This week I’m still doing barons wars minis all from Wargames Atlantic,
Some of my most favourite minis to paint at the moment,
I was going to do some easy generic knights but then got a little
Carried away spending 8-10 hours each on two of the figures which are the first
two below, All these knights I have a foot knight already painted in my collection.
This knight below I had already painted the same pattern on a Victix knights miniature
But was a little concerned that I wouldn’t be able to replicate it on this smalls miniature
But once I put my mind to it there was no turning back, every colour even the tiny squares
has three layers to it, one of the tricky parts was adding all the black lines on the checked pattern
This next knight drove me rather mad to start with and it took two weeks
of having it sitting on the table to realise I needed to go for a darker first blue
As I needed three layers but not a bright or light blue finish
In the end the hardest part was getting enough of a flow on the silver grey fine lines
either side of the thick line and keeping it as close to the same thickness as I drew it across the folds of horse rider and shield, in total there are 18 thin lines on the miniature and far more wee lions once again all in three layers
Anther generic knights which I have foot and mounted sergeants and foot knigh
To go with
The hardest part on the figure below was just getting the striped
Pattern to look consistent, it was a little harder than I thought
Below is generic minted sergeants which I can use to any side
I now have these in mounted and foot with a knight just above, I have another
Box of these which I’m not sure I’ll get to.
Below is crazy horse eye the wee beasty is in a rather nasty frame of mind
I don’t normally paint eyes on my foot but horses I do I think they just add enough
To make it worth while,
Well that’s another week down really happy with these figures
Pts wise
12 x 28mm cav @10pts each total 120pts
Gorgeous brushwork, Kent! I look at these beauties and are affirmed in my resolve not to do this period due to the heraldry. Wowzers.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same until I was force to do about 60 different knights for commission work and start to realize that with the help of a fantastic painter i reached out to that it was not just possible but could be enjoyable to.
DeleteOh Crikey Kent, those chaps are dropdead gorgeous in their heraldic glory!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much my friend, i actually had a lot of fun with them
DeleteOMG those knights are amazing!
ReplyDeleteMan oh man Kent, these are fantastic models! I just got my kickstarter from Gripping Beast (Ecorcheurs) and this post is right on point!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully some good inspiration. hopefully you will get a few of your figures completed in the challenge,.
DeleteSuperb painting as usual Kent, you've nailed the heraldry on de Bohun
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry
DeleteAwesome heraldry,actually,insane heraldry,rather you than me, he says looking at 48 mounted perry knights sitting primed in the shed,quietly closing the door!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
48 that's a good number, I look forward to seeing them
DeleteThese are superb. My favourite of the comp so far. I normally just do ancients but I'm going to look at the WA website and considering getting a set. Inspirational work. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCheers Steve, they are really nice figures
DeleteThese are outstanding, you have gone above and beyond with the knights.
ReplyDeleteNice to paint something for my own collection for once. Thanks for the kind comments
DeleteSuperb work Kent!
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul
DeleteMagnificent painting of the heraldry and details. Amazing stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising what can be achieved when admit you've lost the plot and gone slightly mad
DeleteWow - this is stunning work.
ReplyDeleteThese are excellent Kent
ReplyDeletethank you Paul
DeleteSimply marvelous. Great steady brush work on all and especially the first two. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
Deletequite a stunning selection of painting medieval details that just demand lots of views. explanations very welcome - simply a wonderful offering
ReplyDeleteCheers Norber, a lot of hours of work and many layers
DeleteSuperb stuff, and now I'm looking for an opportunity to copy your crazy eyes!
ReplyDeletethey are easy start with black then an orange brown dot the black dot then tiny white dot
DeleteBrilliant work Kent
ReplyDeletecheers Richard
DeleteGorgeous work Kent, the heraldry is superb.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I find it a little addictive and enjoyable
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