Cast in the likeness of roaring dragons, the Grand Cannons of Cathay unleash torrents of flame and iron upon the foe. Whether saturating a wide front or concentrating their explosive power into a single, devastating projectile for sieges, they remain a cornerstone of Cathayan might.
I started on the Grand Cannon, first was the crew.
These were a lot easier to construct than the warriors.
The third crew member was built, as was the Ogre loader.
I have been thinking about how I will paint the Grand Cannon. The human crew will be terracotta like the Jade Warriors. I think I will also need to reflect on how to paint the Ogre Loaders, who are mercenaries. First thoughts are to paint them as terracotta too. As for the cannon itself, that I think will be more brass than clay. I think a cannon made out of terracotta would explode upon firing.
I think I will landscape the base before affixing the cannon.
I have also gone down the cannon route rather than the Fire Rain Rocket Battery option.
I landscaped the bases of the models with some Citadel Sand and slate pieces.
I did not fix the cannon to the base, so that both the base will be easier to paint as well as the underside of the cannon.
I then primed the crew models with Wraithbone spray.
For the cannon I used Leadbelcher and for the base Wraithbone.
Next stage will be the base coat for the crew, whilst the cannon will be painted with some brass.