Saturday, May 4, 2013

WHFB Empire Infantry - WIP

Worked on the four boxes of infantrymen. They've been given a stain of Minwax Tudor Satin over a block paint job. They were first sprayed with a white undercoat which took care of a lot of the work thanks to the colors of Talabheim. The first unit is the Core Regiment of Swordsmen, 30-strong with leader, standard and musician.  The standard is made up of spare parts from the Empire General kit.
Next a Detachment of 15 Crossbowmen.
And a Detachment of 15 Halberdiers.
All of the figures come from the four boxes of infantry that I picked up from my buddy Pat (aka Socal Warhammer) - who in turn had picked them up at a Bring & Buy at the convention up in Vancouver, B.C. last month.. Each of the boxes came with 16 figures and enough parts to build them as swordsmen, halberdiers or either crossbowmen or handgunners (metal parts). The shields for the swordsmen were purchased off of ebay as bits. I'm still waiting on the Empire Army book that I won off of ebay a couple of weeks ago. The seller sent it Media Mail, so it might be taking a longer than expected route - the perils of free shipping, I suppose.

18 comments:

  1. Very Nice Dean. You have a way of making MinWax work magic. What is next on the agenda?

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  2. Thanks, Pat! Well, after I Dullcote and properly base these infantry - I have a War Altar! Can you believe that - just a month or so ago, I had never even thought about WHFB. Now look at me! And I have you to thank for this. Dean

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  3. You must be one of the most prolific painters out there, Dean!

    I miss Dullcoat- sprays can't be shipped overseas to Tokyo. I've been using Vallejo matte varnish applied by brush.

    It's pretty good, but doesn't have the hardness that Dullcoat did (but it does smell better!)

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  4. You did a magnificent job on these Dean. The skulls on those shields are perfect and the way you paint red and white together is so eyecatching.

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  5. looking great Dean, not long till you will have an armies worth

    Peace James

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  6. Wow you are very productive buddy, Can't wait to see these finished and ranked up with the rest of the Army.

    Haven't played Warhammer in a very long time. I remember it being the Highelf vs Goblins set had lots of fun times with that game so you'll enjoy it!

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  7. Nice, very nice colors, and nice, very nice work Dean!!
    Phil.

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  8. Very nice models , and great paint Dean
    Cheers

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  9. Coming along very nicely indeed. I do love a man in a puffed and slashed uniform!

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  10. Great looking unit, wish my Empire output was as prolofic as yours. Look forward to see the War Alter.

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  11. Thank you all very much for the kind comments. I appreciate the interest and encouragement. Warm Regards, Dean

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  12. Dean, simply amazing how fast you putmout great looking minis!

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  13. I always liked Talabheim colors. Nice work!

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  14. Fantastic looking unit. Lovely colour scheme!

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  15. Looking great, Dean! You don't work in small batches, do you?

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  16. Appreciate the kind comments everyone.

    @ Monty LOL!

    Best regards to all, Dean

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  17. Very nice!! looking forward to seeing the final result!!

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  18. Impressive output Dean, keep it up!

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