Dark Angels Eradicators - Part 2

 

Greetings.  The Eradicators are painfully close to done...but not quite there yet.  Since the last post. I completed all the highlights and painted the bases. So many hard lines to edge highlight.  It's a bit over the top and cartoony, but it's a style, I guess. I convince myself that it looks better than simple dry brushing...but I dunno...

I put some detail work into the Sergeant's head too. Not a bad eye this time, but in super close up, it's painted a bit down onto his cheek. That will need to get cleaned up...and maybe repainted...we'll see. 

With these melta weapons, some heat staining and a bit of soot was definitely needed.

Then I was ready to apply the decals. I also painted the company symbol freehand on the left knees at this point. Boy, I wish I was better at that...but it's coming out ok even if it takes me a lot of work to get there.

Oh, and I almost forgot to highlight the leather work, mostly around back.

I added an Aquila transfer as a tattoo to the sergeant's forehead and a white rank skull on his right kneecap. 

I'll take one more pass at cleanup, looking for mistakes and anything else I might have missed.  Some of the armor highlights are still a bit smudgy, for instance (see the left pauldron in the pic above). But these boys are otherwise ready for a coat of lacquer and a good battle.

I'll likely move on to the bikes next...then reward myself with the characters and other veterans.  At least the green marines are soon to be done from the Indomitus set.

Until next time, stay safe.

Cheers and Happy Gaming!