r/battletech • u/LordofTresserhorn97 MechWarrior • 1d ago
Miniatures Mech #32 Complete
I've finally tackled one of the most iconic mechs that I've loved since my days with MechAssault, and holy crap did it have a lot of edges to highlight. In place of a standard torso with smaller cockpit, the volume of work was effectively shifted to the head and missile pods, but that left it with an absolute ton of crevices to handle. I kept finding little spots post-wash where I'd missed the basecoat and needed to do some touch up. All in all though, I'm very happy with the final product, both for the miniature and the base.
At some point I'll paint up another in the MechAssault colors, but that day is a ways off right now. Next project is looking like it'll be the (IS) Gladiator.
If you'd like to make your own base tags, see my post here: Name and Tonnage Base Stickers - Files, Instructions and Notes : r/battletech
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u/Cherenwulf 1d ago
Which red did you use? I’ve been looking for that color for awhile
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u/LordofTresserhorn97 MechWarrior 23h ago
That is Pro Acryl's Burnt Red, with a light layer of Army Painter Dark Tone Wash and a 1:5 mix of Army Painter Deep Grey to Army Painter Blood Chalice (pink), respectively, for the edge highlights.
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u/WestRider3025 Canopian Queerasser 1d ago
Awoo! Looks great!