When starting the Longshot BattleMech my intention was to use it as a miniature to try out some techniques and experiment a little. In the end the painting was so much fun, that I really regret not creating a more elaborate base or took the time to clean up the miniature more thoroughly …
Anyway, as mentioned I tried to experiment a bit and get more practice with some weathering techniques. Most notably I changed my painting order and created all the scratches not after finishing a part, but in between. As a result the damage looks much more varied – ranging from new scratches to chipped paint which is by now covered with dirt. Continue reading Longshot »
A full write-up on how I painted this miniature can be found in Darkson Designs Painting Guide Volume 1. For an excerpt check the Articles section. Continue reading Scarecrow »