Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Some "Old School Shinyness"

What with all this matt finish of late - it was time for some real old school shine - so get you sunglasses on. Here we have the 5th Line - Northumberland Regiment. Mainly Connoissur with an odd Bicorne. A nice coat of gloss over those scarlet tunics - all the better for seeing off Johnny Frenchman!



Only real challenge with these lads was the facing colour variously described as Yellowish Brown , through to Gosling Green - dunno about you but I have never seen a green gosling (maybe it is American superhero?) . So something I have never seen before is more or less yellowish green , than some else I have never seen... hmm. I took a cue from the excellent as ever GMB flag. I created a mix of Vallejo Middlestone and Golden Olive - seemed to do the trick. So that is the painting table completely empty. Ready for new shinyness & projects - Huzzah!
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  1. Mad Padre18 April 2012 at 20:00

    A little on the shiny side but you've done a cracking good job on them. The painting is a nice compromise between old school and contemporary wargames standard (whatever the heck that means).
    I like em.

    Cheers,
    Mike

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  2. Michael Awdry18 April 2012 at 20:27

    Now although relatively new to this most wholesome of hobbies of ours it is not surprising that I favour the current fashion for all things matt. That said I find the shinyness wonderfully familiar; they really do have that old school, proper toy soldier feel to them.

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  3. Ray Rousell18 April 2012 at 22:56

    Its now not worth me going to Salute, who'd have thought I'd have been blinded by shiny figures with only 3 days to go, boo hoo!!
    Nice job Dave!!

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    1. DaveD19 April 2012 at 07:23

      i did tell you to wear your sunglasses

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  4. Unknown19 April 2012 at 02:01

    I think these are marvelous. My last figure was shiny and I'd not idea that finishes "trended" The flags are just gorgeous. Enjoy yourself at Salute!

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    1. DaveD19 April 2012 at 07:25

      Thanks Anne. Oh yes varnishes , the bane of painters lifes - can make or ruin a good figure. The current trend for matt is very popular - but gloss can bring a certain something. Also matt on metallic work can make it look very dull , which sometimes you don't actually want!

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  5. Ian19 April 2012 at 09:12

    An empty painting table, good job it's Salute this weekend. Enjoy yourself and spend well

    Ian

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    1. DaveD19 April 2012 at 10:11

      it won't be empty for long - there is decent list of stuff to top it up with , before any new shiny stuff from this weekend

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  6. Rodger19 April 2012 at 11:16

    Nice work Dave. Cool to see a unit like that, it takes me back! Hard to beat the GMB flags.

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  7. The Angry Lurker19 April 2012 at 19:10

    I've never heard of an empty painting table, have fun filling it back up and great work as well!

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  8. Chris20 April 2012 at 02:00

    Excellent work -- pushes all my buttons: Napoleonics...Connoisseur...glossy....lovely.

    I was wondering if the marching figures in the rear rank are the newer Bicorne additions to the Connoisseur range or just the original Brit marching pose? I was surprised some time back to see that Bicorne added to the range.

    Cheers,
    Chris

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  9. Silver Whistle20 April 2012 at 16:29

    The style of figure along with the gloss finish compliment each other and does give it that old style quality which makes for a very nice collection.
    Superb painting as always.

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