Vanguard color test

Splashed the first few paints on one of the vanguards last night, trying to figure out how to actually paint it. Nothing is nowhere near done, but it gives a general idea of the direction it will take. I'm having a little trouble figuring our where to incorporate the...

Mechanicus Vanguard

Finally a real post, finally a bit of cutting and gluing little plastics.As you might have seen earlier I have been through several designs for my basic infantry - the hypaspists. I had settled on a design I likes quite a lot, though rather expansive as it meant bying...
Finished Mechanicus Hypaspist prototype

Finished Mechanicus Hypaspist prototype

Finished off the last few bits last night. Quite happy with the end result, need to work a bit more carefully on the OSL around the eye lenses. As someone pointed out I need a bigger gradient from the centre of the eyes to the rim - pretty sure that will make the...
Pastime of the Mechanicus?

Pastime of the Mechanicus?

I have to admit it, I'm a big fan of  Mr. John Blanche - so I try to incorporate some of the feel of his art in my own miniatures. That said, I'm also well aware that I'm nowhere near achieving the gritty, inhuman visions of his. One of the things I really like...
Detailing the Mechanicus Hypaspist

Detailing the Mechanicus Hypaspist

Finally found some painting time after a few weeks with too much else to do. Detailing really taking of now, there is even some more, not quite finished yet, and not visible from this angle. I was a little in doubt about the green lens on the shoulder thing, regarding...