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These are all the models I've painted as of now. I've ran out of guardsman bodies, so it'll be a while until I get to reinforce.

All in all I'm quite happy with the results. Could have been much better, and it could have been somewhat worse. The colors in the pics are not entirely correct, but yes, they really are very orange. (I want my commisars to be able to see them running if they decide to desert.)

Known issues:
-Not drilled out the guns.
-black shiny ground..

Other than that, C&C appreciated greatly.

Here are s'more pics.











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If they were a little less vibrant, they would be better

Cheers,

Jack.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/877973.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/877973.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
For the penal legioneers, I were aiming for something like this:



Something which, thanks to hollywood, immediately screams prisoner.
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Also explains how a broken squad "disappears" when you pull it from the table...

Anothe rnice touch might be some manacles or leg irons made from rings as above around ankles/wrists and some fine jeweler's chain...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878098.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878098.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]

I'm just busting your chops, they're great, all of them. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878261.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878261.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
Just some specific feedback. Overall they look good, and I like the orange. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878283.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images] http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878387.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878387.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images] http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878403.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878403.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]

I agree with Skarez about the guy with the stubble needing a cigar, he looks a lot like 'The Comedian' from the 'Watchmen' novel.
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The only thing I would want to nitpick about is the skin tones on some of them, especially the Commander. It may just be the large amount of orange in the picture, but it looks like they've peered inside an oven for an hour (or been a little too close to an atomic blast). If it indeed does look like that in real life, you could apply a light coat or drybrush of light (maybe Elf) flesh to lighten it up a bit.

Anyways, you've done quite good so far. Hope to see more soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878465.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878465.page GMT Re:The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
Other than that, good work - have you thought about giving them numbers on their shoulderpad and uniform? Barcode tattoos?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878550.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878550.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
@Canonness Rory
I just have to paint thin dark vertical stripes.

@Van Grothe
Thanks for spotting that! The pics are quite representative of their actual look. The effect is slightly exaggerated in the photos, but it's defenently there in real life as well.

@unistoo
You are right they should be pale. Had not thought of that, to be honest.
About the numbers and tattoos. I'd love to have them, but I'm terrible at freehanding, and I'm not very good on fine detail, so it's doubly frustrating. If you know an easy or n00b friendly way to do it, I'm all ears.

Again. Thanks for all the feedback and positive comments.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878985.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878985.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
SgtSixkilla wrote:Thanks for the feedback, Blightdron.

For the penal legioneers, I were aiming for something like this:



Something which, thanks to hollywood, immediately screams prisoner.


Now I know what your legion is based on.... prisoners (only just realized) the orange seems fitting. Now I have been enlightened, the models actually look really cool!

Cheers,

Jack. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/878989.page GMT Re:The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
You could do the tattoos and jumpsuit numbers yourself (with plenty of decal softener) but you can buy plenty of number sheets in white for use on shoulderpads (obviously you can't DIY white transfers!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/879135.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/879135.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]
BTW love em.

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I love the orange by the way, and the plasma guns glow is great!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/882588.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/882588.page GMT The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images] UK, they give bright orange suits not to the hardest of criminals, but those sweeping roads and planting flowers for their community service orders.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/882598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/250589/882598.page GMT Re:The beginnings of a Penal Legion. [With Images]


Pic of hunters of the Munic hunting-club....
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