Iron Within, Heresy Without, the event only mini showcase is HERE!
Myles from ‘Lil Legend studio finished this awesome Narik Dreygur Consul Praetor of the Iron Warriors over the weekend, and he is looking fresh. Showcase incoming!
This model was an experiment in the use of metallics over a large surface. Iron warriors suffer from having too many metallics in their scheme. It’s a nightmare to photograph and to shade. A well shaded true metallic surface is a joy to behold but it is one of the hardest things to get right. If done successfully you should not notice the shading as the metallics will look natural, but when not done well makes the model look untidy.I started with a base of Gun Metal from Vallejo’s range and worked in higher shades onto the raised surfaces. I then washed the model with Tamiya Smoke. This is quite a thick coat but seeps into all the recesses of the model making the metal look grimy and worn (which was the effect I desired).
A challenging but pleasing model to paint. I have to pick one of these up again at the Warhammer World opening day.
Myles
Make sure you hit Myles up if you’re looking for some paint work y’all!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
Socials: Rob Baer on Facebook and @catdaddymbg on X
Bio: Virginia restless, miniature painter & cat dad. He blames LEGOs for all this, as there was something about those little-colored blocks that started it all. Spikey Bits sprung from Rob staying motivated to hobby on his backlog of projects, while sharing his knowledge with others during the early blogging era.
LEGO maniac and scale model hobbyist in the 80s turned miniature wargamer and trading card player ever since. He’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition), but Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and minatures made of pewter and resin.
