Monday, August 17, 2015

Took Up A New Hobby - Painting Miniatures

This may come as a shock to some, but I picked up a brush today. Thanks to Anne O'Leary's blog contest back in June, I ordered a pack of Perry War of the Roses personalities from the WarStore. The figures are Margret of Anjou, Henry VI and the Duke of Buckingham. They could be useful as victory points in future games.
The Margret figure is one of those that is cast as one piece atop the horse. I prefer riders and mounts separate to facilitate painting, but it is a fine sculpt nevertheless. Here are images of Henry and Margret for reference.
Anyway, we'll see how long it takes me to paint these up.
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  1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 17, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Dean, you have been carrying out so many interesting battles, no time to paint is understandable. I await the completion of these three personalities.

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    1. DeanMAugust 17, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Jonathan. I really appreciate your visits and encouragement. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. PrufrockAugust 17, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    These will be good to see!

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    1. DeanMAugust 17, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks, Aaron. Hopefully I can get back into the painting groove. Best, Dean

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  3. UnknownAugust 17, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    It's nice to see you found something you wanted and that you're inspired by it. Now if only I could inspire myself, I'd have something to post :0)

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      Ah, thank you so much again, Anne. I think the weather, unusually sunny and warm, here in WA State has kept me from painting. I ended up doing a lot of yard work and just lazing around in the sun :) Warm regards, Dean

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  4. Michal DwarfCryptAugust 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Waiting for more Dean :)!

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:10 AM

      Thank you, Mike. The mainly civilian garb has me pondering on how to take the next step. Best, Dean

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  5. PhilAugust 17, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Nice, very nice so far...

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  6. Michael AwdryAugust 18, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    You've made a lovely start on those Dean.

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Michael. The ink wash helped to define the details, so hopefully help me figure out what to do next :) Best, Dean

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  7. RogAugust 18, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    I am shocked and amazed, Dean.... ;) ...and eagerly waiting for the end result! Cheers! .D

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:12 AM

      Lol! I know, what a change up, eh? Warm regards, Dean

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  8. maximexAugust 18, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    No hurry, I believe they will soon be ready.
    But I've always admired these all, where you can find time to do all completed.

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:12 AM

      Thanks, MM. Appreciate your continued visits and interests here on the old blog. Peace, Dean

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  9. RodgerAugust 18, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    Congrat's on the win Dean. They look like very nice figures. Looking forward to seeing them all painted up!

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:13 AM

      Thanks, Rodger. I was surprised and please when Anne made the announcement. You know the old say, "I never win anything" :) Guess I can't say that anymore. Regards, Dean

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  10. jmilesrAugust 18, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    Great to see you painting again - I also need to get back to the work bench to start my AWI. Of course with your skills you can still paint better than me if you used the wooden end of the brush rather than the one with the bristles!

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      Ah, I don't think your painting skills are to be underrated, Miles. Not only that, but your terrrain work is better than off the shelf store stuff. Best, Dean

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  11. Jason MeyersAugust 18, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Newly painted minis by you is always a welcome sight on my blogroll. :)

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks for the kind words, Jason. Hope I don't disappoint, but I am a bit challenged by the civilian garb, particularly the lady's. Warm regards, Dean

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  12. Stuart SAugust 18, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Good start Dean,
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks, Stu. The die is cast; going public I am now committed. Regards, Dean

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  13. Black PowderAugust 18, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Good to hear that you've found the inspiration to get back to the painting table!

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    1. DeanMAugust 18, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Thanks, Soren. It was either these or a Type 95 Ha-Go, but the Warstore didn't have it in stock. Regards, Dean

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