I've been working on the big batch of 48 minis Greg sent me. They now all have spears. I've highlighted the feathers, skin and bronze armour. I invented a new technique last night; to get shadows above the eyes,and under the rim of the helmets. I used a wash of black ink in Klear, and then suspended all the miniatures upside down, under a magnetic sheet, as it dried. My family looked at me as if I was mad! (am I mad?)
I've worked out that I need another 16 or so to finish what is turning into 3 units. I may shortly be sending another begging email to Greg... All these Southern Italians would fit in well with doing a Pyrrhic army, later in the year.
Above I've made a small start on painting 2 of the dead nellies. To the left is a closeup of a couple of the Aventines Greg kindly painted for me; they are looking very nice! They are destined for a command stand.
8 comments:
You're one crazy cat.
Barkin'! :)
You're really unbelievable !
What a pleasure for us ! ;)
Jean-Baptiste
Hanging minis upside down is one thing but hanging them upside down because you are upset that they are not cooperating is another.
Just wanted to say what a truly wonderful site you have here and I shall be stopping by on a regular basis for inspiration.
Great stuff
Paul from Touching History
I've washed figures and let them dry upside down before. It's a great technique as the wash sits in the proper place for shadows. Good to see someone else come up with the same solution. I used blue-tack to hold the minis instead of magnets, but the magnet idea is a good one.
The Brutians are looking great. Makes me wish I did ancients in 25mm myself.
Really, really cool looking force!
Thanks guys! I'm going to hit the matt varnish tonight...
Welcome Paul! If anyone hasn't looked at Touching History, it's a great new terrain Blog; inspirational stuff!
http://touchinghistory.blogspot.com/
Hanging minis upside down doesn't only help the wash stay in the right place, but ties in with the whole BatCave concept! ;-)
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