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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 3, 2020 1:39:04 GMT
I just completed my first DBA army, II/47g Other Early German Armies with all options (Thanks Essex!). It has been a long time since I painted, and it shows  , but a painted army is a DONE army! Lessons learned: - I kinda like contrast paints, but still can't decide.
- Do NOT mount dudes to horses before painting, way harder for me.
- lighter touch, is a better touch.
- Don't forget about the camp.
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Post by snowcat on Nov 3, 2020 2:01:13 GMT
Congratulations! Hope they crush your enemies. |
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Post by greedo on Nov 3, 2020 3:08:00 GMT
I see lots of beardy yelling dudes ready to quick kill some Romans Nice job! Always nice to finish an army. |
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Post by jim1973 on Nov 3, 2020 10:40:10 GMT
They look nice! I haven't used contrast paints yet but you got some nice shading in the hair, the horse tails and the cloaks. Did you use any shades?
A few strategically placed tufts and rocks (I use crumbled cork painted dark brown or grey then washed and drybrushed) will make them pop even more, particularly the psiloi.
A handful of extra elements and you can morph all the Early German Armies except the Cherusci (II/47d) as they use 3Wb.
Finishing an army is such a great feeling!
Jim
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Post by nangwaya on Nov 3, 2020 12:19:35 GMT
Awesome!
You must be itching to fight with them.
I am like you, much prefer having the riders and horses as separate figures and stick them on after both are painted up.
What is you next army you are going to paint?
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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 3, 2020 13:20:12 GMT
They look nice! I haven't used contrast paints yet but you got some nice shading in the hair, the horse tails and the cloaks. Did you use any shades? A few strategically placed tufts and rocks (I use crumbled cork painted dark brown or grey then washed and drybrushed) will make them pop even more, particularly the psiloi. A handful of extra elements and you can morph all the Early German Armies except the Cherusci (II/47d) as they use 3Wb. Finishing an army is such a great feeling! Jim I didn't not use ANY shades. I did do some dry brushing and attempted a few highlights on the shirtless guys. I am spraying my matt finish today, and then I will add the tuffs. Yeah, I was thinking about getting all the options for II/47 since there really is only a few things needed like the 3Wb. Scott |
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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 3, 2020 13:20:38 GMT
Awesome! You must be itching to fight with them. I am like you, much prefer having the riders and horses as separate figures and stick them on after both are painted up. What is you next army you are going to paint? Yes I am itching to fight with them!! I am starting II/49 Marian Romans today or tomorrow! |
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Post by Baldie on Nov 3, 2020 22:18:23 GMT
Matched pairs for the win.
After the 3 warband add some LH and LCh and you got Ancient British and Caledonians.
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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 4, 2020 0:14:11 GMT
Matched pairs for the win. After the 3 warband add some LH and LCh and you got Ancient British and Caledonians. This makes me wonder which armies have the most options to get the most different elements. Like I was surprised on the II/49 romans had an elephant as an option |
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Post by greedo on Nov 4, 2020 4:21:27 GMT
Matched pairs for the win. After the 3 warband add some LH and LCh and you got Ancient British and Caledonians. This makes me wonder which armies have the most options to get the most different elements. Like I was surprised on the II/49 romans had an elephant as an option Elephants and Hoplite shields are why I started playing Ancients! Always fun to play a wall of Blades.... and an ELEPHANT! |
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Post by paddy649 on Nov 4, 2020 7:56:33 GMT
Matched pairs for the win. After the 3 warband add some LH and LCh and you got Ancient British and Caledonians. This makes me wonder which armies have the most options to get the most different elements. Like I was surprised on the II/49 romans had an elephant as an option I have a Tang army that has multiple different options - Even an elephant. Don’t know whether that is the most or not but it felt like it when painting it. |
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Post by Cromwell on Nov 4, 2020 8:45:44 GMT
Great looking army. I also paint riders and horses separately.
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Post by wolfisin on Nov 4, 2020 8:59:17 GMT
They look great! Share more pictures!
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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 4, 2020 14:14:39 GMT
This makes me wonder which armies have the most options to get the most different elements. Like I was surprised on the II/49 romans had an elephant as an option I have a Tang army that has multiple different options - Ben an elephant. Don’t know whether that is the most or not but it felt like it when painting it. Which army is it? I see a lot of Chinese armies. |
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Post by scottmc94 on Nov 4, 2020 14:41:50 GMT
They look great! Share more pictures! If I show more pictures then they won't look as good. LOL |
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, but a painted army is a DONE army!
