Star Wars Legion project update

Since March, when my son and I each bought a Star Wars Legion Core Set (I chose the standard version based on the original films with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, while he went for the Clone Wars set) I have been steadily working through my miniatures. 

“How did we get into this mess?”

I quickly painted up the core set, but soon got sucked into the Star Wars universe and began expanding my collection with additional characters and units. Fortunately, I was able to find most of the extra models at discounted prices which for the most part are now painted. So I only have a few more units left to paint, mainly Rebel forces, and that should be it for now (or until I see the next discount). The next stage in this project is to make some terrain, where the focus will be on buildings and rocky landscapes.

All the models completed so far. Only a couple more units to add.

The Rebel forces

Imperial forces.

I have been keeping my painting style pretty straightforward, mainly just blocking in the colours. Sometimes I will add a bit of dry brushing or a highlight to break up areas that look too flat. For example, the C-3PO model looked like a solid gold blob, so I dry brushed it with a touch of silver to bring out the details. All the models get finished with a gloss coat to make their colours pop. I am definitely not doing a grim-dark future or realistic look and am instead aiming for something that feels more like a comic book look.

Rebel Characters.

A closer view of the Imperial miniatures.

“The Emperor is displeased by your apparent lack of terrain progress.”

Most of the terrain will be built using off-cuts from our recent home extension, along with MDF board and whatever useful bits I can find at the local hardware store.