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Elysian Drop Troops, original color scheme by another, painted by me. I have several more 10-man squads like this to do -- I'll try to get more cinematic photos with each additional finished squad.

↓ .gif, worth the wait (if there even is one, is there one? imgur is pretty amazing)


↓ Dakka linked

Wow those are pretty amazing! I really dig the visors and the orange plasma on the one guy really makes him pop.

Seriously great work here.

Thanks, Villain. Are you the only one on these forums? Because you and one guy were the only ones that commented on my last miniatures

Very Nice! Definitely my favorite Elysian paint job I've ever seen! Awesome!

I love Elysians - they really lend themselves to less-conventional camo schemes. You've done a fantastic job on them and the snow bases show them off superbly.

How'd you do the snow?

Very nice, elysians are some of my favoirite IG along with the kasrkin troops (wish theyd make both in plastic). I like the camo, very well executed. :-)

 Johnnyhorse wrote:
Thanks, Villain. Are you the only one on these forums? Because you and one guy were the only ones that commented on my last miniatures

Haha I am surprised you didn't get more comments on the last thread as your paint made a crappy figure actually look good lol.

I am on here more than I should be as I should be working...

Anyways I was going through your blood angels and other work and I decided I hate you and your skills now.

I love these, such a great colour scheme and everything works together really well.

Are you planning to paint any vehicles? I'd love to see a whole army with this scheme.

Amazing !!!!
Love the choice of colors.... really great job !

I really like them, quite different from anything I've seen. Nice effort.

Whoo yeah, that's more like it! Thanks all.

@Necroagogo: The snow is Woodland Scenics flake snow, mixed with PVA glue over a rocky base (flock, mixed with glue, painted dark grey).

I added some flexible modeling paste (http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-modeling-pastes/) because I had some around, and it works to make a nice brighter, smoother snow look. I just mixed it with some of the flake snow, and then decorated the bases a bit with it where it needed.

@Da Mediokre Painta: No vehicles planned as of yet (just a couple more squads), but I think I'll be getting a few Tauroses and perhaps a Vendetta or 4 done by the end of it. Up to the client.

This paintscheme is one of the best I've ever seen! I love the stark military scifi look you have going on.

I really like the colors you used on them. That plasma gunner is easily the standout one of the bunch though. Makes me wish my paintjobs looked that nice. If you don't mind my asking, what colors did you use on these?

Thanks killykavekommando, Barzam.

@Barzam: Colors used:
Thunderhawk Blue (basecoat, armor)
Administratum Grey (cloth, mix of highlights)
Charadon Granite (backpacks, details)
Runefang Steel and Ironbreaker (weapon)
Nuln Oil black was over entire miniature, then picked out with basecoat colors selectively for shading.
Snow was using scenic snow with PVA glue, plus some "flexible modelling paste" for some extra depth, and snow detailing.

Seriously impressive. And subscribed!

Would also double as a very nice urban camo scheme as well...

Damn i have to repaint all my plasma... This orange looks sick!

I love these, and it makes me want to repaint all my Elysians
Curses!

Great stuff dude, and I love the rotating .gif, can't say I've seen that feature in many threads before...

Wow, love it. Never been the biggest fan of Elysian's, but those look great. The Camo is great, as are the visors and plasma gun.

Really good application of a gif too: would love to see more like that.

Fantastic job, really fething impressive mate.

Good effort.

Why did you do this? You're torturing me. I barely managed to convince myself I didn't need any Elysians the last time I thought of getting some and then you make these absolutely incredible guys here. I like the character of the unit, the poses are dynamic and the colour scheme is really eye-catching and effective.

They are AMAZING! That colour scheme is truly, truly awesome. I want Elysians in that scheme now.

Oh myyyyy.

I was hoping for something cool, but that rotating .gif of the squad is some next level presentation. Great paintjobs all around, and great use of the complimentary color on the plasma coils.

Looking forward to seeing more. I tend to go for the traditional blue plasma. It's nice to see something a little different. There is something with the pose of the plasma guy and the fiery orange/ red - makes it look like he is anticipating the gets hot roll

I salute you sir! You are an inspiration to all Guard players!

I think these look great, but the one holding the landmine? He looks like he's trying to pull off some funky moves ;D

Winter camo usually makes for some sweet models.

Love the result!

AWESOME! Beautiful models and that rotating GIF is soooo sweet. Hypnotizing!

Awesome work, I love the paint scheme! Makes me want make an Elysian Drop force.

Very nice looking models man!

If I might ask how long did it take to do each one on average?