Some time ago I painted Azrael for my brother’s birthday. With the new miniature, I thought I would paint it up again for his birthday this year, but put it on a scenic base and all that jazz. Sadly I had some issues printing out the Dark Angels symbol for the base, so it has a place holder painted one for now!
This has been a a bit of a trial to paint. It’s such a classic mini, and it’s an amazing sculpt. But the fact that it is in metal meant I struggled with it. I know some people who love their metal models, but I definitely prefer plastic!
Further work in progress pic of Azrael.
Still work to do on the back banner, and I am yet to start on the back pack.
I have been working on his sword a little bit recently.
Not exactly the best I have ever done, but I nearly stopped working on this model. So it’s the best it is going to get!
I don’t mind admitting I am struggling with this model. A lot of the detail isn’t there. Which I can only assume is because it’s a metal miniature. It is making it difficult to remain enthusiastic about painting it, which is a real shame because generally speaking it is very cool. Just parts of it are very frustrating.
This is a pretty awesome miniature, but because it is in metal I am struggling a little bit with getting it as smooth as I would like. Early days yet though!
Cypher is finished!
Not only did I paint this guy up, I also did a video of how I painted the black armour.
He is nearly complete. I need to paint his second pistol, and finish off the cloak and sword, but I am hoping that wont take me all day!
His base may have to be a standard boring base. Time is not on my side.
Given the association (or not?) of Clint Eastwood and Cypher, I had to try and give him some stubble, and a faint look of the man.
So far I am pretty happy with how this chap is coming along. I do plan on dirtying the robes up, but I will do them all at the same time.
