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

16 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  5. 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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  6. Right proper ITGM items they are!!!

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

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    1. Thanks Kawe, surprised you missed these

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