Sunday, May 13, 2012

Redoubt Dendra Dudes

Well, these six have been sitting around for awhile; I ordered them from Miniature Service Center when they were clearing out their stock of Redoubt several years ago. I had intended to use them as chariot warriors, and may still do, but for now they are palace guards. I replaced their lead spear shafts with brass rod - sturdier for gaming. I also carved off their shield strap and Green Stuff'd the left pauldron where the strap had been. Painting was straight-forward as I decided to give them uniform colors - they were then given a Minwax Tudor Satin stain. The bronze is a mixture of Vallejo Bronze & Copper (about 50:50) some gold and silver added as highlights before the stain.
Here they around the hearth protecting the king and his ladies.
And halting an uninvited Herakles and friends at the door.
Now cornering Medusa - they soon turned to stone.
Happy Mother's Day. I need to call my brother later today in Hawaii, my 80 year old mom had flu-like symptoms and was taken to the hospital late night their time.
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17 comments:

  1. Phil CMay 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Nice miniatures and, once again, stunning painting by you Dean!

    cheers,

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  2. DeanMMay 13, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks, Phil. Appreciate your kind comment! Best, Dean

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Very cool!

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  4. roma912May 13, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Love the figures, the Dendra panoply has always been an iconic favourite of mine.

    Cheers,
    Ross

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  5. Michael AwdryMay 13, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Wonderful work Dean, great painting on these.

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  6. CyrusMay 13, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Great job on the spearman and palace walls Dean.

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  7. BigRedBatMay 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Very nice Dean! Love the palace.

    Simon

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  8. DeanMMay 13, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Thanks again, Gents.

    I do love this period - the whole Iliad thing and all. Best, Dean

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  9. Ray RousellMay 13, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful figures Dean!!!! Hope everything's ok with your Mum.

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  10. DeanMMay 13, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Thanks, Ray. An update from my brother says she has pneumonia - not good at her age, but she's a tough one, so I'm hopeful. Best, Dean

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  11. RodgerMay 14, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Lovely work on these guys Dean. Pneumonia is horrible, I had it last year, not nice at all. Hope your Mum feeling better soon.

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  12. DeanMMay 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks, Roger; appreciate your comment and thoughts. Best, Dean

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  13. SoCalwarhammerMay 14, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I don't know why Medusa always gets to kick ass...she always gets her head chopped off! Well less than 2 weeks until Enfilade 2012!

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  14. Ted HenkleMay 21, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    I hope your mom is doing better now.

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  15. DeanMMay 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks, Ted. We spoke to her a couple days ago - she's at home now and resting and recovering. She is a tough woman. Best, Dean

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  16. EinarOlafsonJune 11, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Great painting!! They are some of my fovourite miniatures. I should do the same that you are doing with Redoubt spears. I have got several of them painted with the original ones but I´m always scare of damage them.

    Regards.

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  17. DeanMJune 20, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Andres:

    It's not hard - a bit tedious if you're doing a lot maybe - but I just cut off the spearheads and then carefully drilled them out to accept the brass rods - much sturdier and no worries gaming. Best, Dean

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