Gothic Sci-Fi Space Elf Warriors - Spacelair Flamescale Squad

Gothic Sci-fi aesthetics meet the deadly elegance of the Spacelair Flamescale Squad, a set of nine finely sculpted resin miniatures that bring a razor-edged alien warrior culture to life on your tabletop. These slender, armoured figures carry the hallmarks of a highly advanced and deeply sinister spacefaring civilisation: swept crests and horned helms, intricately layered armour plates, long flowing coats, and a varied arsenal of long-barrelled rifles, bladed staves, and ornate sidearms. Every pose feels purposeful and battle-ready, from warriors levelling their weapons in a cool, measured aim to dynamic advancing stances that suggest speed and lethal grace.

Supplied unpainted.

Each of the nine miniatures in this set arrives as a physical resin miniature, with supports already removed and surfaces cleaned, ready to assemble and paint straight out of the box. The set includes eight warrior figures alongside one objective or terrain token piece, giving you immediate squad utility and a scenic focal point. Standing 31mm from feet to eyes, these models have exceptional surface detail that rewards careful brushwork and rewards patient painters who enjoy picking out fine armour edging, gem-like focal points, and cascading cloth folds. The sculpts are by DakkaDakka and display the same confident character found across the wider DakkaDakka catalogue.

Whether you are building a kill team of gothic sci-fi xenos raiders or expanding a larger alien warhost, the Flamescale Squad offers a complete and coherent unit with strong visual unity and individual character across every figure. The nine-model count makes this a versatile squad that works across a range of rulesets, and the clean, support-free finish means you can get straight into the hobby without any prep frustration.

This set is ideal for painters who enjoy working with dynamic, characterful figures that reward both speed-painting techniques and detailed display approaches. The armour surfaces are broad enough for smooth blending, while the fine crests, weapon barrels, and coat trim offer plenty of opportunity for freehand and contrast work.

These nine warriors suit a cold, otherworldly palette that reinforces their alien nobility. The suggestions below are a starting point you can adapt to match your existing collection.

1. Prime

• Apply a light grey or bone white primer to preserve the fine surface detail and give mid-tones a clean base to work from.

2. Armour Base

• Basecoat the armour panels in a deep teal, cold blue-green, or pale bone to suggest an alien material.
• Apply a thin coat of contrast or shade paint to let the recesses define themselves naturally across the layered plates.

3. Trim and Details

• Paint raised trim lines in a pale silver or warm gold to pick out the intricate edging on the shoulderpads and coat borders.
• Use a fine liner brush to add spot colour to gem-like details and helmet crests in deep amber or violet.

4. Weapons

• Basecoat weapon bodies in dark iron or gunmetal, then drybrush lightly with a brighter silver to catch barrel edges and raised details.
• Pick out any energy coils or glowing elements in pale green or electric blue with a thinned glaze to simulate a powered effect.

5. Weathering

• Apply a thin pin wash of dark brown or black to panel lines and recesses to add depth without dulling the overall tone.
• Use a sponge or stipple brush to add subtle chips along armour edges in a darker tone below a lighter highlight.

6. Bases

• Finish the textured round bases with a dark grey or ash-coloured technical paint and a few small tufts or alien foliage in muted purple or pale yellow to contrast the cool armour tones.

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