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 21 January 2013

Marshal Marmont & staff

A recently completed bit of "Classic Shinyness". These lads are by Elite miniatures , a mix of the ordinary and Collectors ranges. The figure used for the Marshal had some conversion work done to him adding a sash, order badge on chest from green stuff, twisted wire lanyards , and flattened wire into the hand to create a better finish the reins. Horses were done with a mix or wiping and proper colour blending. The base blue was the ever dependable Andrea Blue. A real treat to top it off with Gloss , really makes the colour shine - so unfashionable...but i love it. Proper toys!





cheers
Dave
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16 comments:

  1. DC21 January 2013 at 22:36

    That's more like it! 8-)

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  2. DeanM21 January 2013 at 22:36

    Nice painting and figures. I like that shiny finish - very nostalgic and somewhat appropriate for Napoleonics, IMO. Best, Dean

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  3. Paulalba22 January 2013 at 03:21

    Sweet Dave, I do love the old shool style!!!

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  4. Ray Rousell22 January 2013 at 06:18

    Nice work Dave! You need to supply sunglasses though, you've just burnt my retina's! :0)

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  5. Stryker22 January 2013 at 08:23

    Fantastic stuff!

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  6. Rodger22 January 2013 at 08:53

    Stunning work Dave!!

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  7. Michael Awdry22 January 2013 at 13:35

    Very lovely Dave, super shiny contrasting with the matt base - gorgeous blue too!

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  8. Silver Whistle22 January 2013 at 16:23

    As Michael says, you have the traditional old style gloss figures with the up-to-date basing, which is no bad thing as they look great.

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  9. asgard6362 February 2013 at 17:49

    Right proper ITGM items they are!!!

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    1. DaveD2 February 2013 at 20:26

      Indeed they are, hope they do well for you in their new home!

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  10. Schrumpfkopf14 May 2013 at 20:59

    Brilliant simply brilliant.

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    1. DaveD14 May 2013 at 21:02

      Thanks Kawe, surprised you missed these

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