Arcadian Guard 10 Woman Squad Assembly & Painting Guide

Quick answer

Assemble and paint the Arcadian Guard 10 Woman Squad by cleaning parts, dry-fitting, gluing in sub-assemblies, then painting in layers from primer to highlights.

Assembly and painting steps

1. Clean and dry-fit all parts: Remove each piece from the sprue with sprue cutters, then trim mold lines with a hobby knife. Dry-fit legs, torso, arms, and head before any glue. Check that the standing legs sit flat on the base. A common mistake is gluing arms before checking the rifle fits across the torso. Always test the rifle position while the arms are still loose.
2. Glue in sub-assemblies: Glue legs to torso first, then attach the head. Let each joint cure fully before adding arms. This gives you a stable body to hold while painting. Attach canteens and ammo pouches after the main body is painted to keep detail lines sharp. Glue the sergeant's special weapon arm last so you can adjust the pose after the rest of the squad is assembled.
3. Prime the miniature: Use a spray or brush-on primer in a neutral color like gray or black. Apply thin coats to avoid filling the flak armor texture. Let dry completely before painting. Skipping primer on resin can cause paint to chip later. Always prime even if you plan to use contrast paints.
4. Paint base colors in layers: Start with the armor plates using a mid-tone metallic color, then paint the flak fabric with a contrasting matte color. Paint skin tones on the head and hands. Use a small brush for the ammo pouches and canteens. Thin your paints with water or medium. Two thin coats look better than one thick coat that hides the sculpted detail.
5. Apply washes and highlights: Use a dark wash (heavily thinned paint) in recesses like armor joints and flak fabric folds. Wipe excess with a damp brush. Then dry-brush a lighter tone on raised edges to make the armor pop. Don't let the wash pool on flat surfaces. If it does, dab it off immediately with a clean brush.
6. Seal and base the miniatures: Spray a matte varnish to protect the paint. Optionally, glue each finished trooper to a wargaming base and texture it with sand or static grass. Label the base with squad markings if desired. Matte varnish reduces glare on the tabletop. Avoid gloss varnish on the flak armor – it kills the fabric look.

Kit contents at a glance

• Arcadian Guard 10 Woman Squad.: This resin kit includes 11 female Arcadian heads, 10 Arcadian female legs standing, 10 flak female armor torsos, 10 canteens, 20 small ammo pouches, 10 female universal rifle arms, 10 auto rifles, and a kill team special weapons sprue. The extra heads and special weapons sprue let you build a unique sergeant or swap loadouts without buying additional sprues.