Sunday, April 21, 2013

WHFB Empire Knights - WIP +1

Finished painting the horses; although I regret spraying the buffed metal armor with clearcoat. The clearcoat darkened the polished armor more than I would've liked. It also seems to have accentuated graininess of the finish.
That's the Empire General's mount front and center, rearing. I used the box art as a guide - looks like he's in the colors for Talabheim.
I will paint the  knights with Vallejo acrylics - so much for the experiment using bufferable metal paints; just not worth the effort.
I'm sure once the knights are mounted and ranked up, the flaws in the armor will be minimized.

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14 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    This is most excellent sir. I looked at the photos enlarged and I can't tell that the result wasn't what you intended. The armour looks good to me as it has an aged and weathered look. Also, that skeleton is fantastic.

    Great work!

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  2. socalwarhammerApril 22, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Looking good...Only 100 or so more models to go! Get to it!

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  3. Paul Scrivens-SmithApril 22, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Great work Dean. I like the armour just as it is.

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  4. Simon Quinton April 22, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    They look excellent to me and could see no graininess either. Look forward to seeing them finished thoguh.

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  5. fireymonkeyboyApril 22, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Yeah, in terms of finish, might be unplanned, but it works. Now they look the business, rather than parade ground.

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  6. PsychosisPCApril 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Good looking stuff there Dean.

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  7. DeanMApril 22, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks for the positive and encouraging comments everyone! Truly appreciated. Will drive on with these guys feeling that much better about them. Warm Regards, Dean

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  8. Michael AwdryApril 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Now you may not like the effect Dean, but I've got to say that these look tremendous to me. The quality of the metal just has that lived in look that is often so very difficult to achieve - I love them!

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  9. The Angry LurkerApril 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Looked fecking good to me Dean.

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  10. Ray RousellApril 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    They look pretty cool to me Dean!!!

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  11. HandgrenadealienApril 22, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Very nice Dean, looking forward to seeing the riders.
    Regards HGA

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  12. DeanMApril 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Thank you for the kind words, Gentlemen. Guess I just need to chillax on the finish :)! Best, Dean

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  13. James BrewertonApril 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    they look ace to me Dean, when knights are mounted and base's complete will be top draw
    Peace James
    I never like my figures till they are all complete

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  14. DeanMApril 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Thanks, James. Truisms for sure! Best, Dean

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