Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Old Glory French (Nap.) Artillery Train

These were also given a quick basic paint job, and then a Miniwax Tudor Stain "dip." I don't think there's a faster way to get models ready for the table (painted ;) ).
Here's a comparison photo of sorts; beside the two OG models are Victrix and Perry models. I think they fit together very well.
I was lucky enough to have scored the OG model for $10 dollars at the Bring & Buy table at our local convention, Enfilade! Doug Hamm brought it all the way down from British Columbia - what a great deal. Thanks, Doug. These models will be used in a Sharp Practice game in a couple of weeks.

15 comments:

  1. Dean,
    There IS a faster way to get models on the table, but it involves a lot of shiny lead and unpainted resin! And no one really likes that... Great job on these!

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  2. Ah...that had crossed my mind when I was posting that ;) Thanks again for the nice comment. Best, Dean

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  3. Very nice! It's always great to get a bargain at a show, It doesn't happen that often.

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  4. Ray:

    You're absolutely correct; although there were a lot of nice stuff at great prices, only a few what I really "needed" ;) Best, Dean

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  5. Brilliant,
    It is amazing how fast you have painted the limbers, and to a very nice standard too. I wonder if it would work on 15's?
    Cheers
    Paul

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  6. A steal at twice the price. Great looking models.

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  7. Thanks for the kind word, Gentlemen.

    Paul: I'm pretty sure it would - just watch for pooling of the stain while it's drying - which in hot weather can be pretty quick; if it looks too thick in areas, just dab at it with a brush.

    Best, Dean

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  8. Very nice Dean!!

    One of these days (oh bother...), I'll have to update my woefully out-of-date blog with photos of some WW2 stuff I did in a similar fashion, but with Army Painter.

    Nothing like the "dip" to speed your miniatures to the table!

    Another great posting!

    Regards,
    GregS

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  9. They look very nice and your right army painter is the quickest way to get a model on the table painted.....unless you add a few highlights like me which turns it from quick to well... kinda quick.:-0

    Christopher

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  10. Thanks again, Gents.

    Christopher: I've done a little touch up after the dip too. I had to touch up my nekid Gauls as the base flesh looked too yellow. Pretty much gave them another flesh wash. Also, I could always go back and add more highlighting, etc. at a later date (post gaming session ;) ).

    Best, Dean

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  11. Very nice models Dean. I like this sort of thing which you don't see enough on the table. Result for picking up cheaply too.

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  12. Great stuff, thanks for putting them up!

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