Saturday, March 30, 2013

Foundry SYW British Grenadiers - WIP +2

They have been given a stain/wash of Minwax Tudor Satin stain. Excess pooling, mainly around the waist of the figures, was removed with a brush dipped in thinner.
This is what they looked like with a block paint job prior to the stain.
After they are thoroughly dry - probably in a day or so - they'll be given a finish of Testors Dullcote. I probably won't highlight them as they turned out pretty good with just the stain. Likely just work on flocking the bases. Their French adversaries should be easier to paint - they don't have the elaborate lacing like these British.

13 comments:

  1. They've turned out well Dean. Painting lace & straps led me to abandon 18th century wargaming several years ago, but I am constantly tempted nevertheless.
    Regards HGA.

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  2. they have turned out fantastic great to see you painting this period
    Peace James

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  3. Excellent looking figures Dean, they've come out very well indeed.

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  4. Coming along very nicely , Happy Easter Dean!

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  5. They are progressing very nicely and typically for you very quickly too.

    Christopher

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  6. Excellent work and great results. Thanks for the WiP series!

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  7. Thanks so much for all the nice comments everyone. These figures were a nice introduction to the period. Happy Easter! Dean

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  8. Very nice work, yet another period I must resist getting into.

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  9. Thanks, Paul! If you like these figures - there's a little shop in nearby Nottingham that carries them :)! Best, Dean

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  10. Impressive!! Are you going to paint any Indians?

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  11. Thanks for the compliment, Andres. Yes, I think I will add a small unit of Natives - probably a set from Galloping Major - I like their range of FIW figures. Best wishes, Dean

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