Finished painting up another batch of Stargrave models. Most of these are from CP-Models. I have found them full of character for my alien crew. I didn't like the weapons very much they came with, so I ended up doing a lot of arm/weapon swaps. Mostly using the plastic weapons from the Stargrave plastic kits.
The orange fella at the end is a Troll from Hordes/Warmachine with some weapons swap.
More builds for Stargrave crew.
Image one: CP-Models, mystery, Shadowrun Elf, Warmachine Cleanser
Image two: Northstar Medic, Northstar, Colony 87
Image three: All from CP-Models
Building out crew options. Miniatures are from NorthStar and CP-Models.
Hacker, Burner, and Robot Trooper. ROB the Robot has a head swap.
And last two are Chiselers. Did a head and hand swap on the first one.
Made up some tokens for Stargrave. These computer terminals are from misc GW bits put together.
Here are some pics before the paint went on.
I am very pleased on how it all came out. Respect to dedicated model car builders. It was certainly a learning process. For sure there are aspects that my eye goes right too as things that could be improved. But overall I am happy.
My father was blown away with the gift. He didn't know I was working on it, and it came as a great surprise.
For the diorama, I picked up a cheap black picture frame to set the stage. Grabbed some pink foam and drew on the layout for the placement of things. It will be a portion of a paved road, the dirt edge, along with a cattle guard and road sign.
Cattle guard frame built and placed. Trimmed down foam for the earth slope away from the road.
Trimmed think sheet metal to place under the road bed, so the car tires can be magnetized for secure placement.
Barb wire fence installed along with the cattle guard.
Basecoat of paint added.
Road lines added along with some pigment powders.
Painting time for the car. Everything got a black primer coat, then a slight grey edge highlight. Metal received silver paint and a black wash.
Engine, cooling, dash, and seats added to chassis. Small hits of yellow color where some of the engines stickers are.
Build complete. Gloss black body paint. Windows, lights, and wheels added.
I am happy with how it turned out. Although I can see areas that could have been improved, such as sanding the body to get smoother paint. Also the glass could use some work to get more transparent.
