The Land Speeder Storm
I've got a magnet on the weapons rail so that I can swap out the Heavy Bolter for something more useful like flamer or plasma. Nothing ground breaking here.
Trying out a new brand of primer as I didn't have a "go to" white primer. Everything I've read on the internet says that Dupli-Color Sandable Primer is the best stuff, so I made a trip (ok it was 2 trips to find it in white) down to the Advance Auto Parts. Stuff was cheap, like 6 bucks a can. Got both Black and White. I don't have a ton of experience using it, but I can say so far I dig it. Paint seems to stick pretty well to it, sprayed as easily as it should and it didn't bunch up anywhere so that I lost any detail.
I decided to use the pilot of the land speeder as my test model. It's been rough going to say the least, but it's also good to get this figured out now. First off, I have to find a better white paint. I think I'll give the GW paint a try, or maybe Vallejo. I don't like the shade of white it is, plus I hate how much I have to thin it. I'd like to be able to paint without having to perform a chemistry experiment to get the paint the right thickness.
I wanted to use Turquoise to fit with the theme, but a little goes a long way with that stuff. It's ok on the jewelry they wear, but anything bigger than that, and it takes over the entire model.
Here's a rough draft if you will of the model. (Sorry for the photo quality)
In these pictures he looks more asian than native american. I think it has to do with the hair style and skin tone. The above pictures were taken before I added the "Devlan mud" ink wash. Which I think really helps to darken it up.
Just focus on the face... this model is WAY to rough for a picture this up close.
I've been painting Ogres for too long as I have lost the skill to paint eyes. Ogre eyes are HUGE in comparison. I ended up resorting back to the old "paint with the end of a toothpick" trick.
In Tournament news, 2k Fantasy tourney this Saturday. I keep going back and forth on doing the Purple Sun/Slaughtermaster on Flying Carpet list, or just taking a more traditional tried and true Ogre list I normally run. If this were 2400 points, it would be a no brainer to throw in the flying Slaughtermaster, but at 2k points I feel like I've got too many points wrapped up into characters. (Feels like 5th edition all over again)
March 3rd, there is a 3200 Double Tourney (1600 per player) and I think I'm going to team up with friend of mine who also plays Ogres. Only I won't be fielding Ogres...*gasps* Rather than having 2 of the same army and gaining nothing in diversity, I'm going to be an asshole and field what amounts to an Empire artillery battery. 3 cannons, 2 mortars, a helblaster volley gun(not enough points to drop the steam tank), 2 Lore of Heavens wizards, and enough Handgunners to fill out required points. I'll nuke our opponent from a far, and the Ogres will run across the board and mop up whats left; OR we've discussed making the Ogres all shooty (maneater snipers, leadbelchers, 2 ironblasters) then just littering the battle field with 100+ gnoblars trappers. Oh the evil possibilities. Either way, you can expect to see some pictures of the Empire restoration project. I can't decide if I want to put any time into getting them up to tabletop quality on the paintjob, or just make sure they meet the WYSIWYG/3 colors up rules.
Until next time, Sigmar OUT!... no that sounds stupid... See you on the battlefield? meh... Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed and neutered.... Fuck it.
Bye.
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