Completed 2 more units: Lexicanium Calistarius and Brother Adron.
Got myself a few new pots to try add new flavour into the paint job. Brother Adron was painted somewhat similar to Brother Valencio. Some changes were made based on another website (http://ojibobo.blogspot.com/2012/04/step-by-step-of-blood-angels-terminator.html). I did the following:
1. Basecoat with Mephiston Red.
2. Wash with Carroburg Crimson.
3. Layer with Evil Sunz Scarlet.
4. Wash with Carroburg Crimson. (Yes, earlier wash was redundant. I am still testing the paint job.)
5. Edge with Wild Rider Red.
6. Light glazing with Bloodletter.
Some of the improvements done over the previous models (which were also added to the existing job)
1. Gold were added with another layer of Gehenna Gold.
2. Silver parts that are exposed to lighting are layered with Runefang Steel.
These were done to add more shine to the units, which were a little dull in my opinion (overwashing perhaps?).
Lexicanium Calistarius was a tough job as this was very detailed. Attempts to create somewhat similar to the design on the box was near impossible as I really have the steady hands needed for the job. Nevertheless, it was fun to work with.
1. Basecoat with Macragge Blue.
2. Layer with some Kantor Blue on darker areas.
3. Wash with Carroburg Crimson.
4. Layer again with Macragge Blue.
The face was done in a somewhat similar method as Sergeant Lorenzo. This was tricky as the head was already in a fixed position in the mini. The cloth was a quick slap of Ushbati Bone, followed by Agrax Earthshade wash and layered again with Ushbati Bone. The back of the cloth was a simple Mephiston Red layer followed by Carroburg Crimson wash. Metal and gold parts are using the same method as previously done with Brother Adron.
Some key lessons were learned while working on this.
1. Research other works so that you know what part is what (love making this mistake). Also, research helps to identify the defects that exist in the mini. I did not notice the broken shoulder piece until started going through in detail after the main body.
2. Go through the whole paint procedure in your head before you glue the parts together. Several sprue parts were found not removed since I did not quite know what is what. Live and learn.
3. Some parts are probably best painted before glueing. Hence, I probably need to get myself a drill for future projects this intricate (and for the gun barrel. Painting the holes just does not sit right with me).
4. If you cannot imitate, go wild and personalise it.
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| Left knee insignia lost due to over layering |
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| Yup. Forgot the purity seal there |
Studs on the armour was too small for my hands to work with, even when using fine detail brush. I used a toothpick dipped in Runefang Steel to do the trick.
One thing I would like to know is how to strengthen the staff as the material is too soft. Broke part of the banner mast while trying to straighten it. A layer of super glue the whole staff?
Next Step:
- My favourite heavy weapons: Brother Zael and Brother Leon
- Budget for another box of Terminator Squad and Terminator Assault Squad
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