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A little more work on the Marauders, adding some trim base coats and recess shading. Lots and lots of recess shading. And it's still not yet done.
The camera has a different lens on it right now, so the photo isn't quite as I would like, and travel soon will mean I'm writing this up earlier than it deserves, but it's still nice to see a photo of progress.
Drakenhof Nightshade has been used to border pretty much every panel, shade every rivet, and outline various details. It's precise work, so I've been using a good brush to make it easier but then have to be sure to clean it regularly as I go around the models. And it's still not done: the trim needs shading yet with Coelia Greenshade, and then there's Nuln Oil to apply. I'm also considering a mix of Nuln Oil and Agrax Earthshade to create oil streaks.
In other words, there's an awful lot to do yet, but the most tedious parts are nearly out of the way. Edge highlights are far less demanding, and then detail work will really start to bring the model to life. Recess shading gives outline and definition, edge highlights give some extra contrast, and details create interest.
I'll admit that I'm liking this model a lot more than when I first started. It certainly has some character about it, and I'm looking forward to putting the two I'm painting on display next to the Thunderbolts.
-- silly painter.
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