Quick answer
Start by assembling the Coftyran infantry with plastic glue, then apply a zenithal prime, basecoat the uniform and webbing, and finish with a wash and drybrush for tabletop-ready results.
Understanding the Coftyran aesthetic
The Coftyran Crymuster draws on a rich martial tradition, with uniforms that reflect a proud, traditional society. The kit includes separate heads, arms, and weapons, so you can vary poses without losing the cohesive look of the regiment.
Because the figures are 28mm plastic, mold lines are minimal but worth scraping on the rifle barrels and helmet rims. A sharp hobby knife or fine sanding stick works best.
Step-by-step painting process
- Clean and assemble: Remove parts from the sprue with clippers, scrape mold lines, and glue the torso, legs, arms, and head together using plastic cement. Leave the rifle separate if you plan to paint it behind the arm. Check that the rifle fits the shoulder and hand before glue dries; a dry fit avoids gaps.
- Prime the miniatures: Spray a light gray or white primer from above to create a zenithal highlight. If you prefer a darker base, use black and drybrush gray afterward. Shake the primer can for two minutes and hold it 8–10 inches away to avoid pooling in the recesses.
- Basecoat the uniform and webbing: Paint the main tunic with a muted green or brown (e.g., Vallejo Russian Green). Use a tan or khaki for the webbing and pouches. Paint the helmet a matching green or a separate color like olive drab. Thin your paint with a drop of water; two thin coats are better than one thick coat that hides detail.
- Paint the skin and small details: Use a flesh tone for any exposed skin (ears, hands) and a dark brown or black for the boots. Paint the rifle stock brown and the metal parts gunmetal or steel. Use a fine detail brush for the eyes and pouches; a steady hand and a tiny dot of black or brown works better than painting the whole eye socket.
- Apply a wash and highlight: Cover the entire figure with a brown or black wash (e.g., Army Painter Strong Tone). Once dry, drybrush the original base color over the raised areas to restore contrast. Wipe most of the paint off the drybrush before touching the model; too much will flood the recesses.
- Base the figure: Glue the finished miniature to a plastic base, then apply texture paint or sand. Paint the base a neutral earth tone and drybrush with a lighter color. Add static grass or tufts if desired. Let the base texture dry fully before painting; otherwise, the paint can crack or peel.
Product details
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Quar Coftyran Infantry: The Coftyran rhyfler takes pride in the manufacture of his weapons, kit, and uniform, where the Crusader uniform is sparse. This means the infantry have more visible gear and pouches, giving you extra detail to paint and making careful shading more rewarding.
Quar Coftyran Infantry
