Thursday, 5 January 2017

From BenitoM - First Contribution

Late comer to the challenge as some domestic family issues have altered my painting schedule on Christmas. In any case here I present my first  contribution to the Challenge in the form of two Portuguese Napoleonic infantry units that will swell the ranks of the Allied armies in the Peninsula.






They've been painted as part of the 21st Infantry Regiment. 

The models are 28mm plastics from Warlord games. Although not as superb as the Perry plastic range, they show nice sculpting and detail, making them easy to paint. I expect to present next week another two units including the command base with the drummer and colours.

As an aside, I'm testing this year a cheap light box for the photogrpahs that I acquired from Amazon for the whooping price of €8.0. This is a foldable model with a led-light powered by any standard external battery pack for your mobile.

The increase in the quality of the photos just by using this small device is outstanding


 A total of 16 models makes 80 points. Please also credit my account in the Sharp Practice duel.
Welcome to the fray, Benito! A smashing first entry with these blue clad Portuguese.
They look very fine for their part in the Allied Army. Hopefully they have skirmishers guarding the flanks from Ole Bonnie Dragoons! ;)

Posted by Anibal Invictus at 2:47 pm
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32 comments:

  1. Peter Douglas5 January 2017 at 15:18

    Lovely looking figures Benito. Love the vibrant colours and the basing.

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:43

      Thanks, I tried to fly away from the dull red in the facings and collars

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  2. Curt5 January 2017 at 15:24

    Excellent work Benito! I have a couple of battalions of these (Hicks' old Victrix sculpts) but you've reminded me that I need at least on more. I look forward to seeing the command elements.

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    1. JamieM6 January 2017 at 02:16

      That's the only problem with the challenge - you see things you just have to buy!

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    2. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:44

      These plastics are good and not expensive at all, specially with the cheap pound now

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  3. Millsy5 January 2017 at 15:45

    A very nice start indeed Benito!

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  4. TamsinP5 January 2017 at 15:53

    Excellent work Benito! :)

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  5. MartinC5 January 2017 at 16:16

    Really great job on these

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  6. Ian5 January 2017 at 16:50

    Shame we only get the one photo as these are a real treat

    Ian

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:46

      Many thanks, I'll include more photos in a future post specially when the command group is finished

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  7. DaveD5 January 2017 at 17:01

    Very nice, yep the key with photos is good light for sure

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:47

      The light box makes the painting work looking better than actually is ;-)

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  8. chris5 January 2017 at 17:23

    More photos please these look great, like the photo booth too.

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  9. Rod5 January 2017 at 19:07

    Lovely work, and great find with the light box.

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:48

      Thanks. A cheap but effective alternative to the professional light boxes around

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  10. Barks5 January 2017 at 20:40

    They look great, and I should get myself a cheap light box.

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:49

      Thanks
      Absolutely, and it took just 10 days the shipping from Hong Kong (less time than when ordering minis from the UK)

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  11. Mad Padre5 January 2017 at 21:39

    Lovely to see these Napoleonics, Benito, they are a very fine first entry. I paid considerably more for my light box and I think you got a better deal!

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:49

      Thanks Michaal
      I'm sure it is not the case, this solution has some limitations if you go for more professional photos

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  12. Unknown5 January 2017 at 23:34

    Nice work, have a similar light box on the way.

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  13. JamieM6 January 2017 at 02:16

    Excellent start, I picked up a light box much like this on Kickstarter ages ago and I swear by it.

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    1. Anibal Invictus6 January 2017 at 03:50

      Thanks
      It was recommended by a club friend who bumped on it in Amazon by chance

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  14. Clint6 January 2017 at 02:21

    Splendid work on the Portuguese troops.

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  15. MrLee6 January 2017 at 05:56

    Nice work with the troops, but am curious how you will get on with the light tent. I haven had mixed results with it in the past, and now just forgo it all for the time being until the next move. Hope to have a proper set up at that point.. maybe...

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  16. Phyllion6 January 2017 at 13:22

    I've got one of those light boxes and think it improved my snaps - be good to see how you get on

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  17. caveadsum14716 January 2017 at 15:42

    Lovely looking napoleonic figures.
    Best Iain

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