Last night I finished the first of 2 units of Hastati. With the quicker painting method, and the red primer, they took 15 painting/basing sessions, comparing favourably with the 20-odd for the Triarii.
Only another 80 minis to go to complete the legion! Gulp.
Fantastic looking models.
ReplyDeleteThanks Big Lee! Have been enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour army is looking good,keep it up.
ReplyDeleteMost excellent work. I need to try that red primer technique the next time I paint minis with red tunics!
ReplyDeleteThanks; any red auto primer should do it. I use black, grey, red, white or brown spray primers, as the occasion demands.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! And thanks for the last picture! It's great to see units together, really gives a sense of numbers and uniformity.
ReplyDelete80 minis to go eh? I'm sure you'll have to completed by next week with this new painting method ;)
Thanks Consul. 80 minis = roughly 80 nights painting. Gulp.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best with it! Your continued posting is a great help and brings enjoyment to many people.
ReplyDeletelovely work - what paints do you use for the helmets please, as have come out very nice
ReplyDeleteHi there, an old post!
ReplyDeleteThey are painted vallejo brass over another vallejo dark or antique bronze (can't recall the exact name). There might be a little black ink on them, I can't recall, and there is a thick layer of gloss varnish over the top of the helmets.
Cheers, Simon