Quick Answer
Start with a dark primer, then layer on sickly skin tones and blood effects to make your Final Girl Zombies Miniatures stand out on the tabletop.
Why These Miniatures Paint Differently
The Final Girl: Zombies Miniatures set includes a horde of undead threats designed for use with the Terror From the Grave feature film. The sculpts have deep recesses and ragged clothing, which make drybrushing and washes especially effective. Because they are part of the Final Girl Series 2 line, the scale matches other miniatures in the series, so you can paint them alongside your killer sets without size mismatch.
One tradeoff: these miniatures have fewer fine details than some character models. That works in your favor—you can batch-paint them quickly and still get a great tabletop result. Focus on contrasting skin tones and adding blood spatter to make each zombie feel distinct.
Step-by-Step Painting Guide
- 1. Prime with a Dark Base: Use a black or dark grey spray primer. This creates natural shadows in the deep folds of the zombies' clothing and skin. Shake the can well and apply thin, even coats from about 8 inches away. A common mistake is using white primer—it makes the recesses harder to shade later.
- 2. Basecoat the Skin: Mix a pale green-grey (like Citadel's Nurgling Green or a mix of grey and a touch of green) and apply it to all exposed skin areas. Two thin layers give a smoother finish than one thick coat. Keep the paint slightly thicker than usual for a slight texture that suggests rotting flesh.
- 3. Wash for Depth: Apply a dark wash (Agrax Earthshade or a homemade mix of black paint, water, and a drop of dish soap) all over the model. Let it pool in the eye sockets, mouth, and fabric folds to create instant contrast. Wipe away excess wash from raised areas within 30 seconds to avoid staining.
- 4. Drybrush the Highlights: Use a stiff, flat brush with very little paint (a light bone or pale flesh tone) and drag it lightly across the raised areas: cheekbones, knuckles, and the tops of clothing. This brings out the sculpted detail without re-wetting the wash. If the brush leaves streaks, you have too much paint on the bristles.
- 5. Add Blood and Gore: Use a technical paint like Citadel Blood for the Blood God or a mix of red paint and gloss medium. Stipple it onto the mouth, hands, and any wounds. For splatter, load an old toothbrush with thinned red paint and flick the bristles with your thumb. Less is more—you can always add more, but removing excess blood is difficult.
- 6. Base the Miniature: Paint the base a dark earth tone (like Dryad Bark) and drybrush with a lighter brown. Add a few patches of static grass or small gravel to match the Terror From the Grave setting. Seal the entire model with a matte varnish to protect your work. A common mistake is skipping the varnish—handling will rub off the paint quickly.
Product Used in This Guide
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Final Girl: Zombies Miniatures: Includes zombie miniatures for use with Terror From the Grave, part of the Final Girl line, compatible with Series 2 gameplay. These miniatures are designed to match the scale and style of other Final Girl sets, so your painted zombies will fit seamlessly into your existing collection.
Final Girl: Zombies Miniatures
