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MODELLING·WHITE DWARF 499

Hobby Hacks: Contrast Preparation and Posable Walkers

April 2024·p. 35

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A heavy white drybrush over a grey undercoat creates brighter raised areas before a red Contrast coat, adding definition with little additional work. Dan’s modelling tip removes locating pegs from large walkers so their limbs can be repositioned. Both techniques make a small preparatory change do more work later, either improving the paint’s contrast or giving a familiar kit a more individual stance.

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