Dogs of War - 32mm Resin Miniature Squad

Dogs of War arrives as a squad of four resin miniatures at 32mm scale: three heavily armoured war hounds and one imposing handler in full power armour, chains in hand, ready to unleash the pack. Each beast is covered in ornate mechanical plating, studded collar fittings, embedded optics and layered armour panels that reward close attention and careful brushwork. The handler stands broad and commanding, one arm extended and pointing forward, skull motifs pressed into every surface of his suit. Together the group reads as a complete battlefield unit straight out of the box.

Everything arrives as physical resin castings with supports already removed and surfaces cleaned. The miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled, so you get crisp, detailed casts ready for a wash and a careful look before you reach for the glue. The level of surface detail on both the hounds and the handler is high, with panels, rivets, gear wheels and decorative scrollwork visible across all four figures.

This set was sculpted by Atlan Forge, whose range sits firmly in a grimdark sci-fi aesthetic with strong baroque detailing throughout. The Dogs of War pack fits naturally alongside their infantry and cavalry releases for a cohesive force on the tabletop.

Supplied unpainted and unassembled. Glue and paint not included.

The combination of mechanical armour, organic creature forms and heavy chain details gives you a lot to work with. A structured approach will keep the squad coherent while letting each hound carry its own character.

1. Prime

• Prime all four figures with a grey or black spray primer for good adhesion across the resin surface.
• A light zenithal coat in white from above will pre-shade the raised panels before you apply any colour.

2. Armour Base

• Base the armour plates on the hounds with a dark metallic such as gunmetal or dark steel.
• Paint the handler suit in a deep charcoal or black-green to separate him visually from the pack.

3. Trim and Details

• Pick out raised trim, rivets and gear details in a warm bronze or brass to echo the baroque feel of the sculpt.
• Apply a dark brown or black wash across all surfaces and let it settle into the recesses before wiping the raised areas back.

4. Weapons

• Paint the barrel mounts on the hounds in a cold steel tone to distinguish them from the structural armour.
• Use a thin glaze of orange-brown over the chain links to suggest wear and age across the heavy links connecting handler to hounds.

5. Weathering

• Dry brush raised armour edges lightly with bright silver to suggest battle wear and surface abrasion.
• Add spot rust with a stippled mix of burnt orange and brown on lower leg panels and chain connections.

6. Bases

• Texture with coarse sand or fine grit, paint in dark earth tones, and finish with tufts or scorched static grass for a battlefield ground feel that suits the grimdark aesthetic of the range.

This is an adult hobbyist collectible, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years due to small, detailed parts.