A week ago...

One week ago, I set myself the task of having at least one Warmachine unit and one warjack done before I make any new purchases. I had 10 Flameguard and their unit attachment just sitting in the cupboard, collecting dust as usual. So out they came and got them ready for some lovin'...

 I thought I'd give myself the extra challenge of painting all 12 models at the same time. Usually I get only 5-6 models done at a time as I'm the type of person who likes to see fully painted models to inspire me to keep going. But I read somewhere that painting 10 models at a time and using the same colour at the same time actually saves you paint, gives your paint brush longer life and more importantly, saves you time. Let's see how we go.

I actually started painting certain Menoth models when I first got them back in 2007. Problem was, I was using Citdel (or GW paint) back then, so was forced to use the same paint now. In hindsight, I really want something different compared to the P3 paints and the usual colour scheme for a Menite army. I want something visually striking on the table and what better way to achieve that by going against the norm and doing something different!

 Ok, since this was a Flameguard unit, I thought I would go for the orange for their cloaks. You know to tie in with fire? Right. So, basecoating with Solar Macharius Orange from the GW range, then wash over with Devlan Mud.

 I stopped using Codex Grey as a base for white as I realised it was too dark and would have to work with even more layers of watered down white to make the grey disappear. So I went with Adepticus Grey (I think that's what it's called). The Foundation line from GW is great and makes an awesome base colour.

 With the spears, helmet and other various places, I went with the gold. I would then go over it with Gryphonne Sepia to dull it down a little bit.

 This is 3 and a half hours of work on the Flameguard - the base colours were done. Then I had to nick off to work. I was pretty happy with the progress.

 Soon as I got back home from work, I went straight to the painting table and igored the wifes request to put out the garbage. I worked on the highlights after the washes were done. I copped an ear load from the wife about the garbage and certain chores, but it was so worth it. Before work the next day, I finalised the highlighting and all the minor details as usual.

And this is the final product, along with the basing. In the end, took less than 3 days of work with about 3-4 hours spent on each daily session. Must be a new record for me. I'm notoriously slow when it comes to painting. I reckon I could've spent less time on it, but I have a tendency for dicking around on the internet and doing damn chores around the house.