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Saturday, February 7, 2015
Vlad Dracula - Verlinden 120mm
Figured might as well put the silver spray paint to more use. Here's a Verlinden 120mm resin figure of Vlad Dracula.
Rustoleum Silver spray paint was used for the armor; which was then given a wash of Vallejo Black Ink/Stain. Excess stain was wiped off with tissue to allow black lining of the armor as well as giving it a campaign look.
The horse was first sprayed with flat black and then lightly over sprayed with a dark brown. This and the spraying of the armor really sped up the process.
The shield bears the heraldry of the Order of the Dragon, which Vlad
belonged. The image is faintly etched on the shield as a guide. I'm glad he's finally painted up after all these years being in a box. He was an old ebay purchase before I discovered wargaming and 28mm figures.
The figure itself has only a few parts, as most large resin models go - so went together quickly. Using spray paint makes painting the large surface areas a breeze too. If I had an airbrush and knew how to use it, it'd be even better.
Here's a size/scale comparison shot with a 28mm figure in front of Vlad, and the recently painted 1/8th scale (approx. 200mm) Monogram/Aurora plastic knight, behind him.
My attention now needs to turn to some terrain building for an Actium game which I've committed to hosting at our annual convention Enfilade! in a few months. Some coastline mainly for aesthetics.
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Once again, Dean, another fine piece of art!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can accomplish with a couple of cans of spray paint and an ink wash.
Actium at Enfilade? Wish I could attend.
Thanks, Jonathan! Appreciate your nice comments. Yes, Actium is a game like have been meaning to get on the table for to long. Best, Dean
DeleteGreat looking figure and the scale comparison picture is superb; really makes you see variety of different scales available.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks a lot, Ross. Appreciate your visit and comments. Best, Dean
DeleteFantastic work on Vlad Dean! Awesome model!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rodger. I had initially picked him up intending his to be Richard III - I was going to find a sallet and replace the head. Glad that never came to fruition and Vlad survived - in resin form anyway. Regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice, again, Dean! Th elarge models are very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. I'm happy to have finally getting around to finishing him up as I hate having stuff unpainted - in any scale. Best, Dean
DeleteWhat a great looking model the great prince of darkness himself
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the nice comments, Simon. Yes, the ol' Prince of Wallachia his bad self. Regards, Dean
DeleteMarvellous figure of the historical Romanian national hero Vlad Tepes :) Congratulations, Dean, it is always an enormous pleasure to "visit" you!!! (Coincidently, I painted yesterday my modest version of the 28mm Definitely-not-Gary Oldman-in-Bram Stoker´s Dracula-by Coppola) :D Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the visit and nice comments, RM. I'm anxious to see you post pictures of your figure. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThat's a real work of art. He's amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Vladek!
ReplyDeleteYou are the master of large scale painting. Superb painting once again.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly for the nice comments, Gentlemen! Truly appreciate the visit and interest. Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Dean! I really like the side by side in the final photo. It's a fascinating variety of scales.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monty. I was a bit surprised with the 1/8th "Richard III" model. And he's not as big as the old GI Joe figures (about 1/6th scale) which I grew up tearing apart on the battlefield :)! Best, Dean
DeleteGreat piece Dean, I really like the subtle blended paint work and the art work on the shield!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. Yes, that dragon motif is pretty cool - and quite appropriate for the Son of the Dragon :)! Regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work on a very interesting figure Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. When WHH had their "going out of business" sale I picked up a copy of John Bianchi's Vlad the Inmpaler WAB supplement - I have to get the figure in 28mm someday :) Regards, Dean
DeleteIs there any scale you're not painting in, because I think you've covered most of them! Excellent work on the old Vladmonster, certainly one of history's nastier pieces of work. And Richard is pretty darned good too!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Evan, for stopping by and posting such a warm message. I'm happy with the way these two turned out - particularly as Vlad was sitting in a box for many years. As for scales - I'm ordering some Irregular 2mm Romans for a 1/1200th naval game. They'll actually just be aesthetics on terrain though. Best, Dean
DeleteNow all that's missing is a good diorama base with dead Turks on pikes for him to go riding through. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I saw your recent Ottomans in turbans and recalled the story about Vlad having some Turkish emissaries' turbans nailed to their heads for not removing them in his presence. Regards, Dean
DeleteMust be hard to paint such a large figure..Great job, looks amazing
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! Actually, using spray paint it went pretty quickly - especially as most of the figure is in plate armor. The only exposed flesh was the face. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLooks great Dean!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Vlad is so...impressive!
ReplyDeletePerfect! Just perfect! Love the armour!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter