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, 21 November 2012

It's that man again.

The return of Napoleon to the blog  especially for Kawe at Westfalia Miniatures & Grossbeeren 1813..  I have had these guys kicking around for a while mostly painted with just final highlights and the table details to do . Oh the maps and the orders were fun to do , thank heaven for reading glasses (happens to us all !). They are a mix of 4 Perry metal sets. Now traditionally i have not been a great fan , and I do think they could still improve the casting quality a little sometimes, they were a devil to clean up all the bits of flash. They are however once you have done lovely to paint - very taken with the various facial details. Of course they took an age as every figure is an individual 


 Marshal Ney decidng where to charge next  my favourite figure of the lot (probably because he's my favourite Marshal)
 



 The staff write out the orders - just check what time it is.




Meanwhile the Emperors personal staff await his commands






   
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20 comments:

  1. Michael Awdry21 November 2012 at 12:09

    Superb! Mind you it's making my eyes sore just thinking about those map details. Funnily enough I was thinking how much work Perry metals were when I was cleaning up a few Sudan bits; is t to do with their age and the amount of casts taken from the master or have they always been like this?

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    1. DaveD21 November 2012 at 12:19

      Cheers Michael - er yes they have always been a pain - and even new releases seem to suffer from it to. At least you don't get that with thier plastics!

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  2. Schrumpfkopf21 November 2012 at 13:46

    The long wait came to an end.

    Thank you Dave for sorting my Napoleonic fix and for sharing the outstanding images!

    Reminds that I really need to buy the shown sets sometime soon.

    Kawe

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    1. DaveD21 November 2012 at 14:09

      We aim to please! more along shortly I hope

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  3. Juan Mancheño21 November 2012 at 14:35

    Fantastic painting work, Dave.
    And yes! Perry metals have a lot of work before you can begin to paint them!

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  4. fireymonkeyboy21 November 2012 at 14:52

    Terrific! Wonderful character in the figs, and you've brought it out with the painting and vignette. Great stuff.

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    1. DaveD21 November 2012 at 14:53

      Cheers - they were hard work , but worth it

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  5. Ian21 November 2012 at 19:34

    That is top shelf work there! Very impressive and it reminds me why I keep away from painting 28mm other than WWII ;-)

    Ian

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  6. Scottswargaming21 November 2012 at 21:55

    Superb, love the little map details on the tables :-)

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    1. DaveD22 November 2012 at 13:08

      Thanks - it was a challenge to to old eys i must say

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  7. MurdocK21 November 2012 at 22:40

    Truly awe inspiring work!

    Part of the reason I have nominated your blog for a Leibster award.

    http://murdocksmarauders.blogspot.ca/2012/11/horn-tooting.html

    Cheers

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  8. Curt21 November 2012 at 23:30

    Lovely work, Dave. And a great centerpiece for Kawe! Lucky lad.

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  9. Rodger22 November 2012 at 09:07

    Great fig's and wonderful painting Dave.

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  10. Silver Whistle22 November 2012 at 22:19

    Superb painting and detail on these Dave. I think if Perry's chose a better company for casting the figures it would probably reflect in the price, so I guess we have to decide on value or quality and if you are just cleaning up/buying a few or lots of figures. Personally I would rather spend a little extra time cleaning the figures up and keep the price down but then I am a tight git.
    Cheers,
    Pat.

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