Xeno-Scum, Space Ork, entry #1 is finished. I hit some pot holes along the way, but in the end I had fun. I’m already working on my 2nd entry, so stay tuned for future updates.
Thanks for viewing. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. Next up in the Xeno-Scum series is the Necrons. They are like immortal Terminators with God-like weapons and bad attitudes.
Bill
I’ve only used decals once before, and they turned out OK, except that the colors of the decal were off. We’ll see how these turn out, since the two decals are very different in color and pattern, as you can see from this picture.
At first glance I don’t think either of them is very accurate, but I’ll reserve judgment until I get them on the figures. I’ll do the pants first, just in case these end up being a total bust.
DeskJockey,
I have a question if you don’t mind. Once the decal is on and you use setting solution, what do you do where the decals don’t meet up? Do you use small pieces of decal to patch or do you use paint to fill gaps???
I’ve never used decals for camo clothing so I’m curious as to the process. Thanks for considering my query.
Bill
I’ve done some figures before with decals and yes, you have it right. I used paint to cover areas where the decals did not meet. This was usually around straps and pieces of equipment that were not in the camo color. Using small pieces was also key, while trying to use larger pieces wherever possible. Setting solution is very much your friend with figures- lots of small, complex and shaped areas to get it to conform to.
Basecoat applied and some shading on the jacket and jeans has been performed.
This was the first time I preshaded my figures so what you’re basically seeing are gray washes over the jacket and knit cap and blue wash over the jeans. I didn’t really have to use any paint except for the face. The washes give the figure a translucent appearance.
I still need to shade, drybrush, ink, and paint the face but it is coming along and will most likely be my last campaign build of 2023.
Sorry for the delayed reply, I’ve been on a business trip. The one time I did this before, I painted the figure in a color that was close to that of one of the ones in the camo pattern, and then covered that with gloss varnish so I had a good base for the decals. I then cut out large pieces that roughly matched the pieces of a garment and, for any gaps, I cut out smaller pieces to patch things up. It worked out OK, but we’ll see how it goes this time.
Learning a lot here. Thank you for sharing.
Getting close to finishing the ICM 35501 Special Troops Afghanistan figures.
Wonder if the Russians typically carried their helmets around in the hills? I was trying to reflect scenes like this…
Time to catch up with everyone’s wonderful builds. Awesome work being done…a super inspiration too.
Karl187, thanks for the info. Learning new methods here.
Trisaw, nice paintwork on your private Ops figure. I like the faded paintwork.
DeskJockey, Great. Thanks for the answer. I might give decal camo a try in the future.
amoz02t, love the scene you created. I like the mountain goat subplot. Figures and base work are top notch.
All caught up. Keep up the marvelous work, Guys!!!
Bill
Next up in my Warhammer 40K, Xeno Scum series, is the Necrons. They are an species of immortal terminators with God-like weapons and bad attitudes.
Well, that’s all for now. Keep building and having fun, Guys!!!
Bill
They look like bad dudes. Nice work on the arm and hand
I’m calling this one finished.
1/12 Tamiya “Street Racer” lightly modified into an U.S. Army Delta Force civilian bodyguard with 1/12 Little Armory HK416 custom carbine with silencer, Rail Interface System, forward handgrip, laser designatore and rangefinger, and aiming scopes.
This was my first large scale plastic figure as I mostly build resin figure kits. I painted it with Vallejo paints, washes, and inks and drybrushed it with AK Interactive drybrushing paint. Construction fit of the gun and the figure were both excellent.
Thank you so much for the campaign! 
Very nice, I especially like the jeans, they are really great!!
@bwilt Thanks for the compliment!
Looks great. 
Catching up with the builds.
kosprueone, thanks for the compliment. I enjoy converting standard pose figures.
Trisaw, fantastic job on your Bodyguard figure. The altered figure and kit bash added weapon worked out well. I like your paintwork.
Keep up the excellent work, Fellow modelers.
Bill
The build on my Necron, Alien Scum, figure continues.
That’s it for now. Thanks for viewing. Comments are welcomed.
Bill
Oh wow- that is an awesome idea having them coming up from under the ground- very cool!
I agree, that IS very cool!
—mike 
I also agree, it is cool!
Friendly reminder, y’all have just under 2 months left.
