Following on from my recent post with the sets of “Kazumi” stairs from the Archon Ramparts Kickstarter, today I have the “Eternal Cathedral” themed stairs. You can read all my hurfblurf about the Kickstarter on that post if you’re so inclined. The important thing here is that I finally got these things completed. I initially experimented with Contrast Paints on these in an attempt to get them done quickly, but …it didn’t work. It looked – as we say here in Australia – shithouse.
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That’s why experiments are a thing, though – so with that, it was the more annoying than upsetting task to get around to re-priming the fucking things and doing the drybrush/wash/weathering powder thing. I did originally envision a lighter grey stone, which is why I did the Contrast thing, but in the end, more mid-grey is fine. The original plan was to get both sets finished in the same month and post them up together, but it didn’t quite work out that way. At least I got them done in the same calendar year!
Azazel's Bitz Box. 
Aye, that Contrast version isn’t the greatest – but as you say, that’s why we experiment. Finished pieces look good though.
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Agree, the finished pieces look decent. Certainly good enough to add to your burgeoning scatter terrain collection.
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Yup, and I figure it’ll only be helpful to show the “results” of the Contrast version on here as well. 🙂
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Excellent finished pieces, and as you say nothing wrong with experimenting, as sometimes you may discover a real gem !
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They look great done. stairs are always nice as they are a pain to scratch build.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Nice work, love your highlights on the stairs. Your stonework always looks so convincing!
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I really like the final results. They look realistic and have a nice amount of wear to them. I think the color combination on the Contrast experiment might have worked against you. It is hard to make that light shade of grey and blue look natural. You might be able to use some brown washes instead of blue but that is water under the bridge at this point because you’ve got another handy piece of terrain ready for gaming! 🙂
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