My first post of the challenge is some skirmishing settlers for my French and Indian War collection which has continued to grow over the years, but has yet to see the battlefield which I plan to rectify this year. I suppose the delay has been I wanted to have the right amount before hitting the table ad hoc.
I think ever since I'd seen Last Of the Mohicans(1992) those many moons ago I was hooked with the period . The absolutely fascinating mix of Frontiersmen, regular infantry, Indians, settlers, militia creates a dynamic that gives many different opportunities of gaming from formal battles to bitter skirmishing all in different weather conditions and challenging terrain to navigate like spots of open fields mixed in with dense woods for example.
As for figures one is pretty spoiled for choice as most mainline producers carry a range of figures with some companies dedicated to the period itself. As for myself I went with Galloping Major and Redoubt miniatures as I find both quite painter friendly and packing tons of character.
The paints I used were my go to Foundry range which is my preference for anything Horse and Musket and earlier as I like the strong bold colors they produce. I also use some Vallejo paints which are great as well. The stones and such get a dusting of Mig pigments for some weathering.
Wow, those look great!! Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the Challenge, Christopher! Beautiful brushwork as usual. Love the vibrant colours and smooth transitions. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the this edition of Challenge Christopher! Nice colorful group you have here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful entry
ReplyDeleteA dapper looking bunch my friend! Coming soon to a Discord Server near you? 😉
ReplyDeleteAnyway, looking forward to see them in the flesh
That's the plan Nick!:-)
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Super painting and lots of character plus exemplary basing, what more could you add!
ReplyDeleteTop shelf painting as always. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting, Christopher - welcome back! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are some great bold colours
ReplyDeleteThese are superb - lovely vibrant colours - Do you give lessons in how to highlight a jacket?
ReplyDeleteThat's very kind scooba. I would recommend heading on over to Wargames Foundry and taking a look at their painting guides which are free. I don't paint exactly like that because I use a grey undercoat and controlled washes in the deeper recesses and apply some highlight's differently when needed or an extra one at times, but the 3 tone method is similar to what I use.
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Excellent,
DeleteI admire the lush tones of colour you are using, and I really must start snooping around for painting guides.
Thank you Sarah the painting guide is quite useful and work very well with the Foundry paints.
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Peter the cabin is from Hovels. It's listed as the weathered boarded house with stone chimney.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.hovelsltd.co.uk/acw_25mm.htm
Christopher
Thank you everyone for the kind words!
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Glorious painting as usual Christopher.
ReplyDeleteQuite well done, and they show up very well against the pure black background.
ReplyDeleteVery well executed vibrant crisp brushwork Christopher
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice presentation , really set off by the eye catching multi bases - these just ooze class
ReplyDeleteYour brushwork and colour choices are outstanding!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding work Chris, they're all superbly painted. Which range is the Preacher from?
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray and the preacher is from Galloping Major Anglo American civilian pack.
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Thank you Kindly folks!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
fabulous stuff
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Matt
Welcome back Christopher, lovely first entry, some great looking figures there 😀
ReplyDeleteRegards KenR
Gorgeous painting, well up to your usual high standard!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Magnificent work!
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