"...Were A French Imperial Guard Regiment During The Napoleonic Wars." |
The "assault-specialist soldier" was originally primed using a mixture of "Citadel" Abaddon Black and Vallejo Surface Primer Black, before his trousers and various leather straps were layered with "Two Thin Coats" White Star and later 'dirtied-up' with some heavily watered-down "Citadel" Agrax Earthshade. I then applied some "Vallejo" Heavy Blue and "Citadel" Drakenhof Nightshade to the miniature's winter-coat, as well as patiently began 'picking out' all the details around his waist - such as his drinking bottle, sword and ammunition pouch.
"Wargames Foundry" WIPs - Three more Dutch Grenadiers at various stages of completion |
Nonetheless I did use my usual 'team-up' of "Vallejo" Heavy Red and "Citadel" Carroburg Crimson on the model's epaulettes, bearskin tassel and grenadier emblem. I was also planning on applying a little "Two Thin Coats" White Star to the actual grenade detail on the headpiece too. But the raised surface wasn't as clear or centrally-placed as my obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) would have liked, so I decided against tackling such a frustrating-looking extra.
"CoolMiniOrNot" WIPs - Nick Fury is predominantly being painted from the base up |
Ordinarily, such a massive disappointment would be the end of a painting plan, as I have plenty of other lead (or plastic, or resin) mountains to chip away at. However, on this occasion I still fancied ticking a few of Stan Lee's finest off of my list, so thought I'd give Nick Fury a lick or two of my brush-tip - albeit this particular sculpt features the reimagined leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. as created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch for the 2002 limited series "The Ultimates", as opposed to the original, cigar-chomping Howling Commando.
Great work on the Grenadier Simon, and other 3 are progressing well as well, and nice start on Nick as well, sorry to hear your kickstarter has been delayed, but does mean you have more time to get other bits finished until it arrives.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. The aim is to get the other three Dutch Grenadiers finished by the end of the month, and then I'm planning on adding four Napoleonic figs to the project every month after that. I've got a fair few Marvel United models I'd like to get tabletop ready, so that's what I plan to do until the latest edition arrives - as long as there's no more delays. Otherwise I'll probably move on to something else tbh.
DeleteLove the Grenadiere. Great work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Michal. Hopefully the others won't take quite as long, LOL!! I'm always in awe of painters who churn out a company of 24 or 32 in a week.
Deletegood job on the Grenadier mate, work continues on the silver bayonet project. I'm stoically not even googling the game as I know i'd get pulled in and there are 2 skirmish games that have taken my fancy in recent times that have to take precedent! but your continued enthusiasm is making it harder to resist
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy. I've got some plans for some Silver Bayonet BatReps coming up, so maybe they'll pull you in. LOL!!! I've also just ordered some movement trays from Warbases to play some Black Powder lite with my collection - as it's finally starting to take shape for both sides.
DeleteI do like that Dutch Grenadier. The greatcoat and bearskin combo really make him stand out from your previous models. Sorry to hear about your Kickstarter products being "lost!" I hope they turn up soon. In the meantime that Nick Fury looks full of character !!
ReplyDeleteCheers Undercoat. Despite the sword scabbard and bayonet holder, these aren't too slow to paint. So hopefully I'll have the quartet finished soon enough. CMON have really dampened my enthusiasm for their campaigns with this negligence, so I don't plan on supporting any more of them - just wait until they're available here in the UK - either at a show or via eBay.
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