These came painted. I've never stripped figures before, and I didn't want to start learning now. I'd be hard pressed enough to get them finished. So I was just going paint over the existing paint job. So ready to paint? Nope, I like to tackle the bases first.
I didn't like squeezing these big monsters on 40 by 40 bases. They have a body shape more like cavalry. I wanted to keep the same frontage, but longer. After some searching around, I ordered some 40x60mm from GW. This was just what I needed.
After getting the basing done I started on the models. Actually them being painted helps. I have a very hard time with a "blank canvas". It is much easier for me to pick a painting scheme if I'm doing a repaint. So I dove right in.
I have to say despite them being really big, they painted up quickly. Lots of great detail but not idiotic oversculpting.
Once I started painting, the scheme just came together on it's own. Or so it seemed. I tried to keep the same pallet as the Chaos Heroes I painted in November. I think they came out table worthy. Not great but ready to go on the table.
Done in the nick of time, next up, Harpies.
Jeff
I like the new paint job! Sort of lion-y rather than refugees from the psychedelic universe. Good job!
ReplyDeleteReally nice re-paint. Great bases as well set them off. Cheers
ReplyDeleteNice work, they look much better on the cavalry bases. I would be a bit nervous about painting over pre-painted, stripping is really easy with biostrip - fun fact :)
ReplyDeleteGreat repaints. I think putting them on bigger bases worked well too.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love the progression pictures and those are some of the most iconic models from my warhammer childhood!
ReplyDeleteI've no need for DOs myself either but I do love them too. One day I'll snag some and when I do I hope they come out as well as yours have. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteYou brought them back to the 80s from the 90s paint-scheme wise.(even though they are from the 90s themselves)
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