Malifaux - Asami Tanaka

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Project Entry by warbossd

Asami Core Box

November 12, 2023

To open this project I just have a few thoughts and photos. I painted these models years ago and did not keep painting records at that time. Sorry.

So, why Asami? Largely considered one of the weaker masters in the Malifaux game ‘meta’ in both the current 3^rd edition and the previous 2^nd edition, I chose Asami for the aesthetic alone. As a complete fan of Japanese history and mythology I could not turn my back on her model collection in the game. Competitiveness is never a major checkpoint for me and, in fact, I relish the challenge of playing underdog lists in wargames generally. Also, having played a similarly uncompetitive master before (Wong of the Bayou faction), I am confident that Malifaux game system still gives me opportunities for enjoyment when on the back foot. I don’t play with a group of guys that build prickly tournament lists anyway so I’m sure it’ll be fine, this isn’t a Games Workshop game after all. XD

When painting these models I drew heavy inspiration from the Wyrd artwork and studio paint jobs. I did change a couple of things, such as the painting the Yokai with grey fur not blue, but basically it was close to the Wyrd artist’s style.

Asami tanaka

One aspect of Asami’s paint job I am proud of the is the cloud motif on her kimono. All freehand painted, and the final look is way better than I was expecting.