Mini: Vermin: Spiders
Manufacturer: Reaper Bones Series
Painted: 9th - 12th Jan 2014
I've been busy this week, not only did I paint these but I painted another pair (which I will post in the next few days) and I had a day trip to the ACT!!!
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| Arjen's Spider |
When I first saw this mini I figured I would do a simple Red-back pattern for these. However when Monday Miniatures did their spiders (before I started painting with them) one of the participants, Arjen, did an amazing paint job and inspired me to push myself with some free-hand.
I don't think my spiders really compare to Arjen's amazing paint job, but I am happy I pushed myself. I think they did turn out well especially my red & brown spider.
When I decided to do these, I wanted them to match the colours from the spider swarms (will post soon). So, I researched brown and green spiders and found several reference pictures. I didn't copy them exactly, more used them as a guide to come up with something unique and yet reasonably realistic.
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| Reference Pic: Regal Jumping Spider |
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| Reference Pic: Malagasy Green Lynx Spider |
In the end these were a lot of fun to paint. It was a great challenge and with so many fascinating spiders out there, I was really inspired. I can see me getting more of these to experiment with.
Colours Used - Brown & Red Spider
Primer - None
Base Colours - V. G. X.Op Heavy Sienna (72.154)
Main Colours
- Darker Stripes: R. MSP. Muddy Soil (09244)
- Pale Stripes: R. MSP. Aged Bone (09059)
- Back: R. MSP. Clotted Red (09154)
- Red Highlights (first layer): R. MSP. Fire Red (09004)
- Red Highlights (second layer): R. MSP. Carnage Red (09135)
- Wash: C. W. Badab Black
Colours Used - Green Spider
Primer - None
Base Colours - V. G. X.Op Heavy Green (72.146)
Main Colours
- Body Main: R. MSP. Christmas Wreath (09658)
- Legs Main: R. MSP. Pale Lichen (09084)
- Highlights: V. G. X.Op. Heavy Kakhi (72.149)
- Leg Spots: R. MSP. Faded Black (09657)
- Eyes: R. MSP. Sun Yellow (09008)
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