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For those of you want some battle damage on your models, here is a nice tutorial.
I am using my bandages as mummy wrap on my CSM, but someone could use them as eye patches, or on limbs to represent bandages as well (it would look nice on IG units)
Once I get back from class today, I will add pictures for every step to make it easier for people.


Supplies needed:

White Glue (like Elmer's school)
Model Glue
Printer paper
Razorblade (or scissors)
A dirty paintbrush you don't care about


Step 1. Cut the paper into strips that are thin enough to your needs.


Step 2. Place a small dab of model glue on the desired starting point for the bandage. Let it dry.


Step 3. Once it is dry, wrap the desired piece until you are satisfied, or your strip runs out. Then use another small dab of superglue to hold it in place.


Step 4. Once it is dry again, take your paint brush and dip it in the glue. Put a medium thickness glaze around the entire area that was covered. It might take 2 or more coats for the paper to harden, so be patient.




Step 5. Once your model is dry, it is read for paint. Prep it like you would any normal paint job (including primer).

Step 6. Optional. If you want it to look dirty, here is how I painted mine. Using a slighly off-white base, I covered all the bandage areas. I then put a heavy coat of ogryn flesh wash over the entire bandage to give it a weathered effect.

Your final results should look similiar to this




Edit (9/29/10)
Here are some better pictures of the final result.

Lovely Stuff. I'm gonna have to try this on some of my Imperial Guard. Have you got a blog or something on your Mummy-Marines. They look rather interesting.

I don't have a blog, but I have a WIP thread for my entire army here http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/316840.page


Added more pictures on the process.

Lol. That would be so hilarious to field with a squad of regular, non battle damaged marines. I think if I used this, I wouldn't make my space Marine Look like a mummy. I'd just put the bandages around his arms and stuff. (They are even over his face in the picture, wtf?)

Mumrines... meh why not.

it looks like hes flipping me off

OH MY GOD THE SECOND MODEL IS AWESOME!!!!

Sorry, Egyptian fan since 3rd grade.

While this is a great idea for display minis, I'd really recommend against using this method for minis you intend to game with. That paper (even heavy bond "printer" paper) simply won't hold up over time.

The constant in-and-out of bags/cases, abuse on the tabletop, not to mention any unfortunate accidents could easily gouge and tear the paper.

thats a pretty cool technique.....if I ever want to mummify space marines?

ancientsociety wrote:While this is a great idea for display minis, I'd really recommend against using this method for minis you intend to game with. That paper (even heavy bond "printer" paper) simply won't hold up over time.

The constant in-and-out of bags/cases, abuse on the tabletop, not to mention any unfortunate accidents could easily gouge and tear the paper.

The glue hardens over the paper, making it just as durable as the plastic the minis are made out of. I have used the models in about 30 games, and taken moved it around constantly between cases without any wear. If you held the model in your hand and felt the wraps, you would think they were made from GS.

Element206 wrote:thats a pretty cool technique.....if I ever want to mummify space marines?

I was thinking that someone could use them for bandages (like a quick wrap around an arm or headbands) for IG.