So in between singing sea shanties and
rinsing the salt from my shorts (see the comments on Miles’ earlier post), I
have completed a unit of 12 Andalusian archers for my El Cid era armies. These are Gripping Beast figures and are old
friends. Others seem to have issues with
some Beastie Boys figs, but I like theses ones.
The one slight quibble is the bows are trick to attach to some
figures. However, good poses and clothing
and they paint up nicely IMHO.
Over time I have waffled between giving my
Ancient/Medieval units “uniforms”, sometimes opting for a Heinz 57 variety and
others going for common clothes. For
recent units I am tending to unit “theme” colours, such as the red theme for these archers.
I’ve used three different shades for the tunics, or neutrals with red
turbans. On the theme I can vary to
trims, sashes and turbans and accessories.
It may not be historical, but it makes the units far easier to group
together during set up and take down.
From Curt:
Great work Peter! I really like the vibrant red 'theme' to these archers (especially with the light green turbans) and you're right they will be much easier to identify as a unit on the tabletop.
Great work Peter! I really like the vibrant red 'theme' to these archers (especially with the light green turbans) and you're right they will be much easier to identify as a unit on the tabletop.
Very nice work Peter. I do like the vibrant reds :)
ReplyDeleteThe stripes you painted on those reds really do bring these pieces alive. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies
ReplyDeleteCheers, PD
Love the bright and punchy red, very clean brushwork too
ReplyDeleteIan
Terrific to see a group of figures so clearly as a unit. The red really does unify them.
ReplyDeleteWell done, I like the red.
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ReplyDeleteYou've really nailed the red on these Peter, it unifies the figures nicely.
ReplyDelete@Ian, Clint, John & Peter
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments. Cheers, PD
They are very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Juan
DeleteI like them. One thing that I find difficult in reading battle reports is "realistically" painted figures is I can't tell what is going on. I like themed uniform colors for units and/ or sides.
ReplyDeleteSean
DeleteFor early eras you do have a lot freedom of expression, since no one really knows for sure. A hodge podgy of colours would be historical in a unit, but makes it darn hard to keep folks straight once you a have more than a couple of units. The themes look good (IMHO) and are easy to keep straight. Erin win!
Cheers, PD
Great work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Chasseur!
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