I mentioned a few posts ago that as part of getting to painting again, I grabbed a bunch of figures out of a tub that I’d originally intended to paint simply and quickly with contrasts, until that didn’t happen and painting them at all didn’t happen for a couple of years (after the plan – all these figures are WAY older!) This pair are the final ones of that batch. Turns out I didn’t manage to get any more of them painted in February, so these ones get posted now because who knows when the others might get done? Much like the Hobbits and Ruffians, I went for a muted and semi-naturalistic palette, though these being 40k figures some blue denim pants were fine to add in.
Typically when I paint models like this I’d just go with red for the armbands, but in this case I went with yellow instead for …no particular reason. I also tried to give the bald guy a rough leather look to his coat, but it’s kinda hard to see. As always with low-stakes models like these, it’s very easy to try something a bit fdifferent on a whim to see if it works, because even if it doesn’t… who cares? These models date back to 1997 and the original Sisters of Battle Codex, from 2nd Edition 40k. I’m not sure if these are still part of any current 40k force, but that hardly matters to me. I got 2 blisters of these figures, and now I have 2 figures painted. Only 8 or so more to go – which whenever I get around to them will no doubt be mixed in with some more hobbits and some more ruffians to help attempt to keep some interest… They are also my final little batch of models for Dave Stone’s current Paint Whatchoogot Challenge for 23-4.
After checking with former GW sculptor Adam Clarke (Black Scorpion Miniatures) these may be Paul Muller sculpts.
Azazel's Bitz Box. 
Simple schemes very nicely done! 🙂
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Thanks John! I’m quite enjoying painting some of these simpler models lately.
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Excellent work mate, and the rough cracked look of the jacket turned out really well
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Thanks Dave – that easy option to experiment is a real positive of low-importance models like these ones!
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I think these models were quietly dropped from the Sisters list which now focuses just on the Sisters themselves. Nice models, and they remind me that there’s plenty of scope for GW to release 40k models which are part of the setting but don’t need to be part of any army. I think people would scoop them up.
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Oh, it’s been some time since I last saw these minis, and I have to say this is easily one of the best takes I’ve ever seen on them. You got the perfect vibe for this kind of militia, cool job!
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Nice work on these very cool figures. I always thought they were Paul Muller sculpts too.
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Nice figures- great work on them. I remember them from 1st release…. showing my age there.
Cheers,
Pete
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Yea, I can see the rough worn look on his leather coat. That older guy is actually my favorite of the two. He’s pretty weathered and has obviously lived long enough to talk about it!
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I rally like these minis. They have a grounded and realistic look which isn’t always a strength of 40k, to be honest. Good on you for mixing things up on the arm bands too 🙂 I have my color habits/preferences too so I could relate to that part!
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Thanks mate. I should probably start on another batch of these (or the Hobbits, or the Ruffians) just to get them done but I’m full-pelt getting a bunch of these Zombicide models out of the way. Though (hopefully) soon I can get the rest done for a completed small, almost-useless 40k unit!
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I love the earthy colours.
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Thanks mate – suits civilian militia in my opinion. 🙂
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Very cool mate, the muted colours are perfect on these beautifully understated (for 40k) guys
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