Friday, May 14, 2010

Old Glory Cretan Archers

Thanks to a fellow member on The Miniatures Page I now have some Cretan Archers for my Epirote Army. I placed a "want ad" in the Marketplace on Monday, and they arrived yesterday! Wow! Anyway, I was able to start on them today. I like to use white as the base coat when there are a lot of flesh areas (as most Ancients are). The flesh base itself is a mix of Vallejo Medium Flesh and Foundation White. A wash of Vallejo Ink will be applied over this - the reason for the addition of the white is to compensate for the ink/stain effect.
I'm only using 12 of the archers - on 3/4" (20mm) fender washers. My buddy is getting 15 of them for his soon-to-be realized Successor Army (I hope). I figure one good unit of these guys will suffice, if more missile guys are needed, I may add some slingers. I really like these figures - lots of character and great poses; I think their wavy hair is nicely-done too.
Okay, the flesh and hair are done. The tunics are base coated too; the blues and greens will be toned down  and muted once the highlights are added. The progress isn't too bad - considering I got my car's emission tested (after being stuck in traffic for about an hour), and registered. I also washed one of my dogs and the car too when I came home. Oh, and I later went out to lunch with my wife after her appointed at the hospital. All in all a fairly productive day. Time for a break and see what's on the idiot box.

7 comments:

  1. Those look great already! Your upcoming WAB game at Enfilade should be the best looking game at the convention.

    Well after the Sharpes Practice game anyway.

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  2. James:

    Thanks for you kind words - but, I'll be happy if folks just show up to play them :)! Anyway, looks like these archers should do the trick. I appreciate your offer for the use of your guys though. Regards, Dean

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  3. Hi Dean, those are nice little miniatures. How do they compare sizewise with Foundry WotGs, please?

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  4. Theyre looking excellent good job...

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  5. Thanks, Gents.

    Simon:

    I'll be sure to post a comparison shot with the other makes I have - so far, Foundry, Crusader, Redoubt, and Magister Militum; I used to have A&A foot, but now only the guys in the Companion cav wedge. Dean

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  6. Nice work, Old Glory can produce some real gems.

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  7. I totally agree - in fact, my experience so far, is that they have more good ranges than bad. Dean

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