I've done my back in moving classrooms and so my progress has been somewhat slowed. I have three separate projects on the go that I am chipping away at in the short periods I can sit at the table and I should have them finished over the next couple of days.
The first to get done is the last of the Imperials from Legion. Obviously, like everyone else my age, I loved the speeder bikes from Return of the Jedi so doing these was great fun. It also meant that I couldn't bring myself to go with the black gloss base of the other imperial troops - they had to have an Endor forest floor base.
The armour was done with the same recipe as the stormtroopers but I couldn't take as much care over the black under suit due to pain. They're neat enough for the moment and I can go back and add a highlight when I'm feeling better.
One thing I did do was to think about the base markings. In legion the arcs of fire are marked on the base. Here I added a tuft at each of the points to allow you to still see the arcs without any ugly lines.
Next up is a present for the Eldest and then a present for the Youngest.
Sorry to hear about the back, I hope it is on the mend. These are great and although I have started a Rebel force, I will have to paint mine and yes they will have to have the Endor base.
ReplyDeleteIt'll get better. My own fault! Did you go for woodland for the rebel bases? Trying to decide on mine.
DeleteI just couldn't help but paint them in their Endor cammo, but the bases are just brown at the moment. Mind you my Airspeeder is flying over a snow field! :)
DeleteAgain, you can't be blamed for that - it's a SNOWSPEEDER, after all
DeleteMy sentiments entirely! :)
DeleteI hear you on the back pain! I hope it feels better soon!
ReplyDelete"In legion the arcs of fire are marked on the base. Here I added a tuft at each of the points to allow you to still see the arcs without any ugly lines."
That's a brilliant idea!
Excellent work on the figures - I can almost hear them speeding through the forest.
Thanks Fitz. No way was I going to leave the bases marked up the way they were.
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