For such an inconsequential unit, this one took just as much, if not more work than the Stalker and Necro Knight units. Each of the archers was placed in a unique pose, which took some serious puzzle solving just to get two ranks!
As you can see, I painted all the Demon marble on each base, and did the same hieroglyphs on the outer edge of the movement tray.
Each of the skeletons was painted with unique colors, and even their bones changed colors! Of course, their eyes glowed with a sickly green hue...
I have some step by steps of the skeletons here:
In fact, a number of videos from the painting series were developed during this project. Terrain pieces, this demon marble, painting skeletons, fluorescent colors, and more!
Just as it was with the Dark Eldar, this was a massive laboratory. A crucible for testing and perfecting dozens of techniques.
Much more to come!
Very nice. The unit's base is really cool. It almost looks like you airbrushed it but I know this isn't the case. Very technical...can't wait till your vids are available for purchase.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I spent much of the day trying to explain why I don't use airbrushes today ;-)
DeleteWOW, so much love to a skelli archer unit! The base and conversion work as well as the colourful painting job is just inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCan´t wait to watch some videos :)
While I may have cussed a few times painting all these guys, it really was fun, and even more fun to see the final result!
DeleteCrazy work! Love the contrast and effects with the fluorescent colors.
ReplyDeleteI understand now why you don't use an airbrush!
That movement tray is really smooth.
Love the details too, from the markings on the bows to the hieroglyphs.
How you manage to keep so many colors working together is beyond me.
It should look like a kaleidoscope, but somehow it works.
Cheers! :-) I learned so many new things during the construction and painting of this army. It covered the entire gamut of sculpting, converting, painting, basing, terrain, and more!
DeleteSo James.....why didn't you use an airbrush on these guys??
ReplyDeleteOnly joking...they look terrific. Great work on a rank and file unit. I am always impressed with that - it shows what a fine professional you are. Very inspirational. Thank you again!
Many thanks! I learned so many new color combinations with these. I still use them to this day :-)
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