Mech Every Day #5: Griffin


Model: Griffin GRF-1N

Mass and Tech Base: 55 tons (Medium) / Inner Sphere
Miniature Source: BattleTech Beginner Box
Paint Scheme: Draconis Combine Duke Ricol's Personal Guard
Notable Pilot: Sigtrygg Poulson

All paints used are from Army Painter unless otherwise noted.
This miniature was initially sprayed with Pure Red. At first, it was given a wash of Citadel Color Nuln Oil and the legs were partially painted with Army Painter Matt Black. After several years, the legs were finished with Apple Barrel Matte Black and the entire miniature was given a heavy drybrush of Apple Barrel Matte White. The upper torso and arms were given a coat of Kurita Red (AKA Blood Red Speedpaint) and the legs got a coat of Widow Black (AKA Grim Black Speedpaint 2.0). Details include Parade Chrome (AKA Shining Silver), Death Commando (AKA Deep Gray), Steiner Blue (AKA High Lord Blue Speedpaint 1.0), and Bounty Hunter Green (AKA Shamrock Green Speedpaint 2.0). The base was painted with Apple Barrel Matte Black.

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