Finished up (except for the sealer) my command lance for my 4th Davion Guards. Stripes filled my with anxiety, but I was able to get them done with a minimum of touch ups. Grooves on the leg or torso are still my big enemy with this paint scheme.
I've noticed a theme with my painting this past 6 months. With the new sculpts, anything 55 tons and over is something that is fun to work with, big enough for my eyes and hands, etc. Low end mediums and lights get so small that it is just darn hard to work with the model. In this case, the Valk and Stinger were....challenging. Lots of swearing, etc. On to the group shot! (sorry for any focus issues--don't take pictures before drinking coffee....)
Marauder:
Archer:
Valkyrie:
Stinger:
Final note:
I may be guilty of over-decaling. I like how they add details to the models, etc. I do think that the AGoAC/Beginner's Box sculpts were slightly better to decal: they had some large flat areas that were either clearly intended for decals or just were easy to work with. The Command lance was much more challenging. Every place you'd want to put a decal, you'd have some nice detail (front of Marauder's ankle, for instance) and you would end up putting the decal in your 2nd or 3rd choice location. Mind you, if this is even a nit-pick, it is beyond minor. I love the models and new artwork. I just wish there was a few more flat areas for unit insignia, unit numbers, etc.
Maybe this is life teaching me I need to get better at this and quit whining! >:D
