Thursday, February 6, 2020

Warlord Games KGL Light Infantry - WIP

Along with a lone plastic Perry Rifleman, here are the KGL Light Infantry that came with the La Haye Sainte set, stained with a coat of brought-back-to-life-with-thinner Minwax Tudor Satin.
The lid of the can, which is less than a year old, appeared to be tight,so I was surprised to find it so thickened/hardened. I had to use a screw driver to punch through the dried top layer of the stain before adding thinner to it.
The figures prior to the stain with a basic, block paint job. I plan to base them two-figures per 40mm squares; mainly because they're skirmishers, and also because I have a few Litko 40mm square bases.

Anyway, just wanted to post an update, and thanks for stopping by and wishing you all happy painting and good gaming.
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16 comments:

  1. caveadsum1471February 6, 2020 at 10:48 PM

    Lovely looking riflemen! Thinner based paints are a bit of a pain as they start settling out as soon as you open them,you almost need to use them up fast! You get a lovely finish in spite of all that!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMFebruary 7, 2020 at 6:08 AM

      Thanks, Iain. If I wasn't so cheap, I'd pick up a new can. I'll see how it turns out on the next batch of figures. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Michael AwdryFebruary 6, 2020 at 10:53 PM

    You really do seem to have mastered the stain approach. `Looking very nice Dean.

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    1. DeanMFebruary 7, 2020 at 6:09 AM

      Thank you very much, Michael. It does soften the look of the block painting. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. PhilFebruary 7, 2020 at 2:48 AM

    Great looking riflemen Dean, well done!

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    1. DeanMFebruary 7, 2020 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Phil. The Warlord figures have a bit of character. Warm regards, Dean

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  4. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 7, 2020 at 3:36 AM

    Riflemen look great, Dean! Is
    Ways seem to wear out the can of Minwax before I make it completely through its contents. I have had the experience with punching through a thick cap of hardened stain on the top and adding thinner. For me, the stain is never the same after that.

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    1. DeanMFebruary 7, 2020 at 6:13 AM

      Ah, so it's not just me. Agree also about it not being the same. It actually looked a bit more brown with the thinner. I'll see how the next batch of figures come out. Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. KevinFebruary 7, 2020 at 7:47 AM

    Stain/washes sure do make a difference. As I've said your a machine Dean, keep on keeping on!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMFebruary 7, 2020 at 8:21 AM

      Thank you for the kind words, Kevin! Best regards, Dean

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  6. Dmitry SvidloFebruary 7, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Good progress, Dean!

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  7. BluewillowFebruary 7, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    Coming along nicely Dean

    Cheers
    Matt

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