I was distracted a bit here and there, and real-life keeps complicating things, but finally I managed to finish this guy. Mostly.
Of course I had to make this Blood Axe Kaptin carry an actual blood red axe. Well the head of it anyway.. But what really helped me get this guy done was
Cryptek Armourshade Gloss. I used it
on the mechanical parts of the axe, the big shoota and the two holstered guns on his back, as well as the metal plates on his boss pole and his body armor. I love that stuff and it has become a crucial ingredient for metallic rust effects.
The leather straps were done using
Khorne Red, Nuln oil and
Pink Horror. This is the first time I have used this scheme of an ork model. Usually I use it on Imperial models such as Assassins and Space Marines. But I've found that I like to use this scheme to contrast against other colors, like in this case where is contrasts nicely against the green colors of this model.
The only things left to do is to flock the base and seal the model with a protective coat (part of the joy of metal models is trying to avoid chipping). But I can't help the feeling that he still feels incomplete...
I hope you agree, but I think it's looking good for a miniature that was released way back in 1999. Come back whenever part 4 is posted where I'll reveal this model in his truly finished state!
