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The figure of Tomb Kings Khalida, I bought several years ago, when Warhammer was my only choice for modeling themes. Despite building mostly Chaos Warriors Army, I got this figure as it was simply eye catching and kept it with 'a plan' since. The plan has finally formed and got back to it with real deal of motivation and ideas. Some time ago, I built Necrosphinx from new Tomb Kings range, there were plenty components left over as two versions were provided and decided to use figures and some spare bits...
The build started with preparation of the base, basic layout and posing available figures.
Necrosphinx kit contains of 4 figures, mounted to the Warsphinx. Tried them out and their poses were perfect for my needs. The main idea was to put Queen Khalida on top of the stairs with Tomb King & Guard occupying lower levels. For purpose of creating the base I used sheets of high density polystyrene and shaped it with hobby knife. This material is soft and easy to work with, gives many possibilities to replicate cracks, dents and other weather 'damage'. First I picked larger piece and cut out simple steps to set up basic layout. When this was done prepared skeleton figures and put all figures in their places. With figures in their places, adding few details has started. Steps would look rather dull, even occupied by interesting figures, so I added up a broken column at the top by the Queen, and fallen pieces at the bottom. It filled the blanks and got more character into the base. Also small details such as scarabs and scorpions will be added up after initial ground work is done.
With general layout and figures ready, base has received it's edging. For this purpose I used card, dry-fitted around the base and cut down to fit to it's shape. Before doing so, strip was varnished with Wilko's Enamel Varnish, what gives nice and smooth surface for paint and prevents any physical damage occurring when handling regular card (tearing etc), also prevents major rippling when applying watery paints. With that done, base was ready for basic ground work. First step was adding up grainy modeling sand to recessed areas of steps. PVA glue was used, and when cured excess of sand was removed by gently tapping the base and shaking it off. The next step was adding up dust to imitate fine sand and priming with Tamiya Light Grey Primer. Next is painting and finishing touches to the base and painting figures.
The figure of Tomb Kings Khalida, I bought several years ago, when Warhammer was my only choice for modeling themes. Despite building mostly Chaos Warriors Army, I got this figure as it was simply eye catching and kept it with 'a plan' since. The plan has finally formed and got back to it with real deal of motivation and ideas. Some time ago, I built Necrosphinx from new Tomb Kings range, there were plenty components left over as two versions were provided and decided to use figures and some spare bits...
The build started with preparation of the base, basic layout and posing available figures. Necrosphinx kit contains of 4 figures, mounted to the Warsphinx. Tried them out and their poses were perfect for my needs. The main idea was to put Queen Khalida on top of the stairs with Tomb King & Guard occupying lower levels. For purpose of creating the base I used sheets of high density polystyrene and shaped it with hobby knife. This material is soft and easy to work with, gives many possibilities to replicate cracks, dents and other weather 'damage'. First I picked larger piece and cut out simple steps to set up basic layout. When this was done prepared skeleton figures and put all figures in their places. With figures in their places, adding few details has started. Steps would look rather dull, even occupied by interesting figures, so I added up a broken column at the top by the Queen, and fallen pieces at the bottom. It filled the blanks and got more character into the base. Also small details such as scarabs and scorpions will be added up after initial ground work is done.
With general layout and figures ready, base has received it's edging. For this purpose I used card, dry-fitted around the base and cut down to fit to it's shape. Before doing so, strip was varnished with Wilko's Enamel Varnish, what gives nice and smooth surface for paint and prevents any physical damage occurring when handling regular card (tearing etc), also prevents major rippling when applying watery paints. With that done, base was ready for basic ground work. First step was adding up grainy modeling sand to recessed areas of steps. PVA glue was used, and when cured excess of sand was removed by gently tapping the base and shaking it off. The next step was adding up dust to imitate fine sand and priming with Tamiya Light Grey Primer. Next is painting and finishing touches to the base and painting figures.
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