This 28mm scale metal model of a Security Trooper is sold by “Crooked Dice Game Design Studio” and can be bought either individually or as part of their Security Troopers four-figure deal. Dedicated to protecting "our law-abiding citizens... within the spaceport’s zenfield" the "shellhead" is designed to be used with the company's other "Colony 87" sci-fi civilian miniatures "for any RPGs and tabletop wargames."
The guard was originally undercoated using two coats of "Citadel" Abaddon Black, and thoroughly dry-brushed with "Vallejo" Heavy Charcoal. His metal knee-pads and automatic weapon were then 'picked out' with "Vallejo" Gunmetal, before all of these areas were drenched in "Citadel" Nuln Oil.
The trooper's face plate and side-arm were initially treated to a layer of "Vallejo" Heavy Sienna and subsequently, along with his mask's breathing holes, given a coat of Brass. I later shaded these areas with a splash of Strong Tone Quickshade by "The Army Painter", and carefully dry-brushed the model's face-plate with a couple of brushstrokes of "Vallejo" Brass.
Having finished the first of my miniatures for Dave Stone's latest (Unity) Community Challenge, I've also found some hobby time to make a little progress on the Spider-Man figure found inside the Marvel Crisis Protocol Core Set by "Atomic Mass Games". The super-hero's rather cluttered base is now mostly finished, so I should soon be able to start working on Peter Parker's actual alter-ego...
Finally, with the arrival of my "Frostgrave" Second Edition, I have been rummaging around my unpainted collection of official sculpts by "North Star Military Figures", whilst waiting for the plastic glue on my latest additions to my Witch's warband to dry. I actually plan on assembling my new recruits from the "Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago" plastic Tribals boxed set, but such an undertaking will require a little patience as I carefully put together my hardy warriors for the tabletop.
As a result I thought I'd get myself in the mood by pigmenting a trio of giants rats from the rule-set's original release. These three rodents have been sat loitering upon my painting table for a good few years, so hopefully they'll be finished in good time. ready to confront any hapless treasure seeker foolish enough to believe they can walk the streets of wintry Felstad unmolested...
Cheers Undercoat. One Security Trooper down and three to go. I've made quite a bit more progress on Spidey and the Giant Rats since, and hope to have them finished soon too.
The security trooper is very nice, especially the visor which really draws your eye to it. Nice paint job indeed. Spider-Man is slowly taking shape, keep going! Those rats look great too and will make good wandering creatures.
Thanks Roger. The brass pistols were actually caused by me looking at a grainy photo of the 'official' Security Troopers paintjob and thinking that was how they had done theirs. However, it seems it was just the lighting and they're grey-silver like their main firearms. LOL. However, I rather like it. I too am not entirely convinced by Spider-Man's pose but hopefully he'll still paint up quite nicely. I've a load of plans for "Frostgrave" so expect plenty of new stuff to appear over the coming weeks.
I like the finished look you've achieved on the security trooper, the brass face plate and hand gun actually work rather well. Spidey, is coming along nicely, interesting pose on him, not sure if I like it or not, might grab me more once he's finished. But the giant rats, you can never have too many giant rats now can you!
Cheers Roger.
Cheers Phil. The rest of the Security Troopers should be finished soon. I rather fancy getting some more, only this time making them predominantly red though, as an alternative 'red squad' or some such..?