Friday, February 12, 2016
Empire Greatswords Captain
Finally got around to picking up a brush today. This is the first 28mm figure I've painted in about six months. It's a GW Empire Greatswords Captain with a head swap from an Empire Knights kit. He's been sitting in a box for several years - picked up when a store was having a sale.
Painted him in the colors of Talabheim - the red and white is both simple and striking, IMO.
The cool wavy-bladed two-handed sword is known as a flameberge; or in German, flammenschwert - flame sword.
Coupled with the Landsknechts' characteristic puffy slashed sleeves, what's not to like?
Anyway, a slow start to painting again, but something I found not unpleasant. Warmest regards to you all.
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Great looking empire soldier! Really waiting for more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal. I have an Empire Engineer that needs to be painted too. Regards Dean
DeleteGreat work. I like the pose on this figure and the white/red was a good pick.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jake! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice work with the brush there Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rodger. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Regards, Dean
DeleteI do like the out fits these guys wore back then, but painting them gives me the shivers. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thank you very much, Kevin. Really appreciate your comments. Best, Dean
DeleteI'm struggling with doing any painting too but this is a great way back, Very nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, LH. I was inspired to paint this from a recent armor acquisition - a sallet. Warm regards Dean
DeleteSplendid! He looks beautiful...and motivated!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Phil! Best, Dean
DeleteHe's a beauty Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Fran! Regards, Dean
DeleteDean a fantastic piece - It's been to long.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stu
Thank you, Stu. Yes it has been quite some time. Warm Regards, Dean
DeleteOh I say Dean, that's a splendid piece of work.
ReplyDeleteThank so much for the kind words, Michael. Best, Dean
DeleteStriking results, for sure! Anything but simple, I think.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the kind words as always, Jonathan. Best, Dean
DeleteOooh Dean, you've done this one up brilliantly! The metal effect is superb!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sander! Just the usual Vallejo acrylic metals, washed than highlighted. I just cannot do that NMM technique GW has on their website. Warm Regards, Dean
DeleteHe looks great Dean! Really like the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. I agree - for some reason the red & white scheme looks the most striking, to me anyway. Best, Dean
DeleteLooks good Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, PC! An older figure, but still enjoyable to paint.
DeleteSurprisingly bright and live work, Dean. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful figure Dean! The red/white contrast is great!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the Brushes!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Best Dean
DeleteGorgeous work Dean! Great to see you back on the brushes mate.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. Regards Dean
DeleteWhat a splendid fellow!! :D We´ll be waiting for more, Dean :D Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, RM. Hope to get another Empire guy done next. Best Dean
DeleteLovely brush work Dean!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the visit and kind words Mike. Warm regards Dean
DeleteLove it, 6 months rest and you come roaring back at the top of your game!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Monty! Warm regards Dean
DeleteLovely Paint job Dean. Really liking the pose on this guy
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. Yes, that is one of the reason I figured I'd get him. That two-hander looks so appropriately held. :) Best, Dean
DeleteAwesome! The flushed skin on his cheeks really is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the compliments! There is so little flesh revealed on this figure, figured I'd better do my best with it :) Warm regards, Dean
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