Trandoshan Lackeys

This week we color spray the Trandoshan mercenaries from Star Wars: Imperial Assault!

Ah… Trandoshans… Nothing says “I really, really want you dead” like sending T’doshok merc. Whether someone owes you money, dumped your favorite cargo, or blew up your super secret not-a-moon battle station, send a Trandoshan when you want to send the best!

In last week’s article, we talked about painting Bossk and got him all dressed up in his bright colors. I wanted these guys to be fairly vibrant as well, but a little more subdued than their boss. In the end, I went with the following for the base coat, plus a dry brush of natural steel on the gun for a metallic overtone.

Scales	Vallejo Game Color Camouflage Green
Suit	Vallejo Model Color Red Leather
Neck & Leg Cuffs	Vallejo Game Color Scarlet Red
Back Pack	Vallejo Game Color Cobra Leather
Chest	Vallejo Model Color Sea Grey
Gun	Vallejo Model Color Green Grey
Buckles	Vallejo Model Color Natural Steel

For shading, I gave the suit, backpack, chest and gun a wash of Vallejo Black Shade. The scales got three coats of Vallejo Dark Green Shade. Be sure to let each coat of shade dry completely before applying the next coat.

Same as Bossk last week, I highlighted the raised sections of the mini with thin layers of the base coat colors. Cobra leather for the pack, red leather for the suit, sea grey for the chest… you get the idea.

For the face, which is the focal point of the mini, I added an extra layer of highlighting. I added a couple thin layers of Vallejo Model Color Golden Olive around the eyes, mouth, ears and the pointy ridge of scales on the head. Then I picked out a few of the larger scales on the arms and legs for some golden olive as well.

The last steps were to hit all of the scales with a glaze made from thinned out Vallejo Transparent Yellow. Then a drop of Reaper Phoenix Red in each eye, paint the base black and a coat of Testor’s Dull Coat.

We are now ready to play some Sabacc! Or hunt some bounties! Or over throw some local governments! The choice is yours!

But, seriously, don’t turn your back on these guys.