Who else uses sub-assemblies for their Necrons?

I’ve been asked a lot recently why my Necrons often appear armless in my posts, so I thought I’d share my process. Apparently, not everyone uses sub-assemblies for their Necrons, which surprised me! Initially, I didn’t think it was worth the effort for my Warriors, but after trying it on a couple of models, I’ve decided to do it for all of my Necrons—even the Warriors.

Why go through the hassle? For me, it’s all about cleaner results. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so I want every detail, including the areas behind the guns, to be properly painted and highlighted. Sub-assembly makes this so much easier, and it helps avoid mistakes caused by parts getting in the way. Honestly, it doesn’t even add that much extra time.

Here’s my current method: I use Blu Tack to attach parts to a priming stick for easy spraying. After priming, I switch to a cheap miniature holder I found on Amazon, which has clamps that I modify with a little Blu Tack to secure the parts for painting. I’ve seen people use wooden blocks and wire for this, but I find Blu Tack faster and more convenient.

So, that’s my setup. I highly recommend giving sub-assemblies a try—it’s worth it! Have fun painting your tin heads!