Pafetikbazerka's bad kitty and other Imperial nasties
The Viper droids are chattering
Simple metallic 3/4 dry brush, wash and a few details. I think these things could paint themselves.
Edit: BTW I’ve been quite conscious of effect of matt v semi gloss, v gloss on this project. The original 3 movies use gloss and lighting for remarkable statements and I’ve endeavoured to maintain that flavour. These droids actually have several layers of gloss on the lenses instead of the typical highlight. I’m certainly ok with painted reflections and highlights but subject matter wanted something different.
Fantastic models and love the bright little highlights of the individual lights on them.
Hope you dont think less of me but I have a confession to make, I have actually given the lenses a couple of coats of black and realy good gloss coat making them super smooth. I had initially painted the highlights in but they didn’t feel quite right, probably because I’m trying to keep these minis looking very much like in the first 3 movie releases, so clean colours and glossy surfaces are my MO here. I imagine it would get a frown from some mini painters but it will also help my starwars minis feel distinctly different from my… Read more »