The 8 warriors promised in my last post are now here. I've kept them fairly simple again (which doesn't do itself any favours with close up photography!) but I'm dead chuffed that they're now ready for the tabletop after years of languishing and occasionally being used as "bare metal warriors"
I kept to pretty much the same pallet as the peasants, but added green to make them look a little special. I have no idea how hard it was to make green clothes in the dark ages, but I have a pretty blasé approach to colours in historical wargaming as long as they "feel" ok!
Shields from Little Big Men Studios and basing partly from a kitty litter bag.
Having soldiered on through these, next up are some figures that will allow me to go to town on painting and highlighting a little more as a reward for getting these done. Although the next bonus round is fast approaching, so perhaps I should do that..... Decisions, decisions!
From Curt:Great work Jamie. I'm always delighted to hear that the Challenge has provided impetus to get a neglected project off the table. It warms the cockles of my dark, dark heart. You didn't mention, are these Gripping Beast castings? They have that 'Beasitan' look.
Well in answer to your implied question some Greens are easy to dye but others are next to impossible before chemical technology of the Victorian era. But seriously other than an uber geek like me who is going to know, and if they look right to you then they are right. My only advice is to stay clear of purple!
ReplyDeleteNice job on these. Keep them coming. I would love to see more.
Thanks Clint - I knew someone would know :) in all honesty, I really like the (snot) green colour and don't get to use it often, so it came out for this.
DeleteAs I said if you think it's right that is the most important decision.
DeleteFor cloth, light colours are easier to dye than dark colours as the darker the colour will mean the cloth has been dyed 2 or three times to get the depth of colour. Easiest green to dye would be "Camo Green" if using GW colours.
BUT paint is very different so feel free to use dark colour paints on shields.
Be careful who you listen to I have heard one "Expert re-enactor" tell me that they did not have a word for "Black" and did not count it as a colour. Clearly as they used Black ink and black paint this was misleading at the very least.
But the most important thing is that you are happy with the colours. If that is the case the rest (including me) can just sod off!
That's some fine painting, thank god for LBMS, they save so much time and always look excellent.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Dark Age-ian dudes. cheers
ReplyDeleteWell done and I like the green. Surely there would have been a means of using green dye. I mean, it's so present everywhere in nature.
ReplyDeleteSorry Curt, they are indeed gripping beast figures. It was my first foray into the dark ages and as they're for Saga, I kept to the "official" figures as they came in the right sized packs with the right weapons. Plus it's a little way of rewarding GB for such a nice rule set.
ReplyDeleteNice work on these! The shield decals look really nice. Need to give LBMS a try myself.
ReplyDeleteLovely dark agians Jamie :)
ReplyDeleteCracking stuff, and well done in finishing these unpainted lead. I've a SAGA force sitting on the painting desk (been there for nigh-on 6 months) and I ain't got a clue when I'll get round to painting them.
ReplyDeleteA nice bunch and they do look the part
ReplyDeleteIan
Good stuff I like the simple look.
ReplyDeleteVery nice group, with a fantastic look.
ReplyDeleteFairly simple or no, they still look great even under close inspection. I'll bet they look the business on the table! Ah, the sweet satisfaction of clearing off old piles of lead...
ReplyDeleteVery realistic. The grim look on their faces is priceless!
ReplyDeleteSome very nice painting. One can almost feel their bad temper. Not a good day to be on the recieving end it seems.
ReplyDeleteThese fellows look fine! Hopefully they will perform well now they are no longer "tin boys"! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I too use the challenge to goad myself into finally painting my figures. I never worry about colors, in fact I go game piece route and color code them, so to speak.
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