Diesel DM

A departure from the usual Warmachine and Hordes, today we look at a Wild West Exodus model.  I backed WWX last year as part their Kickstarter campaign.  The models have at last arrived and I dived into the Lawmen faction.  So where do we start? At the top of course: with the boss Wyatt Earp.

The first problem was choosing a color scheme.  The thought of painting an entire faction in nothing but brown leathers was too much to take.  After much thought and much experimentation, I found Traitor Green to be what I was looking for.  Not too bold that it looks out-of-place in the old west, but still an interesting color that helps set the faction apart.  With that set as the primary color, I would use it for shirts and jackets, but pants…what color do I use for pants?  Further experimentation and I arrived at Battlefield brown.  Dark enough to set it apart from the leather browns, and still goes well with the green.

Wyatt Earp – Lawmen Boss

Wyatt’s Shotgun is his main weapon, but he also has a Peacemaker revolver on his hip and a selection of Thermite Grenades.

Earp’s Iron Shield

The shield is certainly a departure from your standard western, but it fits the Lawmen theme of being extra tough. The basing is a mix of Vallejo Desert Sand paste and actual sand.  Still haven’t perfected the colors.  Tried base-coating with Beast Hide and dry brushing with a variety of tans and whites.  I topped it with some Army Painter Highland Tufts.

Let’s call it: Lawmen Green

The Traitor green shaded down through Batteldress Green into Battlefield Brown. Highlighted through Ordic Olive then a bit of Menoth White Base.  The colors blended well and led to an interesting look.