Print & Paint Thrall

Wicked recently released Thrall and Arthas in their April Patreon term, and as soon as I saw the previews I knew Thrall was the one I wanted to tackle first. The sculpt has so much presence — the armour plates,…

Wicked recently released Thrall and Arthas in their April Patreon term, and as soon as I saw the previews I knew Thrall was the one I wanted to tackle first. The sculpt has so much presence — the armour plates,…
Step 1 — Black Prime Paints: Black Primer (Vallejo Aerosol)Prime the entire model in a smooth, even coat. Ensure no glossy spots remain. Step 2 — Deep Skin Shadows Paints: Mix Dark Green + a touch of Ivory to create…
Here are the eight separate image files, one for each stage of the painting process: Image 1: Step 1 – The Black Void This initial image shows the Thrall miniature fully primed in matte black. The uniform black surface is…
To get this 1/6 scale Thrall looking like the “Wicked” studio version, you’ll want to focus on material definition. This means making the skin look soft and organic, while the armor looks cold and hard. Here is the deep-dive breakdown…
VMC/VGC # Color Name Paint Line Area to Use Purpose Image — Black Primer Vallejo Aerosol Entire Model Base foundation for all paint 72.029 Dark Green Game Color Skin Deep shadows and muscle crevices 72.031 Camouflage Green Game Color Skin…
Phase 1: Preparation & Base Coating Phase 2: Fleshing out the Warchief (The Skin) The skin is the focal point. We want to emphasize Thrall’s massive physique. Phase 3: The Armor of Doomhammer The goal here is a “cold” dark…