Slight Diversion

So I went to start the next batch of Arkab Legion and just decided that after 50 miniatures in the same color scheme I needed to take a slight break and do something different. Thus taking four of the Kickstarter mechs that weren't going into the Arkab, mainly the Wraith, Caesar, Shogun, and Devestator. Three of the four are post Clan Invasion which is as far forward in the timeline as I play 95% of the time. Three of the four are post 3048 with only the Shogun being from pre-3030. As to the Shogun though, it is far too slow to make sense in an Arkab Legion regiment. So I lumped all four together into a lance and they got to become my only Marik Militia lance. I feel like Cheef a bit for doing a small one off unit.

So after they got a base layer of Vallejo Violet, the red and blue stripes were done in Vallejo Dark Blue and Vallejo Carmine Red. This was followed by Vallejo Gunmetal Grey for weapons, antennas, jump jets, and other small details.

The wash layer was done with Citadel Drakenhof Nightshade. This was my first time using this Citadel wash as my go-to will be 99% of the time be the Nuln Oil if using a Citadel Wash. What surprised me though was it turned the entire minis a glossy finish which I haven't had happen before.

So I went ahead and based the lance using basic medium green grass flock and added a bit of Gamers Grass 2mm Moss to give the color some depth and variation. I didn't paint the base edges as I like the contrast the look had with the dark minis, brighter basing, and then the solid black clean base to contrast with the grass. With that done, after consulting briefly with Cheef over the glossy issue, they all got a layer of matte sealant and as he reassured that dealt with the finish issues.

So that is my Marik Militia lance and I'm pretty happy with how they came out. I have no idea if they will ever hit the tabletop but they'll look nice on the shelf. Next up will be back to the Arkab Legion by the end of the week.