Sharkfort

So I finished painting all the bits that are going to be the Obsidian Black True Metallic.  This includes a basecoat that is almost completely black, with a hint of silver metallic flecks.  Then you coat it with a special shade, that makes it entirely black.  Almost like you could have just basecoated it black ;)  Although, I just looked at a larger version of the picture, and I guess it still has some metallic sheen to it.


I also finished doing one side of the shark skin.  Pretty subtle colouring I guess, and I assume will not photograph well, but it looks ok in person.  Confirmed, looks bad in the picture, looks fine in person, with poor eyesight, from three feet away.



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  1. Ian29 July 2026 at 04:09

    The manifestation of the abyss should team up with both Allopex to form....

    ...

    SHARKNADO!!!!!

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    1. Al29 July 2026 at 05:16

      That will definitely be the picture and title for the post that accompanies my completion of the second allopex.

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