These fellows have been in the backlog so long they could easily have counted towards Hawkins Hill, but there is plenty of time and old lead for that. One of them is on the very old original Gripping Beast ponies, likely I could have entered that one for Millsy's Millpond.
I painted these in pairs over the last few days, and the 6" of snow we got yesterday evening meant that though my game was cancelled I did get these done ahead of schedule and have already started on some Berbers.
As with all these old Gripping Beast El Cid models they are a delight to paint and as luck would have it there are still a few left in the backlog of shame that I hope to get done over then next few days.
Six 28mm cavalry should net me 60pts towards my total.
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I know I keep saying this but I love the clean painting style so many of you have. While I turn out good results, I have a very sloppy back and forth style that provides a very different final result.
I am always so impressed when you guys come up with these awesome clean and bright looks where I can cleanly see that you started from black and never once screwed up and hit the black line dividers.... no idea how you all manage that.
These are simply lovely Paul, awesome work! I am very much jelous of your brushskills on these ones, especially the hand painted shields and patters, for which I am awarding you a bonus 5 points.
- ByronM
Thanks for your kind comments Bryon.
ReplyDeleteMy old eyes cannot start from a black basecoat any more.
I start these from a grey or light brown primer, block in the base-coats, wash with AP strong tone, re-paint the base-coats then do a couple of highlights then finish off by brown-lining with W&N inks.
Lovely looking jinettes - vibrant. Nice background too.
ReplyDeleteThanks you, Victoria gets all the credit for that background.
DeleteFabulous looking jinettes Paul! I have a lot of Footsore castings, but no Gripping Beast - I may have to correct that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt, they are a bit dated now but some lovely sculpts.
DeleteDated I still think of this as a relatively new range. Guess I’m getting stale dated too!
DeleteReally nice work, Paul - very crisp and the colours work a treat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Evan
DeleteYour Andalusian army is looking really good. I have some severalof these Gripping Beast El Cid and Moors acquired in the late 90s waiting to be awakened. This might be the call needed
ReplyDeleteThanks Benito.
DeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteLovely jinetes Paul :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Tamsin
DeleteGorgeous jinettes! Lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain
DeleteLovely work Paul!!
ReplyDeleteAlways great to see more being added to your (massive!) collection.
More please mate :)
Cheers Darryl, it does run to 8 really useful boxes now, so guessing at least 800 pieces as there are about 50 horse or 120 foot in each box.
DeleteSome more Almoravids and Christian Spanish on deck at the moment.
800!!! I feel slightly dizzy lol
DeleteYou should try lifting them, all metals, none of this plastic stuff.
DeleteLooks like they will be on the table soon, have booked a gaming space for a Battle of Sagrajas game on 15th Feb.
Very colourful, and great basing!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteExcellent work Paul. I’m loving the El acid era figures on this challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter
DeleteThese are fantastic Paul, very, very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Paul! I'm always a little jealous of the speed with which you can churn out figures which still look great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick. Likely too much time spent painting when there are other things to do ;)
Deletevery nice and colourful
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie.
DeleteBeautifully painted!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray
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