What! What's going on? Did Greg finish another model already? That's not possible! Well thanks to the warp staying in check, I was able to get a good deal of time to work on painting models this weekend. I split my final ETL vow into individuals (instead of trying to paint all four at once), so it's rapid fire completion time!
This is the chaplain from the GW Reclusiam Command Squad Box. I wanted to use this fellow for a counts as Grimaldus, as that model is quite expensive. I was able to get him separate from the main squad box, but he had a few problems.
The first thing that happened upon getting the model, was his croxarius was snapped in half, as well one of the ribbons being damaged. The guy who cut the sprue wasn't exactly super careful with the packing. It happens, so I went about fixing it.
Unfortunately, no matter what I did, I could not get that staff straight. The final position is about as good as I can do.
The second thing, was the one of the litanies that attach to the side of the model, would not work. I also failed in my proper prepping of the model, as after having pieces damaged (and damaging myself), I got hesitant with worry about damaging it further.
Unfortunately, no matter what I did, I could not get that staff straight. The final position is about as good as I can do.
The second thing, was the one of the litanies that attach to the side of the model, would not work. I also failed in my proper prepping of the model, as after having pieces damaged (and damaging myself), I got hesitant with worry about damaging it further.
But even with all the negatives, I am happy with how this guy turned out. He looks very impressive, and stands out fiercely on the table. I am especially happy with the skull helm. He looks like a T-800 chaplain! (Grimaldus has a steel plated skull helm in Helsreach the novel, which is why I went for a metal helm, instead of the standard bone style)
Gold was done similarly to the previous chaplain, only I did the wash after the mid coat of gold (shining gold), instead of after the base. I think I liked the result better this way. Gives it a bit more depth. The reds are also using evil sunz scarlet as one of the highlights. Was having fun with the ribbons so did an extra step. Going to try the same with helbrecht later this week!
I'm now working on finishing the inquisitor and helbrecht. Both will be done by the end of ETL (friday), but will probably save myself some free time and split them across two posts. Helbrecht is quite the model. So much detail.... Hope you guys have a good week, and enjoy all the SW tidbits coming out! (Now lets hurry up to Dark Eldar!)
