Getting Started with the Onryo 2 Pack
The Malifaux Classics Onryo 2 Pack brings two legacy metal miniatures from Malifaux's First Edition era back to your workbench. These sculpts represent vengeful spirits, captured in flowing robes with raised weapons. Because these are metal castings from an earlier line, the assembly and painting process differs from modern plastic kits. This guide covers what to expect and how to get the best results.
Each miniature is supplied unpainted and includes a premium round base. The pack contains two Onryo, making a balanced spirit set for collectors or painters. Note that this is a legacy product: retail packaging and stat cards are not guaranteed, so focus on the miniatures themselves.
Preparing Your Onryo Miniatures
Before painting, you need to clean and prepare the metal castings. Follow these steps to ensure a good bond and smooth finish.
- Clean the metal: Wash each miniature in warm soapy water with a soft toothbrush to remove any release agent from the casting process. Rinse and let dry completely.
- Remove mold lines: Use a hobby knife or fine file to gently scrape away mold lines along the edges of the sculpt. Metal can be more forgiving than plastic, but take care not to damage detail.
- Assemble if needed: The supplied evidence notes that preparation and assembly may be required. Check each piece for separate parts (arms, weapons, etc.). Use super glue (cyanoacrylate) for metal-to-metal joins; plastic glue will not work.
- Attach to base: Glue each Onryo to its premium round base. If the miniature has a tab, ensure it fits snugly. You may need to pin larger pieces for extra stability.
Product Facts
- Malifaux Classics: Onryo (2 Pack): 2 legacy 32mm heroic-scale cast-metal miniatures, supplied unpainted, with premium round bases included. The metal material requires different preparation (super glue, careful cleaning) compared to plastic. The 32mm scale is standard for Malifaux, so these will fit your existing bases.
Malifaux Classics: Onryo (2 Pack)
Painting the Onryo
The Onryo are spirits, so you have creative freedom with their color scheme. Traditional Japanese ghost imagery often uses pale whites, blues, and grays, but you can adapt to your crew's palette.
Start with a primer designed for metal—a spray primer or brush-on primer works. Because metal is smooth, a thin coat of primer helps paint adhere. After priming, build up layers gradually. The flowing robes and raised weapons provide good opportunities for shading and highlighting to emphasize movement.
Consider using washes to bring out the deep folds in the robes and a drybrush to highlight raised areas. The metal sculpt holds detail well, so take your time with the face and hands if you want a more refined look.
Trade-Offs and Limitations
These are legacy metal miniatures, so they lack the ease of assembly found in modern plastic kits. You may need to pin parts for stability, and metal can be heavier. The packaging and stat cards are not guaranteed, so if you need rules for gameplay, check the current Malifaux edition separately.
On the positive side, metal miniatures have a satisfying weight and crisp detail that many painters prefer. The Onryo 2 Pack is a great addition for collectors of Malifaux Classics or anyone wanting unique spirit models for their crew.
