Sci-Fi Machine Cult Miniatures - Pluto's Mechanized Liquidation Team

Sci-fi devotees of the machine and iron gospel, Pluto's Mechanized Liquidation Team is a set of 10 highly detailed resin miniatures cast in the grimdark tradition of armoured cult enforcers and their enigmatic overlord. Each figure arrives as a physical resin miniature, supports already removed, cleaned and ready to assemble and paint. Standing at 31mm from feet to eyes, the sculpts are packed with mechanical augmentations, respirator helms, robes, servo-arms, and arcane weaponry that speak to a faction devoted entirely to iron will and cold calculation.

The squad of 10 includes a commanding central figure draped in mechadendrite tendrils and surrounded by loyal troopers in varying poses. Some carry bulky sci-fi firearms, others wield close combat tools and utility equipment, reflecting the varied roles within a mechanized cult strike team. A smaller attendant drone or familiar figure appears alongside the squad leader, adding narrative depth to the unit. Every sculpt is full of surface detail, layered panelling, cog iconography, hose bundles, and mechanical limbs that reward careful painting and shading.

These miniatures are designed for adult hobbyists who enjoy wargaming, display painting, or building characterful kill teams and skirmish forces. They are compatible with standard 25mm and 32mm oval and round bases. The resin material holds fine detail exceptionally well, making them a strong choice for painters of all experience levels who want a rewarding hobby project.

Whether you are building a themed warband or expanding a larger force, this set delivers variety, personality, and grimdark atmosphere in a single purchase. The entire range was sculpted by DakkaDakka, whose work is evident in the cohesive yet characterful approach taken across every figure in the set. The sci-fi aesthetic is consistent across all 10 models, making them cohesive as a unit while each figure retains its own identity and character.

This guide will help you bring Pluto's Mechanized Liquidation Team to life with a dark, industrial palette suited to their machine cult origins. The sci-fi mechanical aesthetic calls for cold metallics, aged surfaces, and subtle OSL accents.

1. Prime

• Use a grey or black aerosol primer for a neutral base that enhances metallic tones and shadow depth across all armour panels and robes.

2. Armour Base

• Apply a dark iron or leadbelcher basecoat to all armour plates and mechanical limbs.
• Follow with a thin layer of gunmetal on raised panels for a worn, layered metal look.

3. Trim and Details

• Paint robes and tabards in off-white or aged bone, then wash with a sepia or brown shade for a worn cloth effect.
• Pick out cog symbols, chest icons, and mechanical joints in a bronze or brass tone to create visual contrast.

4. Weapons

• Basecoat firearms and tools in a dark steel, then edge highlight with silver on barrel rims and blade edges.
• Add a spot of bright blue or green to lenses and energy cells for a glowing sci-fi effect.

5. Weathering

• Apply a dark oil wash or agrax earthshade across all metallic surfaces to push shadows into recesses and add a grimy, industrial feel.
• Drybrush edges with a pale silver to simulate wear and battle damage on armour plates and weapon housings.

6. Bases

• Use a dark industrial texture paste or fine grit, then paint in charcoal grey with a pale drybrush highlight. Add rust streaks or technical paints for a grimy factorum floor effect.

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