Test Templar
Just finished....i think, the first of my templar brethren. Just learnt black is not such a simple colour to work with and make look right. I went with the metallic detail and laurel wreaths instead of the FW typical lacquered green as i wanted a metal armoured look and the less pastel colours the better i thought. used a heap of gear from other kits to add to the standard templar kit to make them look a little more choppy and dynamic, adding in a few two handed poses, with riposte and parries. Trying to make them look more martial rather than just fancy kits with arms and weapons out at silly positions.
The new 32mm bases allow me to go to town in terms of extra detail. I made up some barbed wire and scattered spent shells plus a little blood splatter over the barbed wire. That idea came from my Iron Warrior playing girlfriend.
Looking nice, both the painting and the position, very dynamic! Actually, I also have in mind using some GK bits for my templars, although in my case it will be because I will make some mkIV templars (I already have a 5 man mkIII templar squad ready to assemble, using the FW kit and legs and arms from anvil industries). Regarding the painting scheme, I may go for a bit different approach, probably with more yellow, or even some white as the current black templars. looking forward to see the full squad!
ReplyDeleteCheers Elzender. The GK kit is perfect for adding some....zeal and energy to the templars. There will certainly be something pop up on the blog once the squad is finished. Be interested to see your work when its done.
DeletePerfect first templar. Great work!
ReplyDeleteCheers greg. I have learnt painting black is not easy. I've learnt quite a bit on this first guy so hopefully the rest of the squad should look just as dashing.
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