Hobby Lab: Siege Tower – Metal and Rope
April 24, 2019 by johnlyons
Time For Metal!
We now move our attention to the siege tower's metal banding and bolts, as well as the rope details.
We start with Army Painter "Gun Metal" for the metal banding.
Picking out the metal is worth it!
This can be quite time consuming, so be patient; the outcome is worth it.
Already, we can see the effect this adds to the model. The sense of weight and sturdiness really shines through.
Picking out the Ropes
Taking some Army Painter "Skeleton Bone", let's have a look at the little bits of rope around the model.
Skeleton Bone will be a great foundation for a later step with more washing, so don't worry about how it looks during this stage just be tidy.
Ropes are a nice touch on this model
The idea behind this choice of colour is to add some contrast to the model. The rope, having a bleached appearance, will stand out well against the dull metal and darker wood. Once the rope and metal details are dulled down, we will have a siege tower with a real sense of realism and presence on the tabletop.
