Dam13n Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Having got into Malifaux just before Christmas last year, I'm rapidly finding myself acquiring and painting crews. There's just so many diverse and cool looking sets to choose from. My Wallet has been suffering, but I'm thoroughly enjoying painting something that isn't produced by a "certain miniature company". (Just a quick note: They are to a gaming standard as I intend to play with them, not enter them in painting competitions.) Rasputina and the Children of December: - My first crew box, they were painted rather quickly as I was anxious to get a crew on the table and start playing, but they turned out reasonably well (if I say so myself ). Misaki and the Thunder (plus Yamaziko and three Oiran): - My second crew, and so far my favourite to play with. They suit my play-style well and allow me to joke around and have fun... "Did the mighty Howard Langston just get killed by a little girl in a yellow dress. How embarrassing... ...for you!" The Viktoria's and the Hired Swords (plus Vanessa): - I saw these and just couldn't get the idea of Samurai/Ninja Schoolgirls out of my head... Properly enjoyable to paint. I only completed these last Friday, so they've yet to see the table, but "soon my pretties...". Ramos and the M&SU: - I literally started painting these the moment I finished the Viks. They were finished the following Tuesday. The Brass Arachnid made me swear more times than any other model I've ever owned, the fact it's supposed to be on a 30mm base is surely a cruel joke. But saying that, I'm a steampunk fan, and I haven't painted anything more steampunk than these guys before. Now, having read Ramos' rules I may need some more Steam Arachnids... can't wait. Comments and Critiques welcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralngCadavr Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 YOur matte colors look quite nice- I like the mustard and olive in particular. Also, cool to see the brass arachnid- I knew it was big for 30mm, but didn't realize how big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parich Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 These are some really great crews! The 10 Thunders are probably the best looking Misaki group I've seen. The deep purple and mustard are really beautiful together. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zFiend Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 They all look really great. I like it that you painted them very different from what I've seen rather than the basic metal spiders and blue ice Gamin's and Golem. Really nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arli Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Those look great! What was the process on your bases? were they inserts/resin or did you make them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy30672 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Wow! Truly wonderful work! If these paint jobs are your tabletop standard, I'd love to see your competition pieces...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Cheers for the replies everyone. Arli - The bases aren't resin: - I apply scattered blobs of superglue into which I place a medium sized piece of slate, I then pour some small pieces of slate over the base, before tipping off the excess. - Once the superglue is dry I apply PVA to the bare areas of the base and pour a mix of coarse sand and medium ballast (from a hobby railway store) onto it, tipping off the excess. - I then saturate the base with a thinned basecoat, allow it to dry overnight then wash and drybrush to taste. I have yet to paint any Malifaux to comp standard, but I have painted a number of comp GW models over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterDisaster Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Your crews still make me jealous, Your painting is epic! I look forward to facing one of them at our local club on Tuesday. Did you want to try out the Avatar rules for our game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm up for anything that'll be new and fun. Avatars seem to fit both billings. I still owe you for my only loss so far (in my debut game no less), so bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Wall Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Love the look of the Misaki crew. The color choice and the matte finish to them came out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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