Saturday, January 8, 2011

Wargames Factory Shock Troops: Test Paint

We may be doing another Kill Team 40K event at Phantom, and this time I thought I might get creative with the Imperial Guard list and build some "tech Guard" using Wargames Factory's excellent Shock Troops plastic kit. At 18 multi-part plastic models for $20, they're one of the best bargains in the known universe, and the quality and scale are comparable to GW's own IG models.

Of course, YMMV on these models, but I like them quite a bit. I decided to spice them up by mixing in some of my own Aegis Figures Sci-Fi Ganger Heads. Here is the first test-paint results:











I decided to try something different and add a dash of color to the scheme, so I stippled some blues and creams onto the armor plates to show that the trooper's armor had once been a pristine color, but had since been worn with age and use.

More Shock Troop and head combos to come in later posts!

Thanks for checking out the blog!

--Scott
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5 comments:

  1. SkyJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Great colors and great execution!

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  2. Joe G KushnerJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    What is the base made of?

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  3. AndyJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love those Kill Team rules!
    Really hope to see your entire team here on the blog along with some "action" pics.

    I use models filtered out of my Tyranid army for Kill Team, but there are plans forming to create an unique team. A penal legion kinda thing keeps popping up ... maybe 2011 will be the year :-)

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  4. Scott P.January 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Joe, the base is done with Liquitex Resin Sand, painted with Delta Ceramcoat Trail Tan, inked with Vajello Smoke, then dry-brushed with the Tan and then a cream or bleached bone.

    Hope that helps!

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  5. Joe G KushnerJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Resin sand eh? I don't get quite the same results using some of the other material, but that looks smoother than the stuff I use. Will have to try it. Thanks for the details.

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