Spetsnaz: Sniper Rifle

Sniper rifle.

Another great looking sculpt that I finished at the same time as the Boarding Shotgun model.

I do prefer the HMG version- 4 attack dice are always better than 2- but there is sometimes a need to get that -12 modifier on an enemy total reaction remote and this guy does the job for TAK.

Nice crisp details.

With the same colour palette as the shotgun Spetsnaz, they lend themselves to "batch" painting well.

Rear View.

The blue beret was a trickier prospect.  I was using Scale 75 blue paints and found that with their lower pigment they were actually easier to layer.  A more laborious prospect but ultimately a better finish.

Another view.

Once again, I really enjoyed doing the details- great sharp edges and well defined recesses allowing for excellent highlighting.

The night vision goggles I glazed with VMC Cavalry Brown (which is a rich red colour) to give the soft red glow.

Details under the daylight bulb.

Until next time- happy hobbying.