{"product_id":"akira-nightsteel-samurai","title":"Akira Nightsteel - Samurai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forgotten Champions roster grows deadlier with Akira Nightsteel, a blade-for-hire whose loyalty is measured in steel and silence. A wandering samurai of no fixed allegiance, she walks the blasted frontier worlds alone, selling her sword arm to whoever can meet her price and survive her scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAkira cuts an imposing figure on the battlefield. Her oni-faced belt plate snarls at those who dare approach, while twin blades are drawn and ready in a fluid dual-wield stance that speaks of countless engagements survived. Sculpted by Haito, every detail rewards close attention: layered cloth panels, braided cord tassels, articulated greaves, and long flowing hair caught mid-motion. The rear view reveals a third sheathed blade across her back, hinting at reserves of lethal intent. Mounted on a detailed rubble scenic base, this resin miniature stands at approximately 32mm scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Forgotten Champions mercenary collection, Akira fits seamlessly into any warband or skirmish roster that values independent operators with fearsome close-combat capability. She operates outside faction politics, bound only by contract and personal code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is supplied as a high-resolution resin miniature, unpainted and unassembled. Miniature clippers and fine-grade sandpaper are recommended for cleanup. Suitable for display or tabletop play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Guide: Akira Nightsteel - Samurai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide helps you bring Akira to life as a battle-worn Forgotten Champions operative, weathered by hard campaigns across hostile terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a zenithal prime: black from below, bone white from above, to establish natural shadow and highlight before painting begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasecoat cloth panels in warm sand or aged linen tones to suggest worn field garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint the oni belt plate in dark iron grey with a hint of verdigris in recesses for an ancient, cursed quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Trim and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick out cord braids and tassels in deep burgundy or faded crimson to add a mercenary colour motif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight armour edges with a cold off-white drybrush to simulate hard-worn resin plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasecoat blade steel in dark silver, then highlight the cutting edge with pure metallic silver for a razor finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the tsuba guards in sepia to bring out the cast detail and add age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply thin streaks of rust wash along armour joints and blade roots to show campaign wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStipple chipped paint effects on the oni plate using a torn foam sponge and dark grey paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrybrush the rubble base in light grey then bone white, add a dark brown wash into cracks, and finish with tufts of dead grass to complete the Forgotten Champions battlefield aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57714992218444,"sku":"HAITOAKIRA","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/Akira_Nightsteel_32mm.jpg?v=1780658147","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/akira-nightsteel-samurai","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}