The Astral Claws dreadnought is now more or less complete. I will probably go back and add a freehand name to the scroll on the sarcophagus at a later date. However, at the moment I am distracted by the amazing new Harlequin models. The model is equipped to provide long-range fire support with its twin-linked lascannon and missile launcher.
I opted for a lot less blue on this dreadnought than my first one. I think Astral Claws should be primarily silver and too much blue can overwhelm them. Also, as a standard dreadnought rather than a venerable one I wanted him to be less ornate.
The engine stacks were heavily weathered with washes and Typhus corrosion to get a heat-stained, soot-covered look. This adds a bit of texture to the model and distinguishes them from the other metal areas.
I also added a few sooty streaks to the exhaust vents of the missile launcher.
Here is a sneak peak of my next project (which you may already have seen if you follow me on Twitter), Eldar Harlequins.
More soon.
-Andy.
