I had such grand plans for a nice early points bomb, but I've had a streaming cold for the last 3 days and kept sneezing on the figures. Much better now, it was only a cold. I have managed to finish these 15 figures.
The are Perry Plastic Colonial British and are fantastic figures that were sent to me as a secret Santa present, organised by Ian and Cath . I opened it in error (I was slightly drunk - OK quite drunk) so I made them once I'd sobered up and the plan was to paint them all by Christmas. I'll have to make do with 15 for now.
I changed my painting style a little. Normally I start with flesh and work out but this time I painted the uniforms and then added a shade wash and then dry brushed the highlights before painting the rest. This has worked OK but needed a slightly darker shade.
Good to have started before Christmas. Happy Christmas one and all.
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Martin, you sound a mess. First drunk and then a head cold? Well, at least you're sober and healthy now. Well, healthy anyway. :)
These are very nice, Mr. Cooke. You did quite well with the flesh. Like you normally do, I paint the flesh first, so I know how difficult it can be to go in later, especially with cowled or armoured figures. Nonetheless you've done a great job with these lads. How many do you have left of these to do? Is this a part of a larger project?
75 points to get you on the roster Martin - Well done!
Tsk Tsk Sir opening presses early! Shame on you. And then getting them painted before the big day. That is the kind of thing one might expect from a teenager. But as a wargamer you are still young at heart so I must forgive you. But next year do not be surprised if all you get is "One Direction" Socks!
ReplyDeleteHowever the figures do look good and very well painted.
I was never good as a teenager, catching up for lost time now. Ta
DeleteSo hibernation agrees with you then? You've certainly caught up in style!
ReplyDeleteOh, to be able to hibernate, it goes dark here at 4 pm. Cheers
DeleteNice work Martin. Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteCheers mate, have a good un
DeleteMany tanks Curt. I have a mainly colonial plan for the Challenge this year, some more Brits, French and lots of desert types
ReplyDeleteGreat start and as for the Secret Santa, it's all Cath really
ReplyDeleteIan
I've noticed that all the best things in our lives are linked to our other halves. cheers
DeleteVery nice Martin - I look forward to seeing the rest (health permitting).
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thanks, talk soon re our team effort
DeleteThey look great - Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThanks, need to use the recovery brush as having a cold buggers up your eyesight. have a good Christmas and love the pumping light
DeleteWhat a cracking start Martin, they look stunning!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, I do like them, better when I get my eye in
DeleteA fine start Martin
ReplyDeleteCheers mate
Deletegreat work and not the only time these plastic colonials will apear on the challenge i think
ReplyDeleteTa, think they are going to pop up alot
DeleteVery nice, first time I've seen these figures and they look great.
ReplyDeleteThanks, they are great figs to paint
DeleteThese look quite the business. Very nicely done. Pleased to hear that you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks
DeleteGreat work Martin! Bottoms up, and merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletechin, chin
DeleteCheers mate. Have one on me
ReplyDeleteGreat start Martin!
ReplyDeleteta
DeleteNice work!
ReplyDeletecheers
DeleteNice start there Martin!
ReplyDeleteCheers mate
DeleteNice work on them, Martin! Between you and Dave, I'm either going to be watching a lot of Four Feathers, or starting up a Colonial project myself. I think the old Four Feathers movie is cheaper!
ReplyDeletethanks, which 4 feathers though. There are 7 versions
DeleteVery nice work Martin. I am sorely tempted by the Perry colonials. Some folks swear that alcohol staves off colds btw.
ReplyDeletecheers, they are a good buy, a better present. Alcohol helps but having the cold aftershocks now so still not right
DeleteLovely work Martin! :)
ReplyDeleteta
DeleteVery nice work on these Tommies. I have had my eye on this set as well. You make me want some all the more.
ReplyDeletecheers, i can recommend them
DeleteNice start!
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