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You know how sometimes you don't notice a detail on a model until you're painting it? Well, I'm painting the Royal Guard Champion from Imperial Assault at the moment and...



What's going on in his crotch area there? It looks uncomfortable. I think his leggings might be a bit too tight.

Anyone else got any notable examples of details that have only become apparent during the painting process?

That's certainly... Well tight...

My favourite is when I start to paint a belt and then find it disappearing to nothing as I get half way around the model.
Soft sculpts are getting rarer these days but there are still a few getting out there.
I'd advise anyone considering a new project to buy, paint and assemble at least one box of troop types before committing to an army if that sort of thing bothers you.