I have now applied a first, second, and ink wash coat for my Dire Avengers. Although red, white, and black is my traditional line of colour scheme, I like to think of these guys as a more proffesional outfit, suited to war and not a lot else. More devout I guess. I thus started by applying a crimson or off red first colour coat. This gave them a rich colour which I instantly liked. However, have sprayer, must spray (and practice it would appear). So, I tried to highlight them with my sprayer, using a darker blue/purple. Not the brightest idea, but through mis-adventure I stumbled upon an almost two-tone finish which gave a resin cast appearance. This I liked, so I have progressed with this as my second colour coat. I finished off with an ink-wash which I cannot do. Gave it a go though and so far I am happy to see these models develop.
Note, Before applying the colour coats, I stuck the torsoe into the trousers. I left the mould stubs on the feet and stuck these to makeshift bases. Why? I hate glue residue. Glue first, then paint over to hide the marks. I also find the glue fills unsightly gaps where the castings just don't work out (come on GW, we pay good money for these!!).
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| First colour coat |
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| second quick spray coat and inkwash |
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