Friday, October 7, 2011

How to Speed Paint Warlord Games Praetorians with Minwax Stain

Couldn't resist working on these guys before the weekend. I sprayed them with Krylon Mettalic Silver as a basecoat (thanks to a tip from James B's blog; then gave them a basic block paint job; although the Centurions' capes were given some highlights. They were then given the Miniwax Tudor Satin treatment - brushed on. Finally they were just given a coat of Krylon Matte - I didn't use Testors Dullcote, as I didn't want the armor dulled too much. Krylon Matte actually gives a more satin finish. Here they are, minus the musicians, standards, and the few still waiting on missing helmets.
This is what they looked like prior to the Miniwax treatment - they reminded me of what my Airfix guys used to look like when I first started the hobby.
The bases will be flocked next. Also, waiting on some blue shield decals to arrive before starting on the shields. I'm thinking these may be perfect for Saga - I understand you don't need large amounts of figures.

13 comments:

  1. They look nice for a quick paintjob. I must keep that in mind when I'm on for such a challenge myself.

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.com/

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  2. They look nice and production level is always impressive!

    Christopher

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  3. Thanks so much for the comments, Gents. Funny how this foray into EIR was more or less a fluke - two boxes of these for gluing together some Victrix figures for a buddy. Now I'm tempted to get the Veteran box. No rush though. Best, Dean

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  4. The troops look great, the silver undercoat really works well!!

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  5. Cracking!!! They look great...
    You´ll definately have to get the veterans box...
    Cheers
    paul

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  6. Thanks again, Gents!

    Paul: I just saw the newsletter about the Praetorian cav - those look great!

    Best, Dean

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  7. Dean, you are a painting beast! :-)

    These guys look great, well done.

    Helen

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  8. I like the idea of painting them silver and SAGA can be played with about 30 figures i believe.

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  9. Hehehe; Thanks, Helen.

    AL: I most certainly want to try out Saga with these guys.

    Best, Dean

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  10. Great work Dean; that Minwax has come out very well on these chaps! Amazing before and after photos.

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  11. Excellent painting job Dean. Impressed with the change in the two photos.

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  12. Looking good,Dean...silver is kind of different, but hey it works.

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  13. Very good Dean, given these really do your dipping technique credit.

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