Deff Dread Done!

Almost exactly a week's work.

First BIG miniature of my project. I got him on a trip up to Nottingham and GW's headquarters and Warhammer World - well worth the trip I might add.

Working on a model this size has its own complications. Such large amounts of paint need a slightly different approach. I've not had much experience with the airbrush, but got my first go for this model. Basically undercoated with Blood Angel Red - lots of thin coats to get a smooth finish, and the all the metal areas got a thin base of chaos black.

 After that, I had to break the miniature down into areas. Trying to do all of the red in one go, for example, would have been a near Sisyphean task. Demoralizing, but also tricky to mix the shades in the right volumes and keep them wet while I worked,so instead I just did a limb at a time,completing all the defining and detail before moving on to the next.

Nice as it gives some immediate gratification. I was pleased with the first arm, and was able to look at it for reference and a boost to the morale as I progressed through the miniature.

I'm told my basing is quite archaic, but I like old school. With my dear lady's connection to her family's craft shop, I was able to source some very posh "Flowersoft". I hope soon to start constructing a gaming table for the home in a similar vein. Something jungly and orky that matches the bases.

Next Project: I accidentally bought nearly 100 ork boys in a job lot on ebay. Was a bargain so couldn't say no. Have just been breaking them into their parts so I can see about using the airbrush much more. Details to follow.