{"product_id":"ballad-of-the-street-cats-snipers","title":"Ballad of the Street Cats Snipers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ballad of the Street Cats Snipers are four patient, sharp-eyed fighters who have learned that the underhive rewards those who wait. Armed with long-barrelled rifles and the kind of focused stillness that separates a good shot from a dead one, each figure captures a distinct moment in the sniper's craft. One braces wide-legged and pulls the trigger, coat fanning out behind her. Another stands at rest, rifle raised skyward, scanning for the next position. A third takes a kneeling side-on stance, cheek to stock, eye on the scope. The fourth drops to one knee and locks in, completely committed to the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detailing across all four figures is sharp and considered. Armour plates sit over fitted tactical gear, utility pouches and belts break up the silhouette, and each rifle is long, purposeful, and fitted with a scope that means business. Hair and helmet designs give each figure a distinct identity, and the bases carry the same industrial grid-panel texture found across the wider range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by 42studio, these figures arrive as physical resin miniatures with supports already removed, ready to assemble where needed and prime straight away. Scale is approximately 32mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building out a full underhive roster or picking specialists to anchor a smaller crew, these four cover the full arc of the sniper role with character and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Guide: Ballad of the Street Cats Snipers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures reward a methodical approach. The contrast between matte tactical gear and worn metal on the rifles and armour edges is where most of the visual interest lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrime with a black or dark grey spray for a shadowed, underhive feel, or grey if you prefer to work with brighter midtones.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase the armour plates in a deep neutral tone such as dark grey, olive drab, or a muted teal to give the squad a cohesive look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock in the undersuit and bodysuit areas with a flat dark brown or charcoal to keep them visually separate from the armour.\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 belts, pouches, and straps in a warm leather tone or faded tan to break up the darker palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a spot colour to helmet details, shoulder symbols, or hair to give each figure individual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase the rifle bodies in dark iron or gunmetal grey, then drybrush the raised surfaces lightly with a brighter silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint the scope lenses with a deep blue-black base, then add a small highlight dot of sky blue or pale green to suggest a lens reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin brown or black wash over the whole figure to settle shadows into recesses and tie the palette together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge highlight armour plates with a slightly lighter version of the base colour, then add fine chips and scratches with a small brush using silver or the base tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaint the grid-panel bases in dark steel or stone grey, wash with a dark brown or black, then drybrush with a light grey or bone to bring out the industrial texture. A small spot of verdigris or rust on metal fittings adds depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an adult hobbyist collectible, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years due to small, detailed parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58103147266380,"sku":"42STUDIO-BALLAD-STREET-CATS-SNIPERS","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/720X720-IMG20260604203005.jpg?v=1784160717","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/ballad-of-the-street-cats-snipers","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}