Quick answer
Paint your Combat Zone: Glitching News Edgerunners miniatures by focusing on high-contrast skin tones, neon glitch effects, and a dark base to match the cyberpunk RED aesthetic.
Why focus on skin tones and glitch effects
Edgerunners are elite specialists with diverse skills, so their appearance should reflect individuality. Skin tones with a slight cybernetic tint (like pale blue or synthetic tan) set them apart from standard gang miniatures.
The "glitching news" theme demands a neon highlight—use a single bright color (magenta or cyan) on data-slate screens, visors, or weapon coils to sell the digital distortion look.
Painting steps
- Clean and prime the miniatures: Wash the resin miniatures with warm soapy water to remove mold release. Apply a thin coat of black or dark grey primer—this gives a dark base that makes neon glitch colors pop. Skipping the wash can cause paint to peel; always scrub even if the model looks clean.
- Paint skin and cybernetic details: Use a pale flesh tone mixed with a drop of blue or green for a cyberpunk look. Paint any visible cybernetics (arm plates, eye implants) with metallic silver or gunmetal. Thin your paint to a milky consistency; two thin coats prevent brush strokes and keep detail sharp.
- Add neon glitch effects: Choose one accent color (magenta or cyan) for data-slate screens, visors, or weapon coils. Paint the area white first, then apply the neon color over it to make it glow. Don't paint every surface with neon—reserve it for 2-3 small areas per miniature to keep the glitch effect intentional.
- Paint clothing and gear: Use muted, high-contrast colors like dark olive, charcoal, or burgundy for jackets and pants. Keep gear (belts, pouches) in neutral browns or black to avoid clashing with the glitch accents. Avoid bright clothing colors; they will compete with the neon effect and muddy the cyberpunk look.
- Base and finish: Paint the base with a dark asphalt grey or cracked concrete texture. Drybrush with a lighter grey to pick out edges. Seal the entire miniature with a matte varnish to protect the paint. A glossy varnish can dull neon colors; always test matte varnish on a spare bit of sprue first.
Miniature details
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Combat Zone: Glitching News (Edgerunners): This box set includes 3 Edgerunner miniatures and cards, designed for the Combat Zone game. You get a small squad to paint in one session, making it easy to practice consistent skin and glitch schemes across all three models.
Combat Zone: Glitching News (Edgerunners)
