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.

Monday, 6 January 2014

54mm - Cowboy with Winchester

Another of the Xmas presents completed. This one by Pegaso Models. A really nicely posed figure, with the challenge of painting a poncho. At least in this scale you can see it to paint. Although i have had to resort to some additional eyesight help as you do need to paint the eyes in this scale. I acquired a headset magnifier to help with this and I am just getting used to using it. I fear however its a slippery slope.




I came up with the idea for the poncho pattern from some old "Mexican" themed wallpaper we had a few years ago

I am really enjoying painting in this scale , and using acrylics has really changed my impression of doing more of these not only cowboy related.

Also just a bit of black and white experimentation - reminds me of old cowboys films.


I will also give a big shout out to Historex Agents of Dover who supplied these, and the various Andrea paint sets. They are a great supplier to deal with.

Headset - and yes i does make you feel stoopid!! But hell it works

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headband-Headset-Jeweler-Magnifier-Magnifying/dp/B009O5T3FU


Lastly I asked the team of Analogue Hobbies to help with a name for this guy - so we now have "Charlie Wainwright"

Now let me see - i think someone else wears a poncho....
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21 comments:

  1. Paulalba6 January 2014 at 10:55

    Superb Dave!

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  2. Sidney Roundwood6 January 2014 at 10:59

    Really excellent painting, Dave. I love the poncho!

    Don't feel bad about using a magnifying glass. I use a table top Daylight magnifying glass for the super fine details on a 28mm (when I can be bothered with doing those kind of details). It doesn't get used often, but I feel it saves eye-strain when I use it and therefore its probably better in the long run!

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    1. DaveD6 January 2014 at 11:29

      Thanks for that Sidney.. i think i just have to accept that i can only paint it if i can see it!

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  3. Samuli6 January 2014 at 11:14

    Great looking mini! And I think the poncho turned out quite nicely too!

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  4. TamsinP6 January 2014 at 11:15

    Someone else who wears a poncho? Hmmm, I do believe that Mr Awdry has included a pic of such a character as part of his villainy submission ;)

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  5. The Angry Lurker6 January 2014 at 12:41

    Beautiful work Dave, the poncho is amazing work!

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    1. DaveD6 January 2014 at 13:04

      Thanks Fran, it was a challenge , but worth it.

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  6. Colgar66 January 2014 at 12:45

    You know, looking at this figure I am now wondering if his rifle is the same physical size as one for a 28mm miniature :-) ? It looks completely in scale here, whereas many smaller models have over-sized weapons...

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    1. DaveD6 January 2014 at 13:04

      Yep, I agree. There are some 28mm I have where they weapons re wildy over scale. But I guess it's down to a style thing . People expect to see the weapons . The revolvers on the Wyatt figure re really not very much bigger thn some I have seen on the black scorpion figures!

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  7. Michael Awdry6 January 2014 at 13:34

    I can these becoming a bit of a feature for the year - a duelling demo game perhaps? Great job Dave.

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    1. DaveD6 January 2014 at 14:10

      you are not wrong - I have a list of figures to acquire of the next few months! And yes thats just it - a little duel game i feel - very "spaghetti western" themed

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  8. Phyllion6 January 2014 at 18:38

    Lovely painting Dave, the poncho in particular

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  9. DaveD6 January 2014 at 19:07

    Well I guess it is a case of needing the assistance. I already two lots of glasses! But this is a whole new ball game, but hey it works.

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  10. DaveD6 January 2014 at 19:07

    Cheers Phil.

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  11. Juan Mancheño7 January 2014 at 14:56

    Fantastic painting work! You are affecting me with your new project!!!

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    1. DaveD7 January 2014 at 15:35

      Thanks Juan... wait until you see the next one..

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  12. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)7 January 2014 at 21:36

    Very nicely done!

    Christopher

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  13. PanzerKaput11 January 2014 at 11:07

    That is very nicely done there Dave and I am loving the headset

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  14. DaveD11 January 2014 at 13:21

    Cheers PK.

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