Here's the beef! |
When it came time to paint the model, I decided on a limited color palette that still tied into the unit I painted two years ago. I also wanted to highlight the mortified skin, so I used Vallejo Model Color (VMC) Deck Tan as the base color and then applied a series of glazes/highlights. For the bruising I used a variety of (the recently discontinued) Citadel Washes. The fur was painted in a similar manner, starting with a slightly different color base color (VMC Pale Sand) and adding chestnut ink to the glaze to provide a little more contrast.
That has to hurt. |
When I was prepping the model I realized it was wearing gloves, so I decided that they, the hood, and the banana hammock would all be black leather. To do this I started with a base color that was a mix of VMC Flat Earth and Chaos black. VMC Flat Flesh was added to base color to create a color for highlighting. Finally, I mixed Chaos Black with Reaper Master Series (RMS) Sapphire Blue to create a color to shade the recessed areas. I'm afraid my improvised photo set up & iPhone camera don't really do a good job of showing the subtle shading & highlights.
Come get some! |
*I also painted five bases for the models I (currently) plan to paint next month.
No one would believe you haven't painted a figure in two years!
ReplyDeleteA great piece, and I love how all the colours, including the base, blend together. Awesome start!
Thank you. Back when I was painting regularly I kept a pretty detailed painting journal. It came in handy when I started this challenge because I could refer to some old recipes.
DeleteAwesome start!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNothing like a Minotaur in a banana-hammock.
ReplyDeleteLovely work.
Thanks. Part of the appeal of the older models are the quirky design decisions like this.
DeleteAbsolutely fantastic work. I think the amount of work you put into is definitely worthy of its own post. My figures look like they're finger painted by comparison. Can't wait to see next months.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. Don't sell yourself short on your painting.
DeleteWow! This looks great! I did not know this model, it is very cool!
ReplyDeleteHe looks BOSS!
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