Okay, I've given in. I have a lead pile that grows constantly, as most of us do, and I had decided some time ago that I would stick mostly to humanoid minis, otherwise the backlog would be insurmountable. However, having seen the Pangalactic Legion from Rebel Minis, I'm afraid I cracked and sent off for some.
These are lovely figures, quite delicate in some areas, but I love the Anime style armour, particularly the leg and boot armour.
I'm conscious that this is a similar colour scheme to the same minis painted by Mr. Harold on his blog 'Clear Horizons', but it isn't an attempt to copy, honest Guv! The skin tones were inspired by a painting tutorial for GW's Tau race, and red is a colour I had wanted to use for some time, but thought it too gaudy for 'hard sci-fi' units, where subdued military style colours are possibly better.
I have read on several blogs how red is a difficult colour to pull off successfully, but I didn't want a very bright red, so I went with a base of GW Red Gore, 2 washes of Devlan Mud (yes, I still have a small stash), then highlight with base colour, second highlight with base + GW Blood Red, then a final highlight with Blood Red on its own. I'm quite happy with the result (for a change!).
There are 8 different poses in this pack, and 3 of each pose.
I like the variety of poses you get in the pack, and I also particularly like the weapon. It's reasonably convincing, and has a nice little circular magazine! I have no idea why that pleases me so much, but it does!
There is a variety of heads as well, which can be painted in different colours if you wish to depict different races within the Legion, or can be painted in the same colours to tie them all together. I shall opt for the second solution!
The skin tones were painted with a base of GW's Shadow Grey, with 2 highlights of base colour + white. Quite simple, and the eyes are GW's Golden Yellow.
So here are the first four all together. Spacejacker, if you're looking in, I think I am finally getting your tips about thinner paint, and making greater use of washes. Thanks mate!
Very good they look to buddy, the red/blue contrast nicely together. Top job dude now get the rest of them done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. I'm afraid the painting of walls has to take preference first, but I'll get on it asap! Thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Even if you want to stick to hard sci-fi, painting something a little out of the ordinary can be a nice break :).
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Mike. Yes, it is a nice change to break out from drab military colours. I'm still finding my way with the washes etc., but I'm enjoying the journey!
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nicely done!
Thanks Keith. I'm trying to improve and get a little more adventurous with colour. The figures are nice, no doubt.I'm still trying to think of a good colour scheme for your 'Brits' when I get them!
DeleteGreat results there GR, very pleased to hear you find my ramblings useful! I really like these sculpts from PF too, I just have too much other stuff to paint. But Im considering an order from Rebel soon, so I think they will make it in!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's your hints and tips that I've been taking heed of. I had never realised the difference it would make using much thinner paint. I'm a long way from getting a nice result, I think, but I'm really happy with a change of technique, so thanks to you for that!
ReplyDeleteYou do yourself a disservice Gunrunner, I think you're getting very nice results! Glad to be of service :)
DeleteWell, I'm very flattered- thanks very much!
DeleteThese look great! I really like your bases too, are they mdf? Also, try Army Painter Strong Tone... it's a replacement for devlan mud (I finally ran out) and I actually like it better!
ReplyDeleteHi Harold. Thank you for the support. The bases are MDF, from Warbases here in the UK, 20mm diameter, with texture gel built around the base of the figure. Also, I'm grateful for the tip about Strong Tone- it's something I had considered, but didn't have any experience of- I've never bought any Army Painter products before, although I have thought about some of their primer sprays. Do you recommend them as well?
DeleteI haven't used their primer, but I really like all the paints and washes. that I've used that I've gotten from them.
DeleteOkay, that's great. I've ordered some strong tone, and a couple of other colours to try. It's good to get a personal recommendation, thanks a lot!
DeleteHey, Gunny: You pulled it off...the color scheme and finished product is really very nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Jay. You are too kind! However, even speaking as my own worst critic, I am pleased with the colours, if not the finish, but it seems to pull together pretty well. Have a good weekend!
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