Steve Troughton-SmithI have the power (sword)!
On the turntable, since this model arguably looks better from the back than from the front 😂
Attempting a pox walker test model, since I can’t find a decent box art tutorial. I don’t have my recipe 100% right yet, but it’s not too far off
I think I pulled it off? He looks reasonably close to the box art version
Poxwalker no. 2. These guys are fun to paint, as a little goes a long way, and every single model is unique
Already making a difference to the shelf. Now I just need to rescue the rest out from under the layer of dust 😝
Nearly there! Those pants turned out way better than I expected
One thing I'm noticing, doing these poxwalkers, is that it's really satisfying finishing one miniature at a time. It's quicker, I'm having more fun, and the variation makes each one interesting. I'm also more willing to try more advanced things, like mixing, glazing, etc, because I only have to worry about what's in front of me, and as a result I am learning and (I think I’m) getting better at this with each one. Batch painting doesn't give me that same dopamine hit
Poxwalkers on the turntable 😄
If you think painting miniature eyes is bad, wait till you try teeth 😅
Almost started painting the base before painting the horns 🤦♂️ Disaster averted
On the one hand, painting Poxwalkers to this standard takes a certain kind of madness…
On the other hand, they look sooo goood 🤤
New techniques time! Not 100% sure this is giving me what I’m looking for, but I’ll play it out and see
Might have to shelve this guy for a few days; need some colors I don’t want to have to mix, so I gotta pick up some paints before I continue. The blues are making for an interesting tint, too
Reasonable progress on this guy! Capturing the right facial expression makes or breaks a mini like this
Right now, cloaks are my least favorite thing to paint. Blending is hard
Starting to come together. I’m kinda procrastinating until my new paints get here, but it’s nearly done
My first Inquisitor! Real happy with how closely I could match him to the box art. Still some cleanup to do (he’s not glued to the base yet), but overall great mini
He’s in better shape today for sure. Still gotta figure out those tentacles though
If I’m to make any progress on my backlog at all, I need to work on more than one mini per day 😅 That’s a pretty fking tall order…
Little morning diversion. Saw a great painted commissar online and it spurred me into action
Scott Elfstrom@stroughtonsmith I liked this commissar model so much I had to make it part of my T’au army.
@scotticus good job shaving that breastplate!