Finished the last two figures from the pack of Arena Officials and Retiarii.
The Retiari is the first figure I've painted with an African skin tone. I used a mixture of Cadmium Red, Yellow and Black. The same mixture with a little bit of White was used for the highlighting. As with all races, there is a great variance of skin tone, so really can't go wrong.
The Retiari's arm guard has a nice crab motif.
The Charon guy's tunic is based on Etruscan frescoes imaged below:
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| A scene depicting the sacrifice of Trojan prisoners - Charon on the right of the victim |
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| Not sure of the design on the hammer, but I copied it |
These two figures wrap up what's needed for the Gladiator game for Enfilade! in May. I also read a bit of the rules for the Alesia board game. Pretty straight forward - and I think it can be converted for use with 2mm figures. Although I don't think I could get away with less than 1,500 figures for the Gauls; even going with a 1:100 figure ratio. So, this may not be an appropriate project ;)
Very nice, love the illustrated explanations, great looking hammer and minis...
ReplyDeleteТhe successful is picked up skin color at Retriari
ReplyDeleteLovely work Dean!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Good to see your visual sources too!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting Dean!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work here Dean and great use of primary sources too. Good to see.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Lovely job on them both Dean.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous and superbly detailed work, as usual :) The Retiarii skin tone is impecable, and the Charon´s mask is really intimidating! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThey're both great. The guy in the Charon mask is amazing.
ReplyDeleteLovely brushwork Dean. I've got the same Retiarii and also painted mine in an African skin tone. Yours is much better!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work on this pair of gladiators. The red cloak with trim is outstanding.
ReplyDelete1,500 Gauls in 2mm shouldn't put you off this project. We all know how you can crank out the figures swiftly.
Gentlemen, one and all, I sincerely apologize for not responding to all of your wonderful comments sooner. The cable/internet as well as cell phone coverage in our area was out for a day - just resumed. Thank you all for your great comments. Warmest Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteBlood chilling stuff with that sacrifice business... He certainly looks devilish, like something out of a horror movie, especially with those pointy ears on the fresco.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Soren. Frescoes - uncensored :) Hollywood is far from being the first in portraying violence and just plain creepiness. Best, Dean
DeleteVery nice Dean and great detailing on the robe!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. Simplified the patter from the actual example, but in 28mm - it more for effect than accuracy :) Warm regards, Dean
DeleteMost excellent Dean. Gotta love gladiators!! What are you using them for?
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Hello, Frank! Thanks for stopping by and posting the nice comment. I picked up Arena Game's Gladiatorial Combat in pdf recently - it seems like a set that should be both fun and uncomplicated - perfect for a convention. Here's the link for the rules http://www.wargamevault.com/product_info.php?cPath=5517&products_id=80461 Warm regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic! Your mini are great! I love Charon one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal. Appreciate the nice comments - yes, the guy's mask really sets the tone. Not a job many could stomach, I should think - even back then. Regards, Dean
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