He got a matching scheme to the troopers - predominantly black with grey accents. I spent a long time debating whether the greatcoat was going to be grey or black, but in the end decided that a black greatcoat looks more sinister. I also spent some time debating his sash colour, before selecting a pale green. I didn't want anything too colourful which might look out of place.
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Oddly enough I think the rear of the model works better than the front overall - perhaps with fewer details there's a bit more visual clarity?
All in all, I'm pretty happy with how these guys have come together. It's been fun building the squad and blasting them out!
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| Inquisitor Chernevog leads a squad of inquisitorial commandos out on a lightening raid. |
Smashing group, cohesive and visually striking, 100% win.
ReplyDeleteThanks JB. I really enjoyed making them, especially as they spawned out from the Naismithery project.
DeleteGreat addition, I love the atmosphere of the last picture. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nico! I couldn't thing of anything more fitting than disciplined ranks marching out :)
DeleteGreat leader for the troupe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dai! I think he fits nicely :)
DeleteExcellent work! That is a perfect figure to fit with the troops, and while he does not shout "inquisitor", sometimes that is exactly what is needed.
ReplyDeleteThe figure reminds me of the young Eisenhorn, with the totally-not-a-lightsaber power sword and trench coat.
Glad you approve! I think there's scope for a variety of Inquisitors of all sorts of styles. I like the over-blown Ordo Malleus as much as the Stetson-wearing Inquisitor Clousseau! A militaristic type with a black leather greatcoat is just another look on the spectrum ;)
DeleteI absolutely get the young Eisenhorn vibe. Low key and functional with a hint of flamboyant weaponry.
I concur, he really gets the right look as an Inquisitor -not too over the top, just the kind of guy who commands these troopers. The blue is a nice touch among all those orange pieces, so this is a total win!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suber! I debated the blade colour for a while - orange? Green? Red? In the end I went with blue as the colour theory opposite to the orange visors.
DeleteAbsolutely nailed an inquisitor leading a bunch of thugs to hunt the persecuted followers of an underground religion. Terrifying and fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! Exactly the vibe I was aiming for :)
DeleteSuch a great mix of minis that you've painted into a cohesive unit. I almost see him as the hard charging officer out to prove himself at the cost of his men, and must be reigned in by the veteran sergeant.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really enjoy that element of miniature selection. This guy is definitely over-zealous and possibly reckless as a result. Happily his NCO is there to keep him in check!
DeleteGreat last photo ... it's always important to see the work in a proper context.
ReplyDeleteIt really helps to define the characters doesn't it?! :)
DeleteThe perfect choice of mini clearly a leader on the way up the hierarchy. I always have problems with highlights over black any advice?
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve! I prefer a soft black rather than stark highlights. I used the Wargames Foundry charcoal black A and B paints. Basecoat with the dark shade (A). Then highlight with 50/50 of A and B. Then a final highlight of pure B. Then I wash with GW Nuln Oil wash. Hope that helps.
DeleteThanks for the help I'll try to see if i can manage something like that.
DeleteI've found the Rogue Trader Rogue Trader a very tricky miniature to paint, and my version has stalled as I'm sillily chosen light colours which expose a lot of the flaws in the sculpt. The miniature has a slightly saggy vibe, like a deflated balloon where he's wrinkling up into himself. You've done a great job finishing him.
ReplyDeleteLove this photo with the orange visors lined up in rows.
He's definitely got his flaws. My approach really was to ignore any worrisome or difficult details and get him done as quickly as possible. The result isn't perfect, but he's finished. Fun fact, the legs are the same as the assassin with the sword and bandana.
DeleteThat model is just perfect as some sort of Secret Police Chief type character too, the head villain's right hand thug. The colours are perfect for that too. I can see him being played by an 80s Rutger Hauer or Michael Ironside in the movie version.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of those slightly peculiar model poses that is difficult to photograph, but likely looks like it means business on the tabletop.
Love it.
He is definitely a quirky, somewhat cold-looking sculpt, packed full of character. I've seen him painted with browns and tans which gives him much more of an adventurer vibe. In totalitarian black though, he's definitely a much more sinister character!
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