Customer briefing

Under Dooku’s Command: Precision, Metal, and Discipline at the Table

In this case, the request was very straightforward: stick to the classic style seen in the movies and ensure that everything blended seamlessly with what had already been painted. He asked for a clean finish, without excessive weathering or aggressive effects.
The priority was for the army to look true to the Star Wars universe, with battledroids in light sand tones and droidekas in that characteristic coppery finish. Additionally, Count Dooku had to stand out clearly from the rest, both in terms of paint quality and presence.
He also paid special attention to overall consistency. It wasn’t just about painting new units, but about integrating them into an existing collection, respecting tones, contrasts, and how they look on the table.

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Between Copper and Sand: The Visual Language of the Separatists

We started with the assembly, which was probably the biggest technical challenge of the project. The pieces are small and delicate, so we prioritized precision and sturdiness from the very beginning.
We decided to split the work between two painters to take advantage of their respective strengths: one worked on the battledroids, and the other on the droidekas and Dooku. This allowed us to maintain consistency within each group and make efficient progress.
We first applied the base colors in blocks and then refined each unit individually. This helped us avoid deviations from the color scheme. Dooku was left for last, where we spent more time on details and finishing touches.