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So normally when I’m painting stuff, it’s full shade and highlights. This time as I’ve got loads to do and these are board game pieces, I thought I’d give the new GW. Contrast a go. I’m trying to limit to 3-5 colours on each of the models, especially the Xenos ones. As far as models go. These are leagues ahead of the original Season 1 Zombicide.


All the models are base coated with Wrathbone and all the Xenos tentecles are Flesh Tearers Red. The Worker Xenos (majority of the models) are the ‘walker’ equivalents. These are SpaceWolf Grey, and Skeleton Horde.
Hunter Xenos (not finished the base yet) are Ultramarines Blue and Shyish Purple, with Skeleton Horde Claws. Went for the Genestealer look. Not too happy with this one, I may change the Purple to Pink?
The Tank (Fatty) is the same as the Worker only I’ve done Gryphon Orange on the end of the tentecles.
Our Military Suvivor is Lt Graham Hardbanks, a British Sniper. He’s contrast white armour.

Looks good so far. Contrast will be my go to for these models as Well, so thanks for effectively running some tests for me

These are looking great!

I was thinking that Contrast was going to be a godsend to getting all these boardgame pledges painted up too - and you’re showing it can look fantastic!

I was also really impressed with the quality of the PVC miniatures from this KS - they are quite nice.

Quick question: can you tell me what GW paint that is that makes those awesome mars bases? I just can’t remember what the name is. Is there anything special into how you apply it?

It’s Martian Ironearth and Martian Ironcrust. Can’t remember which is which. The REALLY important bit is the one that produces the cracking effect, apply it thick, leave it at least 24hrs to fully dry, then coat it in varnish. If you don’t, it’ll just flake off. If your Matt Varnish spraying, doesn’t matter which pot varnish you use. I then do a dry brush with an orange colour, normally the lightest one.

Got it - thanks!

And you're stuff here is looking great - very impressive!!

So painted the purple red one up first, doesn’t work for me. Settled on the Militarum Green. Waiting to pick up a pot of Magos Purple to do the mouth part.

Looking good, but I feel maybe some heavy gloss finish would work really well on the tentacles and nasty bits. They look rather flat? (or maybe even just a semi-gloss spray?)

I've not Matt Varnish sprayed them yet. Once I've done that I'll do some gloss to make parts look wet.

Finished Flingers, Tanks, Workers. All done with 5 or less GW Contrast.

Finished “Eightball” (Tony Stark) and Count Hugo Harker (Baron Vladimir Harlingen - Dune), and Carlotta Mendez (Aliens Vasquez).

Apart from the fact that I'm pretty sure that 8 ball is Dexter from Sinister Dexter and 2000AD, great work

Contrast seems to be made for Zombiecide given the huve number of models.

Very nice looking work!

You’re confirming that Contrast will be a godsend when it comes to those of us with a lot of Kickstarter stuff to work through!

Madam Singleton, Inshish Vak, Commander Amadi.

Seeker Workers

New survivors completed. ‘Butcher’ Carl, Gold Coast Gary and Rea ‘Tank Girl’.

Abomination’s

You’re really knocking these out of the park!

Still going all Contrast?

I’m only showing the different variants, not the repeat. Here’s the current Production Queue.
All Contrast. A couple of spots of Leadbelcher and gold.

Brilliant!

You’ve done a great job but seeing this makes me with the game has a 1950’s or 60’s feel with fishbowl helmets, ray guns, and little green men like something out of old sci-fi art. The giant mouth aliens and space marines are well made but don’t stand out in the crowded sci-fi miniature market.

Shadow and Mother in Law abominations. Grand total of x3 Contrast Colours!

Widow maker and Stomper Abominations and progress so far!

Is this game as fun as the original?

From the few games I’ve had it’s ceros. Par with the original. You do need to employ different strategies and tactics as this game can escalate very quickly. You need to be aware of your distance form the Xenos as they get far more extra activations from card draws and other things. Also a new rule for this setting is that all Survivors must Survive or you loose the game. So no more sacrificial lambs!

Next up, Jared, Magnus and Baraka, Solider Survivors from the base game, and Lt Massimo Torriani.