HAIR
“The most distinctive feature of Ila warriors was the
extraordinary hair cone or “isusu”…”
Matt Black mixed with a small amount of Uniform Grey, and
then Matt Black mixed with more Uniform Grey, and lastly
Matt Black mixed with even more Uniform Grey.
The black feather was also painted in this colour combination.
VARNISH
Make sure all the paint on the model is thoroughly dry before
commencing varnishing.
extraordinary hair cone or “isusu”…”
Matt Black mixed with a small amount of Uniform Grey, and
then Matt Black mixed with more Uniform Grey, and lastly
Matt Black mixed with even more Uniform Grey.
The black feather was also painted in this colour combination.
VARNISH
Make sure all the paint on the model is thoroughly dry before
commencing varnishing.
Gloss
The models were then given a coat of Humbrol polyurethane
gloss varnish and set aside for 24 hours to dry completely. Be
careful not to let the varnish pool, especially under the kilts and
between the spears. You don’t need a very thick coat of varnish.
Matt
Then they were given two coats of Anti-Shine Matt Varnish. Be
even more careful when painting on the matt varnish. When
applying the matt, brush it out well from any nooks and
crannies where it is likely to collect and pool.
BASING
Now normally I would base up the models to finish them off,
but firstly I have gone on long enough and more importantly
that is going to be another article later!
gloss varnish and set aside for 24 hours to dry completely. Be
careful not to let the varnish pool, especially under the kilts and
between the spears. You don’t need a very thick coat of varnish.
Matt
Then they were given two coats of Anti-Shine Matt Varnish. Be
even more careful when painting on the matt varnish. When
applying the matt, brush it out well from any nooks and
crannies where it is likely to collect and pool.
BASING
Now normally I would base up the models to finish them off,
but firstly I have gone on long enough and more importantly
that is going to be another article later!
Below. The painted and varnished models.
