Redvers and Son Get Into Bushido
Ryokeen
Continuing with the Bushido starter set, we’ve painted up Ryokeen. This is not to be mistaken for the ex Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfield hard man but rather some sort of large fox type animal. In game, Ryokeen has fantastic movement and, like a certain ex Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfield hard man, can leave opposing models prone and stunned after entering base to base contact. As a Ronin, Ryokeen can play for a number of factions including both the Temple of Ro-Kan and the Cult of Yurei, so a handy model to have painted up.
My son started to paint this model but got a bit fed up and passed it to me to finish. He started with a grey base coat and a fire orange for the fur. From there, I started to highlight the skin up using lighter levels of grey. The fur I gave a red ink wash and then highlighted with orange and yellow. That was about the sum total of the paint job – quick and easy.
The base is an acrylic mud from Mig Ammo and I’ve 3d printed a rock which I stuck into the mud before it dried. I’ve then just flocked it up with a summer grass and added some flower clumps to give it a pleasant, summery feel. Our thinking is that this is a basing theme that we will continue for the Temple of Ro-Kan.
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