The metallics were just that little bit flat so I decided to ink them. I hadn't used inks before (mostly I use washes, which are thinned paints) so I was hesitant. Some help from the Reaper forum got me moving.
Most but not all of the metallics have been inked. The large smooth surfaces and the top 'skirt' of chain mail didn't get inked. The large smooth surfaces had nothing that would be enhanced by ink. The top skirt I wanted to keep lighter than the leg armor so I just didn't darken it.
Overall I'm pleased with the extra depth this added.
I've started painting the bases as well. A layer of flock and the some static grass will complete that. I know you can see the slot where the mini was inserted but that will get covered by the flock so I'm not going to waste time filling it in prior to that.
There's two coats of varnish on these so only one left to go. My varnish mix is mostly Future floor wax so it can take some serious abuse. Which is what I expect to happen to these figures since they're meant to be used to demo the game.
Most but not all of the metallics have been inked. The large smooth surfaces and the top 'skirt' of chain mail didn't get inked. The large smooth surfaces had nothing that would be enhanced by ink. The top skirt I wanted to keep lighter than the leg armor so I just didn't darken it.
Overall I'm pleased with the extra depth this added.
I've started painting the bases as well. A layer of flock and the some static grass will complete that. I know you can see the slot where the mini was inserted but that will get covered by the flock so I'm not going to waste time filling it in prior to that.
There's two coats of varnish on these so only one left to go. My varnish mix is mostly Future floor wax so it can take some serious abuse. Which is what I expect to happen to these figures since they're meant to be used to demo the game.
I think the inks help a lot, truth be told. I also thought the metallics looked flat without it. In the end, it is a very nice figure.
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