Various Malifaux Models

This was actually a really busy painting week for me. I decided that I wanted to get all of the Guild blister packs that I bought finished. 

I have a tournament coming up in a week and I am not sure what my list will be yet. I am going to spend this weekend experimenting with some new ideas. Maybe some of these new models will make the cut. 

I started this week off with the Pistoleros. I managed to finish them Sunday night. 

My executioner was next. 

I am not a fan of a lot of things on this model. First, I messed up the base. I wanted to try and make a brick pattern. So I used a brick wall piece from another model to press the lines into the model. Well, I am stupid and the end result was actually a reverse brick pattern. Oh well, I've learned. 

The other issue I had with this model is how the pieces went together, especially the pipes. I had to use a lot of green stuff and I am still not good with green stuff. So I ended up rusting up a lot of the metal on this model and adding a lot of blood to cover up imperfections. 

I painted my exorcist next. 

I was a lot happier with this model. I think his coat turned out really well and so did the base. The stats on this card also seem to be pretty wicked and I am really excited to try him out this weekend. 

Lastly, I painted my Guild Captain and two Guild Guard from Wednesday to Thursday. 

I wanted to keep the same jacket theme across these three models and my exorcist. 

My biggest issue with these three are the bases. I wanted to do a cobblestone pattern again. My first cobblestone stuff was okay, but didn't turn out as well as I had hope. I tried a different technique this time and it still isn't to a desirable level. 

I think the thing I have to work on the most is leveling out the green stuff with the base before I add the pattern. 

I also decided to pin these guys to the base for added durability, but in doing so, I screwed up somehow and their feet did not flush up with the base. So I put a piece of wood on each model to cover that up. 

One of the biggest problems I had with all of these models was with chipping. I used an airbrush to base them in black, but it just didn't seem to adhere very well to the metal models. Every time I put the models down, a small area of paint would chip off. 

I ended up varnishing all of these models, but I still feel that they may chip later. 

I think I am mostly done with metal Malifaux models though. I have a really good collection right now and more than enough to make crews with.  So I am going to mostly focus on buying the new line as it comes out. 

I am also going to take a short break from painting and waste some time playing video games. It is always nice to take a break once in a while.