The Swordmasters (Part 3)

 

Okay, on to unit 2. I was quite pleased with how unit 1 turned out and I was going to repeat the process I had developed on unit 2. However, I need to note that these models were purchased secondhand with unit 1 primed white and unit 2 primed black and base-coated. This is a scenario I'm fine with as I like the idea of the two units being subtly distinct from one another. Another difference is their shoulder pads: this unit has theirs painted in gold whereas that previous unit had gold trim on their left pad with the rest conforming to the over all color of their armor. 

I decided to start with two test models to see how my ideas will work out. 

Contact Paint over metal paint produces a very interesting effect. I did the one on the right first using the technique laid out in Part 1, using Ultramarines Blue Contrast Paint over the metallic silver paint that was already there (Leadbelcher?). 

The one on the left however was done using Asurmen Blue. And I got to say, I was really wowed by how much that color pops on top of that silver color. So much so, that I had to rethink this whole scheme. But first, I wanted to take both miniatures through to the end. 

Next I added Polished Blue onto the armor as a mid-coat before finishing it off with my old and trusty Mitheril Silver. 

 

Looking at these guys, I just had to say that I think I love that Asurmen Blue so much that I decided to do something a bit bold and skip the Polished Blue on the next guy. That worked out so well, that I ended up finishing off the rest of the unit using this technique. 

And here is the finished unit. As you can see, all together it's a bit challenging picking out the first two chaps, as they do a good job blending together. 

Well, hold on, I haven't done the command section yet as their bases need a bit of extra work. Look forward to seeing them in Part 4!