Saturday, July 20, 2013

In Her Majesty's Name: How to Paint Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates

In Her Majesty's Name: How to Paint Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Here they are, the illustrious leaders of the Wright Pirates, Orville and Wilburton Wright. These guys are ready to square off against The Bucharest Brigade, Society of Thule or the Black Dragon Tong inthe sweet steampunk game, In Her Majesty's Name. These daring adventurers hail from the US and are quite a formidable pair.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright PiratesEnough of that, we started with base figures from Artizan Designs and did a few minor modifications. 

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Orville had a hole drilled into his hand and a sword was inserted. This should help him out in those close quarters fights.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Wilburton was a bit tougher. We added a small spring to the barrel of his weapon and a piece of wire to feed the gun from his power pack.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville and Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
The power pack, attached to his belt, was a small component from a circuit board.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
Now onto painting Orville. Base coats of brown were painted on the coat, pants and shirt.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
A wash of black was painted into any cracks, folds or crevices to accentuate shadows.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
Dry-brush the original color over the areas where the wash was applied...

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
then dry-brush on your mid-tones and highlights. Here the pants received a Khaki mid-tone over the base coat and a highlight of Linen.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
In mid process Orville is shaping up. The collar received a Mink Tan and will get a coat of Linen and final dry-brush of White. His scarf will remain black so simple highlights will work.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Orville Wright for the Wright Pirates
We used Brass on his goggles and Bronze on buttons and buckles. Sword blade was painted with Gunmetal, Sterling Silver and a highlight of Aluminium. For the hilt we used Antique Gold. The goggle lenses were painted with Midnight Blue and reflections of Winter Blue.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Now Orvilles younger brother, the daring and boisterous Wilburton. Once again we placed all the base coats on all the major areas. Burnt Umber jacket, Nutmeg pants, Chocolate Brown scarf and gun stock and a Tan for the flesh tones.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Being the brother full of bravado, we decided a red scarf would set him apart from the rest of the pirates. We added a coat of Heritage Brick, then Tomato Red and lastly Napthol Crimson.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
A simple dry-brush off Linen adds highlights to his scarf, pants and coat.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
His hair was based with Nutmeg and you can see the gun mid process.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Wilburton's hair was given a dry-brush of Orange, the cable Midnight Blue, fur collar finished like Orvilles and washes applied to the gun. the gun barrel was given a coat of black, dry-brush of Medium Gray, Linen and lastly White.

In Her Majesty's Name: Painting Wilburton Wright for the Wright Pirates
Here's another angle to see the hair and other details.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville & Wilburton Wright
Now the finished product. Orville is now clearly sporting a pencil thin handlebar mustache and 5 o-clock shadow. Wilburton is eagerly motioning his men forward while his gun is smoking from the last freeze blast.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville & Wilburton Wright
Extra black washes and highlights were applied to bring out the details.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville & Wilburton Wright
Orville striking a nice pose.

In Her Majesty's Name: Orville & Wilburton Wright
...and to close things out, here they are leading a contingent of Wright Pirates across the airship yards. Now to get you their stat sheets!

Have a great Battle,
The Old Crow

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