Favorite Figures I Painted in 2022, Part 2

 

Continuing on with my end of the year wrap up with my favorite individual figures I painted in 2022. Details can be found under the image which will have a link to the blog posting.

GW Snap Fit Space Marine. He and his brethren (except for the bases) were the first figures I painted entirely with GW Contrast paints.

I've been having loads of fun converting figures in the Perry Miniatures Afghan Tribesman box of hard plastic miniatures. I have also been reading a lot of Kipling this year. I present Kimball "Kim" O'Hara AKA "Little Friend of all the World."

After all the extra pieces were added.

Yep. It was the year of conversions. Here is another character from the novel Kim, Teshoo Lama, a Tibetan monk. It started life as a human wizard from WizKids Nolzurs pre-primed resin line with pieces from the Afghan Tribesman box, Warlord Games ECW infantry, Gripping Beast Viking Hirdmen, GW Pistoliers, and some string.

Artizan Designs Punjabi officer painted as an officer of the 20th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) (Punjab) Regiment of Infantry. Except for the sword and base, this figure was painted entirely with GW Contrast paints.

Rebel Infantry Leader from the Star Wars: Legion range.

This Rebel soldier just looks cool!

Great female figure from the Rebel's Pathfinder set.

Last but not least, a left-handed figure!

Next: Favorite units I painted in 2022.

Star Wars: Legion Rebel Pathfinders and Temporary Break

In Episode One (hee, hee) I covered 3 of the Pathfinder figures. I was pleased to find out that the figures were based on the characters from Rogue One; though I could not find the left handed figure which I probably missed.

Here are the rest of the figures. I have several big, personal projects to complete so I’m going to take a temporary break from the blog. Don’t worry - I’ll be back!

Star Wars: Legion Rebel Pathfinders, Episode One

I'm having too much fun painting Star Wars: Legion Rebel figures. As mentioned previously, I'm planning on using them for Xenos Rampant as I am a big fan boy of Daniel Mersey's pioneering "Rampant" series and his rules in general. Unlike the other rebel boxes I bought, instead of seven figures this expansion has six figures. Bummer. The Pathfinders are the elite Rebel Infantry from Rogue One.

I forgot show earlier in my posts about the Star Wars: Legion figures how they come prior to painting. I purchased the box expansion sets and each figure came in a small zip lock bag and easy to follow instructions on how to put them together. Not a lot of options for the novice kit converter, but I may try some later with other figures. Above is the female Pathfinder. Interesting to me is that the figures in the Pathfinder box are all based on the actors who portrayed the troops in the Battle of Scariff during the movie Rogue One.

The actress Madeleine Domries played Corporal Rodma Maddel in Rogue One. 

Here are the pieces out of the bag: two arms, a body and a head. Each piece has a unique slot to fit the part correctly into the body. They also come with brown, circular bases

I didn't paint the uniform and equipment the same as from the movie Rogue One as I had already picked a uniform scheme for my force. ("Not too shabby he thought to himself.")

Speaking of uniform schemes, I've bee remiss in not mentioning the paints I used. I did all of the rebel figures from Star Wars: Legion with about 95.5% GW Contrast paints:

Primer: Krylon brand Flat White.

Uniform utilities, soft caps, helmets: Contrast Skeleton Horde.

Webbing, Boots, Ruck Sacks, Helmet Straps and Helmet highlights: Contrast Snakebite Leather.

Body Armor (flak vests), cloaks, knee pads and other reinforcing gear: Contrast Gore-Grunta Fur.

Caucasian Flesh: Contrast Darkoath Flesh with some highlights from Vallejo Dark Flesh.

Dark Flesh: Contrast Gore-Grunta Fur or Contrast Snakebite Leather highlighted with Vallejo Flat Brown.

Female Lips: An acrylic paint brand called Ceramcoat. I use Fuchsia.

Base Edges: Vallejo Chocolate Brown.

Weapons and other similar metal parts: Contrast Basilicanum Grey.

Alien Skin: Depends on the Alien! Mostly different Contrast Paints and I'll mention them when I get to the figure.

Sergeant Ruescott Melshi portrayed by the actor Duncan Pow in Rogue One and the Disney Plus Star Wars Series Andor.

The rescue of Jyn Erso from Imperial Custody in Rogue One.

I still need to touch up some of the facial hair.

Nothing like a closeup to see the touch-up on the face that is needed.

Lieutenant Taidu Sefia portrayed by actor Babou Ceesay.

Lieutenant Taidu Sefla: "They like you ma'am, but if you want to give a speech they'll have trouble respecting you. You're not military. You're not even Alliance."

Jyn Erso: "Not really my problem, is it?"

Lieutenant Taidu Sefla: "Hardly the right attitude,  ma'am."

Next: Alien Pathfinders and a Mystery.

WIP Star Wars: Legion Rebel Pathfinders

 “We are the best of the best . . . With honors, Sir!”

Rogue One! Now we’re talking. In the game Star Wars: Legion, the Rebel Pathfinders are best known for the Battle of Scariff. They are the elite: The first in and the last out . . . (Spoiler Alert!) well, they really don’t get out at the Battle of Scariff but you get the idea. As I have mentioned earlier, I may or may not purchase Star Wars: Legion as I am building forces for Xenos Rampant. But who knows?

Hey. This guy looks familiar. After doing some quick research (thank you Mr. Google) I found out that the figures are based on some of the actual actors who portrayed the Pathfinders in Rogue One. When I finish the figures, I'll have pictures to see how well I did!

The uniforms I painted are not the exact colors used in Rogue One, but they are pretty close. Since I already selected a uniform theme for my force, I decided to stick with it.

I'm impressed that there is a LEFT HANDED figure in the group. Obviously an alien.

Yep. Have to watch Rogue One again to see if I am even remotely close with how this alien looks. I love the weapon.

Now who doesn't want an angry frog in their unit spearheading the attack? Kermit would be so proud.

Well it's time to finish these great figures!