From Convicts to Gravediggers – Painting the Caspian Jailbirds (WARMACHINE)

"Serve time… or serve in the mud."

In this painting tutorial, we bring the grim and gritty soldiers of Cygnar’s 87th Gravediggers—The Caspian Jailbirds—to life. This unit is made up almost entirely of penal conscripts, given a second chance on the battlefield instead of behind bars. Tough, weathered, and unforgiving, they are the last line of defense in the Iron Kingdoms.

🎨 In this video, you’ll learn:
• How to paint with Army Painter Speedpaints and P3 paints
• Fast and effective zenithal highlighting techniques
• How to paint realistic metals, worn leather, fatigues, and faces
• Lore and background of the Caspian Jailbirds

We’ll go step-by-step through every part of the model—from priming to basing—while exploring the hard life of these conscripted soldiers of Cygnar.

Whether you’re new to mini painting or a hardened veteran of the hobby trenches, this guide has something for you.

🔧 Paints used:

Army Painter Speedpaints: Nuclear Sunrise, Tyrian Navy, Battleship Grey, Bony Matter, Noble Skin, Ruddy Fur, Tailor Bronze, Broadsword Silver, Salughter Red, Occultist Cloak

P3 by Steamforged: Kapitan Red, Meaty Ochre, Icy Yellow, Sinari Skin, Ryn Flesh

Vallejo Metal Color: Aluminium

Citadel: Nuln Oil

AK: Wet Muddy Ground Texture Paste

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