Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Copplestone - III. Seebatallione - Ready

Okay, only eight figures, but these paint up really quickly. A basic block paint job followed by Miniwax Tudor stain, and finally Testor's Dullcote. I am very impressed how the stain works it way into the folds and crevices, yet doesn't obscure small details - in this case the tricolor on the helmets. Also, Tudor stain seems to work very well with whites.
They'll be ready for this Saturday's The Great War game - need as many Germans as possible - seems everyone else wants British.
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  1. The Angry LurkerSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Would happily own them, good work.

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  2. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 28, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Nicely done!

    Christopher

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  3. Doc SmithSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Great result Dean - the stain works nicely - that appears exactly the right tone for the uniform.

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  4. DeanMSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks, Gents! I like to increase the size of this unit - as it they are really easy to paint up.

    Doc: The main color used was Krylon Khaki spray - a light dry-brush of Vallejo German Beige with a little white mixed in for highlights. I've seen other shades that look nice too - a more yellowish-orange - but figure with shade variations and fading, there's a wide-spectrum of choices.

    Best, Dean

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  5. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Nice work, dean

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  6. Greg SaparaSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    That's it, I'm getting some tudor stain!

    I have some Tiger miniatures Germans that I purchased for a "The Wind and The Lion" game, and now's the time to get 'em done!

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  7. DeanMSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks, Greg. I think you'll be happy with it. Make sure you get the Polyurethane Acrylic can - not the oil based type. In acrylic they have satin and gloss - I use the satin - then finish with Testor's Dullcote spray - after the stain is completely dry - usually overnight. Best, Dean

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