Bauhaus Vulkan Finished.

After painting 10 figures I wasn't in the mood for more rank and file.  Plus I figured I had improved on the painting plan built up from the tiny mistakes and inefficiences of the Hussars. 

Next up was the Vulkan.

Not waiting, I sprayed the figure GW Chaos Black.  Then, liberally painted it with P3 Gun Corps Brown.  The paint was slightly thinned, which accidentally let me stumble across a new camo possibility: Letting the paint under show through.  it's something I'm seriously considering to play with at somepoint, but having a strong colour covered in Gun Corps, water slightly, would create a fade through effect.  If done right, it would make a very weathered and unified camo pattern I could sleep well over.

But back to the Vulkan.

After applying the metal coat and washing it, I slammed on the camo paint using the ruined brush method. 

After this the washes were applied starting with a gentle wash (glaze?) that brought the tone down.  Next up was the stronger wash for the edges and creveces.

The window was (albeit very poorly) highlighted and glossed over.  The base was layered up and the front 180* painted red.

As an afterthought, I slopped on some Stirland Mud and painted it up as the rest of the base, only darker as churned mud.  The vents at the back was dirtied up for charcoaling.

Next up is the wall smashing Juggernoughts! 

As usual, thanks for reading.
R

Bauhaus Hussars Finished!

After the test figure worked out so well, I decided to plough through the other nine.  I tried  to replicate the method as to get them done as soon as possible.  It also helped that I remembered to dry brush all the things BEFORE I started with the detail.

Still, I noted that there were a few places I could improve, but hey, these are the rank and file.  Even the weapons, painted metal and washed black, will be the mass produced model.  For the Rangers I'm planning something special.

The inspiration behind the design.

With regards to the camo, I've started thinking about using a specific brush and motion for both of the colours, hopefully to make the camo pattern more accute.

Next up is the Bauhaus heavy Vulkan battle suit.  I fancy something less in quantity.  But more on that soon. :)

My plan is to have at least three units ready for some Demo gaming at our local hobby centre, Outland, in Oslo very soon.  If you are in the area and you're interested, let me know!

As ever, thanks for reading.
R

Bahous Jungle Camo Test Run

Recently I was contacted by one of the organisers from Prodos Games, the makers of both Warzone: Ressurection and the upcoming Alien Vs Predator wargames.  As I've committed myself to helping out run demos of this wonderful little game, I've been encouraged to get my Bahous force finished before Christmas!  Dooable?  Sure, but I've had some nitpicking in regards to the force's camouflage. 

Bauhaus are known for being in their typical Winter Grey colours.  However the background has them very present in Venus' new jungle expanses, but very few examples of Bauhaus camo patterns are available.

While at first I was thinking of mimicking the Fallschimjager camo pattern from WW2, a friend recommended that I take inspiration from the Clone Troopers fighting on Kasyyk in the better part of Star Wars:  Attack of the Clones.  You probably remember the pic from earlier.

 How to make that camo work on a 28 mm figure!?

Well, I finally sat down, poured myself some whisky and went for it, testing out some techniques and colours on one Bauhaus Hussar.  Sadly I don't yet have step by step shots, as it was truly a back and forth trying to pick the right tones which I could easily replicate.  I didn't want something that would take forever to do, I have deadlines dammit!

Anyway here is the outcome, see what you think.

Again, sorry for the poor pics.  Not much lighting this time of light.  Need to get a set up!

The colours were a black primer.  Pants and cloth were highlighted with a "wet" dry brush of GW Mechanicus Grey, washed down with Army Painter Dark Wash.  Armour was painted with P3 Gun Corps Brown, then GW Bleach Bone.  The camo bits were Army Painter Army Green and more Corps Brown. 
The base was painted and highlight deliberately with the same pallet to reinforce the impression of actually good camoflage.  Something I'm looking forward to pushing with the stealthers, the Vesuvian Rangers.  Gufaa!

Achtung!  Min vepon!  It izz kaput!

While the majority is pretty standard highlight, wash etc, the camouflage was something of an accident.  After trying a stippling brush, dry brush, smudging I got annoyed and used the wrong brush.  One of my "retired" examples of poor brush care (See below), managed to give me a random and pathetic spread of paint which really proved perfect for the subtle scatter of green and brown scratches on the Clone Troopers.

A few dashes of mid brown for dust and dirt and by Jove I think I got it.  Not perfect, but these are Hussars. I'll reserve the extra effort for the formidable Juggernauts!

Incidentally, Warzone: Resurrection is a great platoon sized game which doesn't really sit in the same field as Warhammer 40k.  It uses a bigger focus on the individual units (think 40k 3rd edition), though as its a redo of an old 80's game, units are still coming out.  If you don't mind a developing environment, it has some really nice figures.

When I've got enough painted up, me and my friend Snorre (Who is working on his Mishima right now... I hope O_O) will be running a few practice games.  I'm hoping to do a quick review of the game in greater detail for those who have an interest.

Bed time now, but next I can zoom through the other 9 Hussars and move on to the next unit, but what should that be?  Juggernaughts or the elite Rangers?

For more info on Warzone: Resurrection, here is a link to the Facebook group, which offers a better variety of pics of the figures and an opportunity to find out more.

Thanks for reading!

R

Painting Technique Spotlight: Hairspray White Wash

I'm luck to be part of a fantastic Facebook group called simply The Imperial Guard.  Now there are lots of guys and gals there with some amazing talent, but no Blog or Site to show them off.  After being allowed to display Paul Bullocks deadly looking paint scheme for his huge Necron army, I decided I would make a thing of it.

Richard H, another group member has a knack for white washing his tanks.  The technique is simple and really makes you think about the tank as a real thing.  You will see what I mean as he takes over for a minute.

In other news, I've received some inspiring feedback about this Blog and how I treat it, so expect some more and better posts.  (Also a review of some of Victoria Miniatures newest stuff - :D).

Pictures are used with permission.

Hairspray White Wash Guide - Richard H.

Step 1.  I painted the model the basic colours with company markings and transfers. Then sealed/varnished it. Then sprayed the whole model with hairspray and left to dry for 10minutes.

Step 2.  Next a dusting of white spray, I use Wilkos own but GW or army painter are ok. Let that touch dry.

Step 3.  Then with a stiff brush and hot water rub off the paint where it would naturally flake. Edges moving parts and wherever you want until you're happy with it. Let it dry completely over night then varnish again. This seals the hairspray and paint you've left and eradicates any whitening the hairspray may give you.

Other finished examples.

 

Big thanks to Richard for letting me post up this damn useful and concise guide.


Do you guys have any experience with Hairspray based techniques?  How did they go?

As usual,
Thanks for reading.

R