Space Dwarf Elites - Sci-Fi Wargaming Miniatures, 32mm

Space Dwarf Elites are a squad of five stocky, heavily armoured sci-fi warriors, each standing at 32mm scale and bristling with grimdark character. These physical resin miniatures arrive with supports already removed, cleaned, and ready to assemble and paint. Whether you are building a skirmish warband or expanding a larger force, these veterans bring serious presence to any tabletop battlefield.

Each figure in the squad carries a distinct pose and loadout. You will find warriors wielding oversized mauls, long-hafted power staffs, and compact sidearms, all sculpted with layered armour plating, goggled helmets, and thick braided beards that mark them as elite shock troops from a forgotten forge-world. The detail level rewards patient painters and washes alike, with deep recesses in the armour panels and expressive faces full of grim determination.

The second comparison image shows a Space Dwarf Elites model placed alongside a standard 40mm-base power-armoured trooper, confirming that these dwarves are notably shorter but equally as imposing in terms of sculpted mass and equipment. Their bulk and aggressive stances make them natural leaders, champions, or veteran shock units in any sci-fi wargame system.

These miniatures are cast in high-detail grey resin, scaled at 32mm to the eye, and are compatible with standard round bases. No assembly tools beyond basic modelling glue are required for most figures in the set.

The following guide is intended for hobbyists of all skill levels and focuses on a classic forge-world industrial colour scheme that suits the grimdark aesthetic of the Space Dwarf Elites perfectly.

1. Prime

• Apply a grey or black spray primer evenly across all five figures, holding the can 25-30cm away for consistent coverage.
• Allow to fully cure for at least one hour before moving to base coats.

2. Armour Base

• Basecoat the armour panels with a mid-grey or cold blue-grey tone for an industrial, utilitarian feel.
• Alternatively, use a deep olive green for a more veteran infantry look suited to tunnel warfare.

3. Trim and Details

• Pick out armour trim, buckles, and equipment pouches in a warm brass or bronze tone to add contrast against the cold armour.
• Paint beards and exposed skin separately, using a pale flesh tone highlighted with a warm cream to bring faces to life.

4. Weapons

• Paint maul heads and staff tips in dark steel, then drybrush with bright silver to suggest wear and impact damage.
• Add a spot colour such as orange or red to power cells and goggle lenses to draw the eye to key focal points.

5. Weathering

• Apply a dark brown or black oil wash into all recesses to deepen shadows and add depth across armour plates.
• Stipple a light rust-brown around knee plates and boot armour to suggest hard field use.

6. Bases

• Texture paste or fine grit applied over the base, then drybrushed in light stone tones, creates a convincing rocky industrial floor to match the sculpted base details already present on the figures.

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