Most of the photos that I post here are of outdoor nature, but I thought I'd share one of some wargaming models that I've just finished painting. This is partly because they're the first models I've painted all year - not a very productive start - but also because I used a new (to me) technique, which I'll say more about after the picture.
My normal approach to painting is a simple basecoat then a wash (usually Reikland Fleshshade) all over to provide shading. On these guys, I was inspired by a 'greyscale' technique that I'd seen in a couple of wargaming groups.
The models started black with a grey drybrush all over. This is still what remains on the legs, arms, guns, and backpacks. After that, it's just a case of picking out a few coloured details. I have seen some that keep this really minimalistic, for a Sin City-style look.
I didn't go quite that far myself, but used a blue/green on the larger armour plates and then yellow, orange, and red as spot colours. The one second from left has a touch of green on the thing in his hand (some kind of scanner I guess), but - aside from the brown bases - that's it.
The models are Tau fire warriors, from Games Workshop. I haven't played 40k in many years, but still had these lying around and thought I might find use for them in Stargrave (Amazon affiliate link), where I think they'll make good pirate shock troopers.
Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised by the results of this quick and easy painting method.
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