SW Legion Update

Hello there!

It’s been a while but I have some updates. My schedule at work had changed. No more Monday- Friday. Now I work 3 weekends out of 5. Bit shit I know but I do get a lot more days off overall.

First off, my Russian Civil War has been progressing nicely. I have a platoon of Mahknovists (Ukranian freedom fighters) and some more “Whites” ready to go. 

My armoured train is mostly painted. Still have the tracks to do.

I received about a company’s worth of OOP Footsore Miniatures WWI Scots (which are now back on the website as of this week).

But none of that is at all related to Star Wars. That is correct.

This year I’ve picked up two B1 Battle Droid box sets and an upgrade set. I also got one box of Phase 1 Clone Troopers. Count Dooku and Anakin round out the set. I’ve painted them slowly but this week finished the bases of the droids and painted Anakin and the clones. All that is left are the bases and I am done.

Here are the droids. I’ve gone with a Geonosis style of base. The keen eyes may be able to see two similar but different paint styles.

Here’s a close up:

The left of is a mix of two contrast paints(light brown and bone).The right is a yellow contrast paint and a dry brush of a sandy colour.

I did the left squad first before watching a YouTube video and switching it up (going for the easiest paintjob possible here) a black contrast paint on the weapons and some bright yellow markings and voila. Done.

For the clones I should’ve planned it a bit better.

I primed in grey and realized I should’ve probably primed I’m white instead so I sponged on a coat of white. Then a dark wash for the recesses.A drybrush of white followed by a layer of white to highlight the top armour plates/panels.

Think on the next squad I’ll cut out a step or two to save more time.

They look good from far but far from good. Whatever. I’m done with them.

Anakin was done using contrasts again. Not super happy with his face but I’ve always sucked at skin tones and he’s done.

I also tried my hand at object source lighting on his  backside. More noticeable in person.

Lastly a tragedy occurred. My youngest was playing with these guys a few weeks ago. Dooku and a droid fell and broke. The droid’s arm was found but Dooku’s is lost forever. I’m hoping I get another left arm from somewhere and I’ll add it to the model.  

I haven’t the nerve to finish him as I might scrap the whole thing now. Minor set back but enough to derail me for now.

Anyways that’s it for now.