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Post by martin on Mar 6, 2021 20:49:05 GMT
Crackin’ start, Patrick ! Superb, in fact 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Post by paulhannah on Mar 6, 2021 21:50:56 GMT
P.S. those Bagratid Armenians are very nice, Paul!!! Definitely will be looking at them when working on mine. Don't suppose that the iconography and images were available in digital format? Actually, III/27 Rshtuni Armenians, but thanks! Yes, on the easy availability of the images of Armenian iconography. Send me a PM with your email, and I'll simply forward my Rector's email and pics on to you.
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Post by paulhannah on Mar 6, 2021 21:54:29 GMT
After years of using my Dad's armies at tournaments lockdown's given me the time to paint the first of my own, so here are my Koguryo KoreanGreat job, "diadedcendent". They look marvelous! Very spiff flags too. Welcome to the forum. :-)
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Post by macbeth on Mar 7, 2021 8:06:14 GMT
Today I finished off 1x3Ax and 1x5Hd for the Early Libyans 1xLCh(Gen) for the New Kingdom Egyptians 1x3Kn for the Feudal Spanish 1x3Pk(Gen) for the Pictish
This completes the Pictish and the Libyans whilst the Spaniards are on the home stretch with only 1x3Kn and 1xCv to go.
Cheers
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Post by paulisper on Mar 7, 2021 17:40:40 GMT
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Post by Baldie on Mar 7, 2021 19:06:54 GMT
Today I looked at the Macedonians that are waiting patiently in the undercoated que, behind them were some 6mm Persian horse archers then fatigued I sat and stared at the 6mm Russian Nap cavalry who look longingly at their completed infantry units. From under the chair the rest of the box of Baccus Russians complained and wondered if a Russian DBN force would even be ready before their French opponents arrive.
Overhead a bulge appeared as the chattering hordes above stamped their feet as army after army of either unpainted, partly painted or put together but not started forces protested.
The poor sods still on sprue couldn't even stamp their feet and from the warp un bought forces hoped someone else would buy them.
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Post by timurilank on Mar 7, 2021 21:51:29 GMT
Learning new tricks.
On Friday evening, the first batch of Russians were ready for an undercoat, but there was not enough matt white to cover four strips of 23 cavalry. I discovered a can of matt black, a mis-purchase, never used and produced 23 wraiths.
Saturday morning was spent dry-brushing white to pick out the details. Horses soon followed, completely finished, including harnesses and highlighting.
As of today, the riders lack only the metal parts and this is planned for tomorrow.
First time using a black undercoat and I am pleased with the result and sessions seemed more relaxed. In general, I needed less paint to cover a figure and brush strokes were more accurate than before. I avoided black undercoating in the past as a painted figure tended to look dull.
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Post by paulisper on Mar 7, 2021 22:33:51 GMT
Learning new tricks. First time using a black undercoat and I am pleased with the result and sessions seemed more relaxed. In general, I needed less paint to cover a figure and brush strokes were more accurate than before. I avoided black undercoating in the past as a painted figure tended to look dull. Interesting- undercoat black and dry brush white I’d always the way I’ve painted, ever since starting with 6mm Baccus P
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Post by timurilank on Mar 8, 2021 7:51:45 GMT
Paul, Back in olden times .. we had oil paint and turpentine, then discovered Humbrol and years later – Polly S (acrylic). All worked best with an undercoat of white.
This past weekend has been a new experience of blending and mixing different colour. A second Russian command will provide more experience later this week.
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Post by paulisper on Mar 8, 2021 8:06:39 GMT
Paul,Back in olden times .. we had oil paint and turpentine, then discovered Humbrol and years later – Polly S (acrylic). All worked best with an undercoat of white. Ah yes, the glory and heartache of Humbrol - I don’t miss those days!! P
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Post by paulhannah on Mar 8, 2021 8:58:42 GMT
Back in olden times...we had oil paint and turpentine, then discovered...Polly S (acrylic). I'm still nursing along a few venerable jars of Polly S acrylics. Their Azure Blue is one of my surviving favorites. What I would give to bring back their Venetian Dull Red; that soft hue was perfect for Romans.
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Post by Baldie on Mar 8, 2021 12:56:11 GMT
Shields are great, really pop.
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Post by paulisper on Mar 8, 2021 15:59:59 GMT
Shields are great, really pop. Cheers, fella 🍻 P
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Post by timurilank on Mar 8, 2021 19:06:10 GMT
Russian infantry, 8 spearmen and 8 crossbowmen plus 10 cavalry in this current batch.
The Mongols were purchased with a view to add Tartars to the collection, but, horses are the smaller Mongolian breed which makes them perfect for the conquest period.
Beautiful figures though.
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Post by paulhannah on Mar 9, 2021 2:23:06 GMT
The Post Mongol Russians have arrived and 7 x Cv should be ready for an undercoat later today. Just curious...what range of figures did you choose for your PM Russians?
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