tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post4099925952358032584..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: Thracian Command (Crusader Minis) - WIPDeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-17154460191639492112014-03-08T21:24:07.931-08:002014-03-08T21:24:07.931-08:00Thanks, Ev. And your are right about their usefuln...Thanks, Ev. And your are right about their usefulness. I've used them as skirmishers in a few WAB games. The problem was they would always get killed off as there were only 8 of them. I plan to use them with Hail Caesar as a standard sized unit. As supporting units really impact combat, they should be even better than in WAB. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-89343300878946138022014-03-08T18:58:13.149-08:002014-03-08T18:58:13.149-08:00Thracians make great skirmishers for so many Class...Thracians make great skirmishers for so many Classical armies, and these are terrific examples of the type. <br /><br />I've never used wood stains or dips on my figures, but I'm always interested in learning new techniques. I look forward to seeing the finished result!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-29953970818922857232014-03-08T17:53:03.302-08:002014-03-08T17:53:03.302-08:00Oh, yeah, you have to give it a coat of matte befo...Oh, yeah, you have to give it a coat of matte before working on it with acrylics again. Testors Dullcote, or if you're not too particular Krylon Matte; although Krylon leaves more of a satin finish most of the time. Both will give a good finish for touch up work. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-10346635724347411552014-03-08T17:51:09.079-08:002014-03-08T17:51:09.079-08:00Thanks, Christopher. I definitely like Crusader...Thanks, Christopher. I definitely like Crusader's Ancient and Dark Age ranges. They paint up well and are sturdy gaming figs. DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-69686294895935071102014-03-08T17:49:28.708-08:002014-03-08T17:49:28.708-08:00Thanks, Jonathan - the can will soon be a memory :...Thanks, Jonathan - the can will soon be a memory :)DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-69449908084868054182014-03-08T16:48:14.128-08:002014-03-08T16:48:14.128-08:00Love the Thracians! And thanks for the "behi...Love the Thracians! And thanks for the "behind the scene." I once did the dip and tried highlighting over it. It was like painting on glass. I see that the dullcoat probably roughs up the surface for a better adhesion for the highlights. Interesting! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-66227978957642236782014-03-08T16:23:55.914-08:002014-03-08T16:23:55.914-08:00Nice work Dean and Crusader miniatures are a joy t...Nice work Dean and Crusader miniatures are a joy to paint from my experience.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-450490638803337642014-03-08T15:54:53.382-08:002014-03-08T15:54:53.382-08:00To me, the Minwax/Dullcote combo is a winner. Nic...To me, the Minwax/Dullcote combo is a winner. Nice job on the Thracians. Your Minwax tin has a very familiar thick skin covering it. I know the symptom all too well. Thinning works but I have never ventured to the bottom of the can. If I had your tun, I would probably pitch it.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-54519725795476991202014-03-08T15:40:49.771-08:002014-03-08T15:40:49.771-08:00LOL! You're right, HGA. But I'm holding ou...LOL! You're right, HGA. But I'm holding out to the bitter end. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-13469371210139734192014-03-08T15:36:49.073-08:002014-03-08T15:36:49.073-08:00The Crusader Thracians are great figures. I did mi...The Crusader Thracians are great figures. I did mine as Pydna era Thracians with white tunics & dark cloaks. That stain does look a little tired Dean, perhaps its time to re-invest:)<br /><br />Regards HGA.Handgrenadealienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616013296799287812noreply@blogger.com