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So my severe "add" prevents me from ever finishing anything I start on;

Here is the latest additions to my ever growing collection (hoping to be able to have a full 1st Company in the coming months)

I'm attempting subtle OSL on the lighitng claws. So far I had the parts to build 4, but I should have enough for one more

Nice looking claws!

Just a fun idea...because they're Salamanders....

Instead of blue/white gradient, use a red/yellow or red/white to simulate more fire/heat oriented claws.

Hmm... that sounds good I can probably try that tonight, unless something else catches my attention and I start new projects.

Would it make sense to go from black > red > orange > yellow > white

I'll definitely see if i can get it to look decent.

I second the red to white transition for the 'heated' claws. Personally i would suggest not keeping any black coloration on the claws them selves. Start it off with a smooth fully covering coat of red instead.

The subtle blue looks good, but I'll echo the calls for fire based weaponry. I did mine like this:



The overall effect simple went from Scab Red as a base, through Blood Red, Troll Slayer Orange, Yriel Yellow, Flash Gitz Yellow and finished with an highlight on the tip with white - so it's simple enough to do, especially since you've already got blending down to a T - Which you'll note I haven't .

Lets see what you came up with