Blast From The Past IV

Blast from the Past IV: Did He or Didn't He?

Continuing with the series of Blast From the Past posts.....

This was a display put on by Gripping Beast at Warhammer World during the Age of Arthur Campaign Weekend. A wonderfully rich collection with many miniatures dating back to the origins of Gripping Beast all the way through to Soapy's "Arthurian" Welsh range which was new at the time.

All the images are "clickable" and the files very large so well worth digging into.

Blast From The Past Part Four

Painting Hoss Flesh Part Four

Hey, here I am again. I've been ordered by Bill and others to update this Blog thing of mine so not wanting to disappoint my audience (if indeed there is one) I will let you know what's been going on thus far. So, fully finished except for a bit of static grass i have two units of Huns and the Bucellari done. So that's roughly half the army which isn't bad considering I have less than four days in which to get this show finished. Am I panicking? Yep, but I will get this project finished or die trying! Don't hold me on the death thing though, could be most unpleasant ;o)

I'd like to take a moment to say that the 'Darren Harding Hoss Painting Method' (TM) has worked a treat. I really did not expect this so mucho kudos to Mr Harding for introducing me to this very time saving mode of painting. It's not a method I'd use in every army I intend to paint but it is certainly the way to go if you're in a hurry or just want to put an army on the table, sans infantry, in a decent amount of time.

Painting Blind; a new theory in the speedy production of colourfull toy soldiers. OK, for anyone that tells you that leaving out the eyes on a mini is a good idea, well, don't listen. I made a decision early on in the project to avoid minor details and stick to the major stuff you see from about two or three feet away from the table. Bad idea. It has actually taken me longer to leave out the eyes than it would have to paint them in. Don't ask!! I can't explain. Must must have had a knock in the womb or something......

Anyway, more handy hints etc when I've got a bit more time. For now enjoy the latest of the pics. Oh, and you are also invited to feel a little on the sorry side for me what with all the painting I have to left to do.

Will he do it? Place your bets now :o)))))

Blasts From The Past Continued 3

Horse Flesh Part Three

Now mix up a wash (not an ink wash) more akin to the original ground/base colour. Then apply liberally, you may even enjoy this bit :o) Leave to dry and check the results. Maybe the hoss needs another coat of the wash? If so, apply liberally once more. The following pics are examples of the horses thus far. I'll be applying another wash.

Basically, keep repeating the drybrush then wash process until you have something that you are satisfied with. The important thing at this stage is to avoid being too fiddley. Keep it simple.

Blasts From The Past Part 2

Horse Flesh Part One

The next step is to give each of the hosses a good heavy dry brush. It's important that you avoid being too shy about the amount of paint on the brush and the first layer can actually be applied whilst the paint is still slightlywet on the brush.