Legion Praetor Tribune (Complete)

 I actually finished this model a couple of weeks ago, but had it on display in the local Games Workshop store (or Warhammer store, as it's called now). An incredibly fun model to paint.

Gimli

 There's not too much to say about the painting, although a couple of points stand out. The gold trim was a combination of several layers, being:

• Balthasar Gold (Base)
• Druchii Violet (Shade)
• Gehenna's Gold (Layer) (Most of the area, leaving recesses alone)
• Auric Armour Gold (Layer) (Less area, mostly edges)
• Reikland Fleshshade (Gloss Shade) (Selected areas)
• Liberator Gold (Layer) (Edge highlights)

And my axe.

Another point of interest might actually be the base. After covering it with Astrogranite, some Mechanicus Standard Grey helped to even out the colours and bind the texture paint down. Multiple drybrush applications, picked almost at random and I can't recall exactly what was used now and then different shades applied. It's the different shades that ended up being the most useful: Nuln Oil, Reikland Fleshshade, Seraphim Sepia, Agrax Earthshade, even a little Drakenhof Nightshade. It all just helps to give extra definition and depth to the base. Incredibly simple, but quite effective.

Last note: messed up the head a bit. Couldn't quite get the eyes right, so he's a little battle scarred.

-- silly painter.

Legion Praetor Tribune WIP #2

Arm-ament ongoing

A short update on the Legion Praetor Tribune, including a very bad photo. Hoping to get that sorted out soon - a proper lighted booth and turntable to take photos in.

The usual armour higlighting was done, however a coat of Purity Seal was added part way through because everything became too "shiny" from the flow improver (Lahmian Medium alternative) used. This really can't be seen in the photo, but the effort to he basic armour highlights, as ever, pays off in the end.

Gold trimming was a bit of an exercise this time around:

• Balthasar Gold (Base)
• Druchii Violet (Shade)
• Gehenna's Gold (Layer), first highlight
• Auric Armour Gold (Layer), second highlight
• Reikland Fleshshade (Gloss Shade), just in select areas
• Liberator Gold (Layer), final edge highlight

The blue wings on the chest piece works nicely as a bit of balance, and will help to create more focus in that area. A different head to the standard will be used, but it's not painted yet. I've decided to attempt to give the head a blue glow, emanating from within the armour itself. This is partly in preparation for when I work on Horus, and also just for something different to make this model stand out from others.

Next, however, I will likely concentrate on enough to get more of the model assembled.

Another Lizardman Rider has been finished too. Only 5 more of those to go.

-- silly painter