White Dwarf - Issue 2 by Games Workshop

Author:Games Workshop
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: 40000, citadel miniatures, white dwarf, warhammer, games workshop, hobby
Published: 2014-02-04T16:00:00+00:00

Sprues and Glue is our regular in-depth look at modelling Citadel miniatures. This week, veteran hobbyists Chad Mierzwa, Chris Peach and Steve Bowerman offer their advice on building and painting models in sub-assemblies.

When constructing a kit, it can be advantageous to build it in sub-assemblies. “Rather than assemble a whole miniature in one go,” says Chad Mierzwa, “you can create several assembly stages, painting each to completion before joining them together. Citadel miniatures are incredibly detailed and sometimes there will be parts that you want to paint, but just can’t reach with your brush. The bomb rack on the Dwarf Gyrobomber is a good example, or the interior of a Land Raider. I’ve seen hobbyists try to paint the engine block through the assault ramp – it’s not a viable way to paint a miniature.”

How Do I Choose My Sub-Assemblies?

“There are no hard and fast rules as to what components should be in a sub-assembly,” adds Chris Peach. “But there is a certain degree of common sense required. Normally I use sub-assemblies on vehicles with visible crew, such as the Dark Eldar Raider, which I split into five sub-assemblies – the main hull, the sail, the two crew and the prow gun.”

“I group my sub-assemblies by texture or colour,” says Chad. “With the Gyrobomber I split it into eight sub-assemblies.

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