff them with filler. A black wash on the mesh, and some of Modelmates rust effect and that's it!
DeleteThanks for the feedback and the kind remarks- Merry Christmas!
You can also sometimes get a similar mesh product at art stores, I think it's used for filling out the inside of clay sculptures.
DeleteThese Exterminators are great, they look very hard-hitting. I can understand why you think they're Khurasan's best figures, though I'm still partial to the Riflethings myself.
Hey Allison! Yes, you have reminded me about the Riflethings.... mm, now I'm conflicted. Both excellent ranges then, it's agreed! Season's Greetings !
DeleteLots of cool troops. Love those Exterminators. The Militiat have come out quite nicely. I'm tempted to get some Spetnaz
ReplyDeleteCheers Brummie! The Exterminators were great to paint, really nice minis. I'm still ashamed that I seem to be leeching off everybody else for painting ideas, but it should be seen as flattery, and I do try and credit those whose ideas I have nicked! I hope to have some pictures of the Spetsnaz on the blog before too long. There will be a common theme still, but I'm going to try a different combination of colours again, and hope there is no stripping off the paint to be done afterwards! Take the plunge, and buy a few! Have a good Christmas holiday!
DeleteLooking good. Love those Extreminators.
ReplyDeleteThanks e-p! As I said in the text, I can't claim any credit for the Exterminators, but I do love 'em!
DeleteTop notch! Ill be linking those pics if that's ok!
ReplyDeleteI love the theme and colour choices!
Thanks, Keith. Link as much as you want! I'm just about to make a start on the Spetsnaz,well, 4 of them at least. Pics asap. Merry Christmas, and thanks for providing us with some cracking minis!
DeleteLovely work Gunrunner, and you beat me to the punch on the exterminators.. Mine have been 1/2 done for months!
ReplyDeleteAh, success! Actually, I painted these a month or two ago, but was so ashamed about the blatant colour scheme rip-off I didn't post any pictures. Still, I feel a little happier since I credited the guy with the real talent! Thanks for the kind words, and Seasons greetings down there in Oz, even if it is summer!
DeleteNice!!!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Fred! Have yourself a merry little christmas!
DeleteLooking good.
ReplyDeleteVery kind Mecha! I'm having a go! Season's Greetings!
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