So I took advantage of the Onslaught sale to get a little project going - Japan's Sengoku Jidai set in the year 35XX. First up is the Uesugi Clan, masters of ranged combat and high-power magnetics, but behind on artificial intelligence and energy shielding. Less willing than most clans to deal with gaijin like the Dutch, English, Portuguese and Americans.
This is the first "prototype" model, a unit of Yari Ashigaru, armed with Plasma Lances and reflex armor.
I have the process down pretty well now: Reaper Paints: Nightshade Purple, Imperial Purple and Amethyst Purple, Pure Black base and weapon, with Shadowed Steel, Honed Steel and Shining Silver highlights. Boots are Dark Highlights with a Tanned Leather highlight, and then a little dot of Fire Red for the helmet sensor. The waist sash is Snow Shadow with Ghost White highlight. A light coat of Krylon matte sealer keeps it nicely together.
Still thinking over the Rigs, which are going to be the conveyances of the Samurai themselves. More as it develops!
Great start!
