It seems like I have this masochistic need to always push a project to the very end, barely finishing it in time, and generally stressing myself out because I have to maintain strict timelines to finish at the last minute. So what's the lesson learned?
Who knows, I haven't stopped doing this for the past 5 years. But the Vindicare is finished! Lets take a look at my take on this unit, styled for a pure Grey Knights force.
As I said before, I just couldn't reconcile a sleek, black body suited figure for my very austere and stoic Grey Knights force. However, the look that the Vostroyan Sniper I found was a perfect fit.
The paint process was relatively quick, actually. Once my palette was chosen, I blocked out all the colors on the figure. After they were dry, I did a series of washes and glazes to build my shadows, then brought out the highlights with a series of thin layers. Some quick gems for the scope and mask and he was finished!
Well, almost finished. See, I've been trying to put a touch of freehand in any figure that warrants it, and the sniper's flowing camo cloak was too perfect. I used this little canvas to mix a very subdued red, and embellished an Inquisitorial "I" in the corner. It's subtle, but it works. Is just a touch of practice here and there, but if I don't start integrating it into my projects, I'll never get the practice I need to get better, right?
So now my bags are packed, my flight is booked, and I can't wait. First national event outside of Adepticon and my first trip to Denver, much less Colorado!
Apparently I need to drink a lot of water with the difference in elevation...
- Tim
